Should I get Windows 10 right off or get windows 8.1 and update later?

[broidk]

Is the free update still going on? Also if I get the highest version of windows 8.1 will I get that same version on a free update to windows 10? I really want to know because some people are experiencing issues for my graphics card I am getting (Sapphire R9 390) for windows 10

 

[JackNaylorPE]

Win 7 / 8 get free upgrade till July 28, 2016. From what I have seen so far, we are staying with Win 7 until Win10 is fixed.

 

[Wolfshadw]

Windows 8.1 Pro upgrades to Windows 10 Pro
Windows 8.1 Home upgrades to Windows 10 Home.

As JackNaylorPE states, the free upgrade is available until July 2016.

-Wolf sends

 

[USAFRet]

If you're building a whole new PC, and want Win 10, there is little reason to buy 8.1 first and then Upgrade.

But, you do have until July 29 2016 to complete the Upgrade process if you want.

 

[broidk]

So what if I were to get windows 7 ultimate? It's what I have on my current system and I love it.. I can't get a pro version of windows 10 at the moment though that's the biggest problem.

 

[USAFRet]

So what if I were to get windows 7 ultimate? It's what I have on my current system and I love it.. I can't get a pro version of windows 10 at the moment though that's the biggest problem.

You want to buy Win 7 Ultimate, and then upgrade to Win 10 Pro?
That is a needless expenditure of money.

Win 7 Ultimate is significantly more expensive than Win 7 Pro or Win 10 Pro, for no real benefit.

 

[JackNaylorPE]

So what if I were to get windows 7 ultimate? It's what I have on my current system and I love it.. I can't get a pro version of windows 10 at the moment though that's the biggest problem.

Get or reuse ?

 

[broidk]

My Mother has a copy she has already purchased a while back. I just want to see if I would be able to upgrade to windows 10 pro from windows 7 ultimate. I don't want the standard version on windows 10 though, because I am building my own system and I want a more open OS I guess I don't know the word for it lol.

 

[USAFRet]

My Mother has a copy she has already purchased a while back. I just want to see if I would be able to upgrade to windows 10 pro from windows 7 ultimate. I don't want the standard version on windows 10 though, because I am building my own system and I want a more open OS I guess I don't know the word for it lol.

Has that license been used elsewhere? If so...no, you can't use it again.

As far as 'more open'...what do you mean, specifically? Win 10 is Win 10. Pro just has a few more features.
And Upgraded from a previous Win 7 or 8.1 is limited in how you might be able to reuse it.

 

[broidk]

The windows 7 I have is fine I have the licensing and all that. But, I am building a gaming/workstation computer. I read somewhere, where the security details are different from the home and pro version where the pro is a little bit more open to what you can do with it I guess. Also I will be learning/teaching myself sorta cyber security/hacking stuff(It's what I want to study in college) which I need virtual machines for (Got an i7 6700k) So does the OS have a role in being able to do all those types of things?

 

[USAFRet]

The windows 7 I have is fine I have the licensing and all that. But, I am building a gaming/workstation computer. I read somewhere, where the security details are different from the home and pro version where the pro is a little bit more open to what you can do with it I guess. Also I will be learning/teaching myself sorta cyber security/hacking stuff(It's what I want to study in college) which I need virtual machines for (Got an i7 6700k) So does the OS have a role in being able to do all those types of things?

Win 10 Pro has a few more features than Home. It also allows deferring (not stopping) the ongoing updates.

 

[broidk]

So how does the update work? Do I just click update when I want to and there it goes (With agreeing to terms of service stuff and all that) Or like do I get a physical copy of it

 

[USAFRet]

So how does the update work? Do I just click update when I want to and there it goes (With agreeing to terms of service stuff and all that) Or like do I get a physical copy of it

After your Win 7 is installed, fully updated, and activated....you can Upgrade to Win 10.
Either by waiting for the Upgrade thing to appear in the notification area, or just download the MediaCreation tool. This will allow creation of a USB or DVD install media.
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10

 

[broidk]

Ok thanks