Windows 10 is free for a limited time.

Holly2554
Junior Member

12-17-2016, 01:51 PM

Hi everyone, I understand the situation. The hotel Wi-Fi is quite slow, making it hard to browse forums easily. I'm asking about the availability and duration of Windows 10 free. Since I'm on holiday with my laptop, I'm considering upgrading to Windows 10 for my main PC at home. I haven't reserved a free version, so I'm curious if it will still be accessible when I return. I plan to arrive on the 8th and want to know if upgrading now would be worthwhile. Thanks for your help, Daanish.

Holly2554

12-17-2016, 01:51 PM #1

SnowyAwesome
Junior Member

12-19-2016, 02:07 PM

Stay updated with the latest features. Upgrades will be offered within the first year after release.

SnowyAwesome

12-19-2016, 02:07 PM #2

Stay updated with the latest features. Upgrades will be offered within the first year after release.

WasianNinja
Member

174

12-19-2016, 02:15 PM

After the upgrade, it remains free for life and you have one year to finish it.

WasianNinja

12-19-2016, 02:15 PM #3

After the upgrade, it remains free for life and you have one year to finish it.

DJ_PvPz
Member

184

12-19-2016, 05:30 PM

I'm not sure, but I believe the technical preview will stay free as long as Windows 10 remains available.

DJ_PvPz

12-19-2016, 05:30 PM #4

I'm not sure, but I believe the technical preview will stay free as long as Windows 10 remains available.

Cossmo
Junior Member

12-19-2016, 08:22 PM

Windows provides a free upgrade period of up to one year from the date it was first installed.

Cossmo

12-19-2016, 08:22 PM #5

Windows provides a free upgrade period of up to one year from the date it was first installed.

_Mishie_
Member

202

12-20-2016, 09:12 PM

The free upgrade is available for one year starting on the W10 launch day.

_Mishie_

12-20-2016, 09:12 PM #6

The free upgrade is available for one year starting on the W10 launch day.

UnicornCracker
Senior Member

663

12-26-2016, 12:38 AM

The upgrade is available during the initial year following the release of Windows 10. I might not have been fully precise in my earlier response.

UnicornCracker

12-26-2016, 12:38 AM #7

The upgrade is available during the initial year following the release of Windows 10. I might not have been fully precise in my earlier response.