Microsoft makes it easier to upgrade to Windows 10, even for pirates
- 9 years ago
Still running ye'olde Windows 8.1 or Windows 7 on your PC?
On Thursday, the company announced a number of changes to the way upgrading to Windows 10 works.
Perhaps most importantly, the two-step process of upgrading to Windows 10, which so far required reserving your copy and then getting a notification you can actually upgrade, is gone.
Furthermore, Windows 10 will "soon" become an "Optional Update" in Windows Update for Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 users.
Starting "early next year," Microsoft will go even further, making Windows 10 a "Recommended Update."
This will always require a confirmation from the user, Microsoft explains, and even if you change your mind, your old operating system will remain saved for 31 days should you decide to go back.
Finally, Microsoft is making some changes for users running non-Genuine versions of Windows 7 and Windows 8.1.
On Thursday, the company announced a number of changes to the way upgrading to Windows 10 works.
Perhaps most importantly, the two-step process of upgrading to Windows 10, which so far required reserving your copy and then getting a notification you can actually upgrade, is gone.
Furthermore, Windows 10 will "soon" become an "Optional Update" in Windows Update for Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 users.
Starting "early next year," Microsoft will go even further, making Windows 10 a "Recommended Update."
This will always require a confirmation from the user, Microsoft explains, and even if you change your mind, your old operating system will remain saved for 31 days should you decide to go back.
Finally, Microsoft is making some changes for users running non-Genuine versions of Windows 7 and Windows 8.1.