Wouldn't it be more advisable to wait for Windows 10 RETAIL version as Windows 10 will be the last major OS release?

My pc is running ahem version and I was thinking of getting a cheap W7/W8 OEM license for this Windows 10 upgrade. But as you know, OEM version is tied to the hardware, specifically the motherboard so you won't be able to reactivate your Windows should you upgrade the mobo. As with most pc enthusiasts, we upgrade our motherboards from time to time and this makes sense if we actually purchase the RETAIL version instead so that we can keep upgrading our hardware without limit. And because Windows 10 is going to be the last OS, it would be endless....as long as Microsoft survives

Upcoming changes to Windows 10 Insider Preview builds [UPDATED 6/22]...

http://blogs.windows.com/bloggingwindows/2...preview-builds/

any idea about the installation of the upcoming windows 10 ? i was told that the installation files is about 3GB... Can i download the files in another computer and transfer it to my laptop ? or i can only download the files with my laptop ?

one option is to get new retail keys from garage sales and you're all set.

it's similar to w8.1 installation except for cosmetic changes. imo the best way is to disconnect from the network before install. it will shorten the installation time significantly.

yes you can do that i think. the offline upgrade installer should be available for download when it's ready. this is to overcome issues of users with multiple systems, the offline installer save repeated downloads of the same contents.

But does getting a retail W7/8 guarantee you'll get a retail version of Windows 10 ?

Good question And the answer to that is 'time will tell'.

Until now, we are all just assuming and speculating things, based on insider previews. Most of the things are not confirmed.

W7/8 retail key won't be able to activate W10.
W7/8 only eligible to upgrade to W10 (for free within a year of course). So cannot perform clean install W10.
So if we want to perform a clean install, need to install W7/8 first, then only upgrade to W10.
However, the 'within 1 year period of free upgrade' comes at play here.

I've read it somewhere but forgot the link already.
Correct me if I'm wrong.

in general, read this, http://winsupersite.com/windows-10/windows...asked-questions

so yeah you can do clean installs. actually i wonder when i flash new bios what will happen. if this also an issue, i think it's better just don't upgrade.

Thanks. That explains a lot.

that's actually a nice one lol

So anyone that running 10130..

Do you affected by that explorer memory error on shutdown?
Is everyone affected or only some of us?

yes. i had that. it's no more in build 10145.

Happens to me too. Right after finish installing window, it appears right away.
Now it appears every time before shutdown.

Build 10149 released for MOBILE :

http://blogs.windows.com/bloggingwindows/2...ew-build-10149/

this

Windows 10 Insider Preview Release Notes: Build 10154.0.150620-2234

http://wzor.net/44145.html

Hope will be soon....



This post has been edited by stasio: Jun 27 2015, 12:17 AM


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maybe in a week or two we will have rtm lol!

10145, is that official ? My version is still 10130.

Leaked build. That error will not be in the final build.