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After the recent release of Windows 10, Microsoft has committed to allowing users to upgrade to Windows 10 from Windows 7, 8, 8.1 completely free of charge for a year, with the upgrade period ending on July 29, 2016. However, if you're currently using genuine Windows 7, 8, 8.1 and want to upgrade to Windows 10, you can still do so through the instructions shared by Mytour below.
Preparation:
- Ensure that your computer is running genuine Windows 7, 8, 8.1.
- Check your internet connection to download the Windows 10 upgrade support file and activate your Windows license, as well as download system driver updates.
- Check the minimum computer specifications required to use Windows 10:
+ CPU: 1GHz speed or higher
+ RAM: 1GB for Win 10 32-bit or 2GB for Win 10 64-bit
+ Free hard disk space: 16GB for Win 10 32-bit or 20GB for Win 10 64-bit
Note:
- Ensure that you have backed up all important data from drive C to another drive to avoid data loss.
- Make sure you have the product key for your old Windows version. If you've forgotten or lost it, you can retrieve the product key from your Windows data through the article on Windows backup and restore product key that we previously shared.
- Ensure to install the appropriate version of Windows 10 compatible with your old Windows 7, 8, 8.1 because if you install the wrong version, you won't be able to reactivate the license.
How to Upgrade to Windows 10 from Windows 7, 8, 8.1
Method 1: Upgrade to Windows 10 from Windows 7, 8, 8.1 via Windows 10 Update Assistant
Step 1: Using any web browser, navigate to the Microsoft website supporting the upgrade to Windows 10 from Windows 7, 8, 8.1 HERE
Step 2: The interface of the Windows 10 upgrade support page appears, click on the Update Now button as shown below.
Step 3: After clicking the Update Now button, the system will download the Windows10Upgrade.exe file to your computer. Double-click on it, and the Windows 10 Update Assistant launcher will open and automatically check the update status of your Windows device.
Step 4: If your device passes the system check, click on the Accept button to accept Microsoft's terms and begin the upgrade process.
Step 5: The software will then proceed to check the compatibility of Windows 10 with your device.
Step 6: If the hardware is fully compatible, the process of downloading the Windows 10 installation file will begin.
Step 7: After the Windows 10 installation file download is complete, the system will automatically proceed with the installation process.
Step 8: Next, click Restart now to begin the Windows 10 upgrade process from Windows 7, 8, 8.1.
Once the Windows 10 upgrade process is complete, click Next to log in to the usage screen.
Windows 10 upgrade notification screen completed.
You can also check your Windows version or view the Active Windows status at this time. By default, if you use a genuine key, the license information from the old Windows will be automatically activated on the new Windows 10, and you can now permanently use this Windows 10 license.
After completion, you can uninstall the tools used for upgrading to Windows 10.
Also, clean up the system by deleting the old Windows version. Readers can refer to the article on how to delete Windows.old that we previously shared.
Here's a guide on upgrading Windows 10 from Windows 7, 8, 8.1 that readers can apply to their devices at this time. Additionally, if you find Windows 10 not meeting your expectations during usage, you can easily downgrade from Windows 10 to Windows 7, 8, 8.1 through the safe and quick guide on downgrading Windows 10 to Windows 8, 7 that we previously shared.
Moreover, for users with non-genuine Windows versions, you can also upgrade to Windows 10 by directly installing from an ISO file or creating a Windows 10 installation USB to experience this new Windows version. For any questions during the Windows 10 upgrade process, readers can leave feedback below the article, and we will respond as soon as possible. Wish you all success.
