For the hell of it I launched my Win10 VM. The OS brought me back to the system config screen, as I thought it would since I never completed it. This time around I disabled everything regarding feedback, personal email accounts, etc. allowing me to bypass the screen I posted above (post #13). Still, I have no intention of upgrading to Win10, ever. It is funny to note that Redmond may lowball the retail price of this POS...

TechAdvisor: Windows 10 release date, price, features...

According to Indonesian news site Detik, the president of Microsoft Indonesia, Andreas Diantoro, has confirmed that Windows 9 - now 10 - will be a free upgrade for all Windows 8 users.
But another source states that M$ may go the annual subscription route

Money Morning: MSFT Stock Would Move if Windows 10 Includes This One Change

MSFT's Windows 10 Catch
Microsoft is very likely to introduce a subscription pricing model when it officially launches Windows 10, fundamentally changing how customers purchase its flagship product...
If Redmond adopts the latter approach, we could see the death of M$ before it's 2017 predicted demise discussed (Here)