[Update] Windows 10 Discussion

[johnhook]

yeah but the update downloads an ESD image which can in turn be turned into an ISO I believe

[admars]

ended up being quick and painless

settings -> accounts->disconnect my Microsoft Account

asked my password, then new login details, and it's created an new account using same profile

[SnoopZ]

Originally Posted by admars

ended up being quick and painless

settings -> accounts->disconnect my Microsoft Account

asked my password, then new login details, and it's created an new account using same profile

What I would like to do is rename my user account folder to my real name as Windows 10 took it upon itself to use the first 5 letters of the email address, is that possible without everything going pear shaped?

Edit

Just had a very quick google and if it is the same with other OS then I may try this.

http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/w...f-e9949b3ffbda

[admars]

mine is my name, but this machine was upgrade 8, 8.1 where I guess I chose the same name, that I've just rechosen, so profile path has that name.

[adzii_nufc]

http://www.neowin.net/news/windows-1...mes-to-redmond

Lovely. Something seriously stinks with Microsoft.

[alanbjames]

has there actually been an official release date as of yet? as i have read so many different things.

[SnoopZ]

Originally Posted by alanbjames

has there actually been an official release date as of yet? as i have read so many different things.

I think it is said to go RTM at the end of July, are you running it yet it maybe a good time to install the preview?

[downquark1]

Originally Posted by adzii_nufc

http://www.neowin.net/news/windows-1...mes-to-redmond

Lovely. Something seriously stinks with Microsoft.

I knew they were up to something, still it takes 3 min to remove it after a free upgrade so it's not the worse thing in the world.

I was more concerned they would add ads.

[johnhook]

Originally Posted by adzii_nufc

http://www.neowin.net/news/windows-1...mes-to-redmond

Lovely. Something seriously stinks with Microsoft.

hardly a cause for concern the Store is full of pay as you play games you are not forced to play or pay for that matter. So M$ bundle a game in an OS they are giving away for a year oh the dodgy gits eh

[BenMcr]

No worse than when you used to get all the basic games installed on Windows i.e. Hearts, Minesweeper, Pinball. Just that it comes from a 3rd party rather than Microsoft themselves.

[v0id]

Originally Posted by BenMcr

No worse than when you used to get all the basic games installed on Windows i.e. Hearts, Minesweeper, Pinball. Just that it comes from a 3rd party rather than Microsoft themselves.

Those games were good though when compared to this candy crush nonsense

[Dave42]

Genuine Windows and Windows 10

May 15, 2015 by Terry Myerson // PC, Phone, Tablet //

This week we shared more details about Windows 10 “editions.” Today, I thought I would provide answers to some questions we’ve received regarding how this will work for Genuine vs. Non-Genuine Windows.

With Windows 10, we have extended an offer to our Genuine Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 customers to upgrade to Windows 10 for free. Once a customer upgrades, they will continue to receive ongoing Windows innovation and security updates for free, for the supported lifetime of that device.

These customers purchased their Genuine Windows license from our valued OEM partners, which ensures Windows is properly installed, licensed, and not tampered with. Windows 10 offers our customers an even more secure and modern experience. Bringing all of our customers to Windows 10 improves the ecosystem for developers which makes Windows better for all of our customers. We are working hard to make the in-place upgrade experience from Windows 7 or Windows 8, to Windows 10, seamless for the customer. Throughout the Windows world, I am humbled by the excitement being associated with this opportunity to upgrade to Windows 10.

When we can’t verify that Windows is properly installed, licensed, and not tampered with, we create a desktop watermark to notify the user. If you ever encounter this watermark on a new machine, I encourage you to return the device immediately to the retailer from whom you purchased it and request a Genuine Windows device. Non-Genuine Windows has a high risk of malware, fraud, public exposure of your personal information, and a higher risk for poor performance or feature malfunctions. Non-Genuine Windows is not supported by Microsoft or a trusted partner.

Microsoft and our OEM partners know that many consumers are unwitting victims of piracy, and with Windows 10, we would like all of our customers to move forward with us together. While our free offer to upgrade to Windows 10 will not apply to Non-Genuine Windows devices, and as we’ve always done, we will continue to offer Windows 10 to customers running devices in a Non-Genuine state. In addition, in partnership with some of our valued OEM partners, we are planning very attractive Windows 10 upgrade offers for their customers running one of their older devices in a Non-Genuine state. Please stay tuned to learn more from our partners on the specifics of their offers.

Windows 10 is still in development and we won’t be able to answer all questions yet, but I hope this provides some clarification on important topics. If you’d like to help shape the future of Windows and contribute to Windows 10, please join the Windows Insider Program, where you can download technical previews of Windows 10 and provide us valuable feedback.

Thank you for your support of Windows and our Windows partners by choosing genuine Windows 10.

Terry

[SnoopZ]

So are they saying non genuine will just have a watermark?

[Dave42]

Originally Posted by SnoopZ

So are they saying non genuine will just have a watermark?

we don't know if they get updates if it non genuine

[SnoopZ]

Wondering whether to try and install windows 10 on my very old laptop just incase insiders do endup getting a free legit copy.