If you have not yet upgraded to Windows 10, now would be a very good time to do so with the time window (yes, sorry) for free upgrades ending today for users of assistive technologies.
While the original window for free upgrades closed on July 29, 2016, Microsoft later confirmed that it would be extending the period for those who make use of assistive technology, although that too was set to end on December 31st, 2017. However, Microsoft subsequently confirmed that the timeframe had again been extended to mid January. That, for those lacking a calendar, is today.
While this extended, extended opportunity for Windows 10 upgrades is intended for those using the aforementioned assistive technologies, it has long been something of an open secret that Microsoft does not actually implement any sort of checks in order to enforce this limitation. That means that anyone wanting to upgrade to Windows 10 for free can do so, essentially, until midnight tonight. At that point, everyone will have to stump up for the upgrade with Windows 10 Home costing $119.99 and the Pro version being $199.99.
The reason for Microsoft’s lack of implementation of any checks to ensure upgraders are using assistive technologies is surely not a technical limitation but rather a case of Microsoft genuinely wanting users to upgrade to the latest version of Windows.
The reasons for this are likely many, including ensuring users have the most secure version of the operating system as well as the one with the most up-to-date APIs and such, allowing developers and accessory makers to push their wares to more people.
At this point, we do simply wish Microsoft would take a leaf out of Apple’s book and offer Windows upgrades for free, at least for home users. We don’t expect this to happen any time soon, unfortunately.
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