Microsoft really wants all of its users to get on Windows 10 even though it’s going to support the previous iteration for a couple more years. In October last year, the company provided detailed plans that were to “make it easier” for users to get on Windows 10. The plans have been moving along nicely which is why Windows 10 is now a “recommended” update for users on Windows 8.1 and Windows 7.
Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 users can update to Windows 10 for free until July this year, soon after the latest iteration was announced Microsoft invited all eligible users to reserve their update via a simple registration process.
In October last year, the company said that it will start sending upgrade notifications through Windows Update making it an “Optional” update and that from early 2016 the status will be shifted from “Optional” to “Recommended.”
Microsoft has gone ahead with the change today and updated the experience for those who have previously reserved their free upgrade to Windows 10. The notifications that they now receive through Windows Update will mark Windows 10 as a “Recommended” update for their computer.
Users who have automatic updates turned on will note that the Windows 10 update process starts on its own, however, the update won’t actually be installed without their consent. Users who do upgrade will have 31 days to go back to their previous iteration if they don’t like Windows 10.
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