How to upgrade to Windows 10 for free

Microsoft recently revealed that the final version of Windows 10 will be released to the public on July 29. We know that Windows 10 will be offered as a free upgrade to Windows 7 and Windows 8 users, so here are the details on how you can get in on this offer.

Microsoft will release Windows 10 on July 29

Microsoft has officially announced that Windows 10 will be available on July 29, and those eligible will be receiving an invitation to reserve their free copy of Windows 10 right now.

Microsoft releases Windows 10 Insider Preview build 10130 for Fast Ring

Microsoft has released Windows 10 ‘Insider Preview’ Build 10130 to Fast Ring users on the Windows Insider Program. The latest build includes a number of small improvements and more polish as the final release of Windows 10 grows closer.

Microsoft releases Windows 10 Insider Preview build 10122 for Fast Ring

Microsoft has released Windows 10 ‘Insider Preview’ Build 10122 to Fast Ring users on the Windows Insider Program. The newest build offers a few new features, bug fixes and improvements which continue toward making Windows 10 more stable and polished.

Windows 10 Mobile Insider Preview build 10080 now available on Fast Ring

Microsoft has released the third technical preview of Windows 10 Mobile, to Insiders on the Fast Ring. The new build 10080 offers new Xbox and Music Preview apps along with access to the universal Windows Store, where you can download the new universal Office apps for mobile.

Windows Phone will be known as Windows 10 Mobile

Today Microsoft announced that there will be a total of seven different Windows 10 SKUs. One of version of interest is the eventual replacement of Windows Phone, which Microsoft has confirmed will be called Windows 10 Mobile.

Microsoft reveals details on Windows 10 editions

While Microsoft has still not revealed an exact launch date for Windows 10, we know the update is set to release this summer. We also learned that Window 10 Insider Preview users will be able to upgrade directly to the RTM for free, as long as they had a valid Windows 8 or Windows 7 license. Today Microsoft has also revealed the editions of Windows 10 that will be available at launch for compatible hardware.

Windows Insider Preview users will be able to upgrade to Windows 10 RTM for free

The launch of Windows 10 is fast approaching, and the Windows Insiders who have helped Microsoft shape up the future of Windows are eager to know what will become of the Insider programme once Windows 10 is released. Gabriel Aul, Head of the Windows Insider program has confirmed on Twitter that Windows Insiders will be able to upgrade to Windows 10 RTM (Release to manufacturing) for free when it is released.

Unreleased Windows 10 Preview build 10114 shows UI changes and new Insider app

While Microsoft has not released a new build of Windows 10 to Insiders in some time, the company still continues its work to improve the platform in time for its release this summer. A newly leaked Windows 10 Preview build 10114 shows Microsoft's progress over the previous builds.

Microsoft releases KB3062095 update to Windows 10 build 10074 with more bug fixes

Microsoft has released yet another bug fix update for Fast Ring Insiders running Windows 10 Insider Preview build 10074. The update address crash issues in "Project Spartan" and fixes a bug in the Windows Start menu.

Check out these renders of the unannounced Microsoft Lumia 640 and Lumia 640 XL

Microsoft is steadily progressing toward finalizing Windows 10, and releasing it later this year. The new platform is bound to be accompanied by a slew of new devices, including some new flagships from Microsoft. The following renders give us a glimpse of what we can expect.

Microsoft releases KB3061161 update to Windows 10 build 10074 with bug fixes and Dolby Digital Plus Codec support

Microsoft has released an update (KB3061161) to Windows 10 Insider Preview build 10074 for Insiders on the Fast Ring. The new update brings handful of bug fixes and performance improvements to Windows 10, along with support for the Dolby Digital Plus codec.

Microsoft details its universal Windows Store on Windows 10

Microsoft has detailed its new new unified Windows Store on Windows 10 devices and demonstrated how it enhances the enhances user experience leading to more downloads. This should eventually help developers monetize their apps and games across global audience of Windows 10 customers.

Microsoft releases Windows 10 Insider Preview build 10074 for both Fast and Slow rings

Microsoft has released Windows 10 ‘Insider Preview’ Build 10074 to Windows Insiders on both Fast and Slow rings. This is the same build which recently leaked, and notably changes the build title to "Insider Preview" from "Technical Preview", in order to reflect importance of the Windows Insider community and the progress of Windows 10.

Microsoft outlines upcoming Windows 10 phone interface, teases September release

Microsoft's first day keynote concluded, leaving us with details on the cross-platform realities of the upcoming Windows 10, which will allow one app to run across phones, tablets, laptops, PCs and even the Xbox. The company also revealed that Project Spartan will be officially known as Microsoft Edge, and made demonstrations of assorted HoloLens gear for its futuristic Windows Holographic undertaking. 

Windows 10 ‘Insider Preview’ Build 10074 leaked, includes ISO downloads

A new Windows 10 build 10074 has leaked online and is now available directly from Microsoft in ESD form or as an ISO file, which you can use to update your existing build.

Unlike other builds, which are referred to as "Technical Preview" on the desktop watermark, the leaked unreleased build of the preview OS features a slightly different version, replacing 'Technical Preview' with 'Insider Preview', which makes sense considering the OS is reaching closer to its final release.

Microsoft Continuum will transform your phone into a desktop PC

Microsoft Continuum was first introduced last September, as a solution for tablets to seamlessly transition between touch and desktop mode. During today's keynote presentation, Microsoft presented how Continuum has evolved for smartphones with Windows 10.

Project Spartan will be named Microsoft Edge and will be released with Windows 10

Today, during the BUILD 2015 opening keynote, Microsoft announced that the project Spartan web browser will be officially named Microsoft Edge. Microsoft announced Project Spartan around three months ago, with two goals in mind – to serve as a default web browser in Windows 10 and to replace the now-deceased Internet Explorer.

Microsoft updates Office Touch for Windows 10 Preview apps

Back in February, Microsoft released a modern, touch-friendly version of the Universal Office for Windows 10, which include preview versions of Word, Excel and Powerpoint. Now Microsoft has released updated versions of these apps ahead of their annual BUILD 2015 conference.

Microsoft releases Windows 10 build 10061 to Insiders on the Fast ring

Today Microsoft announced that they are pushing a new build 10061 of the Windows 10 Preview to Insiders on the Fast Ring. The updated build brings a few new features and improvements including new Mail and Calendar apps, Start, Taskbar and Action Center Improvements and more.