Windows 10 won’t be pre-installed on new devices on launch day

Microsoft is weeks away from debuting its Windows 10 operating system, but don’t expect to see it pre-installed on new PCs at launch. Instead, Microsoft will offer customers who buy a new PC starting on July 29 the opportunity to upgrade to Windows 10 Home or Pro at retail stores. If you want a new PC and Windows 10 on launch day, expect to spend a little bit of extra time at your retailer for the entire process. Best Buy, Bic Camera, Croma, Currys/PC World, Elkjøp, Jarrir, Incredible Connection, Media Markt, Staples, Wal-Mart, Yamada, Yodobashi and other retailers will offer new PC buyers data migration services and upgrade support, said Yusuf Mehdi, Vice President of Windows and Device Marketing, in a blog post. The problem is that Microsoft is still working on finalizing the operating system ahead of the launch. This means that Windows 10 hasn’t been sent to device manufacturers to test with their own drivers, despite rumors that a “release to manufacturing” build would be ready last week.