when was windows ten released
Microsoft announces Windows 10 release date: July 29. Windows 10 finally has an official release date: July 29. Unlike previous Windows releases, you won't have to go to a store -- whether online or brick and mortar -- to get it. Windows 10 will come as a free upgrade to anyone with a Windows 7, Windows 8 or Windows 8.1 PC. Customers with Windows Phone 8.1 will also be eligible for a free Windows 10 upgrade on their smartphones. Windows 10 will be Microsoft's first major update to its operating system in three years.