Microsoft to remove GWX from Windows 7 and 8.1

[AlTech]

Microsoft has officially issued an update to remove the infamous "Get Windows 10 App" from PCs running Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 .

 

And Microsoft has set the price of Windows 10 Home to $119 USD for EVERYONE.

 

To get the update removing GWX, go here ->  https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3184143

 

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The "Get Windows 10" app has been the source of some controversy for Microsoft, with many Windows 7 and 8.1 users complaining that the app was trying too hard to make them upgrade to Windows 10.

While officially, the free upgrade offer has ended, there is evidence that people with valid Windows 7 and 8.1 keys can still get Windows 10 for free, which could mean Microsoft is giving those users a bit longer to make their decision.

 

 

http://www.windowscentral.com/pesky-get-windows-10-app-finally-being-removed-windows-7-and-81

 

[Misanthrope]

120 huh? Get back to me at 60.

[Shoob]

Inb4 they add a new version of GWX that nags users to pay $119 for Windows 10.

[AlTech]

Just now, Misanthrope said:

120 huh? Get back to me at 60.

You had plenty of opportunity to get it for $0.......................

[kameshss]

Does this thing still work?

 

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/accessibility/windows10upgrade

[AlTech]

Just now, kameshss said:

Does this thing still work?

 

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/accessibility/windows10upgrade

They made it more strict so that unless you own several thousands of dollars of sophisticated special software for Assisted technologies, you pay $120.

[Sauron]

Here come all the people complaining it's too expensive when only two months ago they were up in arms about the free upgrade because it was too invasive and refused to get it.

[kameshss]

1 minute ago, AluminiumTech said:

They made it more strict so that unless you own several thousands of dollars of sophisticated special software for Assisted technologies, you pay $120.

okay.

 

btw, I've activated like two or 3 Windows 10 and 1 Windows 10 Pro after that free upgrade period.

[AlTech]

Just now, kameshss said:

okay.

 

btw, I've activated like two or 3 Windows 10 and 1 Windows 10 Pro after that free upgrade period.

I'm planning to upgrade my existing Windows 10 Home install (free upgrade from 7 to 10) to 10 Pro.

[AlTech]

2 minutes ago, Sauron said:

Here come all the people complaining it's too expensive when they were up in arms about the free upgrade because it was too invasive and refused to upgrade only 2 months ago.

Lol. And the thing is that, my school now probably have to pay for all the Windows 10 upgrades for laptops.........

 

Since they're upgrading all staff laptops to Windows 10.

[Sauron]

Just now, AluminiumTech said:

Lol. And the thing is that, my school now probably have to pay for all the Windows 10 upgrades for laptops.........

 

Since they're upgrading all staff laptops to Windows 10.

At least schools usually get a discount.

 

If it were up to me all schools would use chromebooks or something with GNU/Linux. It would save tax money and teach people how to actually use a computer rather than how to use a specific program suite from a specific corporation (which forces them to keep buying that software because they can't use anything else). It's not out of luck that MS and Adobe are so dominant in the market.

[AlTech]

Just now, Sauron said:

At least schools usually get a discount.

 

If it were up to me all schools would use chromebooks or something with GNU/Linux. It would save tax money and teach people how to actually use a computer rather than how to use a specific program suite from a specific corporation (which forces them to keep buying that software because they can't use anything else). It's not out of luck that MS and Adobe are so dominant in the market.

I think that Schools can choose to use Windows 10 Education edition for free but Pro Edition isn't for them.

[Imglidinhere]

11 minutes ago, AluminiumTech said:

You had plenty of opportunity to get it for $0.......................

This is my reaction to that comment too. If you're angry they bumped the price up by 50%, then why didn't you get it for free when you had OVER A YEAR TO DO SO?  

[ShadowCaptain]

13 minutes ago, Misanthrope said:

120 huh? Get back to me at 60.

Agreed, its too expensive

 

its at least £90 here, if it was like £45 it would be much more reasonable 

 

Just now, Imglidinhere said:

This is my reaction to that comment too. If you're angry they bumped the price up by 50%, then why didn't you get it for free when you had OVER A YEAR TO DO SO?  

it was a free update, not a free OS

[Sauron]

2 minutes ago, ShadowCaptain said:

it was a free update, not a free OS

[Imglidinhere]

1 minute ago, ShadowCaptain said:

Agreed, its too expensive

 

its at least £90 here, if it was like £45 it would be much more reasonable 

 

it was a free update, not a free OS

It updated your OS to the new one for free? Sorry but when I could install a pirated cracked copy of Windows 7 Ultimate and upgrade to Windows 10 Pro for FREE, how is that any different than getting a new OS for FREE? It's super simple.

 

First we had people complaining it was forcing them to upgrade to Windows 10, NOW we have people complaining that Windows 10 is too expensive... I mean... really people.  You're making me wanna bait everyone even more...  

[AlTech]

2 minutes ago, ShadowCaptain said:

Agreed, its too expensive

 

its at least £90 here, if it was like £45 it would be much more reasonable 

If you buy a device which is 8 inches or under then Windows is free on that device.

 

Also, who's gonna pay for the 10K +  engineers working on Windows?

2 minutes ago, ShadowCaptain said:

it was a free update, not a free OS

And this is news?

[AlTech]

3 minutes ago, Imglidinhere said:

It updated your OS to the new one for free? Sorry but when I could install a pirated cracked copy of Windows 7 Ultimate and upgrade to Windows 10 Pro for FREE, how is that any different than getting a new OS for FREE? It's super simple.

 

First we had people complaining it was forcing them to upgrade to Windows 10, NOW we have people complaining that Windows 10 is too expensive... I mean... really people.  You're making me wanna bait everyone even more...  

You know what? I'm sick of Piracy. Somebody go make a policing organization dedicated for knocking on Pirates' doors and arresting them to stop piracy .

 

Lol. That would be so impractical but it would give a lot of publishers and content creators some ease and peace of mind.

[ShadowCaptain]

1 minute ago, Sauron said:

Linux

Not a viable solution for everyone

1 minute ago, Imglidinhere said:

It updated your OS to the new one for free? Sorry but when I could install a pirated cracked copy of Windows 7 Ultimate and upgrade to Windows 10 Pro for FREE, how is that any different than getting a new OS for FREE? It's super simple.

 

First we had people complaining it was forcing them to upgrade to Windows 10, NOW we have people complaining that Windows 10 is too expensive... I mean... really people.  You're making me wanna bait everyone even more...  

I don't want to pirate an OS and update to to get a half dodgy half legit copy, - thats a VERY differnet topic

Whats the difference between BMW giving me a free car as a gift, or me killing the driver of one in the street and keeping it for myself? 

It IS expensive, MacOS, Free, Linux, Free, Windows = expensive, yet its necessary for many people, most consumers will buy a computer with it already included, but for enthusiasts why should we pay so much money just for the OS?

 

2 minutes ago, AluminiumTech said:

If you buy a device which is 8 inches or under then Windows is free on that device.

 

Also, who's gonna pay for the 10K +  engineers working on Windows?

And this is news?

Windows is "free" or at least included on most consumer laptops, tablets and desktops, or at least a subsidised price

 

Erm the millions of people buying windows PCs, and they might lower windows piracy if its cheaper, like all the people who build PCs and pirate windows.....

its not news the guy said it was free, but it was only a free update

[Sauron]

1 minute ago, AluminiumTech said:

Also, who's gonna pay for the 10K +  engineers working on Windows?

MS Office, MS licensing for OEMs, businesses paying for extended support. Microsoft makes money by virtue of us simply using their os, no matter if we paid for it or not. Their business revolves about their monster install base, which is why in early windows versions they put up pirated copies themselves and why windows 10 was a free upgrade for a year.

[Misanthrope]

19 minutes ago, AluminiumTech said:

You had plenty of opportunity to get it for $0.......................

That's right and I didn't. Tells you a lot about how motivated I am to update. 

 

So maybe in 2 years when there's plenty of DX12 titles out and they come down to 60... I'll think about it then. 

[Sauron]

Just now, ShadowCaptain said:

Not a viable solution for everyone

But you know what they say, vote with your wallet. The only way to force MS into more aggressive pricing is to not buy windows.

[Imglidinhere]

Just now, AluminiumTech said:

You know what? I'm sick of Piracy. Somebody go make a policing organization dedicated to knocking on Pirates' doors and arresting them to stop piracy .

 

Lol. That would be so impractical but it would give a lot of publishers and content creators some ease and peace of mind.

The funny thing is... Microsoft isn't losing money from this venture of theirs. They even stated that unlicensed copies and legitimate copies of Windows 7 would be upgraded to 10 and activated accordingly, free of charge for that year period.

[ShadowCaptain]

Just now, Sauron said:

But you know what they say, vote with your wallet. The only way to force MS into more aggressive pricing is to not buy windows.

Yes and the only way to make wheelchairs cheap is to cut off my legs

 

I need my PC for work, gaming, my editing software, camera software.... none of works on Linux, I could move to Mac OS but fuck my £8000 of steam games

[ScratchCat]

Dindn't anyone use the psuedo upgrade where you get your digital entitlement on the Microsoft Servers but you just reinstall the old OS.

I did that with my Key and I have checked it worked after the free upgrade ended.

If you ever are going to use Windows 10 just get a second hard drive, intall and activate Windows 10 on it and then switch back to your old OS as this gives you the option to upgrade later on.