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RicksDailyTips Weekly Newsletter for August 6, 2016 – Yes, you can still install Windows 10 for free!

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newsletterHello again! I hope you had a great week!

As you probably know by now, Microsoft’s offer of a free upgrade from either Windows 7 or 8.1 to Windows 10 has now officially expired. But there are still a couple of ways to get Windows 10 for free:

1 – If you don’t mind living on the cutting edge of Windows technology (for both good and bad), you can sign up for the free Windows Insider Program.

As a Windows Insider you’ll be able to install latest experimental “Preview” version of Windows 10 for free, and it will remain free forever. You will also receive experimental updates just as soon as they’re released, and that can be as frequently as every day.

This is Microsoft’s way of getting feedback on new Windows features and suggestions about upgrades. In exchange for your testing and feedback, they give you Windows 10 for free! Just be sure to read and understand the caveats mentioned in the post I linked to above.  [Read more…]

Q&A: Can I still buy a computer with Windows 7 on it?

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windows-7Question from Ferrell G.:  Rick, the best computer I have ever owned has finally died on me and I need to replace it.

The thing is I’ve heard horrible things about both Windows 8 and Windows 10, but none of the stores I’ve been to have any Windows 7 machines left.

Do you know if it’s still possible to even buy a PC with Windows 7 on it? If so, where?

Rick’s answer:   [Read more…]

Q&A: Can I install Windows 7 and Windows 10 on my PC at the same time?

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Question from Sammy L.:  I have a question for you Rick. Can I install both windows 7 and Windows 10 on the same computer at the same time?

My computer has Windows 7 on it and I have the little icon to upgrade it to Windows 10.

What I’d like to do is clone Windows 7 onto a second hard drive then upgrade the original Windows 7 to Windows 10. Then I could choose which version of Windows I want to boot to with the boot menu.

Do you think this will work or will it cause problems? I’d love to give Windows 10 a try but I’m not sure if I’ll like it so I want to keep Windows 7 too.

Rick’s answer:   [Read more…]

How to create a Windows 10 Installation DVD (or USB flash drive)

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Windows-10-logoAs you probably know, if your computer is currently running either Windows 7 or Windows 8.1 it is eligible for a free upgrade to Windows 10 if you initiate the upgrade before the end of this month.

You can choose to upgrade your PC to Windows 10 in either of the following ways:

1 – By clicking the “Get Windows 10” icon in your PC’s notifications area.

2 – By performing a clean installation of Windows 10 on your computer.

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Microsoft finally gives us the option to decline the free Windows 10 update

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Windows-10-logoIt’s no secret that Microsoft has been increasingly aggressive of late with their campaign to get as many people as possible to install the free Windows 10 upgrade on their machines.

As you are probably aware, their most recent tactics have been borderline sinister, even acting like malware in at least one instance.

Well, the folks up in Redmond have apparently seen the light, at least in part because they just lost a landmark lawsuit over their “forced upgrade” process.

First thing this morning I noticed that the latest “Get Windows 10” app now has a “Decline free offer” link…

Click that link and Microsoft will (supposedly) stop pestering you to install the Windows 10 update. What’s more, they’ll (supposedly) stop trying to trick you into installing it or having your PC install it without your knowledge or approval.

Here’s a screenshot of the latest “Get Windows 10” app:  [Read more…]

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