![]() If you installed Windows 7 or Windows 8 yourself, you’ll want to find the license key you purchased. The version offered to download on this page is Windows 10 64-bit. This key may be printed on a sticker on your PC’s case or on your laptop. Now, Microsoft allows you to download the ISO image of your system for free, which notably allows you to create a bootable USB of Windows 10, download Windows 10, and then finally install Windows. ![]() Windows 10 - contains Windows 10 Home and Windows 10 Pro. Click in the Edition list box, choose your edition then click Next. If you want to download a particular edition or both architectures, uncheck the Use the recommended option for this PC. We also encourage you to find your Windows 7 (or Windows 8) key, just in case you need it. Use Group Policy for menu and configuration settings, the SCUP Catalog to import and deploy updates through Windows Update Services, XML Configuration to. Right click the MediaCreationTool.exe file then click Run as administrator. The upgrade process shouldn’t erase your files unless you choose to erase them, but it’s always a good idea to have a current backup-especially when you’re performing a major operating system upgrade. RELATED: You Can Still Get Windows 10 for Free With a Windows 7, 8, or 8.1 Key Back Up Before Upgradingīefore you get started, we recommend you back up your files. ![]() We wouldn’t worry about it for home PCs, but organizations should likely contact their Microsoft licensing partner for more details. If you have Windows 7 PCs in your business, Microsoft may not consider you compliant with the terms of its licensing agreement after using this method to upgrade your business PCs. Update: Note that we can’t speak to the business licensing side of things here.
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