How to buy the upgrade to Windows 8 Pro online

In this article we are going to see in detail the purchase process online for the upgrade to Windows 8 Pro through the portal of Microsoft. Both the update at the price of 29.99 euros and the promotion of 14.99 euros are contemplated. The objective is to obtain an ISO image recorded on a DVD, to later install the operating system on a machine other than the one used for the process, which has a legal copy of Windows 7 Professional 64-bit installed.

The total time has taken an hour approximately to have the DVD burned, although this may vary depending on your internet connection speed. Grid.Of the two possible payment formulas, I have chosen to pay by credit card, so the PayPal option is explained up to a point where I could no longer continue.

Buy Windows 8 Pro Upgrade, Step by Step

As you can see in the cover image, the first thing to do is enter the download page. By clicking on the blue button (valid for both prices), we download the update wizard, a 5.2 MB executable.

Once we have it, we launch the program. The first thing the wizard will do is check application and device compatibility In my case, I don't intend to keep anything, this step is irrelevant and I am sure that the final destination machine is compatible, as it has the RTM version installed. If this is not your case, it is important that you pay attention to this section.

When the check is complete, the program issues a summary compatibility report, which can be viewed in full detail by clicking the View details link of compatibility. If you have any item to review, I recommend you click the link and check each item."

"In the next screen we have to choose what we want to keep using the radio type controls. Remember that there are limitations depending on the version of Windows from which you start. Since I&39;m on another machine and my purpose is to do a clean install, I&39;ve chosen Nothing."

Save the previous point, we land on another screen where we can place the order or do it later, if all we have wanted is to know the compatibility of our PC with the new operating system. We see the price (29.99 euros) and the button to place the order.Those of you who have a promotional code don't worry, that detail comes later.

Pressing the request button, we go to another screen where we can order a DVD recorded by the manufacturer, which costs 14.99 euros already I intend to record my own support, I leave the checkbox blank and click check order. After a few moments in which we will see the notice We are preparing some things, we jump to the screen where we must fill in a few personal data. With the exception of the Address 2 field, all others are required, including phone."

Once the form is completed, we go to the chapter where we must choose the payment method: credit card or PayPal In the case of the latter method, you must select Next, complete the PayPal operation and return to this point to confirm the order.If we have chosen the first method, enter the data requested and click Next."

We will then find ourselves on the order confirmation screen, which is common with both payment systems. This is where we must enter the promotional code, if applicable, to leave the price at 14.99 euros. Remember the need to validate the checkbox I accept the terms and conditions, otherwise you cannot continue."

Filling in the above we are provided with the product key (five groups of five uppercase alphanumeric characters). Under it, there is a link that reads: See receipt. I advise you to visit it and if possible, print its content."

In addition to serving as a receipt for the purchase, contains the product keyIf you record a DVD, it will be shown again. After pressing next, the descara itself begins, which can be done in sections by pressing the Pause button. It took half an hour with 12 Mb ADSL, in case it serves as a reference."

When the download is complete, the wizard verifies the integrity of the downloaded file. After this, the process begins Preparing the files>choose from three installation options: Now, Media Creation, Install Later from Desktop."

My choice was the second one, and therefore, on another screen, I had to choose between USB flash drive>. By choosing the second option, the process of creating the image that I will use to burn the DVD has begun."

When finished, we will have said image on the desktop, and we only have to burn the disc, where I recommend that if your recording software allows it, activate the option to verify the recorded copy.