Matsuda Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 Since so many users are running Windows 10 Technical Preview right now, Microsoft wants to make sure that all of them will remain on board when the final version of the operating system comes out, so it's now working to make upgrades to the RTM build possible.As we exclusively reported on December 5, Microsoft also considered this option for those trying out Windows 10 Technical Preview, no matter the build, and according to a new statement of Windows Insider boss Gabriel Aul, such functionality is being developed as we speak.No clean install would be neededAul explained that users of Windows 10 Technical Preview would be allowed to upgrade to the RTM build directly, using a built-in option that would enable them to do that just like they were installing another preview build."Our intent is to ensure that you can upgrade every build all the way to the final release without having to clean install," he said.Obviously, this is clearly a pretty important feature, especially since no clean install would be required, but it remains to be seen if stability or reliability of the new operating system would be affected in any way.Upgrading from Windows 7 also possibleAt this point, Microsoft is also giving Windows 7 users the possibility of upgrading to Windows 10 Technical Preview, and the option is very likely to be improved in the coming months to allow those running this particular OS version to get the full build of Windows 10 too.The biggest enigma, however, remains the price of the upcoming operating system, as some people initially believed that Microsoft could give Windows 10 free of charge to those running Windows 7 and 8. It turns out that this isn't the case, as Microsoft might be planning a different pricing model inspired by Office 365 and offering Windows on a subscription-based system.These details are not yet confirmed, but more information could be disclosed on January 21, when Microsoft is holding a new Windows 10 event to share consumer details of the new operating system. The preview build for consumers might, however, be pushed back a little bit, as more changes could be made before the public launch.Source: http://news.softpedia.com/news/Windows-10-RTM-Won-t-Require-a-Clean-Install-467272.shtml Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobrPatty Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 A subscription based system! :wtf: :angry: :angry: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cerberus Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 I heard about the subscription thing about a month ago and so it seems it is true...from what I understand you will need a username and password through M$ in order to use the retail version...I don't expect the oem activation to change for it has never been cracked thus why only kms activates it. Either way most will use kms or oem, "f" the subscription. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurch234 Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 "Our intent is to ensure that you can upgrade every build all the way to the final release without having to clean install," he said.I have to ask myself some serious questions about the competence of these people if they can say something like this!I have never performed an "upgrade" and never will! Clean install all the way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cerberus Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 I agree with you lurch....always clean install. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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