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MaGraham
Windows 10
01 June 2015, 19:15



Are you guys getting the Microsoft alert on your task bar saying you can get Windows 10 FREE?
http://www.computerworld.com/article/2906810/microsoft-seeds-windows-7-81-pcs-with-windows-10-upgrade-nag-notices.html

My question is this, after the first year do you then have to purchase it?

I've heard it's FREE for the life of your computer as long as you get it during the first year.

I've also heard it's only FREE for this first year after it's released.
Does anyone have a link explaining this?
Also, are you guys going to wait about doing the upgrade to avoid the hassle of the probable bugs that are always in new versions?
Inquiring minds want to know. . . bigsmile

 

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Carefree
01 June 2015, 19:57


If you are entitled to the free upgrade and get it during the time window, it's free for life and will update, etc. I've been involved in the technical preview for the life of the project. The "nag" alerts are created by Microsoft so that people will "reserve" their copy in advance. There's LOGIC (for a change) behind this move. Microsoft knows the demand will be large and they're wanting to limit how many downloads are concurrently hitting their servers on the week of Jul 29. They plan to make it available through cloud user sharing sometime in late Aug or early Sep - so online users will actually be providing legal copies, much like a worldwide "pirate" network.
richfed
02 June 2015, 11:31


What's your assessment, Carefree? I received my "nag notice" 2 days ago and have opted in. How do you like it?
Classicmotorcycling
02 June 2015, 16:52


According to Microsoft at: http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/windows-10-faq

1. It is a free full upgrade to Windows 10, the upgrade is not a 12 month version, but a full forever version
2. You have 12 months from the 29th July 2015 to take advantage of the free upgrade

I would check out the Microsoft FAQ's. The only disappointment is that there is no Media Center in it.
Doug G
02 June 2015, 20:51


The only disappointment is that there is no Media Center in it.
As far as I know, MS has discontinued media center entirely.
HuwR
03 June 2015, 03:40


The only disappointment is that there is no Media Center in it.
As far as I know, MS has discontinued media center entirely.
Plenty of much better alternatives anyway smile
Carefree
03 June 2015, 07:50


Originally posted by richfed
What's your assessment, Carefree? I received my "nag notice" 2 days ago and have opted in. How do you like it?

I enjoy it a lot more now than the earlier versions. Some of the functionality that now exists was sorely missed early on. Still don't have everything which will be available next month. It's what Windows 8 should have been.
pierretopping
03 June 2015, 17:23


Have a look at Plex if you want media stuff. Been using it for year, really good :-)
bobby131313
04 June 2015, 15:41


I can't stand Plex as a media server which is it's primary function.
HuwR
04 June 2015, 16:29


I use Kodi for video/tv stuff and Logitech Media Server for my Music
AnonJr
05 June 2015, 16:10


Scott Hanselman posted an absolutely wonderful article for helping the non-techs in your family:

http://www.hanselman.com/blog/WhatsTheDealWithWindows10ForTheNonTechnicalFriend.aspx

Saved me a fair bit of hassle. smile
MaGraham
01 August 2015, 17:03


Does anyone have more to share about Windows 10?

I haven't done the upgrade yet. shy
golfmann
01 August 2015, 19:34


I have it... And like it! it took a bit of configuring to the way I want it, including such things as getting start menu x so I can have it without all the tiles of uninteresting (to me) things. I like it too: http://www.startmenux.com/index.html
I also have some "gadgets" I like from 7 that are tested and fine... and avoid the app store scam as much as possible. This program will port into 10 if you have gadgets you want, too: http://8gadgetpack.net/

once I had that set it's ALL good and I'm set for what I've heard is 10 years but that might be life too... lol who knows?
Hope this helps. I would not hesitate to grab it and would do it again if I had to.
Carefree
02 August 2015, 20:22


I have it on a couple of my machines, the one I used during the insider preview testing was upgraded a few days ago. That particular laptop I will probably revert to Win 7 because it has some hardware coded just for that OS. When I run any other OS on it, the fan never seems to shut off.
The second machine is going to be left behind for my son's visitors to use, so it's up to him what OS to leave on it. I think it's fine with Win 10.
Win 10 (provided you get it within the 12 month grace period) will be free for the life of the computer (most don't last 10 years anyway). It is not coded/registered to an individual but to the computer.
Doug G
03 August 2015, 20:44


So how's Edge? I have 3 machines with upgrades available to install but haven't yet, I've been doing some other stuff for the next few days anyway, but I'm curious about the new browser. And does Edge force itself as your default browser without giving you a choice?
Carefree
04 August 2015, 03:05


Edge? Can take it or leave it. It doesn't force itself to be your browser. Who started that rumor? I'm using Firefox on W10 at the moment.
golfmann
04 August 2015, 11:02


There IS a lot of privacy/add tracking and P2P stuff in there to be aware of... I'm SURE all will be hearing more about it over the months ahead.
You can start here:
http://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2015/07/30/windows-10-privacy-settings/

http://www.pcworld.com/article/2955491/windows/how-to-stop-windows-10-from-using-your-pcs-bandwidth-to-update-strangers-systems.html
richfed
04 August 2015, 11:03


Edge is the default browser, but you can change that in the Settings --> Default Programs. I notice other browsers don't seem to prompt you if it is not the default. You must be pro-active. Edge is pretty fast and VERY clean ... too clean. It needs some work.
Classicmotorcycling
04 August 2015, 20:04


There is something that is on by default and should be turned off as soon as you upgrade or people can use your Wi-Fi that are part of your friends/contacts:

Step 1: Go to settings and select "Network & Internet"


Step 2: Select "Manage Wi-Fi settings"


Step 3: Untick all listed in the "For networks I select, share them with my"


Step 4: Then turn off the "Connect to networks shared by my contacts"


Then it should protect you from allowing your contacts from being able to use your Wi-Fi with out the need to put in passwords or knowing the Wi-Fi SSID. It is the only thing that I found that should be off by default, but is not. I hope that helps people out.
HuwR
05 August 2015, 03:36


You should get asked that during setup, or at least I did anyway, so obviously said no to sharing it smile
HuwR
05 August 2015, 04:47


crap!!!! first windows 10 issue encountered, I can no longer build the Mvc forum sad seems to think .Net is not installed, hmmmm
HuwR
05 August 2015, 09:34


Visual studio issue sorted, it installed a newer version of System.Mvc.Web so all references to that were broken and nothing would compile.
Doug G
06 August 2015, 00:00


Originally posted by Carefree
Edge? Can take it or leave it. It doesn't force itself to be your browser. Who started that rumor? I'm using Firefox on W10 at the moment.
I saw this article: http://techcrunch.com/2015/07/30/pushed-over-the-edge/#.c8ivz5:bbcX
Classicmotorcycling
06 August 2015, 02:29


I didn't get the option (or it did not sink in) when I did the upgrade on 3 computers. bigsmile
Originally posted by HuwR
You should get asked that during setup, or at least I did anyway, so obviously said no to sharing it smile
HuwR
06 August 2015, 02:52


Originally posted by HuwR
You should get asked that during setup, or at least I did anyway, so obviously said no to sharing it smile
I may have chosen manual setup (chose what to keep) so may have gotten different options
HuwR
06 August 2015, 02:55


Originally posted by Carefree
Edge? Can take it or leave it. It doesn't force itself to be your browser. Who started that rumor? I'm using Firefox on W10 at the moment.
I saw this article: http://techcrunch.com/2015/07/30/pushed-over-the-edge/#.c8ivz5:bbcX

I have noticed some css issues with Edge when viewing the mvc forum, my overlay icons are not rendering in the same position as they do in IE/Chrome and Firefox sad one of these days all browsers will render the same
Carefree
06 August 2015, 03:48


I'd strongly recommend against holding your breath on that one, HuwR.
HuwR
06 August 2015, 04:14


Originally posted by Carefree
I'd strongly recommend against holding your breath on that one, HuwR.
I think you are probably right bigsmile
MaGraham
08 August 2015, 12:55


I really appreciate these tips and precautions you guys are sharing!

If there are more concerns I hope they will be shared, too.
HuwR
08 August 2015, 13:11


other than the privacy stuff mentioned earlier, all looks good so far
Carefree
08 August 2015, 18:47


Some of the handier (in my opinion) changes include the instant virtual desktops and a plethora of new keyboard shortcuts.
MaGraham
09 August 2015, 22:24


I have now upgraded to Windows 10. smile
I've always loved to use keyboard shortcuts. And you're right, Carefree, there's definitely a plethora of new ones.
I have a question. Does anyone know where the option is to view the Status Bar in Windows Explorer? It's always been on the "View" menu but I can't seem to find it in Windows 10.
Never mind. blush Apparently, it's turned on automatically. I failed to realize this because with an image selected it wasn't showing the pixel size in the Status Bar like it's done in previous versions of Windows. shock How dare they! tongue
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