Just received my notice from Microsoft to reserve my Free windows 10.

http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/windows-10-upgrade?ocid=win10_auxapp_LearnMore_win10

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I noticed the same notice on my Windows 7 machine last night.

Dave

Just appeared in my notification area on my 8.1 install as well.

Its official Windows 10 debuting July 29th 2015

Microsoft has announced that the next-generation Windows 10 will be available this summer.

Beginning July 29, users will be able to download the free upgrade on their computers, tablets, phones and gaming and entertainment devices.

New features and updates include improvements to Cortana, Windows' digital assistant; the introduction of a new browser Microsoft Edge; and Office 2016.

http://blogs.windows.com/bloggingwindows/2015/06/01/hello-world-windows-10-available-on-july-29/

I'll probably wait a week or so to see how the initial roll out goes before jumping into it.Hopefully you get an iso you can do a clean install that my 8 key will work on in case the upgrade doesn't go so well.This will be the first time I actually use the upgrade process.The iso will come in handy in case a drive fails or motherboard for that matter.

Do you think the upgrade would correct a corrupted .DLL on a Win 7 machine That SFC couldn't handle. I had a crash in Far Cry 4 and now I can't update video drivers, Libreoffice, or run HP printer updates. I haven't run into any other problems that I know of yet.

I would imagine it would but I couldn't be 100% on that.What DLL?

All I could get out of the log was the Library is damaged. There are thousands of entries and it is beyond my patience to read them all. The program problems just refer to a general .DLL error.

You could always try the upgrade version install which is the same as repair install in XP.
https://www.winhelp.us/non-destructive-reinstall-of-windows-7.html

I signed up for the Win 10 upgrade. I would hope it is different enough to replace all that stuff. I considered a repair install but with all the updates that would have to be removed that might be just as much of a problem as an upgrade might be. I'll make sure to image it before I do anything. I use it for banking and all my wife's medical. Playing games on it like Far Cry 4 was stupid, but it came down to an overclock that was crashing the game. It damaged 7 but didn't phase 10. I suppose I'll find out the true cost of 10 when they start charging for upgrades.

Here's the lowdown on the cost's involving Windows 10
Posted on TechSpot "Quote"

Following the announcement of Windows 10's official launch date (it's July 29th, in case you were wondering), Microsoft has also revealed just how much Windows 10 will cost for those who are building new systems or who aren't eligible for the company's free upgrade offer.

Basically, Windows 10's pricing will stay the same as Windows 8.1's current pricing in the United States. That means Windows 10 Home will retail for $119, just like standard Windows 8.1; while Windows 10 Pro will retail for $199, just like Windows 8.1 Pro. The Windows 10 Pro Pack, allowing you to upgrade from Home to Pro, will cost $99.

The price of Windows 10 will be irrelevant for most people currently using Windows 7 or Windows 8.1 on their PC, as they will be eligible for Microsoft's limited time free upgrade offer. And in case you're wondering which version of Windows 10 you'll be upgraded to, Microsoft has revealed the upgrade pathways for Windows 7 and 8.1:

Windows 7 Starter, Home Basic, Premium and Windows 8.1 users will be upgraded to Windows 10 Home
Windows 7 Professional, Ultimate and Windows 8.1 Pro users will be upgraded to Windows 10 Pro
Windows Phone 8.1 users will be upgraded to Windows 10 Mobile
Windows Enterprise, Windows RT and Windows 8 users are not eligible for a free upgrade

Although Windows 8 users are not directly eligible for an upgrade to Windows 10, by upgrading to Windows 8.1 for free, they will be able to take advantage of Microsoft's offer. As for Enterprise users, Microsoft will provide upgrades through their standard licensing agreement.
http://www.techspot.com/news/60860-standalone-copies-windows-10-cost-up-199.html

Will this free upgrade be available on a DVD? Absent that, I have no hope of upgrading even if I wanted to. My 0.6 Mbps internet service (all that's available where I live) would likely take 3 or 4 days just to download it.

"The great object is, that every man be armed. Everyone who is able may have a gun." - Patrick Henry

Probably but just not at release I imagine taking a bit before that is available.

This is probably a REALLY stupid question, but how do I find out whether I have 8.1 Home or 8.1 Pro?

I have seen suggestions that to get this notification you have to have KB3035583 installed, AND you have to have a Microsoft Account. I have the update, but not a Microsoft Account, and so far no notification. Of course that could be simply because M$ are staggering notifications.

See what WINVER.exe reports?

Either from a command prompt or from Start | Run.
Oops, Win8 doesn't have Start | Run, oh well .


My Win7 at least, reports 'Ultimate'.

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BANK OF AMERICA.COM ONLINE BANKING SUCKS IN THE HUGEST WAY IMAGINABLE

Newegg.com's new image gallery layout sucks in the hugest way imaginable too !
And now they're using JavaScript to "turn" pages to boot ! SUCKS

If you go to the standard control panel and system it will list version,installed ram etc.I should mention I have never used the Metro/modern ui so not sure if it's the same if you are.I use start8 so I have a start menu.

I use Classic Shell's Start Menu. Simply left clicking the Start Button reveals which version Win 8.1 is:





Jim.

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This is probably a REALLY stupid question, but how do I find out whether I have 8.1 Home or 8.1 Pro?

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Paul D


You could try Belarc Advisor-free.
It'll tell everything about your computer without trying to load
any bloatware.
I install it temporarily while in a virtual mode and in a sandbox.

  

@Jim & therube. The attached is what I get from winver.exe, Control Panel and About Windows. It's about as useful as pockets in knickers. But thanks for trying.

@Greta's Dad. Belarc tells me exactly the same.

@KJT. I too use Classic Shell's Start Menu but I don't see what you see. I have no text on the left.

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Switch to "Classic style" temporarily and it should appear.

Right click the start button, select Settings, and on the "Start Menu Style" tab mark Classic style, then, click OK.

Jim.

Jim, it's a setting in Classic Shell Start Menu. You're using single column, so you get the text. I'm using two columns, so I don't.

But it still doesn't answer my question, because when I switch to single column all it says is "Windows 8.1" I think I have to assume that the absence of "Pro" means "Home", although it's a bit remiss of M$ not to make it a bit clearer.

That would be my assumption, too. If it doesn't say Windows RT 8.1 or Windows 8.1 Pro or Windows 8.1 Enterprise, it's probably Windows 8.1.

Jim,

Paul, if you go to Control Panel and then System, the version should be listed at the top of the screen (under where it says 'Windows Edition').

Dave

Duh! We all should have thought of that.

Jim.

I meant it as a compliment. Your answer is direct and correct, and the rest of us should have thought of that and posted it instead of what we did post.

Jim.

Couldn't agree more. There's a pretty good chance I'll update to Pro very soon.

Has anyone installed the Pro Pack? If so, how did it go?

Been there. Done that. All it says is Windows 8.1, whereas my Vista machine says Windows Vista Home Premium. Seems M$ simply aren't being as informative as they used to be.

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Been there. Done that. All it says is Windows 8.1, whereas my Vista machine says Windows Vista Home Premium. Seems M$ simply aren't being as informative as they used to be.

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Paul D


Try this link.

Dave

Edit: Paul, I also noticed that CCleaner displays the Windows Edition in the header right beside the program name.

  

Kind of reminds me of the "what version(s) of .NET do I have installed"?

With the "MS" answer to troll around in the Windows Registry.

"How to: Determine Which .NET Framework Versions Are Installed"
https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/hh925568(v=vs.110).aspx

How ridiculous!


BTW:

"ASoft .NET Version Detector"
http://www.asoft.be/prod_netver.html

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BANK OF AMERICA.COM ONLINE BANKING SUCKS IN THE HUGEST WAY IMAGINABLE

Newegg.com's new image gallery layout sucks in the hugest way imaginable too !
And now they're using JavaScript to "turn" pages to boot ! SUCKS

Thanks Dave. It seems I have Windows 8.1 Core edition. This from the first suggestion in your link.



CCleaner tells me what everything else told me

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Looks like you just have the basic Win 8.1. That would, unfortunately, be the one with the automatic updates that you cannot control.

Dave

Yep. Seriously considering the 8.1 Pro Pack.

Now here's something typically Microsoft ridiculous. The Windows 8.1 Pro Pack also installs Windows Media Center, which will then be removed when you upgrade to Windows 10.

It says you won't need your 7 or 8 key wonder how they identify legit users?

Here's another pretty comprehensive article about the nuts and bolts of the upgrade.

http://www.pcworld.com/article/2928286/how-to-upgrade-to-windows-10-what-you-need-to-know.html

'Free' Windows 10 Upgrades Kill Priceless Windows 8 And Windows 7 Features = http://www.forbes.com/sites/gordonkelly/2015/06/02/windows-10-features-removed-windows-7-windows-8/

Jim.

It will be interesting to see how well windows 10 does an how good it is. Looks like they have the start menu back with a VENGANCE

ha ha

guess they learned from their mistake on that one!!

Another restart!

Based on the linked article, I installed three optional updates - the two w8.1 ones and KB3068708.

http://www.infoworld.com/article/2930713/microsoft-windows/microsoft-re-re-releases-kb-2952664-kb-2976978-and-kb-2977759.html?phint=newt%3Dinfoworld_tech_microsoft&phint=idg_eid%3D61d42ce3c34669c5e7cd65dceb4ce24d#tk.IFWNLE_nlt_entwindows_2015-06-03

Not sure which one did it, but I now have the Get Windows 10 icon in the tray. So there are hoops that need to be jumped through.

KB3068708 tries to install on each update and each time fails with error code 80070020.
Anyone else get this?
I'm running W7 Home Premium 64-bit.

EDIT:
Having failed on 4 occasions it came in again today by itself and installed successfully; don't understand that!
Curious that the first 3 were classified as "Optional" and the last 2 as "Recommended".

I would hazard a guess that M$ issued an updated update.

Just an FYI. For those not seeing the upgrade icon in Win 7 one has to uninstall and reinstall update KB3035583. There's a download for the update here:


http://download.windowsupdate.com/d/...d1c4bf5812.msu

My bad!!! See if this works:

http://download.windowsupdate.com/d/msdownload/update/software/updt/2015/05/windows6.1-kb3035583-x64_d6308e28c41fcbd15695343d83709ed1c4bf5812.msu

Yep, that link works - thanks. However, I found what I needed through Google. Keep in mind that different links are required for 32 and 64 bit, and I believe that Win 8.1 and Win 7 are also different for that same KB.

Dave

Thanks for the heads up. I overlooked the different links for 32 and 64 bit. I'll have to find the 32 bit for those that need it.

Thanks Dave!!

HI

I have two computers - Win 7 Home Premium, and Win 8.1 Pro.

Win 7 had KB3035583 installed already. I installed KB3035583 on my Win 8.1 machine.

Neither machine has offered me the reservation for Windows 10.

I see from Paul's response it appeared he got his reservation right after uninstalling and reinstalling KB3035583, I tried that as well and still no icon for the reservation.

Any other ideas? Anyone else not received their reservation request for the appropriate versions of Windows? thanks

This is utterly a stab in the dark.

Have you tried customising the tray, just in case it's there, but set to Hide icon and notifications or Only show notifications?

It's unlikely, but you never know.

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This is utterly a stab in the dark.

Have you tried customising the tray, just in case it's there, but set to Hide icon and notifications or Only show notifications?

It's unlikely, but you never know.

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Paul D


Nice try, but no go. One of the first things I always do is to ensure that ALL system tray icons show.

Dave

  

Still no luck with my machines.


Barb

I have tried every trick I could find on the internet, but still no luck with one machine. Hopefully, after July 29 a solution will present itself. Good luck with yours.

Dave

I've been seeing the RTM iso on torrent sites already supposedly untouched which includes pro/home versions.This would be the version released to companies like Dell and HP early so they can work out any driver issues with their hardware before they release on new systems.

Do the problem machines all have IE 11 installed?

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Yep.

Dave