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GrinningTube
Member

185

07-18-2016, 11:16 AM

Microsoft has claimed Windows 10 upgrades would be free for a year, but a tech-savvy friend mentioned it might become a paid monthly subscription after that period. I need to verify this and understand what comes next. Let me know if you'd like updates on the situation. Thanks, Josh_Grid21

GrinningTube

07-18-2016, 11:16 AM #1

zelink12
Member

07-18-2016, 02:15 PM

Available indefinitely. The deal remains active for one year.

zelink12

07-18-2016, 02:15 PM #2

Available indefinitely. The deal remains active for one year.

PieTheGuyTM
Member

152

07-19-2016, 09:26 PM

I believe the operating system costs after a year. However, purchasing within a year grants you 10 free years to use, and it seems upgrades are also included at no extra charge.

PieTheGuyTM

07-19-2016, 09:26 PM #3

I believe the operating system costs after a year. However, purchasing within a year grants you 10 free years to use, and it seems upgrades are also included at no extra charge.

MrRyktor
Member

07-24-2016, 01:54 AM

Tech-savvy perhaps, though not fully experienced—they’re promoting it as a means to stay current for those who need it, rather than pushing the switch from an outdated OS to a newer version later.

MrRyktor

07-24-2016, 01:54 AM #4

GamerGirl252
Junior Member

07-25-2016, 12:02 AM

This person doesn't understand the technology.

GamerGirl252

07-25-2016, 12:02 AM #5

This person doesn't understand the technology.

tim_ki
Member

196

07-31-2016, 04:29 PM

That’s correct. If someone purchases Windows 10 beyond the initial year, they typically won’t face ongoing monthly charges unless they opt for a subscription plan.

tim_ki

07-31-2016, 04:29 PM #6

That’s correct. If someone purchases Windows 10 beyond the initial year, they typically won’t face ongoing monthly charges unless they opt for a subscription plan.

coolness2001
Member

224

08-05-2016, 12:29 PM

the main concern is whether they provide a Windows 10 product key that can be upgraded separately for people who frequently reinstall Windows.

coolness2001

08-05-2016, 12:29 PM #7

the main concern is whether they provide a Windows 10 product key that can be upgraded separately for people who frequently reinstall Windows.

ashtons1
Junior Member

08-05-2016, 02:52 PM

No need for a standard charge like before.

ashtons1

08-05-2016, 02:52 PM #8

No need for a standard charge like before.