I wanted to share an email I had with our Zones rep earlier this month regarding the Windows 10 rollout. We primarily use HP and we order all our equipment through Zones, but this should be a good indicator of how it's going to unfold for everybody. (Her answers in Bold.)
### Scenario 1:
I have a computer with Windows 7 that is a couple years old. Is it eligible for a free upgrade to Windows 10? – Yes
If so, how do I get my Windows 10 license for this computer? – Details on the how have not yet been released by Microsoft
If I need to do a reload from scratch (known as a "clean install") of Windows 10, how would I go about getting the install media? I usually use the HP install disc as it automatically finds the license. – I do not believe media with 10 will be available, but I haven’t been able to confirm the path yet
### Scenario 2:
I purchase a computer today. Windows 10 is coming out in just a few short months. Is it eligible for a free upgrade to Windows 10? Yes
If so, how do I get my Windows 10 license for this computer? – Details on the how have not yet been released by Microsoft
If I need to do a reload from scratch (known as a "clean install") of Windows 10, how would I go about getting the install media? I usually use the HP install disc as it automatically finds the license. – I do not believe media with 10 will be available, but I haven’t been able to confirm the path yet
### Scenario 3:
I'm ordering a computer after the release of Windows 10. Can I still get Windows 7 Pro on my computer? Yes
Will HP be shipping Windows 10 install media with new computers? Or will I have to contact HP after the computer arrives to request this disc? OR will the disc not be available at all? – at launch on July 29th – there will be no changes in what is shipping. Meaning devices with Win7/Win8.1 will still be shipping. HP will begin to have skus with Win 10 in September. However the full line, outside of touch devices, will come down graded to Win7 with Win10 media in the box.
Will the install media be backwards compatible on my older computers (the computers from Scenario 1 and 2)? In other words, can I use the new Windows 10 install disc to upgrade my other Windows 7 machines? (Microsoft licensing looks for a key on the hardware to see if the computer is authorized. So, I'm specifically asking of the new Windows 10 install media will see the hardware of the Windows 7 computers I've ordered and permit the upgrade. We don’t have the specific upgrade paths outlined yet from Microsoft so I am unable to confirm for you at this time.
Edit: I really don't understand the formatting here.
I wanted to share an email I had with our Zones rep earlier this month regarding the Windows 10 rollout. We primarily use HP and we order all our equipment through Zones, but this should be a good indicator of how it's going to unfold for everybody. (Her answers in Bold.)
### Scenario 1:
I have a computer with Windows 7 that is a couple years old. Is it eligible for a free upgrade to Windows 10? – Yes
If so, how do I get my Windows 10 license for this computer? – Details on the how have not yet been released by Microsoft
If I need to do a reload from scratch (known as a "clean install") of Windows 10, how would I go about getting the install media? I usually use the HP install disc as it automatically finds the license. – I do not believe media with 10 will be available, but I haven’t been able to confirm the path yet
### Scenario 2:
I purchase a computer today. Windows 10 is coming out in just a few short months. Is it eligible for a free upgrade to Windows 10? Yes
If so, how do I get my Windows 10 license for this computer? – Details on the how have not yet been released by Microsoft
If I need to do a reload from scratch (known as a "clean install") of Windows 10, how would I go about getting the install media? I usually use the HP install disc as it automatically finds the license. – I do not believe media with 10 will be available, but I haven’t been able to confirm the path yet
### Scenario 3:
I'm ordering a computer after the release of Windows 10. Can I still get Windows 7 Pro on my computer? Yes
Will HP be shipping Windows 10 install media with new computers? Or will I have to contact HP after the computer arrives to request this disc? OR will the disc not be available at all? – at launch on July 29th – there will be no changes in what is shipping. Meaning devices with Win7/Win8.1 will still be shipping. HP will begin to have skus with Win 10 in September. However the full line, outside of touch devices, will come down graded to Win7 with Win10 media in the box.
Will the install media be backwards compatible on my older computers (the computers from Scenario 1 and 2)? In other words, can I use the new Windows 10 install disc to upgrade my other Windows 7 machines? (Microsoft licensing looks for a key on the hardware to see if the computer is authorized. So, I'm specifically asking of the new Windows 10 install media will see the hardware of the Windows 7 computers I've ordered and permit the upgrade. We don’t have the specific upgrade paths outlined yet from Microsoft so I am unable to confirm for you at this time.
Edit: I really don't understand the formatting here.