[Update] Windows 10 Discussion - Page 64

Dave42 · 17-07-2015, 19:23

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Originally Posted by dilli-theclaw

Cool - cheers

sent

dilli-theclaw · 17-07-2015, 19:41

Cheers

truthspeaker · 17-07-2015, 19:59

can anyone tell me if they can see expiration date on build 10240 RTM?

Stephen · 17-07-2015, 20:06

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Originally Posted by truthspeaker

on 29th July new build or just updates?
i thought we o ready have RTM. so why we need new build or updates on 29th July if we are on RTM build?
yeah your right i upgraded first then i did clean install.
i think windows 10 remembers my windows 8.1 serial key when i did clean install.
maybe windows 10 saved my win 8.1 key in the BIOS or on Microsoft server.
so you can format your hard disk drive and still be activated permanently. or forever

That is just ludicrous. Windows would never save your key to your BIOS. Certain details about your licence are probably stored with Microsoft but I don't think they keep your actual serial key.

SnoopZ · 17-07-2015, 20:22

No idea if MS have my key or not but my version of Windows 10 says it is licensed to my MS account, i can't remember if i did a clean install or not the very first time! Maybe i could look back through this thread.

alanbjames · 17-07-2015, 20:24

I'm wondering if Microsoft will be offering telephone support for users if and when pc goes wrong during installation.

SnoopZ · 17-07-2015, 20:30

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Originally Posted by alanbjames

I'm wondering if Microsoft will be offering telephone support for users if and when pc goes wrong during installation.

I think they will do whatever they have done previously.

Dave42 · 17-07-2015, 20:57

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Originally Posted by truthspeaker

can anyone tell me if they can see expiration date on build 10240 RTM?

there is not one mate

Dave42 · 18-07-2015, 02:27

Windows Blogs ‏@windowsblog · 2h2 hours ago
Game streaming now enabled for all Xbox One owners with a Windows 10 PC http://bit.ly/1HWR3Ko

vanman · 18-07-2015, 17:36

Do you want to continue as a Windows Insider and keep getting preview builds after 7/29?
Or do you want to upgrade your Genuine Windows 7 or Windows 8.1 system that has been getting Windows 10 Insider Preview builds to the 7/29 release and stop being an Insider?

“I want to continue as a Windows Insider!” If you want to continue as a Windows Insider past 7/29 there is nothing you need to do. You’re already opted in and receiving builds in the Fast or Slow ring depending upon your selection. This is prerelease software and is activated with a prerelease key. Each individual build will expire after a time, but you’ll continue to receive new builds so by the time an older prerelease build expires you’ll have received a new one. Since we’re continuing the Windows Insider Program you’ll be able to continue receiving builds and those builds will continue to be activated under the terms of the Windows Insider Program. We provide ISOs for these builds for recovery from any significant problems, but they are still pre-release software. As part of the program we’ll upgrade Insiders to what is for all intents and purposes the same build as what other customers will get on 7/29, but that will be just another build for Insiders, and those who stay in the program will simply get the next build after as well.

“I want to opt out of the Windows Insider Program on 7/29.” If you decide to opt-out of the program and upgrade to the 7/29 build you will be subject to exactly the same terms and conditions that govern the offer* that was extended to all Genuine Windows 7 and 8.1 customers. This is not a path to attain a license for Windows XP or Windows Vista systems. If your system upgraded from a Genuine Windows 7 or Windows 8.1 license it will remain activated, but if not, you will be required to roll back to your previous OS version or acquire a new Windows 10 license. If you do not roll back or acquire a new license the build will eventually expire.

It is our hope that the vast majority of Windows Insiders who have been with us since we announced the program last year will continue forward, and it was in that light that we authored the blog post about upcoming changes to the program. I regret that this caused confusion about who was or was not eligible for the Windows 10 upgrade offer, but hope that this helps to clarify.
http://blogs.windows.com/bloggingwin...review-builds/

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can anyone tell me if they can see expiration date on build 10240 RTM?

MalteseFalcon · 18-07-2015, 22:09

Finally got the thumbs problem solved. Ran the sfc /scannow command, rebooted the laptop and hey presto it works again. So something obviously got corrupted somewhere along the way. But got thumbs back. Hallelujah. Now for the next thing to go wrong....

SnoopZ · 18-07-2015, 22:16

Glad you got it sorted.

Dave42 · 19-07-2015, 01:58

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Originally Posted by MarkC1984

Finally got the thumbs problem solved. Ran the sfc /scannow command, rebooted the laptop and hey presto it works again. So something obviously got corrupted somewhere along the way. But got thumbs back. Hallelujah. Now for the next thing to go wrong....

great news hope you can now enjoy windows 10

MalteseFalcon · 19-07-2015, 08:17

Oh I do enjoy it, I just found that very frustrating. It's OK for videos and programs, but when you want to view pictures it was a nuisance. I'll just have to remember that if it ever happens again.

truthspeaker · 19-07-2015, 15:39

Following an unfortunate miscommunication by Gabe Aul, Microsoft has been tying to eliminate this rumor to no avail. And the latest build, which is strongly believed to be the RTM version, remains permanently activated, although no Windows 7 or 8.1 license is needed to run this installation. a slim chance remains that Windows Insiders will receive Windows 10 without a license validation after all.

now we all can get free RTM