At 12:00 AM on July 29th 2015, Microsoft began its roll out of Windows 10, its first new operating system in three years. The OS is being offered as a free upgrade to Windows 7 and Windows 8 and 8.1. Microsoft hopes that the move to offer its new operating system as a free upgrade will help to purge the memory of Windows 8. The Windows 10 download is being offer free for the first year and then $119 there after.
Those wishing to get their free upgrade of Windows 10 must first reserve a copy. Eligible users are those who are running Windows 7, 8 and 8.1 There should be a new icon in the right corner of your system tray. Click this icon and a new window will open that will explain how to reserve your free copy of Windows 10. If you've already reserved your copy, clicking the same icon will start your Windows 10 download. The file is 3.5 GB in size but downloads fairly quickly over a high speed connection.
Once the download is complete, a window will open and offer you the opportunity to choose when you wish to install your upgrade. When you are less than one hour away from your install you will be alerted again, and offered the opportunity to either start your install, install at a later time, or let the timer start the install as first scheduled. To install before the scheduled time, click the the new icon and the Windows updater will open and prompt you to restart your computer. The install will begin after your computer restarts and will take approx 40 to 50 minutes.
A progress screen will let you know how close you are to the completion of your installation. Once Windows 10 has successfully installed, you will be prompted to enter your user account password. From there you will be guided through a brief setup, followed by your new look desktop screen complete with the return of the now familiar start menu. All of your files and applications, as well as your settings should remain untouched.
Some of the most notable users in the tech world who have downloaded, installed, and are using Windows 10 are very pleased with the new look and the ease of its performance.
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