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If you're still using Windows XP, you just won $100 from Microsoft
« on: March 24, 2014, 04:15:38 PM »
The only catch is that you have to upgrade to a new Windows 8 computer.

Those who are eligible for the promotion can redeem the credit at Microsoft's online store or their retail shops -- and the fact that you still use the 13-year old Windows XP is subject to verification by Microsoft. The offer is good for PCs ranging in price from $599 and $2,299 and will run until June 15.

The promotion is part of Microsoft's plan to get the last remaining Windows XP users off the operating system before the April 8 end of life date. After April 8, Microsoft will no longer issue security updates to address viruses and exploits to the operating system.

The latest figures from NetMarketShare still show Windows XP pulling 30% of Windows users, though the vast majority of those are thought to be PCs from China and the enterprise space. Windows 8 meanwhile, has recently moved past 10% market share amongst Windows users.

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Re: If you're still using Windows XP, you just won $100 from Microsoft
« Reply #1 on: March 24, 2014, 05:34:53 PM »
Beat me to the post by an hour. That's my closest yet. I'll take it. :)

The catch seems to be that you have to buy the new machine FROM MS, it must cost at least $599, you may have to hand over your XP device in the process, but you do get enhanced support and a service that is supposed to automatically convert your data from XP to 8.1.

Still, more than I expected from them.
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Re: If you're still using Windows XP, you just won $100 from Microsoft
« Reply #2 on: March 24, 2014, 06:03:48 PM »
I guess it works if you were planning on upgrading anyway...as for me, my windows xp machine is (bli ayin hora) still running nicely, though I may soon use the windows 7 CD it came with...So not really worth just $100 off a new machine. And a machine that's not even on sale!
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Re: If you're still using Windows XP, you just won $100 from Microsoft
« Reply #3 on: March 24, 2014, 08:33:18 PM »
I hear they're anticipating issues with atm machines running on xp after the securities stop updating
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Re: If you're still using Windows XP, you just won $100 from Microsoft
« Reply #4 on: March 24, 2014, 08:36:11 PM »
What's the easiest cheapest way to upgrade an old xp laptop to 7? Don't care about the data.
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Re: If you're still using Windows XP, you just won $100 from Microsoft
« Reply #5 on: March 25, 2014, 05:06:49 AM »
If anyone needs a windows 7 key, I have a few extra I got for work. I am asking $40 each with a downloadable windows 7 cd.
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Re: If you're still using Windows XP, you just won $100 from Microsoft
« Reply #6 on: March 25, 2014, 07:40:58 AM »
I'm running xp on a netbook - does that help me in any way? Or come Apr, I will have NO MORE security updates and I'm screwed?
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Re: If you're still using Windows XP, you just won $100 from Microsoft
« Reply #7 on: March 25, 2014, 09:36:16 AM »
Quote from: emptyhouse on March 25, 2014, 05:06:49 AM
If anyone needs a windows 7 key, I have a few extra I got for work. I am asking $40 each with a downloadable windows 7 cd.
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Re: If you're still using Windows XP, you just won $100 from Microsoft
« Reply #8 on: March 25, 2014, 10:26:27 AM »
would this work to buy a tablet?
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Re: If you're still using Windows XP, you just won $100 from Microsoft
« Reply #9 on: March 25, 2014, 10:48:49 AM »
Quote from: lubaby on March 25, 2014, 09:36:16 AM
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