Windows 10 to be Free Upgrade for Windows 8.1 and Windows 7 Users

AsRock · Jan 21, 2015

I'll wait until the facts are clearer, win7 does well enough for me so waiting be a none issue.

Octopuss · Jan 21, 2015

I can't believe my eyes. Why would they do that, and especially for Windows 7 licences?
I might as well get it then. I mean, I'd probably end up buying it anyway, but...

TRWOV · Jan 21, 2015

btarunr said:
This offer will be applicable only for the first year following Windows 10 launch (after which, Windows 8.1 and Windows 7 users will have to pay to upgrade to Windows 10).

Note that it says "pay to upgrade" not "pay to use".

Blue-Knight · Jan 21, 2015

btarunr said:
Windows 10 to be Free Upgrade for Windows 8.1 and Windows 7 Users

Nice move, Microsoft! Or should I say trap!? :shadedshu:

It is like a chess game, you think you saw a nice move to play but if you think deeper... You will lose your queen, bishops, knights, rooks and you are owned. :confused:

nickbaldwin86 · Jan 21, 2015

TRWOV said:
Note that it says "pay to upgrade" not "pay to use".

No pay for anything ... it is Free for a year.. meaning if you do it in the first year of release you get a full copy for free... never have to pay. If you don't upgrade in the first year then you have to pay.

Free!!!! dont be lazy and upgrade in the first year.

No subscription

CrAsHnBuRnXp · Jan 21, 2015

nickbaldwin86 said:
No pay for anything ... it is Free for a year.. meaning if you do it in the first year of release you get a full copy for free... never have to pay. If you don't upgrade in the first year then you have to pay.

Free!!!! dont be lazy and upgrade in the first year.

No subscription

That's not how it's worded though.

thebluebumblebee · Jan 21, 2015

And even better: once a qualified Windows device is upgraded to Windows 10, we will continue to keep it up to date for the supported lifetime of the device,

Not sure I like that.

Crap Daddy · Jan 21, 2015

thebluebumblebee said:
Not sure I like that.

Me neither.

Batou1986 · Jan 21, 2015

looks like i will finally activate my windows 7 key

Bow · Jan 21, 2015

Microsoft - Customer

Kronvict · Jan 21, 2015

It seems there's still confusion. It is very clear from this post "http://blogs.windows.com/bloggingwindows/2015/01/21/the-next-generation-of-windows-windows-10/" that for the first year it's available, you can upgrade to Windows 10 for free if you have Windows 7 or 8. You will not pay for it. After that year is up, nothing will happen to your Windows 10 license. If you do not upgrade within that year, however, you will have to pay for an upgrade. The offer expires after a year, not the upgrade.

nickbaldwin86 · Jan 21, 2015

Kronvict said:
It seems there's still confusion. It is very clear from this post "http://blogs.windows.com/bloggingwindows/2015/01/21/the-next-generation-of-windows-windows-10/" that for the first year it's available, you can upgrade to Windows 10 for free if you have Windows 7 or 8. You will not pay for it. After that year is up, nothing will happen to your Windows 10 license. If you do not upgrade within that year, however, you will have to pay for an upgrade. The offer expires after a year, not the upgrade.

That is what I said above but I was trying to work it the way people are getting confused...

Instead of drawing a false conclusion and starting rumors people should read facts from Microsoft direct and not antimicrosoft.com

RealNeil · Jan 21, 2015

I'm using Win-10 Preview on a i5-4670K System. I like the way it works, it's real fast booting and it games well. Everything on the OS works without issues.

I'll probably upgrade some of my systems right away. I'll hang on to my Win-7 software in case there is a hang-up with Win-10 in the future.

Drone · Jan 21, 2015

I'm sure they stuff it with some spyware by NSA and give it away for free.

Ok I'm kidding lol, played Assassin's Creed too much *takes off tinfoil hat*

Tonduluboy · Jan 21, 2015

Based on info so far from the win10 preview, i will definitely upgrade to win 10 on my daily use desktop. While on my gaming desktop, will wait for around 6 -10 months before i upgrade. There will be less issue on drivers etc after few months of launching.

CAPSLOCKSTUCK · Jan 21, 2015

I might stick with 7 for now,
hated 8,
8.1 is better

Given their recent output/strategy ...............Windows 11 is probably not too far away.

Dave65 · Jan 21, 2015

I am very happy to hear this, I have been using the tech preview for a while now and it is by far the best yet IMO..

manofthem · Jan 21, 2015

This all sound exciting to me! Heck, got 8 for $15, and now 10 for $0. I'll take it!

WhiteLotus · Jan 21, 2015

I like this news. Now when's it due to be released?

Arctucas · Jan 21, 2015

Beware of Geeks bearing gifts...

RejZoR · Jan 21, 2015

Just not for OEM users most likely. Which is what the majority of users have...

btarunr · Jan 22, 2015

mroofie said:
Free for a year ?? vague much ? :0
Do we pay after the 1 year ??
WTF!! :0

I thought I made it idiot-proof by adding that sidenote in the brackets. I was wrong.

-> If you upgrade to Windows 10 from Windows 8.1/7 within the first year of Windows 10's launch, you can have it for free till the Sun runs out of hydrogen. You get an upgrade key, and you can use that even if you need to reinstall things 3 years later.

-> If you're trying to upgrade to Windows 10 from Windows 8.1/7 after 1 year following Windows 10 launch, you pay for the upgrade.

Hood · Jan 22, 2015

Sony Xperia S said:
Service packs are free, consider Win10 a second service pack to Win8.

I wonder what is so special and good about it?

I'm trying it right now, and it looks and feels just like 8.1 (as far as I can tell). So the start button now opens a split-personality start menu, with Metro and Desktop sides - no help, I greatly prefer the full "old style" start menu offered by Classic Shell, which I can install and customize in about 30 seconds, and avoid the Metro interface altogether.

Debat0r said:
I wonder how they will monetize it then...? Ads in windows?

Making it free may be a brilliant move; all the anti-trust bullshit will disappear, and the money will be made by selling lots of $1.99 and $2.99 "Apps" and "games" to idiots who are too stupid or lazy to find the same for free...they're hoping to be just like Apple.

jboydgolfer · Jan 22, 2015

It seems clear to Me from the above content that any Windows 7 or Windows abortion.1 users will be able to upgrade for Free as Long as they do it within 365 Days of Launch,after which You'll need to pay for the upgrade.Seems to Me that they want as many people as they can get on the New build ASAP, to root out any problems that might be hiding waiting to strike unsuspecting yuppies

**Edit: @bt clarified it for the "confused" reader's.

TRWOV · Jan 22, 2015

MS surely is seeing less and less money from me:

- Bought W7 Ultimate retail on clearance for $65 several years ago
- Got 3 $15 upgrade keys (plus one gift)
And now I'd have 4 W10 keys.

But they got me hooked with Office 365 so we're even I guess :confused:

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