Microsoft readies Windows 10 update, answers critics

So starting July 30, users wanting to upgrade will likely have to purchase a Windows 10 license in order to upgrade, which has a MSRP of $119.99 for the Home edition and $199.99 for the Pro edition.

The Linux Subsystem for Windows is already available in beta version for users running preview builds of Windows 10, and because it’s such an important feature for the Anniversary Update, a Microsoft employee has made a decision to post a detailed video tutorial on how to set it up and use it on your PC. It has created a new full-screen notification, yes, that’s right, a full-screen notification which is going to interrupt whatever it is you’re doing and let you know that time is running out. Although it looks different, it has the same functionality as Windows 7 and prior, while also adding access to those new types of apps. Video gamers will be able to start playing on an Xbox One console or a Windows 10 PC and resume on another device without losing their progress.

Third-party market researcher, Net Applications who provided the data for June 2016 has placed Windows 7 on the top spot in the leading desktop operating systems chart with a share of 49.05 percent with Windows 10 following next with 19.14 percent.

Microsoft has detailed the security steps taken in Windows 10, and why upgrading to Windows 10 will make your PC more secure.

Microsoft has revealed statistics that show the software tracks how long users spend on the internet, details of web searches, how images are accessed and how long people play on games.

Windows Executive Vice President Terry Myerson said this week that the company is launching a new upgrade experience. Over 300 million people have upgraded.

You have hidden the “Get Windows 10” app notifications.

The change came too late for a California woman who sued Microsoft in small claims court. Terri Goldstein, 51, said her Windows 7 desktop got Windows 10 without her knowledge in August. Goldstein says her machine began slowing down drastically, before it crashed and left her unable to recover files she needed for her travel business.