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Which is why I linked it in the sticky thread so people have that opportunity. We are a savvy group of computer guys and can handle it. If not, ask questions.
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Also, huge news:
http://arstechnica.com/information-...rstechnica/index+(Ars+Technica+-+All+content)
All copies of Windows7 (and higher) whether they are genuine or pirated will be up-gradable to Windows 10 for free.
Here’s Microsoft full statement:
The consumer free upgrade offer for Windows 10 applies to qualified new and existing devices running Windows 7, Windows 8.1 and Windows Phone 8.1. Some editions are excluded from the consumer free upgrade — including Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 8/8.1 Enterprise, and Windows RT/RT 8.1. Active Software Assurance customers in volume licensing have the benefit to upgrade to other Windows 10 enterprise offerings.
"We have always been committed to ensuring that customers have the best Windows experience possible. With Windows 10, although non-Genuine PCs may be able to upgrade to Windows 10, the upgrade will not change the genuine state of the license. Non-Genuine Windows is not published by Microsoft. It is not properly licensed, or supported by Microsoft or a trusted partner. If a device was considered non-genuine or mislicensed prior to the upgrade, that device will continue to be considered non-genuine or mislicensed after the upgrade. According to industry experts, use of pirated software, including Non-Genuine Windows, results in a higher risk of malware, fraud (identity theft, credit card theft, etc), public exposure of your personal information, and a higher risk for poor performance or feature malfunctions."
Anyway....back to Windows 10
Just one question and back on topic does a pirated version really cause all them issues
According to industry experts, use of pirated software, including Non-Genuine Windows, results in a higher risk of malware, fraud (identity theft, credit card theft, etc), public exposure of your personal information, and a higher risk for poor performance or feature malfunctions."
Apparently not:
Upgrading to Windows 10 on pirated versions won't get you a valid license
It sounds hilarious sorry... in term a non genuine version is becoming a valid license, then a aweful lot of people simply may get a non genuine OS and then upgrading it for valid license,... either the stuff is valid or not valid, there is not some "upgrade to valid stuff", goes against any common sense. The thing that matters most is to give everyone a fair chance in order to become a genuine OS without having to pay a fortune (maybe 10-20 USD for the starter Windows).
http://www.cnet.com/news/sorting-out-windows-10-versions-desktop-mobile-and-more/On topic I would like to know the versions that are coming out will they be doing the same as they previously did HOME EDITION, PROFESSIONAL EDITION & ULTIMATE EDITION
Will you have to install Win 10 over an existing Win 7 installation, or will you be able to do a clean install and just key in the Win 7 COA for an upgrade?
You can do a clean install. I'll go find the link to where I read it. It was in the "Windows Insider Program" (Windows 10 TP)forums.Will you have to install Win 10 over an existing Win 7 installation, or will you be able to do a clean install and just key in the Win 7 COA for an upgrade?
This includes store, metro, and all the social spyware garbage thrown in. And NO WAY IN HELL am I going to EVER login using a hotmail/ms acct (that optionally asks for a phone#-yeah right). PERIOD.