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Microsoft begins advertising Windows 10 to Windows 7 and 8 users

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A user on reddit has posted a screenshot of what appears to be the advert that will pop-up on the notification tray (next to the clock) for Windows 7 and Windows 8 users promoting the upcoming free upgrade to Windows 10 when you click on it.

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It is expected to start appearing on people systems running Windows 7 and 8 in the coming weeks.

 

A user on reddit has today posted a screenshot of what appears to be the first adverts for Windows 7 and Windows 8 users promoting the upcoming free upgrade to Windows 10. The adverts appear in notification form via the taskbar, and allows users to 'reserve' their free upgrade to Windows 10, meaning once Windows 10 is available it'll start downloading immediately via Windows Update.

The advertisement looks to be appearing for all users who installed the optional update KB3035583, which also allows Windows 10 to actually install when it's available via WU. So if you want the advertisement to go away, that's the update you need to uninstall. Millions of existing Windows 7 and Windows 8/8.1 users will start seeing these notifications over the coming weeks, hopefully convincing users to upgrade to Windows 10.

Source: http://www.winbeta.org/news/microsoft-begins-advertising-windows-10-windows-87-users-notifications-can-now-reserve-free

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so. a hassle free OS switch with files still on the machine ? nice

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I still have not seen this notification.

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for those that doesn't give a damn about it, you can remove it by uninstalling update KB3035583

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I was just about to start writing a post about this. Beat by 3 mins. :P

 

In related news people who are running Insider Preview are expected to get RTM code before the official launch due the fact that the Insider Program will continue even after launch. Ars explains below.

 

This means that the stream of preview releases will continue even after launch. The previews aren't merely a feature of the beta period; instead, Microsoft will be offering early access to Windows 10 features on an ongoing basis. The "RTM" version is a point-in-time snapshot of Windows 10's development. It should be a stable, production-ready snapshot, but it's a snapshot all the same. The process that created it will continue.

 

The new approach to releasing also means that users of the Insider Preview likely won't have to wait until the formal release date to get their hands on the RTM build. We'd expect that Microsoft will still have some kind of event or marketing blitz to mark the launch (and, with it, the availability of hardware with Windows 10 preinstalled), but Windows 10 should be in people's hands already.

http://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2015/05/rumors-point-to-different-kind-of-launch-for-windows-10-in-july/

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i want this but i dont have... i cry

 

 

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I wanted to uninstall that update but I don't have it.  triple-checked all the numbers.  Windows update says my system is completely up to date except for the browser. 

Perhaps it's only for people who have more recent versions of IE (can't be bothered to update a browser I never used to begin with) or those who receive updates for all Microsoft applications? 

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I have the update on both of my computers and haven't seen this yet.

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that's a great idea on how to inform the uninformed public. And hassle-free too!

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What if you need to reinstall Windows 8 again after you updated to Windows 10 and changed CPU and motherboard?

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I have a legit copy of windows 7.

How can I do a clean install of windows 10 via USB using my existing product key?

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Yeah, only noticed this when I saw this thread. I want W10 NAO!

 

 

I have a legit coy of windows 7.

How can I do a clean install of windows 10 via USB using my existing product key?

 
Pretty sure they've said you will be able to update via ISO, so you can do a clean install.

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Best believe I resevred my copy as soon as it showed up for me. Wonder what negligible benefit this got me.

 

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I just noticed this and immediately went to this site for answers. I thought it released! Ah crap too much tech stuff at once. 980ti, I upgraded to triple monitors, and now I have to reinstall crap to upgrade to win10. Damnit this is fun and stressful.

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Windows 8.1 here and I have yet to get this pop up....

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Just got the notice on my file server after downloading the optional KB updates.

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Haven't got the update yet. Can't wait to see what it's like. Though it's probably not that drastic, I like new things haha. xP

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Just noticed mine now, reserved a copy on both my Surface Pro and Desktop.

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So when I get my notification that Windows 10 is ready, will I have various options on how to install it? I would assume they'd give me options for upgrade and clean install. i want a clean install on my Surface Pro.

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So when I get my notification that Windows 10 is ready, will I have various options on how to install it? I would assume they'd give me options for upgrade and clean install. i want a clean install on my Surface Pro.

For pre-build systems, Win10 will override the recovery image. So your Surface Pro recovery image will be Windows 10, not 8.

If you wan4 the original, I suggest to download now the recovery image from Microsoft website of your Surface Pro

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i just noticed this on my notification bar and came here to post this. i'm actually kinda looking forward to W10, and not just because of DX12. :huh:

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