Microsoft has announced that its latest operating system, Windows 10, will be officially released on July 29.
The latest version of Windows will arrive for laptops, desktop computers and tablets before heading to mobile devices such as smartphones, according to a new update in the Windows Blog.
Users can start pre-ordering Windows 10 today in order to receive it once it launches in July. To do this, owners of eligible devices will receive a notification in the form of the Microsoft logo that will appear in the system tray of their computers.
Clicking on it will open a pop-up window containing details of the reservation process. After clicking on the "Reserve Your Free Upgrade" tab, users will be asked to enter their email addresses for confirmation The Windows 10 will then be automatically downloaded into the computer once it launches on July 29.
Once the download process is complete, users will receive another notification to let them know that it is ready to be installed.
Those who didn't receive the first notification can still reserve the latest OS by visiting Microsoft's Windows 10 website.
According to Microsoft, the Windows 10 upgrade for devices running on Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 will be offered for free for a limited time only.
"Windows 10 is a free upgrade for a limited time, for qualified Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 devices (including devices you already own)," the company stated. "It is our intent that most of these devices will qualify, but some hardware / software requirements apply and feature availability may vary by device."
Windows 10 comes with a variety of new features such as an improved version of the virtual assistant Cortana and touch-screen support for Windows Office.
Microsoft will also introduce its latest browser, the Microsoft Edge through the new OS. This will serve as the replacement of the company's previous browser, Internet Explorer, and also comes with support for Cortana.
"With Cortana integrated, Microsoft Edge offers quick results and content based on your interests and preferences," Microsoft stated in the blog post.
