Here is an article that Microsoft now included the free upgrade for Windows XP users:
http://www.maximumpc.com/how-to-get-windows-10-for-free/
http://www.maximumpc.com/how-to-get-windows-10-for-free/
confirmedhttp://blogs.windows.com/bloggingwi...changes-to-windows-10-insider-preview-builds/
Wonder how long you can keep getting builds. Per the link below, Insider preview expires on October 1, 2015
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/preview-faq-system-requirements-pc
I want to opt out of the Windows Insider Program on 7/29. If you decide to opt-out of the program and upgrade to the 7/29 build you will be subject to exactly the same terms and conditions that govern the offer* that was extended to all Genuine Windows 7 and 8.1 customers. This is not a path to attain a license for Windows XP or Windows Vista systems. If your system upgraded from a Genuine Windows 7 or Windows 8.1 license it will remain activated, but if not, you will be required to roll back to your previous OS version or acquire a new Windows 10 license. If you do not roll back or acquire a new license the build will eventually expire.
That's a great chart. Clear & concise. :up:Here is a flow chart path to the Windows 10 upgrade.
And what happened? Everything works fine so far?I have now installed on a Sony Vista Laptop - and now playing with the Insider/preview - I have to wait and see what happens
You should always have a backup, so making a full system backup when installing an O/S still in testing is a great idea.And what happened? Everything works fine so far?
Do I need to clone the previous system to another hard drive just in case that things are gonna go wrong?
Yes, installed a few programs and they worked OKAnd what happened? Everything works fine so far?
So should I just use the Windows backup? Is it good? I got a free easus todo backup to backup my files every week.You should always have a backup, so making a full system backup when installing an O/S still in testing is a great idea.
Yes that will do... But most here would suggest Acronis True Image I myself use Ghost And for some time many years previous. It's what suits your personal preference. Ghost for me! But Others will say otherwise. Your choice! Others may chime in with another choice.So should I just use the Windows backup? Is it good? I got a free easus todo backup to backup my files every week.