Microsoft’s Windows 10 finally has a release date: July 29. The next iteration of the software maker’s operating system is slated to arrive in time for the summer.
The next thing we wanted the answer to was; when did Windows 10 come out for retail purchase?
The most common answer is, windows Insider builds continued being released after the release to manufacturing (RTM) of Windows 10. On July 29, 2015, Microsoft officially announced that Windows 10 would be released for retail purchase as a free upgrade from earlier versions of Windows.
When was the first Windows 10 build released?
The general availability build of Windows 10, numbered 10240, was first released to Windows Insider channels for pre-launch testing on July 15, 2015, prior to its formal release.
The first independent version of Microsoft Windows, version 1.0, released on November 20, 1985, achieved little popularity.
When will windows 11 be released?
Windows 11 is just a few months away from the public release. When released in the last quarter of 2021, Windows 11 is a free upgrade to eligible Windows 10 PCs. A significant percent of Windows 10 users is eagerly waiting to upgrade to Windows 11.
So, what is the cost of Windows 11 upgrade?
Windows 11 is a free upgrade to Windows 10 PCs that meet Windows 11’s minimum hardware requirements. PCs that support Windows 11 will receive a notification via Windows Update service when Windows 11 is available for your computer.
Do I have to upgrade my Windows 10 to Windows 11?
We explore the possibilities. Even though Windows 11 is coming this fall, Microsoft says you won’t have to upgrade your Windows 10 installation to Windows 11.
Another frequent query is “Will Windows 10 stop working automatically with Windows 11?”.
It won’t stop working automatically. Whenever Windows 11 launches, Microsoft will likely offer Windows 10 users a chance to upgrade to Windows 11 for free from within Windows Update in Settings.
To be more specific, your Windows 10 installation will not be automatically upgraded to Windows 11 without your consent. Instead, you need to click on the Windows 11 upgrade notification and click on the upgrade button to begin downloading and installing Windows 11.