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Windows 7 ended official support in January 2020.

Windows 7 ended official support in January 2020.

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xXSuperNovaXx
Posting Freak
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06-17-2016, 09:11 PM
#1
No one has confirmed a free upgrade from Windows 7 Users to Windows 10 in January 2020 once support ends.
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xXSuperNovaXx
06-17-2016, 09:11 PM #1

No one has confirmed a free upgrade from Windows 7 Users to Windows 10 in January 2020 once support ends.

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Xx1EnderSamxX
Junior Member
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06-17-2016, 09:55 PM
#2
The Joker dislikes technology... who is that?! Some believe certain upgrades remain functional after an ISO upgrade.
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Xx1EnderSamxX
06-17-2016, 09:55 PM #2

The Joker dislikes technology... who is that?! Some believe certain upgrades remain functional after an ISO upgrade.

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bill103
Junior Member
32
06-19-2016, 09:18 AM
#3
I doubt it, though technically we couldn't have turned on 7 keys in 10 at that time. Who knows what they’ll decide later? It seems Microsoft is more focused on the W10 platform than on your $100 purchase.
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bill103
06-19-2016, 09:18 AM #3

I doubt it, though technically we couldn't have turned on 7 keys in 10 at that time. Who knows what they’ll decide later? It seems Microsoft is more focused on the W10 platform than on your $100 purchase.

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Notional
Junior Member
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06-19-2016, 03:52 PM
#4
I strongly question this.
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Notional
06-19-2016, 03:52 PM #4

I strongly question this.

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PrestonNguyen
Member
218
06-21-2016, 01:01 PM
#5
I won't use Windows 10 as my main system, do you have an alternative like Linux? A hacked version of Windows 8.1 or Windows Server 2019 might work. It's worth noting that many companies profit from unnecessary software they install on Windows 10. The telemetry information is also a concern. The $300 Windows 10 Pro for Workstations could also be problematic due to performance issues.
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PrestonNguyen
06-21-2016, 01:01 PM #5

I won't use Windows 10 as my main system, do you have an alternative like Linux? A hacked version of Windows 8.1 or Windows Server 2019 might work. It's worth noting that many companies profit from unnecessary software they install on Windows 10. The telemetry information is also a concern. The $300 Windows 10 Pro for Workstations could also be problematic due to performance issues.

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BSMonkeyZ
Junior Member
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06-22-2016, 02:22 AM
#6
The issue can be resolved, and stopping the data transfer is actually quite simple at the router setting. I understand why you dislike 10—especially after that update to 1909 wiped my ThinkPad, so I had to think outside the box. I installed Linux with a bootloader, allowing me to switch back to Windows and then apply the 1909 fix.
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BSMonkeyZ
06-22-2016, 02:22 AM #6

The issue can be resolved, and stopping the data transfer is actually quite simple at the router setting. I understand why you dislike 10—especially after that update to 1909 wiped my ThinkPad, so I had to think outside the box. I installed Linux with a bootloader, allowing me to switch back to Windows and then apply the 1909 fix.

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DaniellePerry
Junior Member
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06-22-2016, 09:07 AM
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They won't let you. You had a chance. But if you possessed the Get Windows 10 App on Windows 7, or you own an OEM license for Windows 7 or 8, your upgrade to Windows 10 should already be secured, and you can proceed today. If you deleted the Get Windows 10 App or blocked installation, then you'll need to buy it.
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DaniellePerry
06-22-2016, 09:07 AM #7

They won't let you. You had a chance. But if you possessed the Get Windows 10 App on Windows 7, or you own an OEM license for Windows 7 or 8, your upgrade to Windows 10 should already be secured, and you can proceed today. If you deleted the Get Windows 10 App or blocked installation, then you'll need to buy it.

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xEchoz
Member
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06-24-2016, 08:51 AM
#8
Windows Server is quite costly and includes telemetry features similar to older versions like Windows 8, 7, Vista and XP. Although it might seem like clickbait compared to newer operating systems, there’s no evidence to support that claim. The forum members confirmed there was no noticeable performance drop, attributing any changes to statistical margins.
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xEchoz
06-24-2016, 08:51 AM #8

Windows Server is quite costly and includes telemetry features similar to older versions like Windows 8, 7, Vista and XP. Although it might seem like clickbait compared to newer operating systems, there’s no evidence to support that claim. The forum members confirmed there was no noticeable performance drop, attributing any changes to statistical margins.

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06-24-2016, 08:18 PM
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I mentioned it has minor telemetry tracking. I can obtain CD keys for Windows Server for $30. After testing for a week, I noticed no traffic between Windows XP, Vista, and 7 (without telemetry updates) to Microsoft except during OS updates, Windows Defender, or when using Internet time. What comparisons were made about Windows 10 Pro for Workstations? Regarding another Windows 10 distribution, yes there are performance differences due to bloatware and background processes. Windows Server lacks all that clutter and runs better than a clean Windows 10 install. They match when bloatware and unnecessary tasks are removed from Windows 10... It's worth noting I had a much smoother experience with Windows Server 2019 compared to Windows 10. Windows 10 is quite poor, full of issues, while Windows Server is much cleaner and only needs telemetry disabled.
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Alixander_Hill
06-24-2016, 08:18 PM #9

I mentioned it has minor telemetry tracking. I can obtain CD keys for Windows Server for $30. After testing for a week, I noticed no traffic between Windows XP, Vista, and 7 (without telemetry updates) to Microsoft except during OS updates, Windows Defender, or when using Internet time. What comparisons were made about Windows 10 Pro for Workstations? Regarding another Windows 10 distribution, yes there are performance differences due to bloatware and background processes. Windows Server lacks all that clutter and runs better than a clean Windows 10 install. They match when bloatware and unnecessary tasks are removed from Windows 10... It's worth noting I had a much smoother experience with Windows Server 2019 compared to Windows 10. Windows 10 is quite poor, full of issues, while Windows Server is much cleaner and only needs telemetry disabled.