Buffalo wrote:
"philo"* wrote in message news

On 01/06/2018 09:25 AM, Mr. Man-wai Chang wrote:

Full story:
https://www.windowscentral.com/windows-10s-final-free-upgrade-offer-expires-january-16
When Windows 10 first launched, Microsoft ran a promotion offering free
upgrades for a year. While that program ended in July of 2016, free
upgrades have remained available through an exception for users who take
advantage of "assistive technologies." Though that exception was due to
end on December 31, 2017, Microsoft has quietly extended the upgrade
another couple of weeks (via MSPU).

In an update to the upgrade offer page FAQ, Microsoft now states that the
upgrade offer will end on January 16.

"If you use assistive technologies, you can upgrade to Windows 10 at no
cost as Microsoft continues our efforts to improve the Windows 10
experience for people who use these technologies. Please take advantage
of this offer before it expires on January 16, 2018."

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Note: That is for "assistive technologies" only.

Can't you just check the box and dl it and install it for free whether or
not you use it?
Sounds like anybody with Win 7 can use it.
But, I am not sure.
Anyone?
I have a friend who has 64bit Win 10 Pro. and that's why I am asking.
No, he is not using 'assisted technologies'.
Thanks,

Yes. The ability to do so is honor system based.

MSFT expects the end-user using the option to download Windows 10(which will
expire very soon)for free for those using 'assisted technology[e.g. Ease of
Access etc.]' be applicable to their need.

Thus, it is technically feasible for anyone to take advantage of the
offer(until it expires) with MSFT expecting the end-user to be truthful.

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