An upgrade moves your pc from a previous version of windows such as windows 7 or windows 8 1 to windows 10.
Microsoft windows 10 upgrade technical support.
It detects and removes known support scam malware.
The get help app in windows 10 provides fast free support for microsoft products.
Use the troubleshooter for windows 10 to fix windows update errors.
While microsoft technically ended its free windows 10 upgrade program in july 2016 as of august 2020 cnet has confirmed the free update is still available for windows 7 8 and 8 1 users.
An upgrade can take place on your existing device though microsoft recommends using windows 10 on a new pc to take advantage of the latest features and security improvements.
Turn on windows security real time antivirus protection in windows 10.
But you can still get a free digital license using these instructions.
Run windows update a few times.
Scroll down to system type.
From start choose settings.
For more info see free up drive space in windows 10.
Determine whether you are using 32 bit or 64 bit windows.
Download and install any available updates in windows update including software updates hardware updates and some third party drivers.
Check third party drivers and download any.
If you re having trouble installing updates see troubleshoot problems updating windows 10.
Go to the update history page.
For answers to frequently asked questions see windows update.
To get the latest major update of windows 10 see get the windows 10 may 2020 update.
If you re trying to activate windows 10 see activation in windows 10 for more info.
Microsoft s much hyped free upgrade offer for windows 10 ended in 2016 and the extension officially expired at the end of 2017.
Microsoft is here to help you with products including office windows surface and more.
Open get help app contact support in the browser instead.