Is Windows 10 Still Free

Microsoft admits you can still upgrade to Windows 10 for free - here'due south how

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If you've been thinking of upgrading to Windows 10, but didn't desire to pay for information technology, it turns out there's another way. Several means, actually, according to a Microsoft employee who confirmed that methods still exist to upgrade to Windows 10 for gratuitous.

The Microsoft employee detailed how to go about getting the Windows 10 upgrade for free in a support thread (opens in new tab), addressing a user's question if they could make the bound from Windows viii.1 to Windows ten at no cost.

The instructions provided by the employee are refreshingly simple, and in that location'southward not that many hoops to jump through in lodge to get yourself the Windows 10 upgrade, should you want information technology. Nevertheless, the employee was adamant that this complimentary upgrade path might not exist guaranteed to work, urging users to exercise caution.

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How practise I upgrade to Windows 10 for complimentary?

First off, you lot'll need to be using a 18-carat re-create of Windows 7 or afterwards. If, for some reason, y'all're still using an operating system earlier than that, the upgrade unfortunately won't piece of work for you.

Once you've got that confirmed, head over to the Windows 10 software download folio (opens in new tab). When you're there, download and open up the Windows ten Media Creation Tool and select the selection to "Upgrade this PC now."

Accept the terms and conditions presented, and brand certain to choose the upgrade option that lets yous keep your files and information. The Microsoft employee in the support thread warned that upgrading via a fresh install isn't guaranteed to piece of work, so be sure to stick to the quondam selection to keep your files and avoid any potential risks.

After the installation has been completed, ensure your PC'southward connected to the cyberspace and open your Settings app. Coil down to "Update & Security" and click on the "Activation" tab. Here, you can confirm whether or non the Windows 10 upgrade has worked. If not, there may be an "Activate" push button you'll need to click that volition found a connectedness to Microsoft'south servers to create a digital Windows x product key for you.

Finally, the employee in the support thread stated that if yous're unable to obtain the license, you tin enter your existing Windows operating system product fundamental to manually consummate the upgrade to Windows 10.

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