What Will Happen on Windows 7 PCs with Reserved Upgrade When Windows 10 Launches

[Batu69]

You’ll be guided through the entire install, Microsoft says

Microsoft has recently rolled out a free upgrade reservation tool that enables users to reserve their free upgrade to Windows 10 from any Windows 7 or 8.1 computer, thus allowing everyone to benefit from an offer that nobody can ever refuse since this is the first new full Windows version that will be available for free.

With the reservation tool that has landed on Windows 7 and 8.1, users can pre-download Windows 10 ahead of its public launch on July 29 and wait for the installer to start when the new OS becomes available.

But what happens next is still an enigma for many people, although Microsoft provides all the necessary information in a FAQ published on the official Windows 10 upgrade page.

You’ll know when you can start installing

With this pre-downloading system, Microsoft wants to make sure that, on July 29, everyone can start installing Windows 10 without hurting its servers, which is clearly a critical thing for every new release.

By putting the necessary files on users’ computers ahead of the official launch and starting the installer when the new OS becomes available, Microsoft thus addresses one of the biggest problems when it comes to making new software available to everyone at the same time.

Redmond says that once Windows 10 is out, computers that reserved the upgrade will see a notification in the system tray telling them that “your copy of Windows 10 is ready to install!”

A wizard will guide you throughout the first steps, and you can also schedule the installer at a more convenient time. Needless to say, you can also reboot immediately and start the setup without waiting anymore.

The Windows 10 installer completes the whole thing all by itself, and you don’t need to do anything if you upgrade from Windows 7 or 8.1. The process reboots your computer a couple of times, but everything should be performed automatically, so you can sit back and relax until everything is complete.

Obviously, if you don’t reserve your upgrade, you won’t be able to do that, but we bet that Microsoft will still show notifications telling you that Windows 10 is available no matter if you reserve or not.

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[humble3d]

Win 10 How And Why To Reserve Your Free Copy

It’s just over a month till Microsoft makes Windows 10 available in its final form to the masses and as you may already know, it’s free and can be downloaded using Windows Update.

More information is being revealed every week about how the OS will take shape on your system in terms of downloading and installing it, but in the last couple of weeks, a small icon has been appearing on up-to-date copies of Windows 7 and Windows 8. This allows you to reserve your download and be notified the instant Windows 10 is released.

The reason for adding reservations is two-fold. Firstly, and perhaps most importantly, Microsoft is spreading the load on its servers, by allowing the 3GB Windows 10 download to be installed gradually beforehand by users that opt-in to the reservation scheme.

By opting into the reservation now, you’re essentially allowing Microsoft to begin downloading (but not installing) the OS to your PC prior to the release on 29th July so it can be installed instantly.

At the very least, the bulk of the download will hopefully have been completed. Otherwise, you’ll be joining the queue to download on the day and with such a big, popular download hitting Windows Update, this has the potential to massively overload Microsoft’s servers as millions hit the download button.

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It’s certainly one of the biggest download events Microsoft has attempted – far bigger than any previous service pack. The release happens on a Wednesday so it’s unlikely that everyone would choose to perform such a massive upgrade to their systems midweek – personally I’ll be waiting till the weekend for most of my systems but I’ll be covering the roll out first hand on at least one.

Secondly, it will allow users who aren’t that fussed about the new OS to be notified of its launch and jump on the bandwagon the instant the OS is available. This does make sense, although it will also add to the launch date download figures for Microsoft to trumpet forever more.

1. Find the GWX app

To reserve your copy now, you’ll need to access the ‘Get Windows 10' application, which has appeared on many users’ Taskbars over the last few weeks. If you haven’t seen it, make sure you’re running a legitimate copy of Windows 7 or 8, and downloaded all the latest Windows updates – the one you’re looking for specifically if you’re not sure is KB3035583. The icon appeared for me recently after I installed a few updates.

2. Click on reserve

The next screen will give you the option to reserve your copy, which will come in the form of a 3GB download – this won’t happen till nearer launch. Don’t worry, you can also opt out of the upgrade, even if you’ve reserved it and you won’t be forced to install it.

3. Enter your email

If you want a confirmation about your reservation, enter your email address, but this is optional. The application also states that Windows 10 doesn’t appear to have an automatic install – instead you’ll likely be given the option of installing as soon as it’s ready or at a later date.

That’s all you have to do to get Windows 10. Now, there are still some unanswered questions about installing Windows 10 as those that have read my other posts will know I’ve raised before. The 3GB download is essentially large enough to comprise an entire operating system once it’s unpacked and installed. However, what is still unclear is whether you’ll always need to install Windows 7 or Windows 8 first before you can add Windows 10 to the mix too.

Personally, I’d much rather say goodbye to my Windows 8 install disk (assuming Windows 10 goes smoothly of course) and not have to install both each time I reinstall Windows, which I do at least once a year to keep it flying along in tip-top condition anyway.

Edit: This one flew under my radar but it appears Windows 10 can be installed as a standalone OS without the need for Windows 7 or Windows 8 to be installed first. See more in Gordon Kelly’s recent article linked below...

Let me know your thoughts on the Windows 10 rollout and whether you’ll be reserving and installing your copy on the day in the comments below or on Twitter –

http://www.forbes.com/sites/gordonkelly/2015/06/03/microsoft-windows-10-free-upgrades-upgraded/

http://www.forbes.com/sites/antonyleather/2015/06/15/windows-10-countdown-how-and-why-to-reserve-your-free-copy/

[steven36]

I was thinking about joining masses and upgrading on 0day but .I decided put it off for a bit and see how users like it. why let Microsoft download all those updates to you're computer when its best to upgrade on a fresh install of windows ? In a week or two the servers will no longer be overloaded . There's no rush the offer is good for a year . I didnt never upgrade to windows 7 tell it been out for some years . 2010 i think it was . :)

Every O/S ever done by Microsoft is buggy when fist came out windows 98 was not any good tell SE came out Windows XP had 3 service packs and Windows 7 was not all that stable tell SP1 came out Windows 8 has windows 8.1., By rushing everyone in to using it by giving it away.. it means this time they will have many lab rats testing there very green O/S I'm going sit and listen to see how buggy is it before i decide . :P

[mantazzo]

My upgrade process will be: do win8.1 -> win10 upgrade to upgrade my free key from Win8 Media Center times, then do a clean Win10 reinstall to get maximum speed.

[Vakdan]

So, If I reserve my Win 10 copy (I use win 7 with genuine key) and burn the 3gb iso, can i format my HDD and fresh install Win 10 with my Win 7 key?

[mantazzo]

So, If I reserve my Win 10 copy (I use win 7 with genuine key) and burn the 3gb iso, can i format my HDD and fresh install Win 10 with my Win 7 key?

//www.nsaneforums.com/topic/246238-windows-10-after-the-free-upgrade-you-can-perform-a-clean-install-if-needed/

After upgrading your Win 7 yes, you can use that key.

[steven36]

But what about later? What if you wish to reinstall?

If you think about the way upgrades work now, you can of course choose what to keep at the time of the initial upgrade. So if you choose to keep “nothing,” you will do a sort of clean install right up front.

You can of course wipe the machine later using PC Reset or PC Refresh if you wish to as well.

But what if you want to do a “real” clean install?

Microsoft tells me that it will be possible to do so. And that a key part of this process is that it will save a product key tied to the previously upgraded PC or device in Windows Store. This is how Windows 10 will later know that the install is allowed: It’s “one of the benefits of the new delivery system,” a Microsoft representative told me.

This suggests that Windows 10 install media will be made available to upgraders, much as Microsoft today makes Windows 8.1 install media available for download. But I haven’t yet confirmed that this is the case, but I will do so.

https://www.thurrott.com/windows/windows-10/3898/a-few-more-answers-about-windows-10-upgrades

No one really knows yet how its going work but I read some places like Dell you be able get a disc or iso to do it clean. But on windows 8.1 it could even be in the store.

[banned]

Every O/S ever done by Microsoft is buggy when first came out

Yeah, though Windows 10 has been more thoroughly tested with Insider groups. I think the main issues with Windows 10 will be functionality differences (users complaining, etc) and hopefully Microsoft will address those quickly.

[steven36]

Every O/S ever done by Microsoft is buggy when first came out

Yeah, though Windows 10 has been more thoroughly tested with Insider groups. I think the main issues with Windows 10 will be functionality differences (users complaining, etc) and hopefully Microsoft will address those quickly.

Only reason this was because there giving it away for the 1st year free . If they weren't they would never had so many testers .I doubt they will ever give it away again like this?

And really its not totally free its free as long as you meet the requirements. People testing it on pirate windows want get it free unless they ever crack it. people on XP or Vista want get it free ether . Its only free to some. To be really free it must be free to everyone. So its not really its just a giveaway to there customers. :lol:

[Arachnoid]

I suppose one might class it as a service patch to improve windows 8.1 :D

[steven36]

I suppose one might class it as a service patch to improve windows 8.1 :D

You hit the nail on the the head there .. They told us 8.1 users we were going bring the start menu in windows 8.1 and some other stuff but deiced it was bad idea because most people on windows 7 was not going upgrade to it and if they done that everyone on windows 8.1 may not upgrade they didn't want make another win7 . But i dont care I just use classic start menu freeware . Also they promise a bunch of stuff they didn't deliver in Windows 7 . The last maintained O/S was XP . I doubt you ever get much from Microsoft again after it release but security and stability updates and stuff to update you to there next project . If they put all there eggs in one basket they cant sell you a new one .

[Roy W]

We,all fellow nsaners,can only hope that once this new OS is available that it won't be a "let-down" and that Microsoft will give heed to any complaints.

My only worry is that my hardware,printers,scanners etc which has been bought lately will work as before!

[VileTouch]

My only worry is that my hardware,printers,scanners etc which has been bought lately will work as before!

most likely they will not. that's the plan.