The operating system, which comes in six variations – Windows 10 Home, Mobile, Pro, Enterprise, Mobile Enterprise, Education – is believed to be the FINAL version of Windows. Windows 10 is the biggest update to the Microsoft ecosystem in years and is due to be released in more than 190 countries in 111 languages, over the coming months. 'Non-Genuine Windows is not supported by Microsoft or a trusted partner.'
'Non-Genuine Windows has a high risk of malware, fraud, public exposure of your personal information, and a higher risk for poor performance or feature malfunctions. 'If you ever encounter this watermark on a new machine,' the Windows boss wrote in an official blog post 'I encourage you to return the device immediately to the retailer from whom you purchased it and request a Genuine Windows device. The unlicensed install of Windows 10 will have a 'desktop watermark to notify the user'.Įxecutive Vice President of Operating Systems Terry Myerson has confirmed non-genuine customers will be offered 'very attractive Windows 10 upgrade offers' to legitimise their operating system to a genuine version.
