Mcirosoft today announced that Windows 10 final version will be available on July 29th and this is just 2 months away. Windows 10 is currently under development and comes with lots of new features including Cortana, Microsoft Edge browser, Office apps and more. Mcirosoft also clarified that if you have a genuine version of Windows 7 or Windows 8.1 you will be able to get the free upgrade to 10.
The company also announced different versions of Windows 10. Now if you are wondering on which version of Windows 10 you will be getting as a part of free upgrade, here is the upgrade path.
Windows 7
|
From Edition |
To Edition |
| Windows 7 Starter |
Windows 10 Home |
| Windows 7 Home Basic | |
| Windows 7 Home Premium | |
| Windows 7 Professional |
Windows 10 Pro |
| Windows 7 Ultimate |
Windows 8.1
|
From Edition |
To Edition |
| Windows Phone 8.1 **** | Windows 10 Mobile |
| Windows 8.1*** | Windows 10 Home |
| Windows 8.1 Pro |
Windows 10 Pro |
| Windows 8.1 Pro for Students |
Requisites:
- If you are using Windows 7, then it must be running the latest version of Windows 7 (Service Pack 1) to receive the free upgrade to Windows 10 via Windows Update.
- If you are on Windows 8, then it must be running the latest version of Windows 8 (Windows 8.1 Update) to receive the free upgrade to Windows 10 via Windows Update.
- *** Also applies to Windows 8.1 country specific editions, Windows 8.1 Single Language, Windows 8.1 with Bing.
- ****The availability of Windows 10 upgrade for Windows Phone 8.1 devices may vary by OEM, mobile operator or carrier.
- “N” and “KN” editions follow the upgrade path of the parent edition (e.g., Windows 7 Professional N upgrades to Windows 10 Pro).
- Some editions are excluded: Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 8/8.1 Enterprise, and Windows RT/RT 8.1. Active Software Assurance customers in volume licensing have the benefit to upgrade to Windows 10 enterprise offerings outside of this offer.
