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Can I buy Windows 8 for Rs.1999?

4 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/can-i-buy-windows-8-for-rs-1999.165339/

ithehappy
ithehappy Original post #1
Oct 27, 2012 at 12:28 AM
Can I? Am not using an 'official' version, so was wondering. I went till the order step in their website, then stopped.

Thanks in advance.
pratyush997
pratyush997 #2
Oct 27, 2012 at 12:37 AM
This may help you Boxed copies of Windows 8 Pro do not work for clean installs - PC & Tech Authority
Krow
Krow #3
Oct 27, 2012 at 1:43 AM
You cannot. It's for upgrades from genuine versions only.
ithehappy
ithehappy #4
Oct 28, 2012 at 2:05 AM
Thanks. Close this thread please.

What the hell?

*tech2.in.com/news/windows/loophole-allows-anyone-to-upgrade-to-windows-8-pro-for-1499/540812