Windows® Upgrade Service Plans — $80 * to $200*
PLUS cost of Windows® operating system (OS) and parts for hardware upgrades.
- Perform Windows® Upgrade on (1) physical computer (desktop or laptop)
- Examine computer for Operating System and Settings
- Customer consultation, recommend best OS upgrade
- Backup current Operating System, Files, Documents and Settings
- Install hardware upgrades (if necessary)
- Install upgrade to new Operating System
- Install critical Windows Updates on new Operating System
- Install Programs and Devices
- Restore Files, Documents and Settings from backup
- Optimize computer for faster start up and performance
- Customer Training
All parts and labor are covered by our 90 Day Limited Warranty.
Windows® Upgrade Service Plans
| Current Windows Operating System |
Upgrade Windows Operating System |
Direct Upgrade |
Clean Install No Backup |
With Backup & Restore |
| Windows XP 32-bit | Windows 7, 8.1 or 10 32-bit | — | $160.00* | $200.00* |
| Windows XP 32-bit | Windows 7, 8.1 or 10 64-bit | — | $160.00* | $200.00* |
| Windows XP 64-bit | Windows 7, 8.1 or 10 64-bit | — | $160.00* | $200.00* |
| Windows Vista 32-bit | Windows 7, 8.1 or 10 32-bit | $100.00* | $140.00* | $180.00* |
| Windows Vista 32-bit | Windows 7, 8.1 or 10 64-bit | — | $160.00* | $200.00* |
| Windows Vista 64-bit | Windows 7, 8.1 or 10 64-bit | $100.00* | $140.00* | $180.00* |
| Windows 7 32-bit | Windows 8.1 or 10 32-bit | $80.00* | $120.00* | $160.00* |
| Windows 7 32-bit | Windows 8.1 or 10 64-bit | — | $140.00* | $180.00* |
| Windows 7 64-bit | Windows 8.1 or 10 64-bit | $80.00* | $120.00* | $160.00* |
| Windows 8 32-bit | Windows 8.1 or 10 32-bit | $80.00* | $120.00* | $160.00* |
| Windows 8 32-bit | Windows 8.1 or 10 64-bit | — | $140.00* | $180.00* |
| Windows 8 64-bit | Windows 8.1 or 10 64-bit | $80.00* | $120.00* | $160.00* |
| Windows 8 32-bit | Windows 8.1 or 10 32-bit | $80.00* | $120.00* | $160.00* |
| Windows 10 32-bit | Windows 11 32-bit | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Windows 10 32-bit | Windows 11 64-bit | — | $140.00* | $180.00* |
| Windows 10 64-bit | Windows 11 64-bit | $80.00* | $120.00* | $160.00* |
* Service fees includes the first 3 hours of labor then $80 per hour for each additional hour.
NOTE: Upgrading Windows® from a 32-bit to a 64-bit edition (or vice versa) is not a supported direct upgrade and REQUIRES the operating system to be completely re-installed from scratch, a.k.a. Clean Install, along with all software programs, updates, devices and drivers. This type of "upgrade" is much more time consuming and therefore more costly. Windows 11 is NOT available in 32-bit format.
What is an Upgrade versus a Clean Install?
Some earlier Windows editions can be directly upgraded to comparable editions of Windows 10.
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An upgrade installation means loading the new operating system on top of the old one and migrating your old documents, settings, and compatible applications. A Clean Install will overwrite your current operating system along with all your documents, programs and settings. These can have several benefits and issues.
Upgrade
Pros
- Less setup time required for the new operating system
- Easier setup with fewer steps
- Preserves applications, data, and settings.
Cons
- Old performance-sapping applications and registry errors will remain
- Slower startup due to existing startup programs and applications
Clean Install
Pros
- Fixes most performance-related problems
- Clears spyware and registry file
- Faster startup due to lack of startup programs and applications
Cons
- Software licenses need to be manually accounted for.
- Setting up the new operating system will take longer
- Need to manually backup documents, applications, and settings in old OS.
Windows® Operating System Prices
| Windows® Operating System |
Retail Full Version | Retail Upgrade | OEM Full Version | Anytime Upgrade | Pro Pack |
| Windows 7 Home Premium, 32-bit and 64-bit | $209.95 | $129.95 | $109.95 | $79.95 | — |
| Windows 7 Professional, 32-bit and 64-bit |
$309.95 | $209.95 | $149.95 | $99.95 | — |
| Windows 7 Ultimate, 32-bit and 64-bit |
$329.95 | $229.95 | $199.95 | $139.95 | — |
| Windows 8.1, 32-bit and 64-bit |
$129.95 | — | $109.95 | — | — |
| Windows 8.1 Pro, 32-bit and 64-bit |
$209.95 | — | $149.95 | — | $109.95 |
| Windows 10 Home, 32-bit and 64-bit |
$129.95 | — | $119.95 | — | — |
| Windows 10 Pro, 32-bit and 64-bit |
$209.95 | — | $159.95 | — | $109.95 |
| Windows 11 Home 64-bit | — | — | $129.95 | — | — |
| Windows 11 Pro 64-bit | — | — | $169.95 | — | — |
NOTE: Windows 10 OEM Full Version and Retail Full Version Download will both be available on July 29, 2015 and the Retail Full Version Package will be available on August 11, 2015. Microsoft's FREE UPGRADE to Windows 10 ended on July 29, 2016.
NOTE: Windows 11 OEM Full Version and Retail Full Version Download will both be available on October 5, 2021. The upgrade rollout plan is still being finalized but is scheduled to begin late in 2021 and continue into 2022. Specific timing will vary by device.
Retail Operating System
Retail version of Windows® is the MOST expensive option for installing and upgrading Windows® but you get your money's worth.
Pros
- Includes retail box and manual
- Includes 2-discs for both 32-bit and 64-bit editions
- Discs can be used to perform upgrades and new installs
- Transfer license and Product Key to another system
- Free tech support from Microsoft for 90 days from date of product activation
Cons
- Most expensive option and least cost effective
- License and Product Key can only be used on one (1) system at a time
OEM Operating System
Purchasing the OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) Version of Windows® is the MOST cost effective way to install a new version of Windows.
Pros
- Least Expensive option and most cost effective
- For new installs of Windows® on new systems
Cons
- No retail box or manual
- Only one (1) disc included, buyer must purchase 32-bit or 64-bit edition
- Disc cannot be used for upgrades, only new installs of Windows
- License and Product Key permanently tied to one system and cannot be transferred or activated on another system
- Charged per incident for Microsoft tech support
Windows Anytime Upgrade
Anytime Upgrade can only be used to upgrade Windows 7 to higher versions of Windows 7.
- Windows 7 Starter Edition to Windows 7 Home Premium
- Windows 7 Home Premium to Windows 7 Professional
- Windows 7 Home Premium to Windows 7 Ultimate
IMPORTANT NOTE: Windows Anytime Upgrade cannot be used to upgrade Windows 7 to Windows 8 or Windows 10 and cannot be used to upgrade from 32-bit to 64-bit editions of Windows®.
Windows Pro Pack
Windows Pro Pack for Windows 8 is only available for Windows 8 to upgrade to a higher version of Windows 8.
- Windows 8 to Windows 8 Professional
- Windows 8.1 to Windows 8.1 Professional
IMPORTANT NOTE: Windows 8 Pro Pack cannot be used to upgrade Windows 8 to Windows 10 and cannot be used to upgrade from 32-bit to 64-bit editions of Windows®.
Windows Pro Pack for Windows 10 is only available for Windows 10 to upgrade to a higher version of Windows 10.
- Windows 10 Home to Windows 10 Professional
IMPORTANT NOTE: Windows 10 Pro Pack cannot be used to upgrade Windows 7 or Windows 8 to Windows 10 and cannot be used to upgrade from 32-bit to 64-bit editions of Windows®.
Conclusion
Which is the best version of Windows® to upgrade your computer? It depends on your system specifications, features you want and your budget. If you are upgrading Windows XP to a new version of Windows, it is very likely your computer will need some hardware upgrades like memory, processor, video card or a larger hard drive. It is also very likely that some software programs running in Windows XP may not be compatible with the newer versions of Windows and will need to be ugpraded or replaced at an additional cost.. Our technicians will run a thorough diagnostic on your computer, then give you a professional recommendation along with a FREE estimate.
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