windows 10
windows 10
Yes, you can obtain Windows 10 without a prior pre-order by accessing it through certain promotions or official channels before the deadline.
No advance orders are available for Windows 10. You can secure a free upgrade. Microsoft is offering upgrades in phases. Upgrade now or later—there’s a one-year window until July 29, 2016.
It's available anytime for free after the 29th for one year, after which a fee applies. You didn't receive it during the initial wave, so you won't get it on the 29th.
3.7GB available for download. The Windows 10 version is reserved just for you to use on day one or as soon as possible without dealing with busy servers. You must upgrade from Windows 7 or 8.1 to Windows 10 to obtain it free. After upgrading, you can download your ISO and perform a clean installation of Windows 10 directly. It should resemble the version released at launch—Windows 8. At your convenience, you’ll receive a setup for Windows 7/8.1, a new product key, and the ability to save the ISO, create a DVD or USB drive. This is my assumption, but we’ll need to confirm the exact steps later.