Windows 10 free upgrade eligibility: why not on the laptop

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I use three computers:

  • Personal desktop computer with OS history from last format: Windows 7 -> Windows 8 Pro -> Windows 8.1 Pro – Eligible for free Windows 10
  • Personal ASUS laptop computer with history: Windows 8 Pro -> Windows 8.1 Pro – Not eligible for free Windows 10
  • Work HP laptop with Windows 8.1 Pro freshly installed and connected to AD domain – Not eligible for free Windows 10

I am not interested on upgrading the work laptop, but I would like to know why did I find the free upgrade promotion on desktop (by chance, the one I do not want to upgrade yet) and not on my personal laptop. I believe that without the tray application that offers you to reserve a free Windows 10 upgrade I won't be able to get the new OS for free anytime

I would prefer to try the new OS on laptop first, and when it will become reliable to my judgement, format or upgrade on dekstop.

What are Microsoft's criteria for Windows 10's eligibility to free upgrade? If I don't see the promotional tray icon on my computer, will I be able to obtain a FREE copy of Windows 10 at a later time?

Best Answer

What edition of Windows will I get as part of this free upgrade?

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.

What about Windows RT?

If you’re running Windows RT, your device won’t upgrade to Windows 10, but we will have an update for you around the time of Windows 10 release.

Can Enterprise customers get the free Windows 10 upgrade?

Enterprise customers with active Software Assurance subscription in volume licensing have the benefit to upgrade to Windows 10 enterprise offerings outside of this offer.

More in Specifications.

These are for a pre-released version of Windows 10 and are subject to change.

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