topic Re: Windows 10 will be a free upgrade! in PCs & Accessories

Windows 10 will be a free upgrade!

jumpsuit — Sat, 07 Mar 2015 10:24:12 GMT

Hi all

Just thought I'd post this in case anyone hadn't seen it yet.

It appears Microsoft have thrown in the towel on Windows 8.

(I can hear the 'Yippees' from here lol)

Microsoft say: "Great news! We will offer a free upgrade to Windows 10 for qualified new or existing Windows 7, Windows 8.1 and Windows Phone 8.1 devices that upgrade in the first year! And even better: once a qualified Windows device is upgraded to Windows 10, we will continue to keep it up to date for the supported lifetime of the device, keeping it more secure, and introducing new features and functionality over time – for no additional charge. Sign up with your email today, and we will send you more information about Windows 10 and the upgrade offer in the coming months."

Have a look Here

Re: Windows 10 will be a free upgrade!

Thalamus. — Sat, 07 Mar 2015 17:43:52 GMT

Thanks for sharing Jumpy..:smileythumbsup:

Re: Windows 10 will be a free upgrade!

jumpsuit — Sat, 07 Mar 2015 22:52:33 GMT

My pleasure

Its a glimmer of light for those with a very dark current OS LOL

Re: Windows 10 will be a free upgrade!

Anonymous — Sun, 08 Mar 2015 02:15:35 GMT

Seriously though, if Windows 10 fails to live up to my expectations - Im dumping Windows for a linux distro. The only reason I've kept Windows 7 is that it works well and for employability purposes. I refused Win8 as its just silly.

Re: Windows 10 will be a free upgrade!

jumpsuit — Mon, 09 Mar 2015 09:58:41 GMT

Or just keep using Windows 7

Re: Windows 10 will be a free upgrade!

Jonnie1266 — Mon, 09 Mar 2015 10:17:45 GMT

@jumpsuit

Great info' Jumpy, you beat me to my question though - I have Windows 7 pre installed which was one of the last available prior to the launch of Windows 8, I purchased my system early to avoid having no choice. I was offered the free upgrade to 8 not long after but I did not like the look of it and now I am pleased with that decision. I am therefore in a pickle whether to take Windows 10 or not, Microsoft discontinued to support XP last year I'm sure Windows 7 will suffer the same fate eventually but right now surely it is worth keeping ? Just watch Microsoft (worlds richest man) stop supporting 7 just as the 12 month free upgrade to 10 finishes

Re: Windows 10 will be a free upgrade!

jumpsuit — Mon, 09 Mar 2015 10:52:28 GMT

Hi @Jonnie1266

That's a good point.

You won't like my answer lol although it may be a little confusing.

Windows 7 already left Mainstream support on January 13th but that doesn't mean you won't get security updates etc.

But don't worry, Its not about to follow XP to the graveyard smileyhappy:

Have a look Here

"The confusion here stems from Microsoft's maddeningly obtuse naming conventions. Leaving mainstream support only means that Windows 7 won't be receiving any new features or product tweaks...You won't be able to call Microsoft for free help if you run into an issue with Windows 7 either...You'll still receive those oh-so-critical security patches during extended support, meaning that while Windows 7 won't be in active development beyond next January, it won't be tossed to the wolves of the Web, either. Hotfixes will still be provided, too, assuming they're security related."

Here's a Microsoft Support Lifecycle page too.

(I still run XP on a machine with no problems, mind you I'm not gaming / sharing my life with the internet on it.)

I ran Windows 8 on a virtual machine first and decided it really wasn't for me either. Hopefully there will be a way to do so with Windows 10 too.

Re: Windows 10 will be a free upgrade!

Jonnie1266 — Mon, 09 Mar 2015 11:05:10 GMT

@jumpsuit

Hey thanks for that - if you get the chance to run Windows 10 will you let us know if it is worth the upgrade (preferably before time is up ?)

Re: Windows 10 will be a free upgrade!

jumpsuit — Mon, 09 Mar 2015 11:16:24 GMT

No problem - will do

In the meantime here's a video that shows a bit about Windows 10:

(Although it still insists on having those hideous live tiles available lol)

Re: Windows 10 will be a free upgrade!

Jonnie1266 — Mon, 01 Jun 2015 10:07:00 GMT

@jumpsuit

Hi Jumpy,

Just got an automated message on my Windows 7 PC to reserve Windows 10 for a free upgrade when available - oh dear, what to do !

Do you (or anyone) know if PlayMemories Home is compatible with Windows 10 for a start, I would hate to lose functionality having GB's of stuff stored on a hard drive which I use with this software.

Regards

Re: Windows 10 will be a free upgrade!

jumpsuit — Mon, 01 Jun 2015 11:19:14 GMT

Hiya

I'd reserve it anyway, you don't have to install it if you decide its not what you're looking for.

(I must admit I'm a bit entrenched in Windows 7 lol)

As far as I know it should be compatible with Playmemories Home (I haven't seen anything yet that says otherwise)

but I will keep you posted if I find anything more out.

Re: Windows 10 will be a free upgrade!

Jonnie1266 — Mon, 01 Jun 2015 15:16:25 GMT

Thanks again Jumpy,

I've had a good read here and it would seem that Microsoft are selling it with confidence - well they would wouldn't they ! I have carried out the Check your PC with the Upgrade Advisor as recommended and it tells me that my PC will work with Windows 10, the only device that will not work will be the Bluetooth functionality but no issues with any of my Apps (I take it this means current software I have installed). Like you say, if I am not confident I do not have to install. I think it may be better to stick with the operating system that was installed by the OEM ?

Regards

Re: Windows 10 will be a free upgrade!

jumpsuit — Tue, 02 Jun 2015 10:41:34 GMT

@Jonnie1266 can I just double check if you own a Vaio?

(I get the feeling you don't but just wanted to ask as my machine is non Vaio and we got the notification on the same day.)

For anyone using a Vaio or Sony software / apps I think it would be a good idea not to upgrade until Sony confirms what should or should not work

I'm sure I'll probably give it a go on my Advent desktop just for the thrill of it lol

(I don't use Playmemories)

I too reserved my copy yesterday, it was quite a neat little box that popped up.

Although I was amazed that Microsoft seemed to know about our ranks on this forum.........

ROFL Is it time for me to start wearing the tin foil hats again?

Re: Windows 10 will be a free upgrade!

Jonnie1266 — Tue, 02 Jun 2015 10:59:20 GMT

Hi Jumpy,

You are quite right, I do not own a Vaio I have a Dell. I have been in touch with customer support this morning and they agree that Windows 10 operating system will work on my desk top. I should back up all files & settings first of course then let Windows 10 take over from Windows 7. They say this should not affect any software that I am presently running - I see on this forum that many people appear to have issues with PlayMemories Home on Windows 8 whereas I have had no issues, this is why I ask.

You could try wearing a bra on your head ?!? Seen that somewhere before - oh, Weird Science that was it

Re: Windows 10 will be a free upgrade!

jumpsuit — Tue, 02 Jun 2015 11:04:32 GMT

I believe the reason they gave for sporting those bras were that they were 'ceremonial' lol

Re: Windows 10 will be a free upgrade!

Thalamus. — Tue, 02 Jun 2015 12:27:30 GMT

jumpsuit wrote:

For anyone using a Vaio or Sony software / apps I think it would be a good idea not to upgrade until Sony confirms what should or should not work

I agree @jumpsuit I think that is great advice..:smileythumbsup:

Re: Windows 10 will be a free upgrade!

Jonnie1266 — Tue, 02 Jun 2015 22:30:39 GMT

Hi, looks like you could both be on the money !

Took this snapshot below from here

SUPPORTED OPERATING SYSTEMS

Windows Vista® Service Pack 2 (SP2)
Windows® 7 Service Pack 1 (SP1)
Windows® 8 / Windows® 8.1

Windows and the Windows logo are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

*Your computer must have one of the operating systems listed above preloaded when shipped from the factory.

Sony cannot guarantee correction operation on computers that are upgraded to the above operating systems and those with multi-boot environments.

Even when PlayMemories can support Windows 10 it looks like the OS must be preloaded by the manufacturer of the computer and not an upgrade (like I would be doing) to guarantee correct operation. Looks like I am stuffed ?

Regards

Re: Windows 10 will be a free upgrade!

jumpsuit — Wed, 03 Jun 2015 10:00:17 GMT

All may not be lost

What OS was installed on the Dell when you received it?

(You're running Windows 7 SP1 at the moment I assume.)

Re: Windows 10 will be a free upgrade!

Jonnie1266 — Wed, 03 Jun 2015 12:54:02 GMT

Hi,

The Dell was shipped with Windows 7 SP1 - this was a deliberate move on my part to avoid the very near release of Windows 8 at the time, pleased I did !

I suspect that Sony have issued the disclaimer to avoid unscrupulous downloads of pirate versions of Windows etc. etc. which may well not work with PlayMemories properly. I would imagine as this would be a legitimate download there would be no issues ?

Regards

Re: Windows 10 will be a free upgrade!

jumpsuit — Wed, 03 Jun 2015 13:34:32 GMT

In theory there shouldn't be as it states

"SUPPORTED OPERATING SYSTEMS

Windows® 7 Service Pack 1 (SP1)"

We will still check the PM and Sony info / updates first though.

If the worst comes to the worst I can always give Windows 10 a go before you and load PM

onto it as a guinea pig