What will Happen to the preview version once Windows 10 is live

Page 1 of 2 12 LastLast

  1. Posts : 9
    Windows 10 Insider Preview
       #1

    What will Happen to the preview version once Windows 10 is live


    I am currently running Windows 10 Insider Preview on my PC. It was previously running a non genuine copy of Windows 7 and just wanted to know what would happen once the Windows 10 launches. Will I be stuck with the Preview until it expires on October 1 or will I be allowed to update to Windows 10 from the Insider Preview? Thanks for your time and help.
      My Computer


  2. Posts : 7,128
    Windows 10 Pro Insider
       #2

    Without a legit key to upgrade with you might have to purchase the OS. Another possibility is MS is supposed to keep the Insider program going. You might be able to continue testing.
      My Computers


  3. Posts : 9
    Windows 10 Insider Preview
    Thread Starter
       #3

    The only key I have is the one given to me when I joined the insider program. I'm pretty sure that isn't the one you were talking about but I lost nothing by stating the extra info.
      My Computer


  4. Posts : 7,128
    Windows 10 Pro Insider
       #4

    SirChaos said:
    The only key I have is the one given to me when I joined the insider program. I'm pretty sure that isn't the one you were talking about but I lost nothing by stating the extra info.
    The key for the insider preview is only good for the insider preview. Unless MS decides to give the testers a free copy. As nice as that would be I doubt that will happen.
      My Computers


  5. Posts : 9
    Windows 10 Insider Preview
    Thread Starter
       #5
      My Computer


  6. Posts : 7,128
    Windows 10 Pro Insider
       #6

    From what I understand users of the preview will be able to upgrade the preview to the RTM version. What I'm not sure of is will it activate without a legitimate key from a qualifying OS. I doubt it will.
      My Computers


  7. Posts : 9
    Windows 10 Insider Preview
    Thread Starter
       #7

    Well only time will tell, thanks for your help
      My Computer


  8. Posts : 438
    Win 10 pro 1803
       #8

    you can continue @ insider program or update to RTM, ill stick with insider (the option to choose came with the 10135)
      My Computer


  9. Posts : 9
    Windows 10 Insider Preview
    Thread Starter
       #9

    Did the option just get prompted or how did you make that choice?
      My Computer


  10. Posts : 438
    Win 10 pro 1803
       #10

    its an option in the "update" settings
      My Computer


 

  Related Discussions
Our Sites
Site Links
About Us
Windows 10 Forums is an independent web site and has not been authorized, sponsored, or otherwise approved by Microsoft Corporation. "Windows 10" and related materials are trademarks of Microsoft Corp.

© Designer Media Ltd
All times are GMT -5. The time now is 16:14.
Find Us




Windows 10 Forums