Windows 10 is free to download and use, but it requires a subscription for updates and certain features.
Windows 10 is free to download and use, but it requires a subscription for updates and certain features.
Hey there,
Your Windows 8.1 setup is a bit outdated. Whether you get a one-year license or a lifetime depends on the version you're using. Check your product key or contact support for details. Let me know if you need help! 8
For a year we might keep it, but then they take it away from us? They argued this would stop piracy.
Microsoft states that devices running Windows 7, 8, 8.1 or 8.1 Mobile can switch to Windows 10 at no cost during its initial year of release. These systems will remain supported with Windows 10 until the device's "supported life time." The discussion around what this means is ongoing, especially regarding how "supported life time" is defined and what Microsoft intends with the new "additional services" introduced alongside Windows 10. Many assume customers receive a free upgrade, but there are concerns about potential extra charges for services previously included in earlier operating systems. I'm keeping my perspective open until more details emerge.