โJun-16-2015 10:39 AM
โJun-18-2015 07:54 AM
strollin wrote:
...I will probably only move to Win 10 when I build or buy a new machine.
โJun-18-2015 06:59 AM
8.1 Van wrote:
I have been using Windows 10 since Oct 1 2014 and the latest build is the best Windows OS I ever used IMHO. BTW Windows 10 is free for Windows 7 and 8 users if you get it in the first year ( July 29 2015 to July 29 2016) and you could use it for free forever.
Microsoft Window 10 How to Upgrade
โJun-18-2015 06:17 AM
โJun-17-2015 08:20 PM
โJun-17-2015 10:26 AM
tenbear wrote:I know some people have suggested that Windows is going to become a subscription, but I haven't seen that in anything from Microsoft.
If I don't get the free version and buy Win 10 later, do I pay for it once or keep on paying for it every year or whatever the period is?
โJun-17-2015 06:32 AM
strollin wrote:tenbear wrote:
... After the one year period do you pay for it once or keep on paying for it every year or whatever the period is?
The uncontrolled updates would be a deal breaker anyway.
The upgrade is free period, you never need to pay, as long as you do the upgrade within 1 year of Win 10's release.
For the majority of users, automatic updates is a good thing as it will keep their computer updated to the latest without any intervention from them. However, it is an issue for people that are on a metered data plan.
โJun-17-2015 06:21 AM
tenbear wrote:
... After the one year period do you pay for it once or keep on paying for it every year or whatever the period is?
The uncontrolled updates would be a deal breaker anyway.
โJun-17-2015 04:45 AM
downtheroad wrote:tenbear wrote:
The way I understand it Win 10, even if you get it free, is only good for a year. If you want to keep it more than a year then you have to pay again. It's not like previous Windows that you can use it as long as it works.
Not exactly...
The free upgrade will be completely free for up to a year...no charges or future charges or fees ever BUT ONLY if you take advantage of the upgrade within the one year grace period.
After that if you change your mind (1 year period) and decide that you really do want 10 then you will have to pay for it.
โJun-16-2015 10:29 PM
โJun-16-2015 08:27 PM
Bill.Satellite wrote:Yeah, I went to the Windows 10 support Community and it's pretty clear that you have to have the Pro version to get control over your updates.joebedford wrote:Bill.Satellite wrote:I know the alpha versions we have been running for several months have no provision for update deferral - only fast ring and slow ring.
The "standard" Win 10 will not allow you to defer updates until a time of your choosing. As a cellular data user that could cost me a lot of money so I see no option but to NOT install Win 10 or pay for a Pro version which does allow you to control your updates.
Where did you get that information?
I read it on the information provided when I followed the links that were created by the Win 10 upgrade icon they forced into my notification area. Luckily I was able to get rid of the icon as well as the upgrade agreement I never intended to agree to.
โJun-16-2015 08:17 PM
โJun-16-2015 05:18 PM
tenbear wrote:
The way I understand it Win 10, even if you get it free, is only good for a year. If you want to keep it more than a year then you have to pay again. It's not like previous Windows that you can use it as long as it works.
โJun-16-2015 04:56 PM
joebedford wrote:Bill.Satellite wrote:I know the alpha versions we have been running for several months have no provision for update deferral - only fast ring and slow ring.
The "standard" Win 10 will not allow you to defer updates until a time of your choosing. As a cellular data user that could cost me a lot of money so I see no option but to NOT install Win 10 or pay for a Pro version which does allow you to control your updates.
Where did you get that information?
โJun-16-2015 04:04 PM