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Thanks Kari, but later in that same conversation is
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So yes you can upgrade from Preview to RTM, but it suggests you need a 7 or 8 licence.
From http://www.neowin.net/news/nearly-4-...-free-upgrade:
Windows 10 for Insiders
Microsoft will give a free upgrade path to the final release of the OS to those who beta tested Windows 10 through the Insider program.
This only means you will be able to upgrade to the final RTM (Release to Manufacturing) code without the need of a clean install, but it doesn't get you a free copy of Windows 10. Microsoft has not confirmed, but has vaguely hinted, you will be able to validate current Windows 7/8 licenses to get a genuine Windows 10 license when coming from the Insider Previews.
Yes I was wondering if there was anything more that 'vague hints' out there.Microsoft has not confirmed, but has vaguely hinted, you will be able to validate current Windows 7/8 licenses to get a genuine Windows 10 license when coming from the Insider Previews.
I suspect it will do no harm to clean-install and activate 10 Preview for folks that have computers they can do that on. I have some backups to do first though!