Windows 10 Preview must be updated before release to be activated into the official version

The information released by Microsoft last week made people who want to upgrade Windows 10 free of charge feel a little troubled. Although it seems that all users who have tested Windows 10 get a copy for free, the actual situation is a bit more complicated. Microsoft today updated its official blog to clarify the eligibility of users who can get Windows 10 for free. The current situation is that Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 users will definitely get a copy of Windows 10 on July 29 with a free upgrade. In addition, Windows 10 Preview users can also get a free upgrade.

The difference here is that only those testers who choose to participate in the preview update in the future can activate their Windows 10 system. If the user has a new Windows 10 preview installed and updated to the latest version, then as long as you keep receiving the pre-release updates, you don't have to worry about activation issues.

Microsoft's Gab & Middot; Gabe Aule explains: "As we continue to implement the Windows Insider Program, users will continue to receive new versions. These versions will continue to be activated in accordance with the terms of the Windows Insider Program. ”

If the user now has a copy of Windows 10 Preview installed and chooses to upgrade to the final version on July 29th and then choose not to accept the pre-release update, then there is no guarantee that the system is genuine &mdash ;— unless his Windows 10 system is upgraded from Windows 7 or Windows 8.1.

Microsoft said that if users choose to install Windows 10 Preview and do not accept updates, then they need to "roll back to your previous operating system, or purchase a new Windows 10 license".

“If you don't roll back to the previous version and don't purchase a new license, then this version will eventually expire. ” Microsoft clearly pointed out that the new installation of Windows 10 preview, upgrade to the current version, and choose not to accept future updates, "can not retain the original Windows XP or Vista system authorization. ”

Users can still install Windows 10 Preview and choose to accept future updates so that they can get a free copy of Windows 10, but they must endure the bugs that may exist before the software is officially released. And it needs to be updated in the future. Microsoft said that Windows 10 "should be installed on genuine Windows devices", but for users without Windows 7 or Windows 8.1 license, Windows Insider Program is a chance.