Windows 10: What will be the retail release date?

I've heard people discussing that the retail version of Windows 10 home/pro is going to be release later than people are getting the free upgrades.

Has Microsoft said anything about the release date for this? Specifically Canadian stores.

I'm not upgrading free due to the fact that my current OS is OEM and don't want to deal with that again, also it'd be nice to have a install disc in case anything goes bad.

:)

 

Will ISO media be provided for the final release?

Original Title: Windows 10 download

I waht form will it be downloaded, can we get it as a .ISO file, suitable to burning to a DVD?

 

when mango will be release and the market place will come to south africa , will applications like garmin street pilot work also .

Hi jan bezuidenhout



South Africa is one of the countries which will have access to Zune marketplace with the Mango update later in the year (Autumn, no date as yet). You can see the full list here:

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2564553



Thanks for posting!



Deirdre

 

They only difference between Retail and OEM is you can't install on other machines. You can do a clean install on the same machine.

 

Yes I know, I am buying a license because I change my hardware A LOT (motherboard would cancel OEM license) and would like to have a recovery boot (I think it's a USB now? *Redface) included.

 

Well if you purchase the ISO you can make a copy to DVD and Flash drive.

 

If u have the retail version installed I hear the upgrade inherits the retail and can be installed on new mobo.

 

You can just purchase the ISO on a USB Flash Drive.

 

Newegg.com is showing a 7/31 date on when Pre-Orders will start being filled.