Microsoft debuts Windows 10: Why it’s being given away free

He says the company will sell a minimum of 275 million PCs with Windows 10 installed over the next three years.

You may have heard a lot about Windows 10 being a free upgrade, and it’s true – for Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 computer owners. The trick is that individuals that use Windows 10 would…

The big Windows 10 launch date has finally arrived and the OS is here, but many still don’t have the green light to download it.

With improvements to speed, security and added functionality, there really is no reason for most users not to upgrade. “In India, more than 1,500 outlets will help consumers move up to Windows 10“, he said. Highlights include the return of the Start button; a new, faster browser; Edge, which replaces Internet Explorer; and advanced voice search with Cortana, Microsoft’s answer to Apple’s Siri. Users can check the progress of the download by right-clicking on the folder.

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The new operating system is designed to work across laptops, desktop and smartphones and is part of Chief Executive Satya Nadella’s push toward breaking Apple Inc (AAPL.O) and Google Inc’s (GOOGL.O) stranglehold in the mobile arena.

You can still jump in line to reserve your free copy of Windows 10.

Still, the company insists Windows 10 will seem familiar to users of Windows 7, the older operating system still running on most PCs. Any changes you make sync with the service once you’re back online. For example, Cortana is only now available on Windows 10 for the United States, United Kingdom, China, France, Italy, Germany, and Spain; to use touch based recognition, you need a tablet or monitor that supports the function. As with any upgrades, make sure your favorite apps and accessories will work, as it might take time for outside developers and manufacturers to catch up. Microsoft via AP The Action Center in Windows 10 offers quick access to notifications and key settings.

Furthermore, the new Lenovo Companion 3.0 optimisation tool can be used at any time to run a full-scale checkup and report back with specific actions to free up space and speed up the device.

Most PC users are still working with Windows 7, thanks to Windows 8’s unpopularity. If you’ve set up automatic updates, you should be all set, but double-check first.

You might want to wait a few months to see whether these automatic updates cause any meltdowns for others.