Microsoft Windows 10 will be available from 29th July 2015

[HEXUS]

In 190 markets globally, and as a free upgrade to customers running Windows 7 and 8.1.

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[Platinum]

Any word on clean installs? I am about due a reinstall and the timing on the upgrade is perfect.

[Arthran]

No word yet, but I would do a clean windows 7 or 8 install then upgrade to 10

[iranu]

If you are seeing a small white windows icon in your taskbar offering to update to Windows 10 then this was caused by update KB3035583.

It can be removed by going to Control Panel > Programs > View installed updates (under Programs and Features). Select update and click uninstall. It can also be ignored by selecting "customise" white arrow and setting this icon to Hide icon and notifications.

Next time the PC prompts for an update just select KB3035583 and hide.

If this is the sort of nonsense MS is going to push then I won't be going anywhere near Windows 10.

[Corky34]

If this is the sort of nonsense MS is going to push then I won't be going anywhere near Windows 10.

I've heard if people don't install Windows 10 Microsoft are going to send out tiny fairy workers to upgrade PC while people are sleeping.

[crossy]

I've heard if people don't install Windows 10 Microsoft are going to send out tiny fairy workers to upgrade PC while people are sleeping.

LOL

Would those "fairy workers" be the ones that you're not supposed to get wet nor feed after midnight?

[Zhaoman]

Does this mean we'll see the Surface Pro 4 around the same time...?

[eviling]

Anyone know if you can revert back to windows 7 if you dont like windows 10?

[Jowsey]

Was there any final word on how Microsoft are going to handle illegitimate copies of Windows? That was a big point that just seems to have fallen away.

[spacein_vader]

Was there any final word on how Microsoft are going to handle illegitimate copies of Windows? That was a big point that just seems to have fallen away.

Was answered a while back. An unlicensed copy will allow you to upgrade to Windows 10, but it'll still be unlicensed and unsupported.

[tomthum]

Any word on clean installs? I don't want upgrade the never run the way they should,
I want a full fresh install of windows 10 pro
a clean windows 7 or 8 install then upgrade to 10 is the way I would go if I have to
but its a lot of hassle!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[shaithis]

Was there any final word on how Microsoft are going to handle illegitimate copies of Windows? That was a big point that just seems to have fallen away.

Yes, they are not doing anything about them by the sounds of things.

Whether they were drumming up hype or journalists were incorrectly interpreting what they were hearing, I do not know.....but it seems now like the only free upgrades will be for OEM devices that shipped with Windows 7 or above.

[Jowsey]

Was answered a while back. An unlicensed copy will allow you to upgrade to Windows 10, but it'll still be unlicensed and unsupported.

Yes, they are not doing anything about them by the sounds of things.

Whether they were drumming up hype or journalists were incorrectly interpreting what they were hearing, I do not know.....but it seems now like the only free upgrades will be for OEM devices that shipped with Windows 7 or above.

Interesting.

I did think it was a very positive thing from them. Obviously I should remember they are trying to make a profit!

[spacein_vader]

Interesting.

I did think it was a very positive thing from them. Obviously I should remember they are trying to make a profit!

Endorsing piracy would be a positive thing?

[shaithis]

Endorsing piracy would be a positive thing?

People were speculating that they were going to follow in the footsteps of Google and Apple. Basic stripped-down operating system for free with a cut from sales on the Windows store to cover the costs.

Obviously that isn't the case....YET.

[GuidoLS]

Was there any final word on how Microsoft are going to handle illegitimate copies of Windows? That was a big point that just seems to have fallen away.

Yes, they are not doing anything about them by the sounds of things.

Whether they were drumming up hype or journalists were incorrectly interpreting what they were hearing, I do not know.....but it seems now like the only free upgrades will be for OEM devices that shipped with Windows 7 or above.

This is incorrect - I've got the upgrade gump (and reserved) and I absolutely have a retail license. Where I haven't got the gump? On my Win10 machine with the Win7 OEM key... go figure.