Microsoft has launches its latest operating system, Windows 10 in Malaysia. Touted as the most secure Windows ever, the improved modern OS is now available as a free upgrade to every qualified Windows 7 and 8.1 user for the first year, or with new PCs and tablets. In addition, Windows 10 is delivered as a service and kept automatically up-to-date with the latest features and security updates.
“Since the global launch of Windows 10 on 29 July, Microsoft has seen as many as 14 million people around the world upgrade to Windows 10 within the first 24 hours, with reviews and customer feedback overwhelmingly positive around the globe,” said K Raman, Managing Director, Microsoft Malaysia. “We’re ushering in a new era for both Microsoft and for Windows.”
Raman added that it is also the first ever operating system that was created based on feedback from fans – over 5 million Windows Insiders who have given us their thoughts about the operating system – what they loved, what they felt could be changed, and what some of the features that should be kept. “Windows 10 is a product that was truly built by the community, for the community and we will keep it this way by continuing the Windows Insider Program and accepting new feedback to make the product even better,” he said.
Windows 10 comes with innovations such as Windows Hello – where you can simply show your face or use your fingerprint to login to your new devices running Windows 10 and be immediately recognized and greeted with a smile; Continuum – which adapts and optimizes your apps and experiences for your activity, device and display across touch and desktop modes; Microsoft Edge – the modern browser which allows you to annotate on web pages and share your mark-ups.
Upgrading to Windows 10 is easy for customers running a genuine Windows 7 or Windows 8.1 PC or tablet, Microsoft said. Starting 29 July, people who reserved their upgrade to Windows 10 will be notified in waves when their upgrade is ready to be installed over the coming days and weeks ahead. To find out how to reserve a free upgrade, please visit www.windows.my.
Microsoft Malaysia has also worked closely with its retailers to roll out Tech Benches – a service in which individuals can upgrade their Windows 7 and 8.1 devices to Windows 10 at these retailers’ stores. These retailers include ALL IT Hypermarket Sdn Bhd, Elitetrax Marketing Sdn Bhd (Harvey Norman), Hello Station (M) Sdn Bhd (Selected Microsoft Authorized Reseller stores), Senheng Electric (KL) Sdn Bhd, SNS Network (M) Sdn Bhd, and Thunder Match Technology Sdn Bhd. A full list of the locations of the Tech Benches can be found here: http://aka.ms/techbench.
In addition to the Tech Benches, Microsoft will also be conducting Windows 10 roadshows, starting with the SNS Roadshow at Mid Valley (North Court) on 10-16 August, followed by the Malaysia IT Fair at Mid Valley on 28-31 August.
Raman also added, “Windows 10 gives you the most choice in innovative styles of devices, and offers stunning new forms, features, and functionality. Together with our hardware partners Acer, Asus, Dell, HP, iPro, Joi, Lenovo and Toshiba, together with our technology partner, Intel – we’re ready for a new era of Windows.”
During the event, Microsoft Malaysia honored three great Malaysians who have inspired and empowered others with their contributions. This is in line with the company’s global year-long initiative #UpgradeYourWorld, which celebrates people and organizations who do great things and make a difference in our lives. These three truly inspirational leaders are (1) Yang Berbahagia Senator Bathmavathi Krishnan, Member of Dewan Negara, Parlimen Malaysia, and an advocate and champion of the disabled community; (2) YM Raja Riza Shazmin Raja Badrul Shah, Honorary Secretary of Mercy Malaysia – an established disaster relief organization providing medical and humanitarian services both locally and abroad; and (3) John-son Oei, the founder of EPIC Homes – an organization which builds homes for the Orang Asli in Malaysia.
For those who wants to purchase the standalone Windows 10 retail pack, below are the pricing:
- Windows 10 Home: RM629.99
- Windows 10 Pro: RM1099.99