Windows 10: Microsoft says 14 million computers now running Windows 10

One thing is missing from the Windows 10 experience. Where do we get the Windows 10 sticker for the front of our PC's? *Party

 

Actually, yes. They can. In order to activate Windows 10, each key must be added to MS's Windows 10 database. They can see exactly how many people have upgraded, vs new installs were activated. While they can't tell if people have gone back to an old version, they can at least tell how many people have activated.

 

I wonder how one will convince the IT/Corporate people to upgrade to 10 Enterprise given that a third of the machines where I work still uses Windows XP and believe it or not Pentium 4 processors LOL

 

Windows 10 is said to be running on 67 million PCs already - Windows 10 Forums


67 million now.

A few here will leave and head back to the older versions of windows, most will join the 67 million strong and enjoy windows 10 as a fast and smooth Os. I expect the numbers to grow rapidly also, especially with Microsoft setting bandwidth records.

 

Microsoft will know pretty closely how many downloads have been done.
They will also know how many COA keys have been used.

Now will they tell the world the truth or what they want the world to believe??

Microsoft has a plan. Kind of the drug dealer giving away free samples.
Hoping that the free samples will bring in paying customers farther down the road. For years this was called Lost Leader Items which is against the law in this country. Problem is know one can prove intent so it's not much of a law.

The proof in the pudding will be in a little while in the boardroom and share holders meetings.

Big question:

Does the give away bring in big bucks. Those are the numbers that will count in the long run. We will just have to wait for those.

Twenty million free copies has a value of Zero (0).

One paid for copy has a value of a little over a $100.00.

The old saying; money talks and B/S walks applies here.

 

You do realize windows does not make much money form retail purchases of their os? Microsoft reveals how it will make money giving away software | The Verge
Breaking down Microsofts business | Beyond Devices

 

Microsoft should be able to tell if people have gone back to windows 8.1 or 7. Otherwise, how is Microsoft going to know if windows 10 is a success, failure or a draw?

 

There should be a daily tracker of the total number of installs!