Post by Anthony on Nov 1, 2015 20:25:24 GMT
MICROSOFT really wants you to upgrade to Windows 10 and is planning some aggressive changes to its update process to make that happen.
Microsoft is making a change to the Windows 10 upgrade process.
The Redmond technology firm is planning to get more aggressive in its bid to upgrade users running a genuine copy of Windows 7 or Windows 8.1.
Starting from next year, Microsoft will re-categorise its Windows 10 update to a "recommended update" in its Windows Update system.
That means the Windows 10 upgrade process will download onto thousands of machines and kickstart the update process without input from the user.
Microsoft wants to upgrade YOUR computer to Windows 10 automatically
MICROSOFT really wants you to upgrade to Windows 10 and is planning some aggressive changes to its update process to make that happen.
UPDATE: Windows 10 will now be a Recommended Update – allowing it to begin installing independently
UPDATE: Windows 10 will now be a Recommended Update
Microsoft is making a change to the Windows 10 upgrade process.
The Redmond technology firm is planning to get more aggressive in its bid to upgrade users running a genuine copy of Windows 7 or Windows 8.1.
Starting from next year, Microsoft will re-categorise its Windows 10 update to a "recommended update" in its Windows Update system.
That means the Windows 10 upgrade process will download onto thousands of machines and kickstart the update process without input from the user.
Microsoft currently advertises its new operating system in a series of pop-up adverts
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POP-UP: Microsoft currently advertises its new operating system in a series of pop-up adverts
The US firm has cautioned users about the possibility of automatic operating system upgrades in a new blog entry.
"Depending upon your Windows Update settings, this may cause the upgrade process to automatically initiate on your device," writes Terry Myerson, executive Vice President of the Windows and Devices Group.
"Of course, if you choose to upgrade (our recommendation!), then you will have 31 days to roll back to your previous Windows version if you don’t love it.
Microsoft will not complete the installation without input from the user.
"A user will be presented with a choice to install Windows 10," Vice President Terry Myerson told The Verge.
"They’ll come back to their PC and there will be a dialog where they can choose to upgrade to Windows 10 or choose not to upgrade to Windows 10
Microsoft currently downloads the 3GB Windows 10 installer automatically, ready for when the PC owner decides to upgrade their machine.
But re-categorising Windows 10 in the Windows Update app has the potential to send adoption rates spiralling.
The new Microsoft OS already holds an impressive adoption rate – racking up 110 million installations in just 11 weeks – and is expected to receive its first major update sometime next week.
In its continued drive to upgrade everyone, Microsoft has also started experimenting with updating pirated versions of Windows 7 and Windows 8.
"If you try and upgrade a non-genuine PC to Windows 10 today it says the free upgrade is only available to genuine PCs," confirmed Mr Myerson.
"We’re seeing people be creative to get around that block, and then many are actually going to the Windows Store and buying a genuine license."
Starting in the US, Windows will upgrade software pirates to the latest operating system by offering a one-click opportunity to get Genuine via the Windows Store or by entering an activation code purchased elsewhere.
Microsoft is making a change to the Windows 10 upgrade process.
The Redmond technology firm is planning to get more aggressive in its bid to upgrade users running a genuine copy of Windows 7 or Windows 8.1.
Starting from next year, Microsoft will re-categorise its Windows 10 update to a "recommended update" in its Windows Update system.
That means the Windows 10 upgrade process will download onto thousands of machines and kickstart the update process without input from the user.
Microsoft wants to upgrade YOUR computer to Windows 10 automatically
MICROSOFT really wants you to upgrade to Windows 10 and is planning some aggressive changes to its update process to make that happen.
UPDATE: Windows 10 will now be a Recommended Update – allowing it to begin installing independently
UPDATE: Windows 10 will now be a Recommended Update
Microsoft is making a change to the Windows 10 upgrade process.
The Redmond technology firm is planning to get more aggressive in its bid to upgrade users running a genuine copy of Windows 7 or Windows 8.1.
Starting from next year, Microsoft will re-categorise its Windows 10 update to a "recommended update" in its Windows Update system.
That means the Windows 10 upgrade process will download onto thousands of machines and kickstart the update process without input from the user.
Microsoft currently advertises its new operating system in a series of pop-up adverts
MICROSOFT • IG
POP-UP: Microsoft currently advertises its new operating system in a series of pop-up adverts
The US firm has cautioned users about the possibility of automatic operating system upgrades in a new blog entry.
"Depending upon your Windows Update settings, this may cause the upgrade process to automatically initiate on your device," writes Terry Myerson, executive Vice President of the Windows and Devices Group.
"Of course, if you choose to upgrade (our recommendation!), then you will have 31 days to roll back to your previous Windows version if you don’t love it.
Microsoft will not complete the installation without input from the user.
"A user will be presented with a choice to install Windows 10," Vice President Terry Myerson told The Verge.
"They’ll come back to their PC and there will be a dialog where they can choose to upgrade to Windows 10 or choose not to upgrade to Windows 10
Microsoft currently downloads the 3GB Windows 10 installer automatically, ready for when the PC owner decides to upgrade their machine.
But re-categorising Windows 10 in the Windows Update app has the potential to send adoption rates spiralling.
The new Microsoft OS already holds an impressive adoption rate – racking up 110 million installations in just 11 weeks – and is expected to receive its first major update sometime next week.
In its continued drive to upgrade everyone, Microsoft has also started experimenting with updating pirated versions of Windows 7 and Windows 8.
"If you try and upgrade a non-genuine PC to Windows 10 today it says the free upgrade is only available to genuine PCs," confirmed Mr Myerson.
"We’re seeing people be creative to get around that block, and then many are actually going to the Windows Store and buying a genuine license."
Starting in the US, Windows will upgrade software pirates to the latest operating system by offering a one-click opportunity to get Genuine via the Windows Store or by entering an activation code purchased elsewhere.