How will Microsoft Distribute Non-Upgrade Non-OEM Windows 10?

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  1. Posts : 15,024
    Windows 10 IoT
       #61

    I skimmed through this thread a bit so if I repost what somebody already said I'll apologize now.

    What I would like to see is a Windows 10 Media Creation Tool like this one for Windows 8, http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/w...-refresh-media
    No having to enter a code to do the download, gives the option to save as an ISO of create bootable media.
    Windows distributed on a USB flash drive or SD card would be fine with me. They could even write protect it (make it switchable even) if they want. I don't care as long as it works.
    I don't see the point of DVD's anymore. Not every PC has an optical drive and its a slow way to install an OS. Easily damaged too.
    I think you'll see Windows 10 released on a DVD though. Still too many people that prefer to use them.
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  2. Lee
    Posts : 4,793
    OS X, Win 10
       #62

    alphanumeric said:
    I skimmed through this thread a bit so if I repost what somebody already said I'll apologize now.

    What I would like to see is a Windows 10 Media Creation Tool like this one for Windows 8, http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/w...-refresh-media
    No having to enter a code to do the download, gives the option to save as an ISO of create bootable media.
    Windows distributed on a USB flash drive or SD card would be fine with me. They could even write protect it (make it switchable even) if they want. I don't care as long as it works.
    I don't see the point of DVD's anymore. Not every PC has an optical drive and its a slow way to install an OS. Easily damaged too.
    I think you'll see Windows 10 released on a DVD though. Still too many people that prefer to use them.
    . . .Couldn't agree more. . .
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  3. Posts : 152
    Windows 7 and 8
       #63

    Will W10 be freely available as a stand alone ISO file, where your 7, 8, 8.1 product code key can be used to install it?

    Eventually MS released such an ISO file for 8.1, which can be installed as a stand alone and used with either 8 or 8.1 product key.

    I have 3 machines, with 7, 8.1 and now 10 on an old machine for testing purposes. I originally had 10 on an eSATA.

    My sons both have 7 Ult on their own PCs, so can they keep 7 and still get 10 on a different machine and use their 7 product key to install and activate?
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  4. Posts : 29,078
    Windows 10 21H1 Build 19043.1023
    Thread Starter
       #64

    Mustang said:
    Will W10 be freely available as a stand alone ISO file, where your 7, 8, 8.1 product code key can be used to install it?
    We only know what's been published by Microsoft and that's not very much. Your guess is as good as mine, Mustang.

    <snip>

    Mustang said:
    My sons both have 7 Ult on their own PCs, so can they keep 7 and still get 10 on a different machine and use their 7 product key to install and activate?
    No, they cannot.
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  5. Posts : 15,024
    Windows 10 IoT
       #65

    There will ISO's out there eventually. Microsoft will put them up on MSDN for sure. Companies will get them too for the IT guy to use to install on company PC's. They will eventually leak to the Internet if Microsoft doesn't provide a link for consumers.

    EDIT: DVD's will show up in the retail chains too. Upgrade and full, OEM system builder too likely.
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  6. Posts : 152
    Windows 7 and 8
       #66

    alphanumeric said:
    There will ISO's out there eventually. Microsoft will put them up on MSDN for sure. Companies will get them too for the IT guy to use to install on company PC's. They will eventually leak to the Internet if Microsoft doesn't provide a link for consumers.

    EDIT: DVD's will show up in the retail chains too. Upgrade and full, OEM system builder too likely.
    Thanks for that info.

    Cheers M :)
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