Category: Windows 10 upgrade

Get Windows 10 notification starts popping up

Abe Olandres Leave a comment

Hours after Microsoft officially announced the release date of Windows 10, notifications have started popping up to desktop users running a legit version of Windows 7 and Windows 8.1.

We started seeing the small Windows logo popped up an hour ago in the taskbar of our laptop.

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Clicking on the icon directs you to a window that outlines the process of upgrading to Windows 10.

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Once you confirm your free upgrade, Windows 10 will eventually be downloaded in the background once it becomes available. Another notification will prompt you once the download is complete and ask you to do the upgrade right away or schedule it at a later time.

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Windows 10 will be released globally on July 29 and will be a free upgrade to legit users of Windows 7 and Windows 8.1. OEM prices start at $109 for the Home version and $149 for the Pro version.

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Windows 10 Upgrade Will Be Free For All, Regardless If The Old OS is Pirated

Ronnie Bulaong Leave a comment

As the old adage goes “if you can’t beat them, join them”. Better yet, in the case of Microsoft, re-engage Windows users who are running a non-genuine copy of Microsoft’s desktop OS by giving them free upgrade to the upcoming Windows 10.

Based on their research, Microsoft has uncovered that a huge chunk, 75% on their recent estimate, of all Windows-based PCs in China are running on pirated copy of Windows which shows that their efforts, if there are any, in battling piracy in the said country have so far been futile.

In an interview with Reuters, Terry Myerson, Microsoft’s EVP of Operating System, is quoted saying that “We are upgrading all qualified PCs, genuine and non-genuine, to Windows 10.” He added that the Redmond-based firm is tapping various organizations, such as Lenovo, Qihoo 360 and Tencent to turn this plan in to reality.

It’s still unclear whether Microsoft will implement this outside of China, but this is definitely a good news for those who cannot afford to buy a licensed version of Windows (or those who just don’t want to pay for a legit copy). On the other hand, we’re not sure how paying Windows users will react to this bold move from the software giant.

Windows 10 is expected to be released in the market sometime in summer which is said to feature a new browser codenamed Project Spartan.

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Windows 10 will be free to all Win 7 and 8.1 users, but there’s a catch

Carl Lamiel Leave a comment

Microsoft‘s currently showcasing updates to its upcoming Windows 10 operating system, and it just announced that all users running on current Windows 8.1, Windows Phone 8.1, and Windows 7 PCs and devices will be upgraded to the future software, but there’s a catch.

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In a press conference currently being held right now, Microsoft says that the new OS will be available as an upgraded to currently-used desktop and mobile operating systems free for the first year.

Windows 10 now features a more streamlined start menu and taskbar, UI overhauls to the settings and Control Panel, ability to maximize the start menu on full screen, and deep Cortana integration on the PC. The new OS update will also bring in improvements to how it works on all gadgets, streamlining universal app support and one app store for devices of all sizes.

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