Is it time for Windows 10 already?

[RejZoR]

The notificiation update is KB3035583. Either inwstall this update if you want it or remove it if you hate it

 

[P4-630]

"Important
According Microsoft, if you’re running Windows 7, Windows 8, or Windows 8.1 and your system language isn’t English, Brazilian Portuguese, or Chinese Simplified, you will not be able to keep your installed applications and Windows settings while upgrading to Windows 10. Only your personal files will be preserved."

http://www.intowindows.com/you-can-upgrade-to-windows-10-preview-without-losing-installed-programs/

 

[FordGT90Concept]

That's bizarre. You'd think and I'd hope that they are working on fixing that.

 

[P4-630]

It also seems that windows 8.1 is still the best OS for gaming, however in the near future that will be windows 10 with DX12 games.
http://www.ocaholic.ch/modules/smartsection/item.php?itemid=1460&page=14

Since I play GTA V, GRID series and older games till now (which run great with 350.12 driver) , I will not yet upgrade my Asus ROG laptop to windows 10 on July 29.

 

[RCoon]

There was word that Windows 10 was going to cost ~$200 for Pro and Home will be ~$120. Seems marginally more expensive than both 7 and 8.1

Thank god I got 8.1 Pro for £15. I'll take the free upgrade.

 

[rtwjunkie]

Nope, only if you do a fresh install to 7/8.1 and then run the upgrade.

Are you sure about this? If so, that means W10 Upgrade is merely a service pack.

Also, is this going to automatically update, or do I have to keep uninstalling the notification? I'm of the wait and see for a few months mentality on this, especially since without any need for DirrectX 12 yet it's not urgent. I want to choose what month I upgrade.

 

[RCoon]

Are you sure about this? If so, that means W10 Upgrade is merely a service pack.

Also, is this going to automatically update, or do I have to keep uninstalling the notification? I'm of the wait and see for a few months mentality on this, especially since without any need for DirrectX 12 yet it's not urgent. I want to choose what month I upgrade.

Hah, Windows 10 is a service pack. It is quintessentially Windows 8.2
(The difference in Windows NT Kernel 6.3 and 6.4 is almost irrelevant)

Just uninstall the update if you're sick of that system tray icon. You'll have 12 months to choose to register and install Windows 10.

 

[Frick]

There was word that Windows 10 was going to cost ~$200 for Pro and Home will be ~$120. Seems marginally more expensive than both 7 and 8.1

Thank god I got 8.1 Pro for £15. I'll take the free upgrade.

Remember 8.1 were retail licenses, and I'm assuming these are as well. A retail Windows 7 Home Premium was €200.

 

[Ferrum Master]

Make windows backup image, save it and install a clean build made from ESD file. 10130 is a nice stable build.

See if it works, drivers are okay, if not, flush, and recover the image.

 

[RCoon]

Make windows backup image, save it and install a clean build made from ESD file. 10130 is a nice stable build.

See if it works, drivers are okay, if not, flush, and recover the image.

We've got a FOG server at work. Going to build a fresh image, Sysprep it and then dump it on my SSD and take it home and plug it in. Can't be dealing with install on top of install.

 

[Ferrum Master]

We've got a FOG server at work. Going to build a fresh image, Sysprep it and then dump it on my SSD and take it home and plug it in. Can't be dealing with install on top of install.

Just a matter of taste... I like that the backup creates a vhd and thus you can mount it natively in windows as a disk and browse some forgotten stuff from it.

 

[BiggieShady]

Damn, no free upgrade for me, I'm on enterprise edition with the licence key from a former workplace

 

[CrAsHnBuRnXp]

My buddy in canada just got this message on his windows 7 machine but his is uh....yeah. he was asking me what he should do because he has the popup in his taskbar and i didnt know what to tell him.

 

[fullinfusion]

thanks for the heads up @sneekypeet

 

[Black Panther]

Meh, I got the app on all pc's at home and at work, except on my own personal pc!
KB3035583 is installed, updates are set to automatic... everything's supposed to be as it should yet no app.

 

[P4-630]

Meh, I got the app on all pc's at home and at work, except on my own personal pc!
KB3035583 is installed, updates are set to automatic... everything's supposed to be as it should yet no app.

I have it on my windows 8.1 laptop now, but I still don't have the KB3035583 update on my windows 7 SP1 home premium laptop, it's strange,
I can't find it in the already installed updates list and I did not get that update with the updates today!

 

[rtwjunkie]

I have it on my windows 8.1 laptop now, but I still don't have the KB3035583 update on my windows 7 SP1 home premium laptop, it's strange,
I can't find it in the already installed updates list and I did not get that update with the updates today!

Oh yay, is today Patch Tuesday already?

 

[95Viper]

After you reserve Windows 10, it now gives cute little reminders in Windows Update and on taskbar...

 

[P4-630]

I can't get update KB3035583 on my windows 7 SP1 laptop, also I was missing the optional language packs updates, I have tried "resetting" windows updates http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/91738-windows-update-reset.html and I have tried stopping and restarting the windows update service, did not help.
Would anyone have a suggestion on how to get this KB3035583 update? It's genuine windows 7 SP1 home premium.

Edit: Is this windows 10 upgrade only for people who bought (a computer with) windows 7 SP 1?
I bought this laptop with windows 7.

 

[AsRock]

I can't get update KB3035583 on my windows 7 SP1 laptop, also I was missing the optional language packs updates, I have tried "resetting" windows updates http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/91738-windows-update-reset.html and I have tried stopping and restarting the windows update service, did not help.
Would anyone have a suggestion on how to get this KB3035583 update? It's genuine windows 7 SP1 home premium.

Edit: Is this windows 10 upgrade only for people who bought (a computer with) windows 7 SP 1?
I bought this laptop with windows 7.

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I had the message on my built systems and the laptops.

 

[AlienIsGOD]

the update is on my split X2, but no windows logo in notification tray yet >_<

 

[NC37]

No icon yet here. I'll have to check my laptop later as this is my tower and it didn't come with 7.

*Found it, says update failed.

 

[95Viper]

Again, for those that want the update reservation and you meet the requirements ---> Upgrade to Windows 10 for Free

And, some info from the FAQ page:

Why don’t I have the Get Windows 10 app?
If you don’t see the Get Windows 10 app on your PC, it might be because:

1. Your device isn’t up-to-date with at least Windows 7 SP1 or Windows 8.1 Update.
2. Windows Update is turned off or is not set to received updates automatically.
3. You’ve blocked or uninstalled the necessary Windows Update functionality.
4. Your device is not running genuine Windows.

Running Windows Update and installing any available updates will fix the first three issues. Need more help? Go to our Windows Community Forum.

PCs that we determine cannot run Windows 10 will not see the Get Windows 10 app before July 29, 2015. After July 29, 2015, we’ll enable the icon in the system tray. This is to help ensure that you can easily check your PC’s compatibility if you choose.

If your device is managed as part of a school or business network, please check with your IT administrator about upgrading to Windows 10.

Also, some interesting info from the Specifications page:

Feature deprecation section

• If you have Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 8 Pro with Media Center, or Windows 8.1 Pro with Media Center and you install Windows 10, Windows Media Center will be removed.
• Watching DVDs requires separate playback software
• Windows 7 desktop gadgets will be removed as part of installing Windows 10.
• Windows 10 Home users will have updates from Windows Update automatically available. Windows 10 Pro and Windows 10 Enterprise users will have the ability to defer updates.
• Solitaire, Minesweeper, and Hearts Games that come pre-installed on Windows 7 will be removed as part of installing the Windows 10 upgrade. Microsoft has released our version of Solitaire and Minesweeper called the “Microsoft Solitaire Collection” and “Microsoft Minesweeper.”
• If you have a USB floppy drive, you will need to download the latest driver from Windows Update or from the manufacturer's website.
• If you have Windows Live Essentials installed on your system, the OneDrive application is removed and replaced with the inbox version of OneDrive.

 

[Delta6326]

Hey, guys I'm wondering what should I do?
I went from w7 Ulti to w8 Pro + MC $15 Upgrade. Now I want to do w10, BUT I plan on doing a full system upgrade end of year so am I better off waiting till then or do my upgrade now OR am I screwed because of getting new MB?

 

[Liquid Cool]

I can't get update KB3035583 on my windows 7 SP1 laptop

Same boat...of the three laptops in my sig that are running Windows 7, I only received it on one. All of them have SP1, but the two I didn't receive it on are newer installs.

Best,

Liquid Cool