upgrade window 7/ultimate to windows 10

Hello MAgyeduD!

Ok, so the process is involved, but worth it. These installation methods should keep your files and apps, but all the same, backing them up would be a good idea.

First things first, you'll want to find the product key of your license for Windows, just in case something goes wrong with the activation, and write it down on paper. You will usually find it:

• On the bottom of your computer
• Inside the box or on the disc you installed Windows from
• You can also download NirSoft ProduKey, a free, temporary, light, and safe tool that detects and displays the product key that your computer is using. (I can't link it directly here for safety reasons, but just Google it)

Then go to the download page here:

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10

Everything about this installer takes a long time. Sorry about that. Just wait.

Run the installer and agree to the license. Then click Upgrade Windows. It will download Windows 10, and then ask you to restart.

Be warned that, depending on the age and stability of your PC, it may not work. It might hang, crash, or spout an error code. There are hundreds of things that can go wrong, as the internet will show. Windows will do its best to revert and repair itself upon restart.

Another method involves running the installer, and clicking "Create Media" instead. This requires that you have a completely empty USB flash drive with considerable room on it. Choose the drive, and then it will turn the drive into an installation disk for Windows 10. When the installer was done.

This part is SUPER advanced. Plug the drive in and shut down your computer. When you turn it on and your logo shows, repeatedly press one of your function keys (usually F9, F10, or F12) to open your boot menu. This may take a few attempts to get right; you may need to consult the internet or your computer manual to find out exactly how to open your boot menu.

It should show a list of available devices. Use the arrow keys to select your USB drive out of the list, and press Enter. It should boot to your USB drive, and display the windows 10 logo on the screen with a loading ring. (this takes a while too). When the window appears, follow the on-screen instructions.

This part puts the previous wait times to shame. Once you've chosen your language, chosen the correct disk to install it on (it should be your hard drive), and entered your product key (if the one you have doesn't work, click "I don't have a Product Key"), it will install, restart a bunch of times, and then finally show the lock screen. Remember, once you log in, it will need to download a ton of updates, install updates for UWP apps, run Windows Defender, and index searches, etc.

That's the simple version, but I know a lot more about this process (I've upgraded 8+ computers with it encounting), so ask me if you have more questions, or search the internet)

Disclaimer: I am not responsible for a failed or corrupt installation, or loss of files or operating system thereof.

You may or may not still get 10 for free, but you first have to see if 10 is compatible with your device.

The free upgrade to Windows 10 offer from Microsoft expired on the 29th July, 2016.

You will have to contact MS support and they may be able to assist you with a free upgrade to 10..

Also read this information:

All the Ways You Can Still Upgrade to Windows 10 for Free

Here's how you can still get a free Windows 10 upgrade | ZDNet

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Upgrade to Windows 10: FAQ - Windows Help - Microsoft Support

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Windows 10 supported upgrade paths:

✔ = Full upgrade is supported including personal data, settings, and applications.

D = Edition downgrade; personal data is maintained, applications and settings are removed.

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/deployment/upgrade/windows-10-upgrade-paths

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First thing to do is to make sure that you have the correct system requirements and that your Computer Manufacturer supplies the correct Drivers for 10 for your Model Number.

"Windows 10 System Requirements"

https://www.thurrott.com/windows/windows-10/3884/windows-10-system-requirements

https://www.microsoft.com/en-US/windows/windows-10-specifications#sysreqs

If you read those Microsoft's system requirements for 10, you will find that if you only go on them you will be sadly disappointed in performance.

You should at least double what they say.

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Detailed information on Minimum hardware requirements:

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/design/minimum/minimum-hardware-requirements-overview

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Some Manufacturers have listed Model Numbers tested with 10 at their website:

Acer - Windows 10 Creators Update

Dell computers tested for Windows 10 November 2019 Update and previous versions of Windows 10

The following Gateway laptops, desktops and tablets have been tested as being suitable to install Windows 10 Creators Update

HP Products Tested with Windows 10

Lenovo devices tested for Windows 10 version 1809 (October 2018

Samsung - Find out if your system runs Windows 10.

Sony - What do I need to install Windows 10 on my PC?

Toshiba - Models tested

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If you do have to buy Windows 10:

How to buy Windows 10:

http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msusa/en\_US/cat/Windows/categoryID.70036700

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If you are  go the upgrade path to 10 at least make a system image backup for two reasons.

1. Some people report they don't get the free upgrade and want to reinstall 7.
2. If you don't do the system checks and 10 is incompatible with your device and it becomes inoperable.

These are quite good programs to use for Complete PC Backup and are free:

"EaseUS Todo Backup Free"

http://www.todo-backup.com/products/home/free-backup-software.htm

"Welcome to EaseUS Todo Backup Manual"

http://www.todo-backup.com/support/help/

http://www.todo-backup.com/download/docs/User\_Guide.pdf

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"AOMEI Backupper Standard"

http://www.backup-utility.com/free-backup-software.html

"Configure and automate AOMEI Backupper in Windows"

https://www.winhelp.us/configure-aomei-backupper-in-windows.html

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"Macrium Reflect Free"

http://www.macrium.com/reflectfree.aspx

"Macrium Reflect Tutorial"

http://www.macrium.com/webtutorial/tutorial.asp

Cheers.

Hello MAgyeduD,

The tutorial below can help show you how to upgrade from a legally activated Windows 7 to Windows 10 for free. 

Be sure to verify your computer has Windows 10 drivers available for it from the manufacturer first.

https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/139745-upgrade-windows-10-windows-7-free.html