ZDNet ’s Ed Bott has been testing the Windows 10 method for years, and the free upgrade still works. It’s also really simple for anyone to upgrade from Windows 7, especially as support ends for the operating system today. Assuming your PC supports the minimum requirements for Windows 10, you’ll be able to upgrade from Microsoft’s site.
You may be wondering “Can I upgrade from Windows 7 to Windows 10 for free?”
Upgrading to Windows 10 should still be free if you have a licensed copy of Windows 7 running on your PC. Go to the Windows 10 download page. This will take you to the page for the Windows 10 Media Creation Tool, which you’ll need to upgrade to Windows 10.
Go to the Windows 10 system specifications page. It’s important to make sure your computer meets the minimum computing requirements (1GB of RAM, 1 GHz processor) so that it can run Windows 10 hassle-free. Upgrading to Windows 10 should still be free if you have a licensed copy of Windows 7 running on your PC. Go to the Windows 10 download page.
Besides, according to the official statement from Microsoft, Windows 11 upgrade is only free for Windows 10 users. However, in theory, Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1 users will also get the update for free if they upgrade to Windows 10. However, some users prefer to directly upgrade to Windows 11 from Windows 7.
How to install Windows 10 on old Windows 7 PC?
Go to Download Windows 10 page on Microsoft website via your Windows 7 browser. Under Create Windows 10 installation media, click the “Download tool now” and run the media file after the downloading . Choose “Upgrade this PC now”. Follow through the prompts to set up Windows 10 on your old PC.
How do I get Windows 10 for free with Windows 7?
Enter in your Windows 7 (or Windows 8) licence key, and you should soon have a Windows 10 running – for free. Click on the ‘Activate’ button if required and your PC will be activated with a digital license after it establishes a secure connection to Microsoft servers.