Users who had the GWX app installed received priority status for free and automatic upgrades, but Microsoft officially discontinued free upgrades several years ago. However, as of this moment, you can still upgrade your Windows 8.1 to Windows 10 free of charge, and there are a few different methods you can use to do so.
Even if you don’t see a message from the get windows 10 app on the taskbar, if the upgrade files have been downloaded to your PC, you can start the process via Windows Update. However, you won’t be doing it through Windows Update in the modern Settings app.
It is not possible to change the editions. When you are ready, you have to run the installer application. Follow these steps to upgrade Windows 8 to Windows 10: 1. To upgrade the system, a window will open up on the screen. Choose an option of Upgrade this PC now and then, click on Next. The tool will download the installation files.
To upgrade the system, a window will open up on the screen. Choose an option of Upgrade this PC now and then, click on Next. The tool will download the installation files. When the files will be downloaded and unpacked, it will be asking you to accept terms and license.
Is it necessary to update to 81 to get Windows 10?
Nope it is not necessary to update to 8.1 to get Windows 10.. Just use Media creation Tool to upgrade your system which should directly give you W10 bypassing 8.1. Just select upgrade this PC option.
What is the Windows 8 OOBE free upgrade?
This update lets you start an immediate free upgrade to Windows 10 during the Windows 8.1 OOBE process. This update applies only to the Windows 8.1 OOBE process. It is available only when the OOBE updates are installed. You can find answers to frequently asked questions about the free upgrade at the Windows 10 Q&A page.