Windows 10 Home for Rs 7,999 and Pro for Rs 14,999 for new users

Microsoft’s latest desktop operating system Windows 10 has been made available in 190 countries. Users of Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 will get a free upgrade to Windows 10, but new users will have to pay for it. Microsoft on Thursday announced the prices of both versions of Windows for new users in India. Windows 10 Home and Windows 10 Pro will be available for Rs 7,999 and Rs 14,999 respectively.

Windows 10 Home and Windows 10 Pro SKUs can be purchased online and from retail stores. It is available on Microsoft’s online store in India. It is noteworthy that Microsoft had announced the US price of the new operating system in June itself. Talking about Home Edition, there is not much difference in the price between India and America. However, the Pro version in India is more expensive than in America. In the US, Windows 10 Home is priced at $119 (approximately Rs 7,600) and Windows 10 Pro is priced at $199 (Rs 12,700).

Information about the price of Windows 10 Pro Pack in India is not available yet. This version is available in the US for $99 (about Rs 6,300). Using this, Windows 10 Home users will be able to upgrade to Windows 10 Pro.

This American company has played a big gamble with the update release. Through this, the company is trying to resolve the complaints of customers disappointed with the shortcomings of Windows 8. Microsoft has included the good features of Windows 7 and Windows 8 in the new operating system. There will also be some new features in it. However, Windows 10 also has some shortcomings. This is by no means a perfect operating system.

Microsoft claims that Windows 10 is the most secure Windows ever. The company says that this operating system will be delivered as a service and it will keep updating automatically. Windows 10 is also being said to be the last version of Windows. The new Windows Store and Windows Software Development Kit were also made available on Wednesday so that developers can develop apps for this operating system to be used on multi-devices.

Speaking at the launch of Windows 10, Microsoft India Chairman Bhaskar Pramanik said, “Windows 10 is the best Windows ever. From today it will be available for free upgrade in 190 countries. Will also come with new PCs and tablets. It is more personal and productive. It is more safe and secure. It will also be very easy to use and it will be continuously updated. Nearly 1500 retail stores in India will help consumers upgrade to Windows 10.”