Genuine Windows 7...?

David333

You don't get Windows 10 if you don't have a genuine copy of Windows 7/8. And they don't think mine is genuine...

enfield_freddy

I thought it had been stated quite widely in the press that Microsoft were actually going to allow updates to win 10 on unlicensed versions of older operating systems.


this was greatly welcomed in china , where less than (I think it was) 1% hold genuine keys

David333

enfield_freddy wrote: »

I thought it had been stated quite widely in the press that Microsoft were actually going to allow updates to win 10 on unlicensed versions of older operating systems.


this was greatly welcomed in china , where less than (I think it was) 1% hold genuine keys

I'm no expert, but I thought that, although it was widely stated in the press originally, it has since been clarified that only genuine editions will get it. For what it's worth, I haven't had a 'get Windows 10 for free' icon come up in my taskbar...

enfield_freddy

you can enable the "get windows 10 now" , by simply running a command


mse alters the format , if I copy/paste , direct link here http://www.keenandgraev.com/2015/06/01/get-windows-10-app-is-missing-heres-the-fix

David333

enfield_freddy wrote: »

you can enable the "get windows 10 now" , by simply running a command


mse alters the format , if I copy/paste , direct link here http://www.keenandgraev.com/2015/06/01/get-windows-10-app-is-missing-heres-the-fix

Thanks. Will try it tonight.

See, re. genuine status having upgraded to Windows 10: http://www.pcworld.com/article/2899877/windows-10-upgrades-will-remain-non-genuine-for-pirates-microsoft-says.html

NiftyDigits

David333 wrote: »

Thanks. Will try it tonight.

See, re. genuine status having upgraded to Windows 10: http://www.pcworld.com/article/2899877/windows-10-upgrades-will-remain-non-genuine-for-pirates-microsoft-says.html

Note that you have a PM.

kwikbreaks

NiftyDigits wrote: »

Note that you have a PM.

And note that it will be well worth reading and following up on...

David333

NiftyDigits wrote: »

Note that you have a PM.

Thanks! I tried to reply last night, but your inbox is full.

NiftyDigits

David333 wrote: »

Thanks! I tried to reply last night, but your inbox is full.

Try again..

J_B

David333 wrote: »

Thanks! I tried to reply last night, but your inbox is full.

Been there many times!!! :rotfl: