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Started by steve58, June 01, 2015, 12:38:50 PM

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steve58

...just noticed it on my PC.  Apparently it is legit and is/will be popping up on your PC too soon, if not already.  It's Microsoft starting to prompt users to reserve their copy of Windows 10.

http://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft-wants-you-reserve-your-free-upgrade-windows-10

http://www.idigitaltimes.com/windows-10-update-icon-real-how-can-i-remove-it-cautious-users-worry-theyve-been-445716


updated thread title since Windows 10 has arrived
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undercovergeek

reads post, looks down

OH YEAH!!!!

subtle - 'Get Windows 10'

Martok

I just noticed it today as well when I turned my computer on, but its significance didn't register til now.  Heh. 

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mirth

Saw it yesterday. I'm good with Win7. Need to know a lot more about Win10 before I upgrade.
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Steelgrave

Yeah, it's gonna sit on my bar unused for quite some time.....

bbmike

Well, it's a free upgrade for Windows 7/8 so I'm in.
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Steelgrave

I still like to give 'em a year to work out the bugs. Past bad experiences and all that.

endfire79

it's a strategy from Microsoft.  They are trying aggressively to entice users to Win10 (and making it a free upgrade for up to a year).  They realized Win8 didn't attract many people.

http://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-upgrade-to-windows-10-for-free-from-windows-7-or-windows-8-2015-6
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steve58

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Quote from: endfire79 on June 01, 2015, 04:36:26 PM
it's a strategy from Microsoft.  They are trying aggressively to entice users to Win10 (and making it a free upgrade for up to a year).  They realized Win8 didn't attract many people.

http://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-upgrade-to-windows-10-for-free-from-windows-7-or-windows-8-2015-6

...cool, so my Windows 7 Pro will get me to Windows 10 Pro...not that I really know exactly what that gets me (I did with the Win 7 Pro), but damn it, its Pro!  O0
Government is not the solution to our problem—government is the problem.   Ronald Reagan
The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not.   Thomas Jefferson
During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act.   George Orwell  The truth is quiet...It's the lies that are loud.   Jesus Revolution
If you ever find yourself in need of a safe space then you're probably going to have to stop calling yourself a social justice warrior. You cannot be a warrior and a pansy at the same time   Mike Adams (RIP Mike)

endfire79

It's also for existing owners of 7 & 8 I believe.

Did some reading, and there's bean counting logic to the marketing trick they are pulling if you are interested:

http://www.computerworld.com/article/2914993/microsoft-windows/free-windows-10-is-inoti-an-upgrade-its-marketing.html
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"A man may fight for many things. His country, his principles, his friends. The glistening tear on the cheek of a golden child. But personally, I'd mud-wrestle my own mother for a ton of cash, an amusing clock and a sack of French porn."

jomni

Quote from: Steelgrave on June 01, 2015, 04:31:23 PM
I still like to give 'em a year to work out the bugs. Past bad experiences and all that.

But it won't be free in the future.  I guess I'll stick with Win 8 and only go to 10 when I buy a new computer.

jomni

Quote from: endfire79 on June 01, 2015, 04:49:09 PM
It's also for existing owners of 7 & 8 I believe.

Did some reading, and there's bean counting logic to the marketing trick they are pulling if you are interested:

http://www.computerworld.com/article/2914993/microsoft-windows/free-windows-10-is-inoti-an-upgrade-its-marketing.html

Good move if you ask me.

bbmike

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-The Doctor

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WallysWorld

I don't have the icon despite having a genuine Windows 7 install. I read that others don't have it either when they should. Will probably wait a few months after the go-live to decide whether to upgrade or not.
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ArizonaTank

I am definitely in the gunshy group.  Having had bad experiences with Win8.   But at least one source I read said the "promotion" will go for a year, so I will wait, keep my ear open, wait for the peripheral makers to catch their drivers up, and generally see how Win10 treats gaming.

http://www.pcgamer.com/will-windows-10-be-good-for-gaming/

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