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  Re: Indows 10 upgrade Frank Slootweg <this@ddress.is.invalid> - 2015-06-17 17:58 +0000

#46744 — Re: Indows 10 upgrade

SolomonW <SolomonW@citi.com> wrote:
> I do not think many people are right about what they say here about teh
> upgrade
> 
> 
> http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/windows-10-upgrade
> 
> *Windows Offer Details

  It would have helped if you had said that this is in the very small
print at the bottom of the page.

> <..>
> 
> To take advantage of this free offer, you must upgrade to Windows 10 within
> one year of availability. 

  I wonder if - and if so, how - they are going to enforce this?

1. As said, you can make your own ISO from the free download.
  
2. The FAQ
   (<http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/windows-10-faq?ocid=win10_auxapp_LearnMore_win10faq>
   now also says:

   "Can I reinstall Windows 10 on my computer after upgrading? 

    Yes. Once you've upgraded to Windows 10 using the free upgrade
    offer, you will be able to reinstall, including a clean install, on
    the same device. You won't need to purchase Windows 10 or go back to
    your prior version of Windows and upgrade again.

    You'll also be able to create your own installation media like a USB
    drive or DVD, and use that to upgrade your device or reinstall after
    you've upgraded."

3. Until now, every Microsoft upgrade can be reversed, i.e. go to the
   previously installed version.

  So AFAICT, the worst case scenario would be:

- Forced upgrade to Windows 10 within one year.

- Reverse upgrade back to Windows 8.1 or Windows 7 SP1.

- Live happily ever after, with the capability to upgrade to Windows 10
  or (re)install Windiows 10 if you so desire.

> <..>
> 
> Windows 10 Upgrade Offer is valid for qualified Windows 7 and Windows 8.1
> devices, 

  Yes that has been said from day one, also in the FAQ.

> <..>
> 
> Additional requirements may apply over time for updates.

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