By Rich Robinson for Windows Guides
How to Upgrade to Windows 8 Pro
You can upgrade to Windows 8 Pro, released on October 26th, 2012 in a number of ways. This guide will show you your options and show you how to upgrade based on your choice:
Note: Prices listed are in USD and will vary by locality.
If you’re upgrading from a previous version of Windows, here’s what will carry through the upgrade:
Note: If you are running a 32-bit version of Windows XP, Vista, or 7, and wish to upgrade to 64-bit Windows, backup your settings and personal files as these will not be kept during the upgrade.
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