Microsoft Sets Windows 8 Upgrade Pricing

Microsoft sets the price for an upgrade to the full version of Windows 8 operating system at $70 for a DVD pack. End users can also have the option to download Windows 8 in digital format on launching date, October 26th, for $40. This offer will expire at the end of January 2013. Computers running Windows XP, Vista and Windows 7 will be able to upgrade to Windows 8. Microsoft has yet to announce the price for full version of Windows 8.

Windows 8 Find Applications Shortcut

To find all your applications in Windows 8, you either,

1. Right click anywhere Start Screen and select All Apps

or

2. Press Windows key and Q at the same time

Windows 8 Start Menu Short Cut

Basic Start Menu in Windows 8 can be accessed by hovering your mouse to the bottom left corner of your screen in Desktop menu and then right click. It can also be accessed by swiping form the rights side of a touch screen.

The shortcut for basic Start Menu is by pressing your Windows key and X key at the same time.