[message type=”info”]The winning name has now been drawn, and the winner is… drum roll… John Lesnak.
John has been notified by email and his prize will be mailed to him as soon as he responds.
THIS GIVEAWAY HAS NOW EXPIRED
Thanks to everyone who entered, and a special thanks to those who ‘Shared’, or ‘Liked’, or ‘Tweeted’.[/message]
Bearing in mind that XP’s end of support date is just around the corner, and many XP users will be looking to upgrade their operating system, we thought this might be a timely and useful prize.
DCT is pretty much the ‘home’ of Windows 8/8.1. Dave, myself, and Richard are all running Windows 8.1 and we all like the new operating system. Between us, we have written and published numerous articles, all drawn from first hand experience – guides, tips, how-tos, and the like – to help users setup and manage their new operating system.
It’s a terrific resource for anyone upgrading to Windows 8 or 8.1 and you can access all those articles in the one place by utilizing the ‘Post Categories’ feature in the right hand navigation panel. Just click on the ‘Windows 8’ item to view a list of links to all relevant titles:
For your chance to win the Windows 8.1 64-bit disc and genuine product key, all you need do is simply submit a reply to this article with a comment. We’d prefer if you told us a little about yourself and why you would like a copy of Windows 8.1.
*Now, DCT has never limited its giveaways to Facebook and/or Twitter account holders, our policy has always been “open to everyone”, and we are not changing that now. However, it would be very much appreciated if all Facebook and Twitter account holders who enter the contest could Share, or Like, or Tweet, or whatever you can do to help spread the word. Thanks!
- Competition closes 14th April
- If your comment does not appear immediately it’s because first comments must be moderated, it will appear shorty!
- A postal address will be required to deliver this prize – by entering this contest you are explicitly agreeing to provide a postal address if your name comes out as the winner. If you do not wish to provide a genuine postal address, please do not enter.
Competition Rules:
- To enter: post one reply to this article commenting on why you would like a copy of Windows 8.1.
- The contest ends on 14th April at 00:01 (EST), any entries made after that time will not be eligible.
- Your comment MUST be made from a VALID email address – disposable email addresses will not be eligible.
- Each user is allowed only one entry. In the spirit of fairness, abusers of this rule may have all entries removed, be banned from this contest, or banned from future contests.
- Shorty after the contest ends the winner will be chosen by random number generator.
- The winner’s name will be announced on the original giveaway page.
- The winner will be notified by email at the email address they provided when leaving their comment – be sure to use a valid email that you check regularly.
- The winner must claim their prize by submitting a contact form which will be available (on this page) once the draw has been completed and winning name published.
- The winner must claim their license within 7 days. After the seven (7) day period, unclaimed prizes will be distributed at the sole discretion of DCT.
We think you’ll agree, this is one special prize… best of luck to all entrants!
I would like to change my OS to Windows 8.1! 🙂 Thanks!
Without a new copy of Windows 8, my XP machine will be left to a slow death; the disk drive writhing in pain and agony pushing “old” OS bits … and the system open to abuse from virus and LOLs from other more modern systems … nobody wants to see that! Please award me the Windows 8 OS and my machine will live again … vibrant and free … waiting for the next virus and/or CryptoLocker variant to hit.
It’s time to change system to newer. Thanks for the opportunity to win.
Thank you for this giveaway, I hope I win. 🙂 Best wishes!
I am retired. Last Christmas, when my laptop became almost unusable, I bought an new Windows 8 laptop. Although I am not comfortable using the new Windows 8 laptop I do use it occasionaly. But the learning curve is simply too much. As a result, I still use the old laptop most of the time, like I am now. Even with all it’s faults I still prefer using the old laptop. I understand Windows 8.1 is a vast improvement over Windows 8. That’s why I appreciate this opportunity win the Windows 8.1. Thank you.
Ron K.
Fear nothing … Respect everything … You can do anything!
It would be very nice gift to someone for Easter.
Very nice giveaway! Thank you Jim!
What an amazing giveaway, count me in please! I would like to upgrade system of my daughter.
I want to upgrade my system to Windows 8.1
Thank you.
Great giveaway,thanks
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Unfortunately the contest has ended and the prize awarded. Sorry.
I am using Windows7 , I have heard about Windows 8.1, sounds like this would be a good OS to update so let’s chance to win!!
Yes, its about time I switched from win7 to 8.1
I purchased windows 8 – was not for me!
Have heard much better reviews for Windows 8.1, and would love to try it. I can’t see paying for it since I just to be disappointed again !!