Windows 10 is a free upgrade for 7, 8.1 users

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Windows 10, the new operating system from Microsoft, will be available as a free upgrade for one year after launch for current Windows 8.1, Windows 7 and Windows Phone 8.1 users.

"I'm very excited to announce that for the first year after Windows 10 is available we will be making available a free upgrade to Windows 10," Microsoft EVP of Operating Systems Terry Myerson said during a conference today.

For anyone gaming on Windows, this means one fewer roadblock to keeping that library current. Xbox will receive "core components" of Windows 10 in an update this year, and Microsoft is poised to deliver Xbox news during today's conference.

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Source: http://www.joystiq.com/2015/01/21/windows-10-is-a-free-upgrade-for-7-8-1-users/

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ZesriPosted:

Wow, this is actually really good!

I was going to buy Windows 10 anyways but this is just a bonus, now I can spend the money on a new HDD!

AllSkinsNoSkillPosted:

I got windows 8.1 for free and I will be able to get this upgrade as well :D Looks like I won't be paying for windows for a while haha

ErisPosted:

wow can't believe the upgrade will be free actually. Unexpected.

Can't wait.

NeeksRoyalPosted:

When does this even come out?

JRMHPosted:

Thank god. Hopefully Windows 10 isn't a bust. Windows 8 was bad at first but not terrible. Hopefully Windows 10 isn't too complicated.

GrimgazPosted:

Honestly I like it how Microsoft is doing this I would have anyways would have just got a Torrented Version of Windows 10 if I had to pay for it.

NormalityPosted:

This is amazing!! Means I can get Windows 10 for free.

PryzelPosted:

Well this should have been done a long time ago but it's nice they are finally doing it. Can't wait to try W10.

-ReaPosted:

This is actually pretty cool can't wait for it.

1989Posted:

This is really good of them I think. Will stop people from pirating it.