Microsoft Reveals Date for Large Windows-10-update

Microsoft Reveals Date for Large Windows-10-update - Microsoft has officially confirmed the date of the anniversary update for Windows 10. It's on the 2nd of August. The so-called anniversary update upgrades including the language assistant Cortana and the edge of the browser. Also the start menu of Windows 10 Gets a new look.

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At its developers Conference build 2016, Microsoft had actually made the anniversary update for late July in Vista. Now, it will be late by a few days. The update is delivered free to all users of Windows 10 - now it will be more than 350 million.

Extensions for the Microsoft browser edge

The update offers relatively few new products, but a lot of improvement. So, Microsoft for example promises that his browser edge memory of less burdened. Also can be installed - according to the model of Mozilla's Firefox extensions for edge after the update.

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Microsoft's most striking gift to birthday update for Windows 10 is the redesigned Start menu. (Source: t-online.de) Click on the so-called Burger menu in the form of three horizontal strokes has unfortunately no particular added value. (Source: t-online.de) After all, the new Quick Launch toolbar can be equip with a selection of folders. (Source: t-online.de) My documents in the start menu. (Source: t-online.de) In the start menu the folder appear as small icons links on the Quick Launch bar. (Source: t-online.de) Clock and calendar get growth. You can show upcoming appointments with one click on the Windows clock. (Source: t-online.de) Without Microsoft account could be the function "app reset" prove to be helpful. Is a program about acting sluggish or constantly is supported, the application so to speak to their factory default settings can be reset. (Source: t-online.de) Under the "advanced options", the app can be reset. (Source: t-online.de) Also the volume control on the taskbar has been revised. The menu displays all connected audio output device such as headphones and speakers. (Source: t-online.de)
Windows 10 gets these new features
The new features on the start menu of Windows 10 are much more striking. The list of the most commonly used apps and "All apps" merging in the new version. The user icon slides down from the top of the start menu on the bottom left of and there joined to Windows Explorer, the settings and the power button. The upside: It looks slimmer. Annoying scrolling is not really better by using the mouse to the desired program.

The language assistant to Cortana if already on the Windows lock screen appear enabled, and is in addition to questions also music wishes answer or remember appointments.

"Windows Hello" replaced passwords

The login function "Windows Hello" has been upgraded. These are face detection, which protects Windows from third-party access. Anniversary update users in their online services with the face you want to can register. Face control requires a special infrared cameras, a normal Webcam not working.

Users of tablets or convertibles with stylus can enjoy a significantly improved pen input. Handwritten notes make with "Windows Ink" is more easily in the form of digital sticky notes. In Bing maps maps service also personal routes can be with the stylus draw and share with friends, for example. We will show what features are still available "Windows Ink", in our slideshow to the build 2016.

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The bundle of energy Bryan Roper presented the functions of the input pen "Pen". (Source: Microsoft) You can create virtual sticky notes with the stylus "Pen". (Source: Microsoft) The PIN allows you to draw and write. (Source: Microsoft) The Microsoft pen can also be used with the maps app. (Source: Microsoft) The user can draw a line between two points on a map using the pen and the distance is specified automatically. (Source: Microsoft) Draws some of the users on the 2D view of a map... (Source: Microsoft)... then the entry when switching on the 3D view is preserved. (Source: Microsoft) In PowerPoint, presentations can be created and refined using the pen and the virtual Linieal. (Source: Microsoft) If the user marks a passage with a highlighter the pen, the line is automatically straightened, even

Larger Windows-10 tablet possible

Conversely, Microsoft Windows allows a screen size of up to 8.9-inch 10 mobile from summer, so far it was only 7.9 inches.

The modified hardware requirements apply from the first major update of Windows 10 that end July 2016 is expected for the one-year anniversary of the operating system.

+++ Microsoft doubled advertising in the start menu of Windows 10 +++

May 23, 2016: Microsoft gave more details on the anniversary update of Windows 10. In the start menu of the operating system, the number of advertised apps by five to ten is therefore doubled.

Described the changes in a presentation (PDF), which was shown at the Windows Hardware Engineering Conference,"(WinHEC), to the tech blog"Neowin"reported.

Already, Microsoft touted selected apps in the lock screen, in the app list in the start menu of Windows 10. In the future, but 10 apps are advertised instead of five. At the same time, Microsoft screwing down the number of the default apps in the start menu from 17 to 12.

According to own statements is not the advertised apps to traditional advertising, because paying the developer for the placement. Microsoft selects the apps themselves, criteria were quality and local relevance.

Some of the advertised apps will be already installed, for example, the game "Candy Crush" and "Solitaire" - others must be first downloaded and installed. Users can turn off the advertisement however in the lock screen as well as in the start menu.

New Windows 10 updates every six months

At the Conference, Microsoft has expressed to the update process for Windows 10. Per year will release two updates to the company, retrofit the new functions. Each of these functional updates before undergoing a ten-month test phase. Initially, participants of the "Windows Insider" will program supplied with the update. You test the new features and the performance and give appropriate feedback, which is incorporated in the development.

The version is ready, it is given to a "pilot group" which is intended to promote uncovered previously undiscovered problems. After four months, finally, the update is then rolled out on all Windows 10 users. The version in wave is distributed so that it can take up to a year until all users can install the update.

+++ Microsoft criticized WiFi sense removed from Windows 10 +++

May 17, 2016: With the big anniversary update summer Microsoft will remove the criticized WiFi sense from Windows 10. This is from an entry in which the Windows blog, which looks at the new features in the first major upgrade for Windows 10.

The function allows the sharing of access data for networks with own contacts. Then these can log on automatically to Wi-Fi networks, where it was already a chosen.

The WiFi sense inherited from Windows phone has been introducing Windows 10 in criticism from privacy advocates. Although, the passwords and network names according to Microsoft are encrypted and stored. Many sensitive data could be captured but in the event of a successful attack on this database. Also, operators of private Wi-Fi networks lose control through WiFi sense who has access to your network.

But eventually, according to Microsoft, no privacy concerns have led to the abolition of WiFi sense on Windows 10. Apparently, the function is no longer developed due to low numbers of users. According to Microsoft Manager Gabe AUL, the costs far exceed the use and demand.

+++ Removes Microsoft Update note for Windows 10 +++

May 9, 2016: Microsoft has confirmed that the annoying upgrade instructions for Windows 10 from July 29 will disappear - on this day, the offer for a free upgrade to Windows 10 ends.

The app "Retrieve Windows 10" is deactivated on 29 July and finally of all PCs worldwide away, the blog "WinBeta" quoted a spokesman for Microsoft. The Add-On for Windows 7 and 8.1 is intended to allow a simple upgrade on your current operating system.

According to Microsoft, it will take some time to remove the software from the computer. The company installs and controls the prompt to change the system of responsible piece of software via the Windows Update function. It provided for many users who wish to retain their familiar operating system, reviewed for trouble.

+++ Windows 10 home will cost $ 119 +++

May 6, 2016: Windows 10 will cost after the expiry of the one year free upgrades expected to be from $ 120. After July 29, users could purchase the operating system only with a new PC or alternatively buy the home version for 119 dollars, Microsoft Manager Yusuf Mehdi in a blog entry said.


According to Microsoft, it will take some time to remove the software from the computer. The company installs and controls the prompt to change the system of responsible piece of software via the Windows Update function. It provided for many users who wish to retain their familiar operating system, reviewed for trouble.

+++ Windows 10 home will cost $ 119 +++

May 6, 2016: Windows 10 will cost after the expiry of the one year free upgrades expected to be from $ 120. After July 29, users could purchase the operating system only with a new PC or alternatively buy the home version for 119 dollars, Microsoft Manager Yusuf Mehdi in a blog entry said. The prices for the Pro and Enterprise versions, he made no details.

+++ 10 Windows already installed on 300 million devices +++

May 5th, 2016: The current Microsoft operating system Windows 10 nine months after the release is already running on over 300 million devices worldwide. The operating system be accepted faster than its predecessors, Windows Manager Yusuf Mehdi announced on Thursday. It was - enabled more than 300 million times now updates of the operating system or by buying a new device.

+++ New Windows-10 apps for Facebook and the Messenger +++

29 April 2016: Facebook brings its network and same functions as the browser version of the network, has can be stored in addition the Messenger on computer with Windows of 10 Facebook for Windows 10 in the start menu of live tiles. They show about the latest entries from friends. The app is installed, pictures directly from other programs and the Explorer can be divided also. Also the Facebook Messenger gets bought a Windows 10 app with the features of the Smartphone version. Both programs can be downloaded for free in the Windows store.

+++ Adjust privacy settings in Windows 10 hand +++

25 April 2016: 10 Windows users should adjust the privacy settings of the operating system and turn off unnecessary transfers. It advises the Commissioner of Baden-Württemberg in a guideline. In the start menu under "Settings" and "Data protection", users find the data protection options of the operating system.

As standard all transmission paths are enabled - and must be turned off on request. The guide advises about to disable the Ad ID, the SmartScreen filter and the transfer of the input and write behavior. With the use of location data, users should actively decide which program, they will allow this. All important settings are explained in the free downloadable guide.

Depending on the privacy settings you select individual components of Windows 10 but only with restrictions work. The Digital Assistant about Cortana requires access to many personal data for his work.

+++ Offers 100 days as a free update Microsoft Windows 10 +++

20 April 2016: Running time: from 20 April, Microsoft's operating system Windows will be just 100 days as a free upgrade available to 10 private users. The company takes the date as the occasion for more success stories this week: never a new operating system from Microsoft have spread as fast as Windows 10, announced the group. A total of 270 million devices Windows 10 therefore is already running.

This success is due to the free offer for private use. While Microsoft went according to many users but also to far: so users of unrequested advertising in your Internet Explorer browser, which distributed in the course of security patches Microsoft complained. On computers with Windows 7 and 8.1, when automatic updates are enabled, Microsoft Windows 10 plays without being asked. In the network complained many Windows users via the "forced Beglückung" and showed tricks like the upgrade against their will can be prevented.

+++ Update brings Android notifications on PCs +++

April 4, 2016: Windows 10 to to receive future notifications from Android smartphones and also interact. As "zdnet.de" reported, 10 mobile of also Android smartphones via an update of Cortana app from the summer should be connected in addition to phones with Windows closer to Windows-10 computer.

Incoming SMS messages are possible or messages on social networks. These users can then also from the computer able to reply, without having to take the Smartphone in hand.

The Windows anniversary update will be released over the course of the summer, how Microsoft at its Developer Conference announced. It also includes improvements in the pen input on touch devices

Much of the operating system has changed since the launch of Windows 10 in summer 2015. Microsoft ironed out only a few errors and delivered to smaller functions, which for example the Windows desktop can more diverse on pretty.

The Redstone update should be different. "You will freak out everyone, if you see this", cited the Web site "Neowin" from the Twitter Blog of the Windows Manager rich Turner. The Manager of Microsoft's Cloud architecture "Azure" spoke of "pioneering innovation". But the two were not accurate, the Tweets have been deleted by now even. On the build 2016, which will take place from March 30 to April 1, it will be apparent whether Microsoft can meet the expectations of the must.

Windows released 10 build 14291

Meanwhile, Microsoft Windows has released 10 build 14291. Three small extensions for additional mouse gestures and translation tools to use the online portal 'reddit.com' contained in the preview version for developers. Nor 2016 are more additional programs such as adblocker, added the note application EverNote or extensions of online shops.

If the extensions have left the testing phase, they should be available to all users through the Windows store. So, to ensure quality and safety, writes Microsoft Manager Drew DeBruyne in a blog entry. The extensions will be developed only for the PC version of edge.

Also the browser Firefox and chrome put in their various PC, Mac, and Linux versions on extensions with numerous additional functions can be integrated into the browser.

+++ Set here maps for Windows 10 +++

March 15, 2016: Here will further develop its maps app here maps not for Windows 10. Let the developers in a blog entry.

On March 29, the program from the Windows to be taken 10 store. The company wants to focus in the future on the Android and iOS platforms. Users of smartphones running Windows phone 8 can continue to use the service built deep into the system, but more to get any new functionality.

+++ 10 Windows users should check privacy settings +++

2. March 2016: 10 Windows users should check the privacy settings of the operating system, advises the consumer advice centre of North Rhine-Westphalia. Especially when Windows 7 or 8.1 via express install to 10 has been changed.

The system settings are set automatically so that Microsoft will be fully informed about the usage behavior of computer users when installing Express for Windows 10. This could mean disadvantages for the user while surfing the Internet.

Partly, the usage behavior is necessary, so that new services such as the language assistant Cortana can work. As a user, but should weigh whether this new voice control brings so many advantages that the sending of the data for it to take in buying. Upgrade ahead of her who should be installing the "customize settings" and select not the Express version.

+++ Update Kit for Windows 10 mobile spotted +++

25 February 2016: Actually 10 should run Windows Mobile since December on supported smartphones. Microsoft had moved the free update for older Windows phones then on January. But further delays announce it to themselves. A update Roadmap could soon be clarity.

So far, Microsoft made about no exact figures, what Windows phones when getting the update. That could be changing soon, reported the website "Dr.Windows" and refers to the fan blog "WMPoweruser".

Therefore the update Windows phone 8 and 8.1 for some smartphones and providers may have started. Other Smartphone owners have to be patient but probably still a little. According to the FanBLOG Microsoft is working on an app called Windows 10 Upgrade Advisor. The blogger received appropriate screenshots of a source referred to unspecified.

Once installed the app like the Upgrade Advisor for the PC to check if is the Smartphone for Windows 10. The description according to the app has also a "cleaning help" to space on the Smartphone to clear.

The Upgrade Advisor was unfortunately still a pretty unfinished impression on the screenshots, criticized "WMPoweruser". Lets just hope that Microsoft is working with high pressure on the completion.

+++ Microsoft brings its own surface book now even after Germany +++

7 January 2016: Microsoft brings its surface book with Windows 10 now after Germany. The October featured hybrid can pre-order last notebook and tablet in this country now, the company shortly before the start of the technology trade show CES in Las Vegas announced


In his blog post, Gabriel AUL, Vice President of Microsoft's Windows and devices group, called any reference to a possible release of the update. However, AUL informed the participants of the Insider program in that after updating the Insider-app screen disappears and must be reactivated. This could be an indication that the final stage is reached with trial 10586.

Also, rumors that from Thursday (November 12) all users of Windows 10 in enjoy of the improved and extended window-10 version will be circulating on the Internet.

+++ Update coming November 10 +++

4. November 2015: Threshold 2, the code name for the latest version of Windows called Microsoft "Windows 10 Update for November". Now, a Microsoft employee has betrayed the day of release.

In a Windows Forum of employees on the question answered, when Cortana can understand voice commands in Hindi: "Cortana is available in India after the November update be released on 10th November 2015."

Many bug fixes

The long-awaited update collection for Windows 10 includes mainly bug fixes. So Microsoft about has fixed the 512-programs in the start menu. Other improvements include the photo app and the messages application. After the update, it should be possible for PC users to receive their messages from the Smartphone screen.

Microsoft is the download distribute probably cumulative update packages, why many owners will probably not notice that they get the latest system version of Windows 10.

+++ Microsoft gängelt upgrade on Windows 10 +++

October 30, 2015: Who uses Windows 7 or 8, gets offered 10 as a recommended update in Windows Update Windows in the future. This was announced by Microsoft on its Internet site. Depending on the setting, Windows is then downloaded and installed as a normal patch.

Prior to installation, users should be but ask for permission. Who does not want to switch to Windows 10 should disable automatic installation of updates in Windows so. That's the Windows Update settings under "Settings".

+++ Presale for Windows smartphones launches +++

October 28, 2015: Oscillating can pre-order the new flagship Smartphone with Windows 10. 599 euro are more expensive for the smaller Lumia 950 due, which is 950 XL large Lumia once again hundreds of euros. Both models are available in black and white. Microsoft had presented them in early October.

The first Windows-10 smartphones need to be, as regards the technical equipment, not hiding ahead of the competition. The displays of both smartphones resolve with 2560 × 1440 pixels. While the smaller Lumia has 950 a 5.2-inch screen; the Lumia measures 950 XL 5.7 inches on the diagonal.

Microsoft's new top smartphones in addition have 20 megapixel cameras with triple Flash and optical image stabilizer.

Windows 10 makes your Smartphone to your PC

The technical values of the new Lumias correspond to an upper-class Smartphone though, the peculiarity of the flagships is however in the Windows function "Continuum". Connected to a monitor, you want to let yourself use Smartphone as a PC.

+++ Update for Windows 10 come apparently on November 2 +++

23 October 2015: The big fall update for Windows 10 to be delivered from November 2. This emerges from a report of the Windows Insider Paul Thurrott and other sources. So far, Microsoft has not confirmed the date.

The innovations of the Windows Update with the code name "Threshold 2" should focus largely on the character of service, so to correct errors and improve safety. However, Microsoft plans apparently also a change to the start menu. User of the "Insider"Preview Windows 10 have displayed prominently app suggestions from the Windows store the start menu get. This innovation made in the past few days for discussions.

Because Windows 10 automatically updates itself, most users are likely to get with otherwise little of the update - if no reboot is required after installation. With November 2, the update should be initially spread Windows partners, more users will follow later. 1511 version number should be a hint for the November. There will not be a new version number - about Windows 10.1.

+++ Windows 10 mobile updated photo app brings +++

16 September 2015: Microsoft has released a new test version of Windows Mobile 10. Test build 10536 bought some improvements - including an updated photo app the new operating system for Windows Smartphones.

In his own words, Microsoft has the photo view in the


September 2015: complain especially users of Windows 10 home about the compulsion of the update and low decision freedoms within the operating system. A new update for Windows 10 stops the update requirement for installed apps. Now, the automatic updates can be disabled in the Home Edition of apps. That was previously only Windows 10 Pro.

Like Microsoft, there is little official information about the changes that brings the cumulative update KB3081448 with it. The Windows developers speak only of "Improvements to the functionality", as well as the usual bug fixes. However, has now managed a function in the apps marketplace.

After the installation and the following to restart of the store app, this change is valid. These can be found by clicking on the own profile picture top right. The switch to "Auto disable apps" can be in the following settings. Then the user decides when and whether to update the app

A small update icon will display top right in the future in addition to the profile picture, whether there are updates for the installed apps available.

+++ Images supposedly show Windows-10 smartphones +++

August 27, 2015: A blogger has prematurely published pictures, supposedly hot expected Windows smartphones Lumia 950 (Talkman) and Lumia 950 XL (Cityman) show. Details of the technical equipment trickled in already weeks ago at the public; However, pictures were scarce.

The images come from the blogger Evan leaks and were published on Twitter. Therefore, Microsoft will remain faithful to the eye-catching design of the Lumias. In contrast of to previous top smartphones of this brand but is missing the metal frame. The exact product name seems also still not certain: is still guesswork whether the devices Lumia 940/940 hot XL or rather Lumia 950/950 XL be baptized. Long it will no longer take until the devices are officially announced.

The Windows operating system to appear in the autumn of this year 10 mobile and "Cityman" and "Talkman" to come as new devices at the same time in the shops. It remains still to be seen, when the last mysteries are revealed and correspond to whether all unofficial reports the truth.

+++ Windows 10: German data protection legality +++

August 25, 2015: After reports of the trafficking of Windows 10 privacy advocates have begun to feel Microsoft on the tooth. While the authorities in Germany and of Switzerland check still possible breaches of data protection law, politicians in Russia already demand a ban for the new Windows.

Actually Microsoft have set out quite clearly what user data Windows 10 collect, said Thomas Kranig, President of the Bavarian State Office for data protection supervision, the Süddeutsche Zeitung. Especially the browser edge, the language assistant Cortana and the Windows store create rich user profiles. Here, Microsoft reserves the right to disclose the data for example, to advertisers.

In detail, but a lot is unclear. Therefore we have asked some questions Microsoft, which must answer the software company to an undisclosed deadline. To what questions it was thereby not betrayed Kranig however.

The top data protection of Switzerland became active, and checks to see whether Microsoft Windows 10 may violate the right of informational self-determination. It is not known what sanctions for breaches of the data protection law in the Switzerland or Germany are to be expected.

Windows 10 reigniting fears of surveillance

In Russia, the Deputy Speaker of the Duma called for even a Windows-10 ban on authorities, State-run companies and Government-supported research institutes, "Russia Today" reports. According to the Russian newspaper "Gazeta", Vadim Solovyov instructed to examine group, the public prosecutor so that the legality of Windows 10 Chief jurist of the Communist Party.

The operating system collect Browserverläufe, saved passwords and other sensitive data. In the context of Windows 10 on government computers, Solovyov even warned espionage.

+++ Windows 10: first build is there after market launch +++

August 21, 2015: Microsoft has released the first new trial after launching mark Windows 10. With the build of 10525 come some functional innovations, which can more diverse make the appearance of the desktop. Also, Microsoft, why Windows 10 apparently explains consumed than his immediate predecessors more random access memory (RAM).

According to Microsoft many Windows testers have more color options for the start menu, the Info Center and the taskbar you wish. With the build of 10525, this is now possible. Al


+++ Windows 10: disable update KB3081424 +++

August 10, 2015: The first cumulative update for Windows 10 has apparently triggered when multiple users a reboot loop. As disgruntled users in Microsoft Windows Forum report, cancels the installation of updates with the number of KB3081424 at some point. As users of Windows 10 updates by default can refuse home, the faulty process starts again and again and again. A registry hack and a Microsoft tool could help.

Already with the first update entered the prophecy of critics of Microsoft's forced update for Windows 10: users are confronted with a bad patch, but it can not stop the installation routine. Microsoft had pushed up with the service update KB3081424 first functional improvement for the new operating system a week after the market launch of Windows 10.

Sensitive registry hack

Rather than to improve the stability, the patch sent quite a few users in a boot loop. On many of the affected machine SIDs for user accounts that have been already deleted are obviously in the registry. These are security numbers, with which users can be identified uniquely by the system. Who has some experience with the Windows registry, you can boot the computer in safe mode and delete the unnecessary SID entries under the path "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\ProfileList".

Thereby, but caution is required - the SID entries of the folder 18 to 20 are required by Windows. Even users without unnecessary SIDs also reported problems.

Disable auto-updates in Windows 10

A tool from Microsoft promises a more secure method for the outbreak of the update cycle: the Troubleshooter "show or hide updates". The small program has the update number KB3073930 and can be downloaded directly from Microsoft. Previously should reboot the PC press CTRL +, press F8 before the Windows logo appears. So, Windows starts in safe mode. After you install the update as an ordinary program is started. Then, individual updates can "hide" and thus exclude the compulsive auto-update.

+++ Download option for Windows 10 ensures trouble +++

August 5, 2015: Many users bother to a download setting for Windows 10. Because several gigabytes of large upgrades for the new Windows are downloaded from Microsoft servers not only, but also from the hard drive of other users - the data packets take to a shortcut. This can greatly speed up downloads, but leads to increased traffic on home computers.

"The PC connects to the Microsoft servers, load a list who need files for current updates and asks around then in the network, whether these files were available somewhere on the network", Chester explains Wisniewski of the IT security provider of Sophos. This means that the users exchange data packets with each other, much like in a torrent network. This measure will be barely noticeable slow down a single PC.

This behaviour can be set off: under Start/settings/update and security/Windows Update / advanced options you can select the PC updates only direct from Microsoft downloads, or applies the distribution function only between computers on your network. The deactivation can but cause that update downloads take longer.

It would have been desirable if Microsoft had disabled the distribution function in the factory or at least previously asked Windows users. Legal or safety-critical concerns with access to computers are according to the safety experts but not to fear. The operation is not a problem, said Wisniewski.

+++ Screen flicker and crashes with NVIDIA graphics cards +++

July 29, 2015: Microsoft launches an update forced Windows 10. In addition to new features and security patches, but also hardware driver automatically it are updated. This obviously was significant errors with NVIDIA graphics cards.

In user forums for GeForce graphics cards complaints about interference and crashes the computer there were increasing, after Windows 10 (beta version) had installed the hardware drivers for the NVIDIA graphics card without asking. Some users report other crashes of screen flicker, if the graphics cards in SLI mode worked with combined power of graphic chips.

The problem: The forced update feature of Windows 10 installed not only security updates or new operating system functions, but also new drivers for the hardware. If the driver of Windows Automation believes is not fully compatible with the installed hardware for the right, is

Fans - the so-called Windows Insider - had played an exceptionally important role in the development of Windows, Microsoft on its Windows blog explains. This was a major reason for the celebrations of the launch.

Windows-10-party in Berlin

The Windows-parties will be held on July 29 in Sydney, Tokyo, Singapore, Beijing, New Delhi, Dubai, Nairobi, Berlin, Johannesburg, Madrid, London, Sao Paolo and New York City. At the events, Microsoft will give an introduction to the new features of Windows 10. Customers will also get help installing the upgrade, backup and moving from personal data to a new PC.

Microsoft still not announced the exact locations for the Windows-10 parties. The group works but obviously with MediaMarkt in Germany. An event in the Windows store Berlin is apparently not planned.

Under the slogan of "Upgrade Your World", Microsoft supports since one year non-profits. To the market launch of Windows 10, whose work should be appreciated, so the software giant.

+++ Many have to wait longer for Windows 10 +++

3. July 2015: 29 July is the deadline for Windows 10. But also who already for the new operating system has mark settle, the update will probably later. Microsoft manager Terry Meyerson explains why that is.

Already as Microsoft announced the date for the launch of Windows 10, the group "wrote off" and not "most" July 29. Now, Terry Meyerson explained, in what order, Microsoft will distribute the free upgrade.

First, the Windows Insider be may install the new operating system. These are so to speak to "volunteer" Windows Tester received months prior versions of Windows 10. Anyone can participate in the Insider program. It is recommended however only advanced PC users.

Windows-10 download for Vormerker

Microsoft Windows 10 to all owners of older versions of Windows will deliver in phase two, which signed up at the update button. This phase is expected to take several days. Microsoft wants to provide only a relatively small number of users with Windows 10, to better respond to any problems during the update process.

Business customers and educational institutions, which have ordered large numbers of Windows 10 are only from August 1 in the series.

+++ Microsoft launches final push for Windows 10 +++

1 July 2015: Microsoft has released two new preliminary versions of Windows 10 two days. In addition to a new wallpaper, there were over 300 bug fixes.

Actually Microsoft could have waited another week 10 build 10159 with the release of Windows, to meet the usual update cycle. However, the previous version had very early passed the quality test, explains Manager Gabe AUL in Microsoft's Windows blog. So why wait, especially since only the build 10159 over 300 fixes?

With the Windows 10 builds 10158 and 10159 Gets the new Microsoft browser "Project Spartan" be official garb and becomes "Microsoft Edge" along with the new logo in the Windows taskbar. Even the previously reported password manager is now part of the official trial.

Cortana reached final Staium

With the build 10158 Microsoft's language assistant should be complete. Cortana can recognize about flight information in emails and in the calendar. Now mails with the Assistant can dictate and send. Otherwise the new builds get more minor feature updates: so supports the photo app now also animated GIFs.

Sure, Microsoft has unveiled the new default wallpaper for the desktop of Windows 10. The futuristic Windows logo named "Hero" is the build 10159 also to the logon screen background image.

Unfortunately, the background image of the logon screen were not with the change of the wallpaper changes as already criticized the technology blog "Neowin".

+++ Who gets Windows 10 not free +++

23 June 2015: When developing Windows 10 Microsoft received never been so much help from volunteer testers, unfinished versions installed on their machines. Until now, it was unclear, however, whether a free upgrade is also possible by the so-called "Windows builds". Microsoft Manager Gabe AUL trying in a blog post now to eliminate the confusion that he donated.

The upgrades to Windows 10 are a very complex issue, said AUL and apologized for a post on Twitter, which had been very contradictory media reports. Essentially have testers who participate in the "Windows Insider" program, two options, so AUL: either they decide as insider continues to get earlier versions of Windows

+++ Microsoft allows complete reinstallation of Windows 10 +++

4. June 2015: Microsoft distributes Windows 10 for a year as a free update. The gift from Redmond but not quite kosher comes in many users. Still, it is not fully understood what side effects and limitations the installation of that free Windows of 10 with brings. The Microsoft Manager Gabriel AUL has now answered one of the many ambiguities on Twitter.

As of July 29, 2015 Windows users can switch free 7 and Windows 8.1 per update on the new operating system. The offer is valid for a year. But what if after the end of the year, a new installation of Windows 10 is needed? Is the free license expired already after one year?

No, said Sridhar in a tweet. You leave at any time reinstall Windows 10 with the free license. But there is a limit: the new installation work according to AUL only on the same device.

@dinchy87 @PiotrGoreckiJr Once you upgrade W10 w / the free upgrade offer you will able to clean re-install Windows 10 on same device any time

-Gabriel AUL (@GabeAul) 3rd June 2015
+++ Microsoft called U.S. prices for Windows 10 +++

2. June 2015: Windows 10 will be available for one year free of charge, which is known already for a long time. Microsoft sold out now for the first time, what it will cost the new operating system after the free period.

Microsoft's new operating system Windows will cost 10 home, 119 U.S. dollars in the basic variant. The group said that the technology blog "Neowin". The Pro version is hitting accordingly with $199. An upgrade from the home to the Pro Edition that so-called Windows 10 to Pro Pack, cost 99 dollars.

Still no official prices in euro for Windows 10 are known. However the price recommendations cited by Neowin for Windows 8.1. remains faithful cover Microsoft of its pricing policy, will be considerably more expensive Windows 10 Pro in Germany: the software giant for the corresponding ancestor requires 279 euro.

The US price for Windows should be taken over but one to one for the eurozone 10 home.

+++ Online retailer lists OEM prices for Windows 10 +++

1 June 2015: Short before Microsoft announced the launch of Windows 10, an online shop sold out already the OEM pricing for the operating system. The price has risen slightly compared to the previous versions. However, Microsoft has started already with the pre-order for the free Windows 10.

According to the American online retailer "newegg", the OEM version of Windows 10 home will cost less than $ 110; Windows lists 10 Professional OEM dealer with $150. The OEM version is a version of Windows for hardware manufacturers, who sell their computers with pre-installed Windows. Compared to the versions available in the retail, OEM licenses are significantly cheaper, offer but also less freedoms, when it comes, for example, to the new installation on another PC.

The price for Windows 10 has risen compared to Windows 8.1 to ten euros. US prices can give only a rough guideline for euro prices. Experience has shown that the prices are converted at the exchange rate nor one to one taken over.

Who do not spend on Windows 10, try out the new operating system but still would like to, can obtain a free upgrade within the first year after launch. First Windows users have already reported about a new tray icon with which Windows 10 you can pre-order.

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