Microsoft is extending its even to those who pirated Windows 7 or Windows 8, executive Terry Myerson reveals in a new.
"We are upgrading all qualified s, genuine and non-genuine, to Windows 10," he said.
A Microsoft representative later confirmed Myerson's comments, adding that the company hopes to "re-engage" with software pirates.
"Anyone with a qualified device can upgrade to Windows 10, including those with pirated copies of Windows," the representative told . "We believe customers over time will realize the value of properly licensing Windows and we will make it easy for them to move to legitimate copies."
As was previously announced, for the first twelve months following Windows 10's launch, PCs running Windows 7 and 8 will be eligible for a free upgrade to the new OS.
This week, Microsoft , though the technology giant has not yet pinned down a specific release date. Microsoft also revealed that it's to bring the massively popular MOBA to Windows 10.
Windows 10 features a , which . Meanwhile, another marquee gaming feature for Windows 10 is that it will running the new OS. In addition, Windows 10 supports cross-platform play, starting with .
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