Can I upgrade from Windows 10 LTSC 2019 to 2021 for free or do I need to buy a new licence?

Question

Good morning, afternoon or evening from Colombia.

I have Windows 10 LTSC 2019 licensed on one computer and I'd wish to upgrade to LTSC 2021. I know that it cannot be performed from regular Windows Update method and you need to do it manually.

So, if I download an official LTSC 2021 ISO and I upgrade my 2019, do I lose my license and I must pay a new one?

Thanks.

Answer 1

Hi @Esteban Martinez

Goord morning from Finland.

No, upgrading your Windows 10 LTSC 2019 to LTSC 2021 using an official ISO should not affect your license. As long as your original license was legally obtained, it should remain valid after the upgrade.