Microsoft is trying to maximize its earnings by all means. The American brand has decided to end completely free of its update Windows 10, eradicating the last option that proposed this possibility.
The end of free Updates of Windows 10
The free update of Windows 10 is still possible via the trick of going through ” assistive technologies “, but it will soon be old history. Microsoft has decided to end it from January 1, 2018. The American company thus ends its program “Get Windows 10″ launched in 2016.
This, thanks to a flaw of the system, allowed free updates Windows 10 used the famous ” assistive technologies “, allowing a free and automatic extension of the update offer. Microsoft said: ” We do not limit the offer of free upgrade to specific assistive technologies.
But today, it’s a different story, since Microsoft has changed the information in the FAQ section, indicating that ” the upgrade offer for accessibility expires on December 31, 2017 “.
A free update still possible until the end of the year
However, the impact of the end of free for the update of Windows 10 is not so strong, companies having already anticipated for their migration towards Windows 10.
As for the individuals and small companies that have not wanted to update for more than two years now, they still have the option to keep their older operating system and installed on their PC, or migrate for free to Windows 10 before the end of the year.
This is also the wish of Microsoft, hoping that users will migrate all on Windows 10 at the expense of Windows app developement. In any case, for latecomers, it will cost 145 euros to move to Windows 10 in 2018
How to Upgrade & Install window 10 for free
1. Make sure if you’re using a original copy of Windows 7, Windows 10 or later. Anything older function will not work (please, if it is possible, buy a new PC and using Windows XP or Vista). If you’re operating Windows 7 softwre, write down the activation key (you may need this later). You can locate it by using a free program like ProduKey from NirSoft.
2. Before continuing, this is a good time to pause and back up everything you want to keep on your present PC. To learn how to do so, refer to our guide on Windows 10 backups.
3. Proceed to the download page for free updates of Windows 10. If you visit this official Microsoft page, you might be eligible for a free upgrade. After that, click “download tool now” to launch the Windows 10 Media Creation Tool, then select “Upgrade this PC now.”
4. Select the upgrade options that allow you to save your files and settings, then accept the terms. Once more, it is crucial to have a backup available at this stage, so store anything on an SSD, USB, or cloud drive.
5. Restart your computer to set up an internet connection. Go to “Update & Security” under Settings, then select “Activation.” This is where you may check if the Windows 10 upgrade was successful. If not, click the “Activate” button (if any are present) to generate a digital product key for Windows 10. Try utilizing your license key for Windows 7 or Windows 8.
After updating software
You have the option to start over or maintain all of the files on your PC during the update process.
You may access the Settings > Update & Security > Activation screen after it has been installed. Your system will be displayed as “activated with a digital license.”
If you log in with your Microsoft account, you will associate the license for Windows 10 with it. This will make it even simpler to reactivate Windows 10 on your computer in the event that you ever need to install it.
