That said, users who are just crossing the finish line after July 29, 2016, it looks like Microsoft might give you a reprieve.
Microsoft Might Give Some Customers Amnesty for Not Finishing Windows 10 Upgrade On Time
Several replies from Microsoft Support Engineers and Moderators on the Microsoft Community are recommending different solutions to customers caught up in the Windows 10 upgrade storm. A sticky note posted on the forum provides a Question & Answer scenario. Microsoft Forum Moderator, Yaqub K asks: Microsoft Forum Moderator Rohit Chettri responds: Another Forum Moderator, Charles [MSFT] replied to a thread with the following recommendation for customers still trying to complete the upgrade. No, the Windows 10 free upgrade offer ended on July 29, 2016. To have qualified for the free offer, all upgrades must have completed and reached the “Welcome” screen by 11:59 PM UTC-10 (Hawaii) on July 29th; this is one worldwide point in time. Windows 10 will continue to be available for purchase, either on a device or as a full version of the software. A discounted “upgrade” version of Windows 10 will not be for sale. Via Microsoft.com Exciting but not surprising news from Microsoft! I would however not delay any further! Get upgraded as quickly as you can! If you need more help, read our article for instructions on how to use Contact Support in Windows 10 to contact a Microsoft Support Agent. Some users are now reporting the Media Creation Tool used to download Windows 10 install files is now downloading the latest build 14393, which officially launches on August 2. Need more help? Join our free Windows 10 forums for lively discussions, tips and troubleshooting Windows 10 installations. The Free Upgrade Offer has expired. Microsoft understands that some people might have had trouble installing in the final days. Contact Microsoft, explain your problem upgrading to Windows 10. Our support agents may be able to help complete the upgrade you started before the deadline. Charles Via Microsoft.com Microsoft has extended the free upgrade offer on a case by case basis for the next two weeks. I suggest you download the ISO using the Media Creation Tool then perform a custom install. Check our forums for details and assistance: http://windows10forum.com Comment Name * Email *
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