Windows 10 Build 10240 for PC is now available

EMINENT said:

I had switched from an old spin drive to an SSD and had to contact MS for activation using my 8.1 install disk.

So, if you get a new machine and have a retail disk it is transferable, but can only be activated on one machine is how I understand it.

It was always, one license, one machine except for special group licenses.
If you install anew on another disk than yes you'd have to confirm with MS about license but if you cloned system disk, no.

sgage said:

This is different, though. This is a blanket free upgrade, so not sure previous precedent is helpful. Why were they so clearly say 'for the life of the machine' if the license was transferable?

I think, they are so careful to say "life of the device" because they are looking at life cycle of all devices (phones, tablets, etc.). Their intention of Windows 10 SaaS - Software as a Service - where, after a certain point in time, they will charge, kind of like the O365 subscriptions. Just my thought, nothing concrete to base that on.

MS will have to come clean with conditions attached to various options soon, otherwise there will be backlash and outcry. It would have to be spelled clean as soon as they start selling windows.

Dave44 said:

just did another update KB3074678

Same here.. just got it a few minutes age.

Another mystery update, it's not labeled Security and can't find what it's about. Went thru without a hitch. Did anybody notice how fast defender updates are coming, maybe even 5 times a day ?

Lee said:

. . .where is it posted that this build was sent to manufactures. . .please.

Yes, please....

f14tomcat said:

Yes, please....

It's practically axiomatic, manufacturers have to get it well in advance of the date OS has to start selling on, it takes time to provide OS on their devices.