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Computer Help and Support

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1. yes you will

Sat Sep 12, 2015, 12:14 PM

Sep 2015

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10/help-upgrade-windows-10

Read that page for details. You have to upgrade before July 29, 2016 to get it for free.

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Buying a new laptop - Windows 8.1 [View all] Holly_Hobby Sep 2015 OP

yes you will steve2470 Sep 2015 #1

Thanks! n/t Holly_Hobby Sep 2015 #3

another link Go Vols Sep 2015 #2

Thanks! n/t Holly_Hobby Sep 2015 #4

Sure, and thanks... Holly_Hobby Sep 2015 #6

if you want the very best answer to your question, go here: steve2470 Sep 2015 #8

Thanks so much, Holly_Hobby Sep 2015 #10

Why upgrade? hobbit709 Sep 2015 #7

Well... Holly_Hobby Sep 2015 #9

The buttons are still there, they're just not clearly marked. hobbit709 Sep 2015 #11

Thanks - where are the "mouse" buttons on the newer laptops? Holly_Hobby Sep 2015 #12

No wonder I was confused... Holly_Hobby Sep 2015 #13

Plug in your mouse and keyboard ; ) astral Sep 2015 #14

Congrats on your successful purchase! Holly_Hobby Sep 2015 #15