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Is Windows 10 free?!?

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No, you'll still need an activation key.

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You need to register your machine first on their servers to get the free update. Meaning: Get a copy of windows 7 and then upgrade to windows 10 for free.

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It's free to upgrade from Windows 7 or Windows 8.1. If you don't have one of those already, you'll have to pay for it. 

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It is free for a year(from the time of whatever date) to users who own a legit copy of W7 or W8/8.1. After that period, you will need to purchase it just like any other version of Windows.

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It is free for a year(from the time of whatever date) to users who own a legit copy of W7 or W8/8.1. After that period, you will need to purchase it just like any other version of Windows.

 

I believe you have until July 2016 to upgrade to Windows 10 for free (just checked: http://www.winbeta.org/news/free-windows-10-upgrade-offer-ends-july-29th-2016)

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Yes, Windows 10 is free if you have a key for win 7, 8, and 8.1

 

 

Also, why upgrade?  There are no DX12 titles out and the benefits of Windows 10 include sending data to "Improve your service."
It's a good OS, but in my opinion, not worth the upgrade.

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Nope sorry..... It's a free upgrade if you've got Windows 7/8/8.1 already installed to your PC and wish to upgrade.

If you just go straight to Windows 10, you still need to put product key.

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