Microsoft requires Win8 offer upgrade users to provide Win7 product number

Beijing time on the morning of December 20th, according to foreign media reports, Microsoft has previously announced that users who can buy Windows 7 PCs on or after June 2 this year can upgrade to Windows 8 operation for only $14.99. system. Now, Microsoft requires these users to provide their Windows 7 product number when upgrading.

Microsoft launched the $14.99 Windows 8 upgrade in August this year. The company said that from June 2 this year to January 31 next year, any users who have purchased or purchased Windows 7 PC devices will be able to enjoy the preferential upgrade. For a fee of $14.99, users can download a Windows 8 Upgrade Assistant software to help users install new operating systems.

Previously, Microsoft only requires the user to upgrade deals provide your name, Windows 7 device vendor name, product and date of purchase. After that, the user will receive a notification, either a success message telling the user that they meet the upgrade criteria, or a message of sorry to inform the user that they are not eligible for upgrade.

Microsoft's move is to ensure that only genuine users can enjoy the $14.99 upgrade offer. This upgrade package is only available on five computers. The upgrade offer is for the next year (2013). March 31st.