What is end-date to get Win. 10?

edythe

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forgot to ask: once i 'update' to win. 8.1 (from Win. 8,) how long will i then have to take advantage of getting Windows 10 for free ? thanks so much Edythe
 

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Is Windows 10 really free and do I have to pay for it after the first year has passed?
Windows 10 will be free for the first year to all Windows 7, Windows 8.1 and Phone 8.1 users. This means, as long you upgrade within the first 12 months (July 29th 2015 to July 29th 2016), you will not have to pay for Windows 10 at all.
source: Frequently Asked Questions: Windows 10 - Microsoft Community
 

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Is Windows 10 really free and do I have to pay for it after the first year has passed?
Windows 10 will be free for the first year to all Windows 7, Windows 8.1 and Phone 8.1 users. This means, as long you upgrade within the first 12 months (July 29th 2015 to July 29th 2016), you will not have to pay for Windows 10 at all.
source: Frequently Asked Questions: Windows 10 - Microsoft Community
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THEY sure don't make it 'easy' for basic computer-users to understand much of what they're saying ... so i have until july/16 to get '10 ''free' ok ... sure took a good amount of 'reading' to FINALLY' see where that was stated...
 

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  • OS
    Windows 8 (plain '8')
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Lenovo
    Browser
    CHROME & /OR AOL
    Antivirus
    McAfee ISS
    Other Info
    SuperAntiSpyWare/MalewareBytes
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