Batu69 Posted November 1, 2015 Share Posted November 1, 2015 An option to buy it will, however, be available Microsoft has a goal of bringing Windows 10 on 1 billion devices by 2017 and there's no doubt that the number one priority right now in Redmond is to upgrade as many Windows 7 users as possible. But one of the big challenges is to convince those running a non-genuine copy of Windows 7 to purchase a Windows 10 license and go legal, so Microsoft is still looking into ways to make the transition more appealing. Offering Windows 10 free of charge to pirates would be the best way to convince them to upgrade, but for the moment, Microsoft's not willing to do that. Instead, an easy way for Windows 7 users to purchase Windows 10 will be offered as part of an experiment in the United States, which could then be expanded to the whole world. Until now, no matter if you were running genuine or non-genuine Windows 7, you were offered the upgrade to Windows 10. If your copy of Windows 7 was legitimate and you decided to upgrade, Windows 10 automatically activated once installed. Otherwise, you received a trial version that prompted you to activate at every system reboot. Terry Myerson, head of the Windows team at Microsoft, says that “many” of those who were running non-genuine Windows 7 and upgraded actually liked Windows 10 so much that they decided to purchase it from the store. While no figures have been provided, it's also no secret that a number of upgraders also turned to less legal activation methods, which are already all over the web and allow them to continue running the OS without paying for a license.Myerson explains: “We’ll offer a one-click opportunity to get Genuine via the Windows Store or by entering an activation code purchased elsewhere. If this turns into a path for most customers to get Genuine, we will expand the experiment. We’d like to welcome as many of these customers as possible to the legitimate Windows ecosystem.” Microsoft no longer angry on pirates It's a well-known fact that Microsoft not only that tried to ban users from running pirated versions of Windows, but also to find those that illegally distributed counterfeited copies of the operating system, in an attempt to protect its property and convince everyone to buy the software. But with Windows 10, Microsoft has adopted a friendlier approach for pirates, which is actually expected to be much more effective when it comes to the number of users who might purchase a genuine license. Myerson said earlier this year before the debut of the OS that pirates might actually get Windows 10 free of charge, but the statement was then changed to state that only those running a genuine version of Windows 7 or 8.1 would get the offer. And yet, it's very clear that hunting down pirates is no longer a plan at Microsoft and bringing them on the right path is the new priority. For those wondering, pirates who want to go legal need to spend $119.99 (90 EUR) for the Home version of Windows 10 and $199.99 (150 EUR) for the Pro. Source Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
straycat19 Posted November 1, 2015 Share Posted November 1, 2015 Pirates will pirate, doesn't make any difference what version of windows it is. I know people who have never bought a copy of windows in 25 years, always running a bootleg or pirated version. And they don't care since their systems run just fine. Microsoft has been out of touch with its users for so many years that you could say they are on a permanent LSD trip and their new CEO couldn't find Gabriel Aul's ass with both hands though he must be giving him one hell of a blow job based upon all the drivel Aul has been spewing on his twitter and press releases. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven36 Posted November 1, 2015 Share Posted November 1, 2015 They could sell windows for 1$ and people would still pirate it. They may as well give pirates a free key as there not going pay for it noway . it all sounds kind of fishy to me, is going to be like were Malwarebytes were people turn in there pirated keys and after its over they ban everyone who try to activate? Are they going to trace the keys back to people who has KMS servers and go after them? Because they have took people to court . They took people to court this year for pirating now they are going to give it away? They would have to be a catch to benefit M$ . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dMog Posted November 1, 2015 Share Posted November 1, 2015 well now why does your bank not offer robbers access to your account...sort of the same thing do't you think :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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