You can enter a product key from Windows 10 or from a matching edition of Windows 7, Windows 8, or Windows 8. Residents of the United States who don't own a qualifying Windows license can skip entering a product key and purchase a license online from the Windows Store after setup is complete. When you upgrade over an existing, activated copy of Windows, the Setup program checks the current activation status.
If it determines the installation is properly activated, it contacts a Microsoft activation server and generates a license certificate that is linked to that hardware. A Microsoft account is not required for this step; the license is generated for the device, not for its owner. This automatic activation process is identical whether you use an ISO file to start the upgrade or do so from the downloaded upgrade files.
After that first activation is complete, you can perform a clean install on that same hardware using Windows 10 installation media. As long as the hardware "fingerprint" matches the previous installation ID, the installation is activated automatically. Microsoft does not provide details of what goes into the hardware ID, except to confirm that it does not contain any personally identifiable information and is not used for tracking purposes.
That's primarily dependent on the performance of your system. Windows Setup uses hardlinks to migrate data files, so the amount of data files shouldn't have a significant effect on install times.
Over the past few versions, Microsoft has made some changes that speed the process up significantly for the twice-yearly feature updates see "Windows 10 feature updates painfully slow? Relief is in sight". In my experience, the update can take as little as 30 minutes and as much as two hours. Anything more than that indicates a problem or very old, slow hardware. In version , most of the work occurs in the background, and the final stage, which occurs after a reboot, can take less than 10 minutes on modern hardware.
The N editions of Windows lack media playback capabilities. Microsoft is required to offer these editions as part of a settlement in a European antitrust trial. Windows 10 S is a special configuration of Windows 10 that allows users to install only programs that are downloaded from the Microsoft Store and blocks access to many command-line tools. In fact, you can apply that upgrade using a spare key from an earlier edition of Windows, including Windows 7 Pro or Ultimate, Windows 8 Pro, or Windows 8.
Follow the instructions in this article carefully: "How to upgrade from Windows 10 Home to Pro for free. This procedure is especially useful when restoring Windows 10 on a system that originally shipped with Home edition and was manually upgraded to Pro. In this scenario, you might need to use a generic product key first to upgrade to Pro.
After the upgrade is complete, you can activate using the stored digital license or a product key. I recommend that you leave them for now unless disk space is so tight that you absolutely must remove them. The Windows.
It will delete itself automatically in 10 days. You can do so manually by running Disk Cleanup Manager in administrator mode and choosing the option to remove your old Windows version. Because of the way Windows assigns permissions to these folders, you can't delete them from File Explorer but instead must use one of the previously mentioned system tools.
Having installation files available comes in handy if you need to reset your PC or if you are in the Windows Insider Program and need to roll back a build. I recommend that you leave them intact unless you're critically low on disk space.
That's up to you. Windows 10 supports upgrades over Windows 7 Service Pack 1 or later as well as clean installs. To do a clean install, you will need bootable media. Second, you must install Windows 10 on a separate disk partition or physical drive; if you choose the same partition that contains an existing Windows version, you will lose access to that Windows installation. Your existing data files and all current Windows system files will be moved to the Windows old folder.
Windows 10 will add itself to the boot menu if you install it in a separate volume on a system that already has a previous version of Windows installed. Yes, as long as the virtualization software is compatible. On a Mac, you can use third-party software like Parallels Desktop.
You'll see occasional pop-up prompts that ask questions about your experience with Windows You can click those tiles to send comments, or use the Feedback Hub app you'll find it on the new Start menu. More questions? For tips on locating your product key, check Find your Office product key or Enter the product key for your Office program.
Validating your request. This may take several minutes. Do not refresh the page or select Back—doing so will cancel the request. Download Windows 10 Disc Image ISO File Before updating, please refer to the Windows release information status for known issues to confirm your device is not impacted. Before you begin Make sure you have: An internet connection internet service provider fees may apply. Sufficient data storage available on a computer, USB or external drive for the download.
System requirements. See the system requirements before installing Windows We also recommend that you visit your PC manufacturer's website for info about updated drivers and hardware compatibility. Download Windows 10 Before updating, please refer to the Windows release information status for known issues to confirm your device is not impacted. To get started, click Update now. Update now Privacy. Create Windows 10 installation media To get started, you will first need to have a license to install Windows Download tool now Privacy.
Select Download tool , and select Run. You need to be an administrator to run this tool. On the License terms page, if you accept the license terms, select Accept. On the What do you want to do? Your copy of Windows 10 will automatically activate later using your digital license. Select Change what to keep to set whether you would like to Keep personal files and apps , or Keep personal files only , or choose to keep Nothing during the upgrade. It might take some time to install Windows 10, and your PC will restart a few times.
Before you download the tool make sure you have: An internet connection internet service provider fees may apply. Sufficient data storage available on a computer, USB or external drive for the download. System requirements. Make sure the PC meets the system requirements for Windows We also recommend going to the PC manufacturer's website for additional info about updated drivers and hardware compatibility.
Language in Windows. You'll need to choose the same language when you install Windows Edition of Windows. You should also choose the same edition of Windows.
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