Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 users will get the Windows 10 upgrade for free. However, users using any older version of Windows will have to buy it. The method of downloading and installing a copy of Windows 10 will depend on which operating system is present in your computer. The method will be slightly different for different operating systems. If you do not know much about it, then this guide will be useful for you. First of all, make sure that your system meets the minimum requirements of Windows 10.
Download Windows 10 ISO
The easiest way to get Windows 10 is to go to Microsoft’s website and download the Windows 10 ISO file. You will need a fast internet connection considering the size of the download. Also keep a blank USB or DVD drive on which you can burn the ISO file later. Only through this will you be able to run the setup on your machine. Visit Microsoft’s website for more instructions and licensing requirements.
To upgrade from Windows 7 or Windows 8.x
1. Windows Update Open. (Start Menu Or Start Screen (Search for Windows Update and go there).
2. If your computer can be upgraded, you will see the option to upgrade to Windows 10.
If the update is not available, you will need to manually reserve a copy of Windows 10. You can reserve your copy by following these instructions. If you can’t wait for the upgraded copy and are willing to put in a little effort, download the Windows 10 ISO. Instructions for this are given above.
If there is an update for Windows 10, your computer will automatically start downloading the new update. Whenever asked, agree to all Microsoft terms and conditions.
Force download the Windows 10 upgrade
By the way, there is also a way to force download Windows 10 upgrade on Windows 7 or Windows 8.x operating system (if you don’t want to wait for your turn to upgrade). Follow the instructions below.
This is for Windows 7 SP1 and Windows 8.1 (Windows 8 users will need to upgrade to Windows 8.1) and does not require any special technical knowledge. Here’s how:
1. “C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\Download” Navigate to the folder (use the name of the drive in which Windows is installed on your system in place of C) and delete all the files.
2. To open the search windows key Press. In it “Windows Update” Type that will take you to the Windows Update page. Users can access this page by going to the system’s Control Panel. (Control Panel) You can also use the settings.
3. To open the search bar again windows key Press and “cmd” Type in. This will give you a drop down of Command Prompt with several other options available. Command Prompt do not select the option, but Run To Administrator Select as. You can select this by right clicking on the option.
4. once upon a time like Administrator: Command Prompt The box opens, “wuauclt.exe update now” Type but do not press enter.
5. Once again go back to the Windows Update menu page. Select the Check for updates option on the right side of the screen. After clicking Windows Update But “Checking for updates…” It will be visible.
6. meanwhile, Command Prompt Go to the box and press enter for the command you typed earlier. Then Windows Update A message will appear on the page saying Windows 10 is downloading.
Keep in mind that the size of this update is about 6GB. So users should check their internet data limit before downloading it. Before installing the update, it is advisable to create a backup of all the important files and folders present in your system.
Buy a copy of Windows 10 from a retail store (preferably for Windows XP users)
1. Plug the Windows 10 USB drive into your computer or insert the Windows 10 disc into the DVD drive.
2. reboot your computer.
3. Changing Standard Boot Preferences boot from your USB Or DVD Drive To do this, you will need to press the Esc or F1 key before the booting process begins. However, this command will also depend on the motherboard manufacturer of your system.
4. To go forward, press any key and select Next on the screen.
5. Then Install Click on.
6. If you want to keep your existing operating system and files then choose the first option or by selecting Custom you can completely replace the existing operating system of your system with Windows 10.
If you have chosen the second option (Custom), then you will need to install Windows 10 on the existing partition or delete a partition and create a new partition first. In both cases, options will be available on your screen. When everything is completed, click Next.
Now Windows 10 will start installing on your computer. This process will take some time so be patient.
If you are using Windows 10 Developer Preview
You don’t need to do anything special. Microsoft will automatically move you to the latest version of Windows 10 by downloading the latest update on your system.