Windows 10 available at no cost.
Windows 10 available at no cost.
Microsoft may offer Windows 10 for free to users of Win 8/8.1 to encourage adoption, simplify the transition, and maintain a larger user base. It also helps in retaining existing customers while introducing new features.
They earn more by serving a big audience than by selling the operating system to existing Windows owners. A tiny share of their income comes from users upgrading, while most revenue comes from OEMs who install Windows on devices beforehand. Bing benefits from many built-in features in Windows 10, allowing them to generate additional profits this way.
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