The document provides information about downloading WinHEC presentations and upgrading to Windows 10. It discusses direct upgrade paths from Windows 7, 8, and 8.1. It also notes that Windows RT and Windows Phone 8.0 do not have direct upgrade paths. The document outlines the automatic download, user consent, and restart process for the desktop upgrade. It also discusses the ingestion client, update services, and approach for controlling updates by device, region, or model for retail servicing of phones. It provides links for joining the Windows Insider program and technical documentation.
4. *For qualified Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows Phone 8.1 devices! Details available on
Windows.com
5.
6.
7.
8.
9. Direct upgrade path
Direct upgrade path is not supported
Not supported
Initial OS Final OS Media (ISO) Windows Update
Windows 7 RTM Windows 10
Windows 7 SP1 Windows 10
Windows 8 Windows 10
Windows 8.1 RTM Windows 10
Windows 8.1 S14 Windows 10
Windows RT -
Windows Phone 8.0 - NA
Windows Phone 8.1
Windows
Mobile 10
NA
23. Build and
Retail Sign
Package
Use Ingestion Client
Microsoft
Builds Update
Microsoft
Publishes to
Preview Server
Validate OTA
Updates on
Retail Phones
Microsoft
Publishes to
Production
Server
End Users
start getting
updates OTA
Submit
Request for
Update
24. Retail Servicing - Preview
• Uses Microsoft Update
• Intended for final
testing before going live
to customers
Retail Servicing -
Production
• Live to End Users
25. Approach Control # Updates to
Create/ Test/
Release
All devices for a given model get the update at
the same time
Small Single
Devices which are released to geographic regions
• Use Open Market geographic Mobile Operator
IDs
By
Region
One per
Geographic
Region
Devices with unique DeviceNames By
Device
One per
DeviceName
26.
27. Join the Windows Insider program!
https://insider.windows.com/
From there…
For desktop, you’ll be able to download ISOs or start the upgrade
through Windows Update.
For mobile, if your device is supported, you’ll be able to download
the Windows Insider app and upgrade to Windows 10.
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