BorgDroneX Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 Hey guys just a quick question if anyone knows.. If I opt for the windows 10 free upgrade from windows 7 ultimate will it install the pro/ultimate edition of win 10 or just give me the home version? Also visually can win 10 be fully customised like previous version mainly icons? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mulrian Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 You will get the Pro version of Win10. See the news article. Remains to be seen how much of Win10 can be customized - depends what you are thinking and how much. It's likely to be similar to Windows 8.1, changing icons shouldn't be a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomo Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 You will get the Pro version Upgrade SKU Map The chart below describes which version of Windows 10 will be installed for the free upgrade from the originating Windows 7 or Windows 8 edition. The feature list for Windows 10 Home and Windows 10 Pro will be available on windows.com prior to upgrade. Windows 7* From Edition To Edition Windows 7 Starter Windows 10 Home Windows 7 Home Basic Windows 7 Home Premium Windows 7 Professional Windows 10 Pro Windows 7 Ultimate Windows 8** From Edition To Edition Windows 8.1*** Windows 10 Home Windows 8.1 Pro Windows 10 Pro Windows 8.1 Pro Student Windows 8.1 Pro WMC Windows Phone 8.1**** Windows 10 Mobile *Must be running the latest version of Windows 7 (Service Pack 1) to receive the free upgrade to Windows 10 via Windows Update. **Must be running the latest version of Windows 8 (Windows 8.1 Update) to receive the free upgrade to Windows 10 via Windows Update. *** Also applies to Windows 8.1 country specific editions, Windows 8.1 Single Language, Windows 8.1 with Bing. ****The availability of Windows 10 upgrade for Windows Phone 8.1 devices may vary by OEM, mobile operator or carrier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Frank B. Subscriber² Posted June 2, 2015 Subscriber² Share Posted June 2, 2015 From https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/windows-10-specifications: Jose_49 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BorgDroneX Posted June 2, 2015 Author Share Posted June 2, 2015 That's great thanks for the replies 1 other thing, does windows 10 have all the features windows 7 has? And in your opinion is windows 10 worth the effort does it live upto the hype? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Frank B. Subscriber² Posted June 2, 2015 Subscriber² Share Posted June 2, 2015 You will be losing some features when upgrading from Windows 7 to Windows 10. As for whether it's worth the effort - there is no objective answer to that question. I'd suggest installing the technical preview on a secondary PC or in a virtual machine to see how you like it. bestme 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomo Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 That's great thanks for the replies 1 other thing, does windows 10 have all the features windows 7 has? And in your opinion is windows 10 worth the effort does it live upto the hype? It will probably eventually live up to the hype, you will have a year to decide whether you want a free upgrade or not so it may be worth sitting it out for a few months if you are undecided. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BorgDroneX Posted June 2, 2015 Author Share Posted June 2, 2015 Thanks FrankB for your help with it being a free upgrade there's no harm in trying it out has for the features I will loose upgrading if that's all it is then I can live with that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BinaryData Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 I'm curious, I have nearly 50 emails for various reasons. If I signed up using all 50 emails, using a virtual machine and just cloning it, could I, in theory, get 50 keys? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+LogicalApex MVC Posted June 2, 2015 MVC Share Posted June 2, 2015 I'm curious, I have nearly 50 emails for various reasons. If I signed up using all 50 emails, using a virtual machine and just cloning it, could I, in theory, get 50 keys? Even if you could what are you going to do with them? It isn't like Pokemon where the goal is to horde them all. Everyone is getting the same free upgrade so there isn't resale room. I'm also sure MS will kill the key if it isn't activated soon enough further weakening resale ability if that is what you were hoping for. robertwnielsen and garwin 2 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BinaryData Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 Even if you could what are you going to do with them? It isn't like Pokemon where the goal is to horde them all. Everyone is getting the same free upgrade so there isn't resale room. I'm also sure MS will kill the key if it isn't activated soon enough further weakening resale ability if that is what you were hoping for. No, all my damn friends ask me to work on their machines. I'm tired of using my Windows 7 Image for them. I don't like breaking their EULA and sharing the image I have. So I thought that I could get away with having multiple keys, and giving them away. I'd upgrade them all to Windows 10, but I'm not trying to be greedy. Even 5 keys would make me happy. 1. Personal (Desktop) 2. Brothers PC 3. Mom's Laptop 4. Lab Key 5. Friends & Family Key. I think 5 would suffice. I'm not sure how Microsoft feels about me creating a Windows 7 Pro Image with the key activated and put on several PCs. Windows is expensive enough already, purchasing 10 keys at 200$ a pop, @_@ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerardmstadalius Posted June 7, 2015 Share Posted June 7, 2015 You will receive the pro version even if you have media centre installed as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jose_49 Posted June 7, 2015 Share Posted June 7, 2015 Now that I think about it... Windows 7 starter/home basic people are going to jump in joy when they upgrade.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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