14 DAY TRIAL // Back in June 2015, Microsoft rolled out an app supposed to make the transition from Windows 7 and 8.1 to Windows 10 as smooth as possible, as it was developed to check for compatibility issues and download all setup files automatically.
The so-called “Get Windows 10” app quickly became very annoying for users who just wanted to stick with their existing OSes. That's why many turned to third-party apps or more complex tricks to block the upgrade and get rid of the app.
Fortunately, Microsoft has just announced that it will remove the “Get Windows 10” app from Windows 7 and 8.1 PCs itself on July 29, when the free upgrade window to the new operating system comes to an end. At that point, no PC running Windows 7 or 8.1 would be able to upgrade to Windows 10 free of charge anymore, so the app will have no purpose.
“Details are still being finalized, but on July 29th the Get Windows 10 app that facilitates the easy upgrade to Windows 10 will be disabled and eventually removed from PCs worldwide. Just as it took time to ramp up and roll out the Get Windows 10 app, it will take time to ramp it down,” a company spokesperson is quoted as saying by WinBeta.
Windows 10 will cost $119 after July 29
Since the free upgrade will no longer be available, the only way to move from Windows 7 or 8.1 computers to Windows 10 after July 29 will be to purchase a license for the new operating system.
The Home edition will have the same price as on Windows 8.1, so it’ll cost $119 (€110), but given the fact that you still have time to move to Windows 10, you'd better consider your options.
If you do decide to give a chance to Windows 10, you can still go back anytime in the next 30 days without losing anything, but at least you’ll be able to install it once again after July 29 without paying a single cent.