How to Upgrade to Windows 10 for free (Especially from Windows 7)

Did you know you can upgrade to Windows 10 for free without spending a penny? Yes, you can still get the free upgrade from Microsoft! Let's see how to do it.

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In November 2017 Microsoft announced shutting down its free upgrade offer, but if you didn’t get your free copy of windows 10 here this post helpful for you. Yes with a tiny bit of work, you can upgrade older versions of Windows 7, Windows 8 or Windows 8.1 Home or Pro to a fully-functioning version of Windows 10. The only thing you need to make sure your current version of Windows 7, 8, or 8.1 must be legal and activated with Microsoft. Well If you’re still running older Windows 7,  8, or 8.1 Upgrade to windows 10 for free by following the steps below.

Windows 10 free upgrade

First make a note of your windows 7, 8, or 8.1 product key, If you don’t have then you can pull your windows product key using NirSoft’s ProduKey write it down and keep it safe because you might need it later.

The second thing we recommend back up your important files just in case anything goes wrong.

Check Windows 10 system requirement

Processor:
1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster processor or System on a Chip (SoC)
RAM:
1 gigabyte (GB) for 32-bit or 2 GB for 64-bit
Hard drive space:
16 GB for 32-bit OS 32 GB for 64-bit OS
Graphics card:
DirectX 9 or later with WDDM 1.0 driver
Display:
800×600
Internet Connection:
Internet connectivity is necessary to perform updates and to download and take advantage of some features

Upgrade Windows 10 using the media creation tool

Now follow the steps below to get Windows 10 for free, if you’re currently running a genuine copy of Windows 7, Windows 8 or Windows 8.1 Home or Pro:

  • Go to the Download Windows 10 website.
  • Under Create Windows 10 installation media, click the Download tool now

Download media creation tool windows 7

  • This will download the media creation tool, right-click on it select Run as administrator,
  • Windows 10 setup window opens with Getting a few things ready
  • The terms and conditions screen will open, you must Accept to continue.

Media creation tool terms and conditions

Next select option Upgrade this PC now

Upgrade this pc Windows 7

  • This will start downloading Windows 10 files from the Microsoft server. (This will depend on your Internet connection speed and hardware infrastructure)
  • This will prompt, creating windows 10 media following by getting updates, checking your PC, we are getting a few things ready
  • Again accept the license terms

licence terms

  • The setup will ask you to keep your files or start fresh, Select your preferred option and click install.

Remember: starting fresh or keeping your files still means that all apps and settings will be deleted for the Windows 10 upgrade.

keep personal files and apps or start fresh

  • Windows 10 will begin to be installed. This process can take quite a while, and the computer will restart numerous times.

Installing windows 10

  • Once the upgrade is complete, you should receive a digital license for Windows 10, which can be found under Settings > Update & Security > Activation.

Windows 10 activated with digital licence

Pro Tip: If you get error while upgrade windows 10

  • Perform Windows 10 Clean Boot
  • Disable or uninstall Antivirus software
  • Disconnect from VPN (If configured on your device)
  • Make sure you have stable working internet connecton to download windows update files from microsoft server.

Alternatively, you can create installation media and use it to upgrade windows 10 free. And later use the windows 7, 8 or 8.1 product key to activate windows 10.

Also, you can download the latest Windows 10 ISO direct from Microsoft server, perform a clean install and activate your license using the windows 7, 8, or 8.1 product key.

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Steve Ballmer
Steve Ballmer
With over 7 years of experience in the IT industry, I have experience in IT support, helpdesk, sysadmin, network admin, and cloud computing. Certified in Microsoft Technologies (MCTS and MCSA) and also Cisco Certified Professional in Routing and Switching.

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