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Windows 10 Testers Can Keep Their Product For Free...With A Small Catch
Topic Started: Jun 22 2015, 06:45 PM (27 Views)
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Engadget: Windows 10 Testers Can Keep It For Free...With A Small Catch

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Microsoft made headlines last week when it seemingly announced that it would give away a free copy of the new OS to anyone who signed up to test it. Today however, the company has "clarified" that statement to explain that the offer isn't quite as cut and dry. Windows 7 and 8.1 users are still eligible for a free upgrade on July 29th.

However, folks that have installed Windows 10 preview will need to stay signed up for future pre-release updates in order to keep their build's activation status current. But don't think you can be slick and just use your current Preview install while opting out of future updates. If you don't, the build license will eventually expire. So if you want to get a legit version of Windows 10 without paying for it (or one of the previous eligible versions), it looks like your best and only choice is to keep being Microsoft's guinea pig.

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