"Add New Features" Question.

Firstly, I am running just standard Windows 8 that came on my new laptop.

With the standard win8, there is no option for Hyper-V, you need Windows 8 Pro version. The reason I want Hyper V is for emulating wp8 in .NET but that's besides the point.

So basically I want to be able to run Hyper V, but there isn't an option because I don't have win8 pro. So instead of upgrading the OS, I noticed there was an 'Add New Features' option where I have the option to pay $250 for extra features. Is this essentially an upgrade to Windows 8 Pro, or will paying for these new features enable me to have Hyper V?

I'm really not sure.

skype: zMarcusHD

You need the Windows 8 Pro Pack. I'm not sure where you're located but it can be purchased for as low as $89.00.

To upgrade Windows 8 core, you need to use the Pro Pack.

To upgrade to Pro Pack
No install files needed.
Only the Upgrade key is need.

http://www.eightforums.com/tutorials/6673-add-features-windows-8-a.html

What you need

A serial number from Windows 8 and a credit card and you will be set to download the Windows 8 Pro upgrade.