Upcoming changes to Windows 10 Insider Preview builds [UPDATED 6/22] Insider

f14tomcat said:

That's ok, you've got enough problems with Kari's Sat Live!

They can have a skit on SNL about this with Gabe as the main Character.

Burgurne said:

That sounds like you're right. But if I first have to upgrade, then how does the new clean-install know that I have allready made the upgrade? Do we get a new Windows 10 key to use AFTER we have upgraded from a genuie windows 7/8.1?

Senarie: Running windows 8.1. Upgrades to windows 10. Run Windows 10 for a week. Buy a SSD. Take out the old HDD, and mount the SSD. Now clean install windows 10 on the new SSD.
Question: How does the new installed Windows 10 "know", that I have upgrated from windows 8.1 at an earlier state??

Microsoft hasn't told us that, yet, Burgune. However, I would think that at some point, we'll be told to either use the Product Key from Win 7 or 8.1 or be given a key for Windows 10.

Brainstorm! When we download the ISO, it will come with a key? :) Or was that a brain toot?

Looks like I'll do what I always intended- upgrade my 8.1 to 10 and continue on the Insider program.

Gary said:

Everyone needs a laugh and I still am not convinced of anything. Can I keep Win 7 and Drop out of the TP after the 29th.?

Yes you can. Until at least July 29, Windows 10 is a Technical Preview. If you decide to stay with Windows 7, be sure you know where your product key is for reinstalling. I think I read somewhere that it's not easy to roll back to Windows 7.

BunnyJ said:

What are you not convinced of yet?? Free Win10 or what??

If I drop out of The TP after the 29th, can I still use Windows 7. Then Update it when I want to.

Wynona said:

Yes, Nobody. However, just be sure to upgrade 7 to 10 before July 28, 2016. :)

Thank you Wynona :)
I will update immediately while Windows 10 will be published.

Nobody said:

Thank you Wynona :)
I will update immediately while Windows 10 will be published.

Hot buttered pop corn! Get it while it's hot! :) Oops, that's Windows 10, not pop corn!