Windows 10 Update - Now It's Recommended

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Microsoft is going the route of Apple when it comes to forcing users to use the latest OS.

Microsoft announced late last year come February of 2016 it would be changing the update for Windows 10 from an optional update to a recommended update.  Basically they are aggressively pushing the update out to a majority of users running Windows 7 and Windows 8.1. 

If you have your computer set to download updates manually this won't affect you, yet.  However, if you have your computer set to download updates automatically then it is likely over the past several months, since Windows 10 was first released, it has already been downloading little bits and pieces of data to get your system prepared for the update. 

Once you are ready for Windows 10, prepare to wait.  The upgrade can take 90 minutes or more and about 3GB of data.  So sit back and relax.

On the other hand, if you want to stay with your version of Windows for as long as you can.  Checked out the Ultimate Outsider website and get the GWX Control Panel utility.  This free utility can remove and disable the Windows 10 update already on your system.  For more information, click here.

Windows 10 is coming and it could be yours for FREE

Did you know that Windows 10 is coming out very soon?  Did you know if your computer is on a genuine version of Windows 7 Service Pack 1 or Windows 8 you could get it for free, for a limited time?  Free, as in not a trial nor a limited functionality version.

There are a few simple steps you need to do in order to get it.

• First, you need to have Windows Updates set to automatic download/install.
• Second, your computer has to be up-to-date.

Once your computer is updated, look in the system tray (next to the clock) and you will see a Windows logo icon, this is the "Windows 10 app".  Click on it and follow the instructions on screen to reserve your copy of Windows 10.  On July 29th, your computer will automatically download this update and notify you to schedule when you want to install it - you have up to upgrade within one year of the availability of the update is the only caveat.  Best of all, you can do this for each eligible device by making a separate reservation.

Courtesy; Microsoft Corporation / Preview of Windows 10

If you decide, before July 29th, that you no longer want to upgrade to Windows 10.  Simply right click on the Windows 10 app in the system tray, select "Check your upgrade status" then select "Cancel reservation."

Now, having said this.  Microsoft has said that the upgrade will be free even if you don't reserve your copy.  The difference between reserving your copy and waiting is time.  Microsoft has said it might be weeks to months before your computer automatically prompts you to upgrade to Windows 10.

For more information on Microsoft Windows 10 features, check out the Windows 10 website.