If you are looking for to upgrade to Windows 10, you have
probably noticed that for a short time there was a promotion called Get Windows
10 to install, with all the technical support guarantees, the latest version of
the renowned operating system. This was a free upgrade offer that ended on July
29, 2016.
On July 30, 2016, update notifications stopped and the GWX
application began to disappear, switching to set payment as the only way to get
a Windows 10 update .
The funny thing is, to this day, those running Microsoft's
activation servers can still upgrade to Windows 10 from Windows 7 or Windows
8.1 using a free digital license.
You can also upgrade to Windows 10 Pro from Windows 10 Home
using a pre-Windows 7, 8, or 8.1 (Pro / Ultimate) release commercial product
key, which can save us up to $ 90 in upgrade fees with a license. OEM if we buy
a PC that comes with Windows 10 Home pre-installed.
At Gadae Netweb we want you to obtain the basic fundamentals
to perform a Windows 10 update with the appropriate technical support, and
always taking into account the license problems that may exist and identify
them properly.
How to upgrade to Windows 10 from an old PC
Many users choose to 'recycle' and upgrade old computers instead
of purchasing new models. Let's take as an example a small-format Intel PC in
which to get into Windows Media Center, through Windows 7 Ultimate, and that
has never hosted the GWX tool, nor the subsequent notifications available for
updating to Windows 10 through Windows. Update .
Imagine running the Windows 10 update (from Windows 7) from
a computer with such characteristics , and the special attention that it would
cause the user to check that the system does not fail to install the new
operating system, also checking that it is not necessary to introduce a new
operating system. Product key to obtain the digital license.
Get Windows 10 for free
The truth is that we are talking about a possible jump, and
that if we have a PC with an authenticated and activated copy with an original
license of Windows 7/8 / 8.1 we can follow a simple process to update the
system to Windows 10.
To get started, go to the Windows 10 download page and
download it . Once the download is complete, spontaneous on the Media Creation
tool.
If you have downloaded the Media Creation Tool on the
computer you plan to update, you can choose the option to »Update now», while
if you are running the tool on a different PC, you can choose the option to
save the installation files to a USB drive or as an ISO file.
Once the download is complete, double-click the ISO file to
mount it and open the File Explorer window; Or choose the option to create a
bootable drive by opening a USB flash drive in File Explorer and running setup
from there.
Follow the instructions that indicate you to complete the
update, and you will verify that you are not asked for a product key. This way,
when the update is complete, you will have a digital license for Windows 10 ,
which can be verified in Settings> Update & security> Activation.
The digital license is tied to the device in question, which
means that you can format the hard drive and perform a fresh installation of
the Windows 10 edition at any time. You motivation not need a product key and
activation will be automatic.
Accessible Windows 10 Trials
It is also possible to download beta versions of Windows 10
for free if we use Microsoft's Insider program. They are trial versions that
may have errors, so we recommend using them especially for more advanced users.
If you know how to manage the limitations and attend to the considerations of a
technical support of the trial versions, it is undoubtedly an option that will
also be useful.
Download the Insider program on the official website once
you have Windows 10 installed, without having to activate it, and start the
process in the Windows Settings menu , clicking on Update and security.
Now on the left side choose the Windows Insider Program
option and go to Start to start the installation process. Then associate the
Microsoft account that you previously had to register with Insider.
Of the available updates, the Release Preview is recommended
, as it is the most stable and allows fewer errors. Once installed, use Windows
10 without worrying about buying a license. Microsoft allows you to use its
operating system for free as long as you allow yourself to have some other
errors that the company can use to fine-tune its updates and technical support.
