Not everyone is going to be able to upgrade for free, but here's how to check and proceed. In a recent survey of 1,013 Which? members, we found that 13% were still using Windows 7 on their main computer, while some 30% of people around the world were still using Windows 7. So long as you keep your computer up-to-date, your Windows 10 will always be supported. Microsoft is aiming to move all Windows users on to Windows 10, which is the 'final version': there won't be a Windows 11 instead Microsoft will put out feature updates twice a year as well as regular security updates. If you're still using Windows 7, it's time to upgrade: after a decade of support, Microsoft is ending support for Windows 7. Follow our step-by-step guide to installing Windows 10 on your Windows 7 PC However, it might be possible for you to upgrade your computer for free. You will have to buy a license to be able to activate it.Īlso, keep in mind that the minimum version of Windows 7 to do this is SP1 and that you will have to meet the hardware requirements of Windows 10, although they are almost the same as in Windows 7, so you should have no problems.A new licence for Windows 10 costs £119.99 bought direct from the Microsoft website. A special feature of Windows 10 is that it can be installed and used without a license, but with limitations on interface customization options and a somewhat annoying reminder that you are using an unactivated version. What if you have a pirated version of Windows 7? You can also upgrade to Windows 10, but you will not be able to activate it. From that moment on, you can use Windows 10 normally in a perfectly legal way. Your files and programs should remain intact.
When everything is ready, click on Install. You will have to wait until all the necessary files are downloaded to your computer, that could take a few minutes. In the new window, choose Upgrade this PC now, the first of the available options. Accept Media Creation Tool’s terms of use The first thing to do is to accept the terms of use by clicking on Accept. Double-click on the file to launch the tool.
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