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Microsoft has rtm-version Windows 10 ready
RTM is short for release to manufacturer, and it's ready two weeks prior to final release on July 29th. The build that has been submitted as final has version number 10240.
The RTM version is intended for manufacturers who install Windows on their devices like laptops and PCs. The RTM status is the last phase for the public release of the OS. Microsoft announced Windows 10 last year and has been releasing public test version that have been well received.
Obviously for us PC gamers DirectX 12 is going to be a hip and hot feature. Microsoft has promised that all users of Windows 7 and 8.0 can get a free upgrade to Windows 10, you will need to upgrade this year though as that is the one condition set by MS. Due to the free upgrade the adoption rate of Windows 10 will likely go through the roof.
A fun fact, Microsoft releasing the RTM precisely today is not a coincidence, today it has been exactly 20 years ago that Microsoft send Windows 95 RTM to manufacturers.
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#5122687 Posted on: 07/15/2015 08:11 PM
I have a few questions about RTM.
1) How would I get hold of this?
2) I have 'reserved' my copy of Windows 10 in Windows 8. If I used the RTM would do invalidate anything?
3) Will I be able to activate the RTM and use my serial from Windows 8 like they said or will I have to wait to do that through proper channels.
4) Will this have DX12?
Sorry if the questions seem daft. I'm just unsure.
Thanks in advance.
From what I remember about a statement featuring some FAQs regarding the upgrade process. You wont get the product key until after the upgrade process, once you've upgraded then you get the product and would be able to reinstall from an iso if needed.
This was from about a month ago, not sure if M$ have changed anything.
I have a few questions about RTM.
1) How would I get hold of this?
2) I have 'reserved' my copy of Windows 10 in Windows 8. If I used the RTM would do invalidate anything?
3) Will I be able to activate the RTM and use my serial from Windows 8 like they said or will I have to wait to do that through proper channels.
4) Will this have DX12?
Sorry if the questions seem daft. I'm just unsure.
Thanks in advance.
From what I remember about a statement featuring some FAQs regarding the upgrade process. You wont get the product key until after the upgrade process, once you've upgraded then you get the product and would be able to reinstall from an iso if needed.
This was from about a month ago, not sure if M$ have changed anything.
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#5122690 Posted on: 07/15/2015 08:22 PM
I'm sure the start menu will continue to evolve. It will never look same as it did from the the early beta builds as those still included all the code from the Windows 7 start menu that was completely removed later. In the early beta builds you could also switch from the metro interface to aero with a simple registry tweak. I'm sure the OS will continue to evolve and get updates that add features people want. If you want the Windows 7 style start menu use startisback, or just use Windows 7. Microsoft is trying to bring things back that were removed, but don't expect it to happen overnight.
This version of Windows is extremely inconsistant UI wise, lots of old icons remain, some settings in the new Settings App, others in Control Panel, Start Menu is not like the Windows 7 Start Menu as it was in ther ealry Beta versions, sorry this is not the Windoiws many asked for, and Microsoft did not listen to the Insider feedback, it was this is what you get like it or lump it. Only reson people might install is because its free.
I'm sure the start menu will continue to evolve. It will never look same as it did from the the early beta builds as those still included all the code from the Windows 7 start menu that was completely removed later. In the early beta builds you could also switch from the metro interface to aero with a simple registry tweak. I'm sure the OS will continue to evolve and get updates that add features people want. If you want the Windows 7 style start menu use startisback, or just use Windows 7. Microsoft is trying to bring things back that were removed, but don't expect it to happen overnight.
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#5122694 Posted on: 07/15/2015 08:29 PM
I have a few questions about RTM.
1) How would I get hold of this?
2) I have 'reserved' my copy of Windows 10 in Windows 8. If I used the RTM would do invalidate anything?
3) Will I be able to activate the RTM and use my serial from Windows 8 like they said or will I have to wait to do that through proper channels.
4) Will this have DX12?
Sorry if the questions seem daft. I'm just unsure.
Thanks in advance.
1. Leaks, or wait until the developer channel is updated.
2. No, it is based off the license of Windows 8.
3. Most likely no, usually only developer keys work.
4. Yes
I have a few questions about RTM.
1) How would I get hold of this?
2) I have 'reserved' my copy of Windows 10 in Windows 8. If I used the RTM would do invalidate anything?
3) Will I be able to activate the RTM and use my serial from Windows 8 like they said or will I have to wait to do that through proper channels.
4) Will this have DX12?
Sorry if the questions seem daft. I'm just unsure.
Thanks in advance.
1. Leaks, or wait until the developer channel is updated.
2. No, it is based off the license of Windows 8.
3. Most likely no, usually only developer keys work.
4. Yes
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#5122703 Posted on: 07/15/2015 08:54 PM
Thanks for the answers guys.
Thanks for the answers guys.
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This version of Windows is extremely inconsistant UI wise, lots of old icons remain, some settings in the new Settings App, others in Control Panel, Start Menu is not like the Windows 7 Start Menu as it was in ther ealry Beta versions, sorry this is not the Windoiws many asked for, and Microsoft did not listen to the Insider feedback, it was this is what you get like it or lump it. Only reson people might install is because its free.