Microsoft extends the free update to windows 10 pro due to the failure of windows 10 s

Microsoft has announced that it will expand the offer whereby Surface Laptop buyers will be able to upgrade their computers to Windows 10 Pro for free. The offer was due to expire this year, but will now run until March 31, 2018.

The owners of the Surface Laptop with Windows 10 Pro will have another 3 months to update their computers for free to Windows 10 Pro

"Don't forget that the Surface Laptop comes with improved security and performance thanks to Windows 10 S, as well as verified apps from the Windows Store, " Microsoft said in an announcement today.

For those who need an application that is not yet available in the Store and must install it from other sources, we are expanding the possibility of migrating from Windows 10 S to Windows 10 Pro for free until March 31, 2018. We hope this provides the flexibility required for those looking for the perfect gift for Christmas or back to school.

The Windows maker introduced the new Windows 10 S operating system along with its Surface Laptop as direct competitors to Chromebooks based on the Chrome OS platform. The biggest problem with Windows 10 S is precisely the limitation of installing only the apps available on Windows 10 S. For all those who want to install an app from sources other than the Store, the company opened a promotion period that allowed them to migrate for free to Windows 10 Pro, a period that has just been extended.

After March 2018, all users who want to upgrade to Windows 10 Pro from Windows 10 S will have to pay around 50 euros for the upgrade, although the company may announce another extension of the offer.

In today's announcement, Microsoft also said that the Surface Laptop is now available in multiple colors, including cobalt blue, dark cherry, or graphite gold.