Windows 10 free for all Windows 8.1 and 7 users for first year after release [Updated

[creator]

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Microsoft is thinking of "Windows as a service."


More info here:http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2015/01/windows-10-free-for-all-windows-8-1-and-windows-7-users-for-first-year/

Grt Creator

[YourNumbr1Fan]

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One Service to rule them all, One Service to find them,
One Service to bring them all and in the darkness bind them
In the Land of Fort Meade (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Security_Agency) where the Shadows lie.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1AsoSnOmhvU

[MOST_WASTED]

here's some more good news or bad news, however you wanna take it, about windows 10. Microsoft has announced that users running pirated versions of Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 will also be able to upgrade to Windows 10 for free but it'll not make their Windows genuine. The license state of their Windows will not change and their pirated Windows will remain pirated even after upgrading to Windows 10.

--- yeah right. sounds like a trap for pirates to me

[YourNumbr1Fan]

here's some more good news or bad news, however you wanna take it, about windows 10. Microsoft has announced that users running pirated versions of Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 will also be able to upgrade to Windows 10 for free but it'll not make their Windows genuine. The license state of their Windows will not change and their pirated Windows will remain pirated even after upgrading to Windows 10.

--- yeah right. sounds like a trap for pirates to me

It does smell fishy. But you and I both know that the really smart guys will find a way to get around that noise. Short of MS encrypting every system-file in the o.s., their attempt to lock down validation is laughable. Hackers gone hack.

[Nimbi]

Hmmm... interesting. Does anyone know when Windows 10 will be officially released?

[regen]

What will happen to my win 8.1 genuine os if i upgrade it to win 10? Will I lost my license?

[ミறѳѳղղįզվદ彡]

Hmmm... interesting. Does anyone know when Windows 10 will be officially released?
:girl:on this summer,yupiiii :happy:

[ミறѳѳղղįզվદ彡]

system reserved for windows 7 , 8 , 8.1 on my pc = 95 mb
system reserved for windows 10 TP on my pc = 350 mb
i am using 2 os on my pc,but on 2 HDD,because when i install 2 windows on the one HDD,then have been removed license key
windows dont create new system reserved point,but using one windows 7 system reserved point,the same thing in windows 8

[MOST_WASTED]

It does smell fishy. But you and I both know that the really smart guys will find a way to get around that noise. Short of MS encrypting every system-file in the o.s., their attempt to lock down validation is laughable. Hackers gone hack.

true. still it gets me thinking what the hell they are up to. they're prolly gonna tag each pirate and target them later on. for one whole year it is free? thats a lot of pirates lol

[YourNumbr1Fan]

It does smell fishy. But you and I both know that the really smart guys will find a way to get around that noise. Short of MS encrypting every system-file in the o.s., their attempt to lock down validation is laughable. Hackers gone hack.

Don't think they've (Microsoft) said yet....Sometime in late 2015 is the word so far. :indecisiveness:


What will happen to my win 8.1 genuine os if i upgrade it to win 10? Will I lost my license?

:icon_rolleyes: If you have a legit copy (license) for 8.1 (or 7, or whatever you'll be upgrading from) you'll upgrade to a legit copy of 10 I'd imagine....

[YourNumbr1Fan]

true. still it gets me thinking what the hell they are up to. they're prolly gonna tag each pirate and target them later on. for one whole year it is free? thats a lot of pirates lol

The possibilities are many. Bio-metric technology will identify any pirate stupid enough to sign-in with it.

[ミறѳѳղղįզվદ彡]

windows 10 TP build 10049 out :greedy:

[ASTIGthelegend]

Thanks for the Info :happy:

[Stephanie]

So if a valid Win 7, 8 licence may cover you for Win 10 ... does it cover you for all flavours of Win 10 ? (if there's going to be something like Home, Pro, Ultimate) ?

:girl:

[Dark Knight]

So if a valid Win 7, 8 licence may cover you for Win 10 ... does it cover you for all flavours of Win 10 ? (if there's going to be something like Home, Pro, Ultimate) ?

:girl:

The way I read it is that Windows 10 Enterprise will not be free, for anyone.

Now, without knowing what "flavors" MS has conjured up as they are keeping a lid on it for whatever reason, Enterprise from what I gather is the business version of Windows 10.

They are being so vague on what is and is not going to be free, I don't think anyone will truly know until they go to upgrade, however I think most if not all private home users will be safe as far as the free upgrade goes, it's businesses that will have to pay which in my mind defeats the purpose because it's businesses MS has been trying to get caught up, hell, I know a lot of businesses STILL using XP.

[Stephanie]

Thank you Dark Knight :Smile:

[banny1]

You will not loose your licence for the previous version, as in the same way Windows 8/8.1 OEM Users can use their licence with the correspoding version of 7 e.g. to 8 pro can be downgraded to 7 and so on.

[Stephanie]

I'm hoping there will be a ISO that can be downloaded :happy:

[banny1]

Of the official release you mean?

[Nimbi]

ok, i have a couple isues that i need explained. My brother told me that the upgrade to Windows 10 will not have aero, that pplz will have o buy Windows 10 to get the Aero functions. He also told me that the ability to unninstal programs has been removed, and that pplz will have to have Microsoft unninstall programs for you on Windows 10. Lastly he said This PC and Control Panel have been removed.

My question is, is there any truth to either of these statements, and if so which ones? Because these all sound like a total rip-off imo.

[MOST_WASTED]

ok, i have a couple isues that i need explained. My brother told me that the upgrade to Windows 10 will not have aero, that pplz will have o buy Windows 10 to get the Aero functions. He also told me that the ability to unninstal programs has been removed, and that pplz will have to have Microsoft unninstall programs for you on Windows 10. Lastly he said This PC and Control Panel have been removed.

My question is, is there any truth to either of these statements, and if so which ones? Because these all sound like a total rip-off imo.


this is just my opinion. i have no idea if the statements are true or not.
the 1st and 3rd i can see happening. the 2nd one i cannot because what if if ppl suddenly get cut off from the internet and they urgently have to uninstall something, what then? not much freedom for the user if thats what they'll do. same for removing control panel,, i cant imagine what they will replace it with. about having to buy aero , if they start selling features like DLCs im out

[2635599]

MOST_WASTED (http://virtualcustoms.net/member.php/216192-MOST_WASTED) that person's brother really needs to put down the crack pipe. first i seriously doubt mickysour brought aero back just to punish those that have a pirated version of 10 by withholding aero till you buy, NOT when over 80% of windows users have demanded aero be restored. the second one is even more ludacris cause that would be the exact same of CRAP that got microsour into so much hotwater over the browser with the eu, they are not about to pull blocking other apps. the last one had me rolling on the floor laughing so hard i about pee'd my pants. NO they're not going to remove the control panel, they change it up but never remove it.

[freak69ize]

@Darkwater409 I believe your brother is messing with ya buddy. lol All this stuff is still in the tech preview.. i dont see why they would keep it all in just to yank it out on the final product

[Nimbi]

Thanks. My brother tends to be a total idiot at times, but all that really had me fuming with Microsoft. I had to make sure it was all just more of my brother's bs lol.

[ミறѳѳղղįզվદ彡]

Microsoft is set to release Windows 10 later this year and users of current versions of the operating system will get an upgrade free of charge

That's what Microsoft said and made abundantly clear last January when it presented key consumer features of the new OS including Cortana, Project Spartan (now Microsoft Edge), DirectX 12, and Holo.lens, which seemingly runs some version of Windows 10.
So where's the confusion?
Since the announcement, there have been some mixed signals and speculation about who'll get the free upgrade and who won't. Here's a brief overview of the different upgrade paths to Windows 10...
Windows 10 for pirates


Users running pirated copies of Windows 7 and Windows 8 will be able to upgrade to Windows 10. However, their Windows license will remain invalid after the upgrade process is complete, meaning pirates won't be getting a "free" upgrade to Windows 10.
This will likely mean that non-genuine users will be subject to anti-piracy countermeasures after the upgrade, if previous versions are anything to go by.
With this move, Microsoft gets the opportunity to "re-engage" pirates by making the upgrade path straightforward and have a wider adoption of its latest OS platform regardless if the user paid for a license or not.
Windows 10 for Insiders
Microsoft will give a free upgrade path to the final release of the OS to those who beta tested Windows 10 through the Insider program.
This only means you will be able to upgrade to the final RTM (Release to Manufacturing) code without the need of a clean install, but it doesn't get you a free copy of Windows 10. Microsoft has not confirmed, but has vaguely hinted, you will be able to validate current Windows 7/8 licenses to get a genuine Windows 10 license when coming from the Insider Previews.


Windows 10 for current users of Windows Vista, XP
Windows XP was released 13 years ago and it is no longer a supported platform. There is no way you will be able to upgrade to Windows 10 from XP or Vista systems, a clean install will be required. No free offers for the first year. Nada.
Windows 10 for current users of Windows 7, Windows 8, 8.1
As announced in January, Windows 10 will be a free upgrade from Windows 8.1, Windows Phone 8.1 and Windows 7 for the first year.
Microsoft's intention is clear: drive massive adoption of its latest operating system on most modern PCs. Windows 7 is found on nearly half of all Windows-based PCs and a wide majority of that hardware will be equally capable to run the more secure, up to date version of the OS.
Once a device is upgraded to Windows 10, it’ll be supported for the lifetime of the device.


What happens after the first year?
That's a good question. Microsoft under Satya Nadella is rapidly changing, and Windows as a service appears to be next.
The company has already talked about moving away from big Windows releases in favor of smaller incremental updates that continually evolve the operating system. They have gone as far as calling it the last version of Windows.
“Right now we’re releasing Windows 10, and because Windows 10 is the last version of Windows, we’re all still working on Windows 10,” said Jerry Nixon, a Microsoft Developer Evangelist.
Users taking advantage of the free upgrade from Windows 7 and Windows 8 can continue to use Windows 10 as valid license owners indefinitely.
Those who for some reason don't upgrade until after the offer has expired will likely have to pay for Windows 10. Microsoft has yet to reveal how much they will charge for the OS as standalone software, but the writing on the wall suggests they want to move to a different model, one that's been a long time coming.


Windows as a Service
With Microsoft wanting to build Windows 10 into every type of device -- PCs, tablets, phones, Xbox, HoloLens, IoT appliances -- regular consumers may never have to pay for Windows again. Even today, OEMs are no longer paying for Windows on devices smaller than 9 inches.
But evidently a world where Microsoft makes no money is nowhere near to reality. What we're seeing instead is the disruption of a model that served them well for the last three decades, but is no longer sustainable when your list of direct competitors includes the likes of Google, Apple, Amazon, Samsung and Facebook, to name a few.
We won't know for a while, but a new Windows business model could take many shapes: subscription-based, pay what you want/pay for add-ons, indirect sales via Bing ads and the Windows Store, a Windows + Office 365 cloud bundle...
Making money from an active base of Windows users is the company's next big challenge, but to get there they've first set sights on building massive adoption into a single platform. The company learned this the hard way with mobile: there is no product to monetize if no one is using your product.






Windows 10 is coming this summer in 190 countries and 111 languages. Today, we are excited to share more details on the Windows 10 Editions.


We designed Windows 10 to deliver a more personal computing experience across a range of devices. An experience optimized for each device type, but familiar to all. Windows 10 will power an incredibly broad range of devices – everything from PCs, tablets, phones, Xbox One, Microsoft HoloLens and Surface Hub. It will also power the world around us, core to devices making up the Internet of Things, everything from elevators to ATMs to heart rate monitors to wearables. No matter which Windows 10 device our customers use, the experience will feel comfortable, and there will be a single, universal Windows Store where they can find, try and buy Universal Windows apps.


Introducing Windows 10 Editions
As in the past, we will offer different Windows editions that are tailored for various device families and uses. These different editions address specific needs of our various customers, from consumers to small businesses to the largest enterprises.


Windows 10 Home is the consumer-focused desktop edition. It offers a familiar and personal experience for PCs, tablets and 2-in-1s. Windows 10 Home will help people do great things, both big and small. With it, they will be more productive and have more fun thanks to a long list of new innovations: Cortana, the world’s most personal digital assistant; the new Microsoft Edge web browser; Continuum tablet mode for touch-capable devices; Windows Hello face-recognition, iris and fingerprint login; and right out of the box, a broad range of universal Windows apps like Photos, Maps, Mail, Calendar, Music and Video*.


We are also bringing the Xbox gaming experience to Windows 10, giving games and gamers access to the Xbox Live gaming community, enabling the capture and share of gameplay and giving Xbox One owners the ability to play their Xbox One games from any Windows 10 PC in their home.


Windows 10 Mobile is designed to deliver the best user experience on smaller, mobile, touch-centric devices like smartphones and small tablets. It boasts the same, new universal Windows apps that are included in Windows 10 Home, as well as the new touch-optimized version of Office. Windows 10 Mobile offers great productivity, security and management capabilities for customers who use their personal devices at work. In addition, Windows 10 Mobile will enable some new devices to take advantage of Continuum for phone, so people can use their phone like a PC when connected to a larger screen.


Windows 10 Pro is a desktop edition for PCs, tablets and 2-in-1s. Building upon both the familiar and innovative features of Windows 10 Home, it has many extra features to meet the diverse needs of small businesses. Windows 10 Pro helps to effectively and efficiently manage their devices and apps, protect their sensitive business data, support remote and mobile productivity scenarios and take advantage of cloud technologies. Windows 10 Pro devices are a great choice for organizations supporting Choose Your Own Device (CYOD) programs and prosumer customers. Windows 10 Pro also lets customers take advantage of the new Windows Update for Business, which will reduce management costs, provide controls over update deployment, offer quicker access to security updates and provide access to the latest innovation from Microsoft on an ongoing basis.


As we announced earlier this year, for the first time ever, we are offering the full versions of Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Mobile and Windows 10 Pro as a free and easy upgrade for qualifying Windows 7, Windows 8.1 and Windows Phone 8.1 devices that upgrade in the first year after launch.** Once you upgrade, you have Windows 10 for free on that device.


Windows 10 Enterprise builds on Windows 10 Pro, adding advanced features designed to meet the demands of medium and large sized organizations. It provides advanced capabilities to help protect against the ever-growing range of modern security threats targeted at devices, identities, applications and sensitive company information. Windows 10 Enterprise also supports the broadest range of options for operating system deployment and comprehensive device and app management. It will be available to our Volume Licensing customers, so they can take advantage of the latest innovation and security updates on an ongoing basis. At the same time, they will be able to choose the pace at which they adopt new technology, including the option to use the new Windows Update for Business. With Windows 10, Enterprise customers will also have access to the Long Term Servicing Branch as a deployment option for their mission critical devices and environments. And as with prior versions of Windows, Active Software Assurance customers in Volume Licensing can upgrade to Windows 10 Enterprise as part of their existing Software Assurance benefits.


Windows 10 Education builds on Windows 10 Enterprise, and is designed to meet the needs of schools – staff, administrators, teachers and students. This edition will be available through academic Volume Licensing, and there will be paths for schools and students using Windows 10 Home and Windows 10 Pro devices to upgrade to Windows 10 Education.


Windows 10 Mobile Enterprise is designed to deliver the best customer experience to business customers on smartphones and small tablets. It will be available to our Volume Licensing customers. It offers the great productivity, security and mobile device management capabilities that Windows 10 Mobile provides, and adds flexible ways for businesses to manage updates. In addition, Windows 10 Mobile Enterprise will incorporate the latest security and innovation features as soon as they are available.


There will also be versions of Windows 10 Enterprise and Windows 10 Mobile Enterprise for industry devices like ATMs, retail point of sale, handheld terminals and industrial robotics and Windows 10 IoT Core for small footprint, low cost devices like gateways.


Moving forward
We are making strong progress with Windows 10, and we are on track to make it available this summer. And because we have built Windows 10 to be delivered as a service, this milestone is just the beginning of the new generation of Windows. Starting this fall, customers can expect ongoing innovation and security updates for their Windows 10 devices, including more advanced security and management capabilities for businesses.


Customers will continue to help us create Windows 10 even after this summer’s initial release, thanks to the 3.9 million and growing Windows Insiders who are helping us build and test Windows 10. We are grateful for this invaluable feedback that is helping us offer the best Windows ever – for businesses and consumers – across all devices. You, too, can join the Windows Insider Program today and begin experiencing Windows 10.


We are incredibly excited about the innovation in Windows 10 that will be delivered through these editions. Please watch for more information at Windows.com as we move even closer to launch.


* Cortana will be available on Windows 10 at launch in select markets. Windows Hello requires a specialized, illuminated infrared camera for facial recognition or iris detection or a finger print reader which supports the Windows Biometric Framework. Apps and services may vary by market.

** More information about the free upgrade offer can be found at Windows.com.

[2635599]

if someone running a pirated copy of windows chooses to do the free upgrade offer they are simply stupid. wait till 10 is posted to the forums then do a clean install.

[ミறѳѳղղįզվદ彡]

Icon design

We’ve updated our icon design to reflect our Microsoft design language, creating a more consistent and cohesive look and feel across all our product experiences. These icons are more modern and lightweight, while creating a better visual relationship between typography and iconography. On top of that, app icons are now more consistent between desktop and mobile so apps like Word and Excel look similar no matter what device you’re using.
http://az648995.vo.msecnd.net/win/2015/05/icons-iterations-3.png (http://az648995.vo.msecnd.net/win/2015/05/icons-iterations-3.png)
Feedback played a huge role in the current icon design refresh. In earlier preview builds, we heard our design was too flat and lacked richness. We’ve since iterated to deliver a balance between mono line style icons on mobile, and the three dimensional depth of desktop icons. The new icon set is familiar, yet fresh and usable.Between the legacy aero-style icons and new app icons, several thousand icons were designed and redesigned. We explored Swiss graphic design, Dutch product design, and modern architecture (among other design fields and styles) to inform and inspire the design process. The icon evolution will continue as we push more consistency and better functionality.

[2635599]

i'm sorry but mickysours choice for icons in windows sucks donkey dong.

[A Guy]

But you like them, right? :D

A Guy

[YourNumbr1Fan]

i'm sorry but mickysours choice for icons in windows sucks donkey dong.


But you like them, right? :D

A Guy

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@ mickeysour:

"He says he doesn't like your icons.....AND I DON'T LIKE THEM EITHER!"

[2635599]

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@ mickeysour:

"He says he doesn't like your icons.....AND I DON'T LIKE THEM EITHER!"

was i TOO subtle?

[freak69ize]

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@ mickeysour:

"He says he doesn't like your icons.....AND I DON'T LIKE THEM EITHER!"

Yeah theyre not the best looking icons are they? lol But im sure someone will come up with a way to change them. Im running 10 on my TV pc and i like it.. although i didnt like it when the preview first came out its shaping up ok. Only thing i dont like is theres no color picker.. only " suggested colors " Lol

[ミறѳѳղղįզվદ彡]

:happy:Windows 10 - The future of Windows is coming on July 29 Build 2015:greedy:

[lionspurs]

This is weird. I can't login with the original password on windows 7 when upgraded to windows 10. The good news is that i am able to bypass (http://www.uukeys.com/bypass-windows-7-8-10-password.html)the password without reinstallation. this is for some good luck, lol