Microsoft Windows 10 combines new, old features

There won’t be any official way to jump the queue – Microsoft won’t be making downloadable disk images for Windows 10 available in the short term, Amazon won’t start selling the operating system on USB drives until late August, and there’s no indication of when DVD copies will be available. Among its features are the Cortana intelligent digital assistant, originally created for Windows Phone 8.1, as well as the Continuum feature that automatically adjusts the graphic interface based on the hardware to which it is plugged. The new version will please mouse-and keyboard PC users with the old-school menu’s return and the all-new Edge browser, yet still includes various smartphone features. Edge is designed to be a minimalistic approach to web browsing. The first phase is what I’ll describe as the upgrade phase, that’s what starts in a week’s time.

The Verge is reporting that users who fail to upgrade their Windows systems within one year from Wednesday, July 29, will have to pay for what is now an entirely free upgrade.

After going through these prerequisite steps, follow through the steps outlined by the app. Accept Legal agreements and you will see the Your upgrade is ready to install pop-up.

Head to “C:WindowsSoftwareDistributionDownload” This step involves accessing the Software update file from the root folder in which your Operating System is installed. Do you know what I’m doing wrong?

According to Engadget’s review, the installation process is fairly hands-off and only takes around 30 to 40 minutes. The camera scans your face in 3D and compares it with data stored on the computer to determine whether or not you are the validated user.

Next we need to open up the “Windows Update” center by clicking on Windows key and searching for “Windows Update”. The free Windows 10 offer is good for a year, so there’s no rush. It could be run on PCs, Laptops, Servers, Smartphones, Tablets, Convertibles and Surface Hubs with screens at 84. This flowchart can help you sort out if you’re entitled to a free upgrade. The upgrade will then segue to Windows 7 and 8.1 users who have reserved their free copy.

Windows 10 won’t make people give up their hand-held gadgets, but it’s part of Nadella’s strategy to reposition Microsoft for a world where people use multiple devices.

Effectively, users get to experience the wonders of Windows 10 without having to venture through the Windows 10 upgrade process like other users.

With Wednesday’s update, Windows no longer feels jarring, as though I’m using two different computers at once.