How did it go and do you like it. Does it have a desktop that looks similiar to Windows 7?   Anything to report to us non-techies is appreciated.

First test with my new laptop using Dell activated preload seems good except it says my license can't be found or is invalid... :-)

That does not sound good for the future somewhere along the line a problem.. Let us know if it gets fixed and how.

Thanks

Two hours later, it's activated...

Still I don't know if it's a validated upgrade or my Insider account who made the job...

I upgraded from Win 7 (latest SP) to Win 10 all went well it would not except my valid product code. I ended up restoring my backup image.

I will try again once the dust settles.

What is this about "valid product code"?  I'm confused..

I did..

Came home at lunch and started the upgrade from Win7 to 10. Got home to see the beautiful screen waiting for me. Start menu worked, notifications worked, chrome and edge worked. Very cool. Then I tried to run a simple application I have for a game that downloads new map files. It goes to run and says it has no permission to the game directory. Odd.. I am the only account on this PC, a local admin account. I got to check and Trusted Installer is the owner of everything on the C drive and admin is only given read on much of the drive. So, being an IT guy I go ahead and right click on C drive and change owner to me. Takes forever and yells about open files. Finally finishes, I reboot. 

Usually with Win7 it takes <10 seconds from ASUS screen to no circle around mouse cursor (love SSD's). This took about a minute. Once the boot was completed I see I have a notification - I click on it. Nothing... I try again. Nothing.. I clock on the start button. Nothing.. Windows key. Nothing.. Something is borked up bad. Reverted back to Windows 7. 

So, does anyone have any stories similar or any suggestions? I want to go to Windows 10 again but I am concerned.

After several errors with windows update and deleting several times de previous download  i upgraded via iso 

Now testing

These sound like horror stories to me...and I would be lost .. That's why free in something like this is scary.. I'll probably wait and buy a new computer in a couple of years..And I wanted to do this.. But when they say free...who ya gonna complain to??

Dan, the product code is the alpha numeric string found either on a sticker on the computer or on the retail Microsoft box. Windows validates this code to certify that you have a legal copy and have not installed on too many machines.

Other pc at home an old laptop Dell E6400 Core Duo 3 Gb ram upgraded perfectly without errors from the GWX Icon in the taskbar (windows update that failed in other home pc ).

What in the world are you talking about....who keeps the box from a 5 year old computer?   No one has ever mentioned you need some special numbers to do the free upgrade.. I thought that was all supposed to be handled automatically with the the updates whatever they call them...

On the FAQ, I found something that needs clarification from Microsoft:

My Windows 7 product key wont verify. Whats the problem?

The most common issue is the use of a product key for a product not currently supported by the site such as an Upgrade key, an MSDN key, product keys for pre-installed media or an Enterprise edition key. For access to MSDN products or Enterprise edition visit the MSDN Portal or the Volume Licensing Service Center. Upgrades and pre-installed media are not currently supported by the tools on the site. 

If you believe you have a valid product key and are still receiving an error, please contact Support.

When I read this, I understand that the Windows 7 OEM preinstalled keys are not supported for a free upgrade.

Am I right?

I just bought a new Dell with Windows 7 Pro because it was the only way to have a English Professional OS. If I wanted Windows 8, I only can choose a French Home edition. :-S

• Edited by Gérald Mathieu Thursday, July 30, 2015 8:50 AM

Hi,

If you have a version of Windows 7 or Windows 8.1 that came preinstalled on your device (OEM) or was purchased in a store (retail), you may qualify for a free upgrade to Windows 10. How ever since there is still no article or information about how/which kind of OEM license (could) perform free upgrade yet, We'd suggest you wait or follow the guidance from the OEM manufacturers for good measure.

Regards,