The Microsoft development group is constantly updating its operating system and that is why it frequently launches new editions, we have seen how from Windows 7 we jump to Windows 8 and now with Windows 10 many changes have been made thinking about the total satisfaction of the users..
Until 2015 all users of Windows 7 and Windows 8 could update for free to Windows 10 without losing their data and in proportion to the edition used and although several dates were announced on which the update process would conclude, it was only that The free offer ended on January 16, 2018 .
TechnoWikis today will analyze some valid methods to upgrade to Windows 10 for free now. Remember that one of the most important keys is to backup and have the Serial number we currently have..
1. Upgrade to Windows 10 with product serial number
From the Windows 10 edition called "
November Update "
(version 1511) , it is possible to enter the product key of the Windows 7 or Windows 8.1 editions, that is, the serial number, directly in the "Windows Settings" and from there perform a clean installation.
With this method it will be possible to install and activate the desired Windows 10 compilation immediately and, after installation, Windows 10 will verify the product key that we have entered and convert it into a special digital license with which we can enjoy all the benefits of Windows 10.
So it would be necessary to download the latest version of Windows 10 and create our USB Boot or DVD to install it..
Remember that you also have the option and it is interesting to be able to get the Serial key number that we have in a Windows 10 or earlier versions such as Windows 7, 8.
2. Put Windows 7, 8 or 8.1 key in Windows 10 installation process
Recall that until recently it was possible to access the Windows 10 update thanks to the Get Windows 10 utility which guided us through the entire system update process.
If you do not currently have this option, we can use a Windows 10 installation medium and during the installation process we will see the following:
There we can enter the serial number of Windows 7 or 8 , there Microsoft will establish a contact with its servers and validate that the entered serial number is correct.
This will allow the operating system to obtain a digital license and thus be able to make use of all the features of Windows 10.
3. Reinstall Windows 10 without losing activation
This option applies when we have updated Windows 10 at some previous time using the method provided by Microsoft, for this it is enough to use the installation method of Windows 10 and during the installation process do not provide any product key since the system will automatically take it .
In any case, remember that we can take out the Windows 10 Serial number before reinstalling and we will have it in our possession in case it should be reactivated.
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4. Ignore messages to put serial in Windows 10 update
This step allows us to not enter any Windows 10 product number and allows us to download and use Windows 10 both locally and virtually .
Although we do not enter a product number, Windows 10 will continue its normal work process, but if we want to access support or any direct process with Microsoft it will be necessary to perform the legalization process.
With these steps we can obtain Windows 10 and continue using each of its features.