Reminder: Windows 10 Home Will Retail for $ 119 Starting July 29
The free ride is almost over. Microsoft has offered (and in some cases forced ) a free upgrade to Windows 10 since its first release. This proposal is almost withdrawn. After July 29, Windows 10 Home will cost $ 119.
As Microsoft explains on the Windows blog, over 300 million devices have activated Windows 10, which is more than enough for the company to feel comfortable charging Windows again. If you buy a new device, obviously the cost of Windows will be built in, but if you want to upgrade an existing device or buy a copy to install on a new machine, you’ll have to shell out some money.
Of course, this is not news. We knew from the beginning that Windows 10 would only be free for the first year. July 29th is one year since Windows 10 was released. So, if you don’t have time to upgrade yet but want to do it, you should probably schedule a day to make the transition in the next couple of months.
Windows 10 Now On 300 Million Active Devices – Free Update Ending Soon | Windows blog