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THIS GIVEAWAY HAS NOW EXPIRED
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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!
Thanks a lot Jim.
I’m still using a combo of XP & Win7. Thanks for the opportunity to be able to use Win8.1 OS. I hope to be one of the lucky winners to grab the disc and license.
Thanks Again
i have windows xp. need i say more.
Windows 8.1 is awesome.It uses less PC resources for a fast and secure OS.Thank you very much for this giveaway.
I have a birthday coming up,this would be a great present!!!!!
Hi,
Thanks for this fantastic Giveaway. I have a nice ultranotebook from Asus and would very much like to upgrade to Win 8.1, I am sure it supports it. Thanks.
I am using XP on my desktop, windows7 on my laptop & windows 8 operated Nokia520 mobile. I wish to replace my XP with 7 or 8.1 . As it now I think windows 8 has proven it’s place with update of 8.1 it is really very good O.S.
Thanks & good luck to all.
I would love to win this free copy of Windows 8.1 so that I could install it on my
older desktop for my granddaughter. Her computer teacher told me that she
needs a desktop with a keyboard to practice on and do her computer work at
home. This copy of Windows 8.1 would be perfect. Thank you for this chance
to win.
I would love to have a copy of windows 8.1 to upgrade my laptop from windows 7. I have heard good things about 8.1 & would would love to give it a try.
Dear Sirs,
First of all I want to thank you for the fine action.
I use for a long time version Windows 7 PRO and all did not dare to pass on Windows 8 as heard about many defects of this system.
However in Windows 8.1 developers it seems have corrected many problems and it can use.
Unfortunately I did not have a possibility to test it and to learn positive sides, differences of 7 versions from 8 or 8.1.
I will be very glad and grateful, if such possibility thanks to your action is presented to me.
I will attentively watch result of draw and certainly to hope.
Thanks, Faithfully yours.
First thanks for giveaway of Microsoft OS 8.1. I wanted to use this but i can’t afford this because of high rate for a student if i will here that would be happy moment for me, i would like to win this because XP, end support in few days and it would be a amazing choice of upgrade.
I have windows 7 right now ,but they way they are going it will be obsolete soon and could really use the upgrade, thanks
TNX for the give-a-way. While I resisted upgrading my Windows 7 laptop to Windows 8, this will give me the opportunity to give it a try without hurting the bottom line, my pocketbook.
Great give away! My system could do with an OS upgrade!
Thanks for the giveaway pls count me in like to have the OS
This version of Windows I like because it is more beautiful because it has nice large icons and nice colors and what is fast compared to its predecessor.
I’ve been fixing computers for over 15 years now and already I’ve had to clear out a number of Win8 systems. It’s not the operating system, anti-virus, or browser that counts but the person behind the system. My Uncle has had a computer and been online longer than I have yet he barely knows anything more about computing than when he first turned his computer on. And there are a lot more people out there like him. And now every online site seems to be demonizing WinXP re-enforcing the idea that it’s not the user’s responsibility (except for upgrading) to be safe online but the systems. I tempted to say that computer users should have to get a license to use a computer like a drivers license. To prove they can be responsible online. Especially since so many people are posting so many personal details of their lives online under the idea that it will remain private and add in all of the financial data that is changing hands. A recipe for disaster.
I currently using Windows 7 (64bit) on an Acer desktop (I still prefer Desktops). I haven’t yet really warmed up to the concept of Win8 but now Microsoft is making it more friendly for desktop users…we’ll see.
A bit expensive to buy would so like to win this one.
Regards
Thank Davescomputertips for this really GREAT giveaway and this chance to win. I want upgrade my XP to Win8.1. Best Regards.
Windows 8.1 is just what I need for testing with easy2boot!
I would love a copy, this is why I waited to upgrade, wanted something more user friendly.
Great giveaway!
I would like to upgrade my old XP system to new 8.1.
What I’d really like to know — is there a significant (or any) difference under the hood in Win 8.1 vs Win 7? I’m not talking about the eye candy (Live Tiles, et al; these can be fixed, now you don’t even need add-ons for the same). The only reason I would consider changing over from Windows 7 is if Windows 8.1 is more efficient, less resource-hungry, better memory management, etc.
Any thoughts, anyone?
I have yet to make the jump to Win8. Currently using Win7. All the negative comments and I didn’t see the advantage. I’ve been constantly reading articles about the OS including those at DCT. Now we have Win8.1 and it sounds much more intriguing. This would be a great chance to get my Win8.1 feet wet. Thank you for a great giveaway!
У меня установлена Windows 7, но я очень хочу Windows 8.1.
Windows 8.1-отличная операционная система,она однозначно удалась,это круто.
Good afternoon. Heard a lot of good work on the new operating system and would like to try it in action and to compare its performance with Windows 7 by myself. Thank you.