Windows 10: The next chapter

c627627 said:

I agree with that and hope that we will find a way to block updates on all Windows 10 versions... so we can control *when* they are run.

It's absolutely crazy to make updates mandatory, they can make it *very* difficult to turn updates off through registry circus acts and similar but this will definitely contribute to people sticking with Windows 7/8 Home versions. If I were a betting man, I would bet that we will have a program which will block updates before the year is out though so we'll see...

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07-24-15, 08:34 AM

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July 27, 2015 11:41 am by The Windows Team

Continuum on Windows 10


As we continue the countdown to our Windows 10 launch, we’re excited to talk about Continuum. Windows 10 combines the best of Windows 7 with the best of Windows 8 and Continuum is a great example of that; with Continuum you can use a keyboard and mouse when you choose, or you can optimize your screen for a great touch experience—it is up to you.

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Continuum on your desktop

Windows 10 adjusts your experience for your activity, device and display, so you can do your thing in any mode anytime you want. Onscreen features, like menus and taskbars, adapt for easy navigation. Apps are built to scale smoothly from screen to screen so they look good from the smallest app window up to the largest 8k displays*. You can even change from desktop to tablet mode anytime you want – your screen will give you a smooth transition and a beautiful display. Available exclusively on Windows, Continuum is designed to ensure that the best screen is always the one you’re on.

We have one more post left in our Windows 10 feature series! Check back tomorrow to see what we’re talking about next.

*App experiences may vary.

Updated July 27, 2015 12:11 pm

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'Cuda340 said:

Have yet to see anything about how they are going to handle keys etc

I would bet ISO will be available at some point in the next couple days...

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mimart7 said:

I have no idea how MS will handle things like hardware failure, in the event of a motherboard replacement.

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Published on Jul 28, 2015

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'Cuda340 said:

My understanding is if Windows 10 was an upgrade you'd be out a license....






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FYI....Word is Dell will start shipping Windows 10 based systems today with free next-business-day shipping.

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'Cuda340 said:

My understanding is if Windows 10 was an upgrade you'd be out a license....

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c627627 said:

Microsoft will save your old Windows directory and Windows 10 will not delete it for one month.
"You will have one month to revert back to the old OS on your device." Microsoft says.

Once again, it's mind boggling that neither Microsoft nor any of the many articles out there on this topic clearly state the answer to the most obvious follow up questions:

1. What happens if you want to go back after 30 days?
2. What happens if you clean install and want to go back?

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GTXJackBauer said:

I thought hardware ID was only for OEM copies of windows and not on full retail ones.

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2. What happens if you clean install and want to go back?

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