Windows 10: Preparing for a Future Free Upgrade

Discus and support Preparing for a Future Free Upgrade in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade to solve the problem; 100 days from today, the free upgrade off ends. If I were to install a free copy of 10 onto a thumb drive (or DVD), and then buy a used 7 or 8... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade' started by Vince Massi, Apr 19, 2016.

  1. VINCE MASSI
    Vince Massi Win User

    Preparing for a Future Free Upgrade


    100 days from today, the free upgrade off ends.

    If I were to install a free copy of 10 onto a thumb drive (or DVD), and then buy a used 7 or 8 laptop after the free upgrade offer expires, could I install 10 for free from the thumb drive?

    :)
     
    Vince Massi, Apr 19, 2016
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  2. JULZBASTI
    JulzBasti Win User

    Keep Free Upgrade Without Upgrading for Future Use

    Hi,

    The windows 10 window is now showing a 7 day countdown. I am not willing to upgrade anytime soon due to work but I may decide to in the future. Am I able to keep the free upgrade offer without upgrading and installing before this 7 day period?
     
    JulzBasti, Apr 19, 2016
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  3. DOMINICP
    DominicP Win User
    Keep Free Upgrade Without Upgrading for Future Use

    The free upgrade must be installed and activated before the offer ends on 29th July.

    After that, you will need to purchase a Windows 10 key.
     
    DominicP, Apr 19, 2016
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  4. NAVYLCDR
    NavyLCDR New Member

    Preparing for a Future Free Upgrade

    No. Well, actually, yes you will be able to upgrade to / install Windows 10 for free. But you will have to pay to activate it.
     
    NavyLCDR, Apr 19, 2016
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  5. ALPHANUMERIC
    alphanumeric New Member
    Like he said, you could install windows 10 with that thumb drive, or upgrade a PC to Windows 10 with it. But do it after the free offer expires and it won't get a digital entitlement issued to it, and won't activate for free. There is nothing special about the install media. The activation servers handle the free upgrade aspect. Once the free upgrade offer expires they go back to business as usual.
     
    alphanumeric, Apr 19, 2016
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  6. VINCE MASSI
    Vince Massi Win User
    Thank you, Both of you. I thought it was too good to be true. A reputable computer shop owner told me that, and I had wondered why it isn't being spread all over the tech forums if true.
     
    Vince Massi, Apr 4, 2018
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