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In January, we learned that for one year, Microsoft would offer free Windows 10 upgrades to those running Windows 7, Windows 8.1, and Windows Phone 8.1. While Windows 10 for PCs isn’t launching until later this summer and Windows 10 for phones is coming after that, we’re now seeing the first indications of how the free upgrade process will work.
Reddit user p4block spotted the new “Get Windows 10″ message on his Windows 8 computer earlier today. Other users, including those running Windows 7, confirmed they received the message too (shown below).
The update behind this notification is KB3035583, which also happens to be responsible for the actual Windows 10 upgrade process. While KB3035583 was originally released in March, it was first offered as an Optional update, but more recently switched to Recommended (meaning users would automatically receive it if they have Automatic Updates turned on).
If you got this prompt (it appears as a Start button icon in the notification area on your taskbar) and want to get rid of it, this is the update you’ll want to uninstall. Alternatively, if you didn’t get a prompt but want to reserve and install your free Windows 10 upgrade, make sure you have this update installed.
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In case you can’t see the image above, the explanation for “How this free upgrade works” is quite straightforward:
1.Reserve your FREE upgrade to Windows 10 now. It will download once available, and you can cancel your reservation at any time.
2.You’ll get a notification after Windows 10 is downloaded to your device. Install it right away or pick a time that’s good for you.
3.After it’s install, Windows 10 is all yours.
The asterisk at the bottom explains that yes, the upgrade is free, that it’s not a trial, and that it is a full version of Windows 10. Requirements include 3GB for the download and Internet service fees in case your ISP charges you for using too much bandwidth.
KB3035583 requires Windows 7 SP1 or Windows 8.1 to function correctly. We installed the update on a Windows 8 computer, but because it’s not updated to Windows 8.1, we didn’t get asked to reserve our Windows 10 upgrade. We grabbed another computer and forced the prompt (see instructions in the update at the bottom of this article).
The first screenshot above is just the first slide. The next four slides are all about selling Windows 10 to the user:
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After that, your asked again to reserve your copy:
(http://i57.tinypic.com/nbrpqp.png)
You can optionally add your email address to be notified again:
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Of course, Windows 10 isn’t ready yet, so now it’s back to waiting.
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You may get a prompt even if you have the update installed. Other requirements, such as how up-to-date your Windows version is, your locale, language, and so on can impact whether you’re asked to reserve your copy. Furthermore, Microsoft is likely rolling these prompts out gradually as opposed to all at once, so sit tight if you’ve tried everything but don’t see it yet.
Still, the fact that Microsoft is turning on this notification now shows just how eager the company is to get users onto the latest version of its operating system, OEM pricing for which leaked just yesterday. Offering users the option to reserve digital copies in advance, which really don’t have to be reserved because they’re digital, will help Microsoft determine how much resources to allocate on the big day as well as how much it still needs to promote the offer.
A lot is riding on this upgrade process. After all, in two to three years, Microsoft hopes to have 1 billion devices running Windows 10.
Update: Reddit user FearGX_ explains that you can force the update to do its thing. We’ve reformatted his instructions below.
1.Open the Control Panel, choose Administrative Tools, and then fire up the Task Scheduler.
2.Expand Task Scheduler Library, then Microsoft, then Windows, and finally scroll down to expand Setup.
3.Click the folder GWXTriggers and on the far right hit Run.
Again, this will only work if you’re running a legitimate copy of Windows 7 SP1 or Windows 8.1, have KB3035583 installed, and have all the latest updates.
Source: venturebeat
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The Reserve Icon does not appear in my computer.
Tried all the steps mentioned in this forum. Still NO Result.
http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_10-win_upgrade/i-want-to-reserve-my-free-copy-of-windows-10-but-i/848b5cce-958b-49ae-a132-a999a883265b
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The Reserve Icon does not appear in my computer.
Tried all the steps mentioned in this forum. Still NO Result.
http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_10-win_upgrade/i-want-to-reserve-my-free-copy-of-windows-10-but-i/848b5cce-958b-49ae-a132-a999a883265b
It might be because you might have an OEM license. The popup didn't appear on my MSI 8.1 OEM but when I converted it to a pro retail license, the icon showed up instantly after activating.
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It is Windows 8.1 PRO with Media Center.
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It is Windows 8.1 PRO with Media Center.
It's just normal 8.1 Pro retail.
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Media Center has been removed from Windows 10
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The windows 10 Icon has made its appearance in my computer. :)
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Update: Reddit user FearGX_ explains that you can force the update to do its thing. We’ve reformatted his instructions below.
1.Open the Control Panel, choose Administrative Tools, and then fire up the Task Scheduler.
2.Expand Task Scheduler Library, then Microsoft, then Windows, and finally scroll down to expand Setup.
3.Click the folder GWXTriggers and on the far right hit Run.
Again, this will only work if you’re running a legitimate copy of Windows 7 SP1 or Windows 8.1, have KB3035583 installed, and have all the latest updates.
False info ... I have more illegal clients system receive the upgrade reserve and legal. Coffee call every morning and my Legal ask me WHY did I not get this.
one Client has 5 systems, 3 Illegal and 2 Legal. and the 3 illegal rec'd the logo while the legal did not. at least 4 others have NO IDEA what was being talked about, and they are 100% OEM, Dell, HP, Acer and MS Surface ll.
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I have 3 computers, example my 1 year old Lenova with 7 did not get a flag, why? My older gateway did! And my Dell didn't. Now what can I do? Tried to install that update but wouldn't accept.
I'll just stay with 7 if thats the way it is but.....
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I have 3 computers, example my 1 year old Lenova with 7 did not get a flag, why? My older gateway did! And my Dell didn't. Now what can I do? Tried to install that update but wouldn't accept.
I'll just stay with 7 if thats the way it is but.....
Microsoft has planned to allow users who haven't seen the white flag on the desktop to download the app manually after Windows 10 launches.