Upgrade to Windows 8 for S$18 in Singapore

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Since June this year, Microsoft ran a promotion so PC buyers can acquire a copy of Windows 8 on the cheap when it launches.

Windows 8 has arrived and the promotion page for eligible users to download their Windows 8 upgrade has gone live.

While it is meant for eligible PC buyers (those who purchased a Windows 7 PC after June 2), it seems the site works for anyone who wants a Windows 8 upgrade for S$18, regardless of whether you are eligible for it.

Microsoft lets you key in when you bought you PC, without checking whether or not it's true.

This honor system makes it really convenient for genuinely eligible users, since they don't have to dig out a receipt or key in any offer code to get the upgrade. It also means anyone can visit the site and enter an untrue PC purchase date to get a Windows 8 upgrade for S$18 instead of the usual S$50.

Here are the steps:

1. Go to Microsoft's Windows upgrade offer site here.
2. Key in your PC purchase date--there's no verification involved. Microsoft will email you a discount coupon with a number.
3. Download Microsoft Windows 8 Upgrade Assistant here and run the program.
4. Buy Windows 8, don't worry, you'll be able to key in the promotion code before your credit card is charged.
5. Price automagically changes to S$18 from S$50.

For more information about upgrading to Windows 8, read this guide.