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    Genuine Windows and Windows 10


    Last Updated: 15 May 2015 at 15:16

    This week we shared more details about Windows 10 “editions.” Today, I thought I would provide answers to some questions we’ve received regarding how this will work for Genuine vs. Non-Genuine Windows.

    With Windows 10, we have extended an offer to our Genuine Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 customers to upgrade to Windows 10 for free. Once a customer upgrades, they will continue to receive ongoing Windows innovation and security updates for free, for the supported lifetime of that device.

    These customers purchased their Genuine Windows license from our valued OEM partners, which ensures Windows is properly installed, licensed, and not tampered with. Windows 10 offers our customers an even more secure and modern experience. Bringing all of our customers to Windows 10 improves the ecosystem for developers which makes Windows better for all of our customers. We are working hard to make the in-place upgrade experience from Windows 7 or Windows 8, to Windows 10, seamless for the customer. Throughout the Windows world, I am humbled by the excitement being associated with this opportunity to upgrade to Windows 10.

    When we can’t verify that Windows is properly installed, licensed, and not tampered with, we create a desktop watermark to notify the user. If you ever encounter this watermark on a new machine, I encourage you to return the device immediately to the retailer from whom you purchased it and request a Genuine Windows device. Non-Genuine Windows has a high risk of malware, fraud, public exposure of your personal information, and a higher risk for poor performance or feature malfunctions. Non-Genuine Windows is not supported by Microsoft or a trusted partner.

    Microsoft and our OEM partners know that many consumers are unwitting victims of piracy, and with Windows 10, we would like all of our customers to move forward with us together. While our free offer to upgrade to Windows 10 will not apply to Non-Genuine Windows devices, and as we’ve always done, we will continue to offer Windows 10 to customers running devices in a Non-Genuine state. In addition, in partnership with some of our valued OEM partners, we are planning very attractive Windows 10 upgrade offers for their customers running one of their older devices in a Non-Genuine state. Please stay tuned to learn more from our partners on the specifics of their offers.

    Windows 10 is still in development and we won’t be able to answer all questions yet, but I hope this provides some clarification on important topics. If you’d like to help shape the future of Windows and contribute to Windows 10, please join the Windows Insider Program, where you can download technical previews of Windows 10 and provide us valuable feedback.

    Thank you for your support of Windows and our Windows partners by choosing genuine Windows 10.

    Terry
    Source: http://blogs.windows.com/bloggingwin...nd-windows-10/
    Dave44's Avatar Posted By: Dave44
    15 May 2015


  1. Posts : 15,037
    Windows 10 IoT
       #1

    Sounds good to me. Sounds like even non genuine customers will get a discount offer. They didn't say it outright, but that's what I think will happen.
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  2. Posts : 1,937
    win 10 Insider
       #2

    A discount makes sense. MS REALLY does want the vast majority to get onto a legit win 10.
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  3. Posts : 43
    Windows
       #3

    Legit is the key word. Discount FOR NON- genuine customers would be a gift.
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  4. Posts : 15,037
    Windows 10 IoT
       #4

    GQMax said:
    Legit is the key word. Discount FOR NON- genuine customers would be a gift.
    A really good move by Microsoft if they do offer a discount to non genuine installs. Especially if it cleans up those PC's in the process.
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  5. Posts : 27,183
    Win11 Pro, Win10 Pro N, Win10 Home, Windows 8.1 Pro, Ubuntu
       #5

    I posted this last night 23.00 my time, in Eight Forums, when I just got home from work, after Shawn posted the Blog, and Steve (popeye) liked it:


    This is probably the best thing I've ever said, it would be good for Quote of the day(just got inspired)


    "Get a license, or get Linux"
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  6. Lee
    Posts : 4,793
    OS X, Win 10
       #6

    Not really sure why some folks feel or even think that someone using a non-genuine (stolen) version of Windows should receive a free copy. . .just doesn't make sense to me. . .
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  7. Posts : 22,740
    Windows 10 Home x64
       #7

    Lee said:
    Not really sure why some folks feel or even think that someone using a non-genuine (stolen) version of Windows should receive a free copy. . .just doesn't make sense to me. . .
    They may get a copy but not a license for that copy.. is it good.. I don't like it one bit.. but I don't run MS.
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  8. Posts : 17,838
    Windows 10
       #8

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  9. Posts : 46
    64-bit 10240 10 Pro
       #9

    Those that use fake windows and update it will be easier for MS to find.
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