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[BraXzy]

Do we have a PC help thread here on GAF?

 

[smokeandmirrors]

Love the smell of a new OS. Can't wait.

 

[vgamer1]

Just got the Windows 10 notification on my little Asus X205.

Can't wait for 10!

 

[Flandy]

Wonder if it'll be possible for me to do a clean install on an SSD. Would be the perfect time to upgrade

 

[HP_Wuvcraft]

i think it`s a year and even a month would make it free... that doesnt make it a trial

The window to upgrade for free is limited, not the OS itself.

So.... is it free or not? Is it free to those that already own W7 and W8?

 

[Bunta]

So.... is it free or not? Is it free to those that already own W7 and W8?

Yes. There's a year window for you to take advantage of the free upgrade. You own it, it's not a trial.

http://www.microsoft.com/en-US/windows/windows-10-faq

Is the upgrade really free?

Yes, it’s free. This is a full version of Windows, not a trial or introductory version. It is available for a limited time: you have one year from the time Windows 10 is available to take advantage of this offer.

 

[Kinyou]

So.... is it free or not? Is it free to those that already own W7 and W8?

From what I read do you have one year to upgrade.When you upgrade you get the complete windows 10 forever

 

[Mr_Zombie]

So.... is it free or not? Is it free to those that already own W7 and W8?

If you upgrade within the first year - it's free. After that period, if you haven't upgraded yet, you will have to pay as usual.

However, it's still unclear what will happen if you will want to format and do a clean install: whether you will have to go Win7/8 -> update to Win10 route again, or will you be able to use your Win7/8 key to install Win10 right away.

 

[Queen of Hunting]

havent got the update coming through for notifications checked all day. dont have the gwx folder either. im in uk running windows 7 home premium.

 

[duderon]

Has anyone read anything about upgrading from 32-bit to 64-bit? I know it's not likely that it would be free, but it would be a nice surprise.

 

[one_kill]

Not sure if I should upgrade as I'm happy with my current set up. Can't be bothered with the hassle right now. The offer's good though, but still have questions that need to be answered.

 

[VincentMatts]

What happens if you have to reinstall 10 after the year is up? is it still free if i upgraded already within that year?

 

[HP_Wuvcraft]

If you upgrade within the first year - it's free.

Thanks.

 

[ShadowKingpin]

I take it those who are doing the testing currently get an update for the full version that day?

 

[HP_Wuvcraft]

However, it's still unclear what will happen if you will want to format and do a clean install: whether you will have to go Win7/8 -> update to Win10 route again, or will you be able to use your Win7/8 key to install Win10 right away.

Or if the version you get is based on your current version.

 

[VincentMatts]

Or if the version you get is based on your current version.

Yeah im pretty sure they said pro users go to pro, home to home, etc

 

[Bunta]

Or if the version you get is based on your current version.

Yeah im pretty sure they said pro users go to pro, home to home, etc

http://www.microsoft.com/en-US/windows/windows-10-faq

 

[puebla]

Reserved mines today, can't wait for that dx12 goodness.

 

[HP_Wuvcraft]

http://www.microsoft.com/en-US/windows/windows-10-faq

Wow, I'm just failing all over this thread.

 

[therapist]

might wait a bit just to see how it plays out but definitely excited for the free upgrade!

 

[Kelas]

Any idea how to get rid of the upgrade icon? I've already reserved my upgrade, so its job is done.

 

[Matty8787]

havent got the update coming through for notifications checked all day. dont have the gwx folder either. im in uk running windows 7 home premium.

I had to create a cmd and run as admin, that forced the windows logo to appear.

http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/...10-but-i/848b5cce-958b-49ae-a132-a999a883265b

 

[Red Liquorice]

havent got the update coming through for notifications checked all day. dont have the gwx folder either. im in uk running windows 7 home premium.

Are you up to date with Windows Updates? One of the recent updates was specifically for this. If you skipped that update I'm guessing that's a reason why some people aren't getting the notification. (I'm UK too and woke up to the notification).

Any idea how to get rid of the upgrade icon? I've already reserved my upgrade, so its job is done.

Remove the relevant windows update that allowed the notification, restart - it's gone.

Update to remove is: KB3035583 - Google it, there are loads of pages talking about it.

 

[k3yring]

I had to create a cmd and run as admin, that forced the windows logo to appear.

http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/...10-but-i/848b5cce-958b-49ae-a132-a999a883265b

I've done that I got a Success but still no icon sadly.

 

[Queen of Hunting]

I had to create a cmd and run as admin, that forced the windows logo to appear.

http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/...10-but-i/848b5cce-958b-49ae-a132-a999a883265b

i need the update in windows update first which still isnt showing up ):

 

[PHOENIXZERO]

Someone posted a video comparing the performance of Project Cars from Windows 8.1 to Windows 10 with AMD 280X. I'm pretty sure there's a lot more out there.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XzFe5OOHZko

 

[Matty8787]

I've done that I got a Success but still no icon sadly.

Strange, worked for me.

You run as administrator?

 

[DarkFlow]

you cant upgrade from technical preview.

Yes you can. They are going to push the build out like every other build they've been doing.

The background: On December 5, someone asked Microsoft's Gabe Aul—he's emerged as the face of the Windows Technical Preview—whether testers would be "able to update to the RTM version [of Windows 10] when it ships? Mr. Aul responded in the affirmative: "Yes, that is our intent."

http://winsupersite.com/windows-10/...should-be-able-upgrade-rtm-version-windows-10

 

[Matty8787]

i need the update in windows update first which still isnt showing up ):

I never got the update in windows update, nor the logo on the taskbar.

 

[k3yring]

Strange, worked for me.

You run as administrator?

Yep it said success attempted to run the scheduled task \Microsoft\Windows\Setup\gwx\refreshgwxconfig

 

[RdN]

Already got the notification and made my "reservation".

Really excited for this!

 

[Queen of Hunting]

mine probs dont work because i dont even have the gwx thing i looked in the windows location under setup and it nots there so thats why the cmd probs errors too

 

[therapist]

shit i just realized u need windows 8.1

ive tried to install it like 5x and it keeps crashing and going back to windows 8 , i havent tried in like 6 months now but blah...i guess i gotta finally get that working.

oh man that project cars video makes me really need to do this , thats like a 30 fps improvement just with the os , wow!

 

[Kelas]

Remove the relevant windows update that allowed the notification, restart - it's gone.

Update to remove is: KB3035583 - Google it, there are loads of pages talking about it.

Thank you.

 

[Kvik]

Hopefully there will be a way to distill this "upgrade" into an ISO.

Windows is rubbish when it comes to upgrade.

 

[Toki767]

Why do you have to reserve an upgrade? Are they going to run out or something?

 

[Salsa]

not showing up on my legitimate W8 laptop

and still nothing to do on an illegitimate copy of windows 7, right?

 

[DeSo]

How do I get rid of the icon from my system tray after reserving?

 

[GifGafIsTheBestGaf]

im pretty sure you got till July 2016 to upgrade for free
You only have until July 29, 2016 to take advantage of this offer. Once you upgrade, you have Windows 10 for free on that device.
http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/windows-10-faq

let's say i upgrade from my win8 laptop to win10(updated to 8.1), if i decide to do a clean install later can i use a win10 disc or do i have to repeat the whole process again (win8>8.1>10)?

 

[Parablank]

any idea if they're going to give us the chance of clean installing or is it upgrade only?

 

[kharma45]

any idea if they're going to give us the chance of clean installing or is it upgrade only?

It'll likely be an upgrade, but you can clean install from within Windows from 8 onwards and don't have to faff around with your product key.

 

[Larogue]

I'm using windows 7, I think its OEM version. Didn't get any offer.

 

[Etzer]

Got the notification on my desktop!

 

[CMojicaAce]

So what's the point of reserving? I mean, you have a full year to upgrade and it's not like they're going to run out of keys..

 

[kamspy]

I have Windows Embedded 8.1 Industry Pro.

Am I eligible for the free upgrade?

 

[megarockexe]

Why do you have to reserve an upgrade? Are they going to run out or something?

Windows 10 being free is a marketing expense.

 

[kabel]

I'm using windows 7, I think its OEM version. Didn't get any offer.

Win7 OEM here, got it after some time. I think you need just to restart your PC.

 

[Upsidedown Fuji]

shit i just realized u need windows 8.1

ive tried to install it like 5x and it keeps crashing and going back to windows 8 , i havent tried in like 6 months now but blah...i guess i gotta finally get that working.

oh man that project cars video makes me really need to do this , thats like a 30 fps improvement just with the os , wow!

You can use an 8.1 ISO install with vanilla 8 keys now. Just do that.

 

[Ravijn]

How do I get rid of the icon from my system tray after reserving?

You can customize the notification area and get rid of it.

 

[blackflag]

So what's the point of reserving? I mean, you have a full year to upgrade and it's not like they're going to run out of keys..

I believe that even if you don't download it within the window if you reserved it you are good, or is that not true?

Anyone using the beta on surface pro 3? Wondering if I should wait awhile to make sure it doesn't actually screw stuff up.