Or $39.99, to be more specific. Rumor has it that Microsoft is ready to unveil a special upgrade promotion for Windows XP users, in order to entice them to move to Windows 10 at launch.
This, to go with free upgrades for those with Windows 7 and Windows 8 licenses during the first 12 months is sure to help with the early uptake of the new operating system — something that Microsoft absolutely need in order to do away with the fragmentation affecting the platform.
And while complete pricing details of Windows 10 are still out of sight, there are now talks that Redmond has a plan in mind for those that are still running Windows XP.
Russian leaker WZor has just revealed that users of the vintage (and now retired) operating system will be able to upgrade to Windows 10 for just $39.99.
This offer will, most likely, be valid during the first year of availability of the new OS — similar to the Windows 7 and Windows 8 free upgrade promotion.
After that, though, everyone will have to pay the full price if they want to install Windows 10 on their PCs, no matter what version of the operating system they currently run.
Although still unconfirmed, a move like this will alleviate some of the worries for Windows XP users, most of who now also require some hardware upgrades to hop onto Windows 10, if not the base hardware then their secondary peripherals like printers and scanners.
Driver issues, and all.
Again, worth a mention that this is still a rumor for now, and it’s best not to take anything for granted regarding the pricing until we hear some official words from Microsoft for Windows XP users.
source:windows10update
