Upgrade Windows 7 To Windows 10 Free 2024 [Accesibility Upgrade]
The Windows 10 Accessibility Upgrade is still available
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Key notes
- Windows 10 is the newest actively supported operating system from Microsoft.
- With the right steps, users can upgrade to Windows 10 for free from any older OS.
- Some users reported that their Windows 7 or 8 keys can be used to perform the upgrade.
- If the steps don’t work, you can still buy Windows 10 at a discount price via our download links.
Microsoft announced that the Windows 10 free upgrade offer ended on December 31. As a quick reminder, the Redmond giant initially introduced this loophole to allow assistive technology users to upgrade Windows 7 to Windows 10 for free in 2023.
Read on to find out how to take advantage of a free upgrade right now on your PC.
Can I still upgrade to Windows 10 for free in 2023?
The short answer is Yes. Windows users can still upgrade to Windows 10 without shelling out $119. The assistive technologies upgrade page still exists and is fully functional.
Well, it’s 2023, and the assistive technologies loophole is still viable, so take advantage of the offer while it still lasts.
How can I upgrade Windows 7 to Windows 10 for free in 2023?
1. Activate Windows 10 using a Windows 7 key
You’re still able to upgrade to Windows 10, as long as you have Windows 7 or Windows 8.1 running on your PC. Bear in mind that you’ll need to run a genuine copy on your PC in order for this process to work.
In addition to the genuine copy of Windows, it’s also a good idea to have your product key available since you might need it to activate Windows 10.
Once you obtain your key, write it down and keep it safe because you might need it later. After that’s done, your next step would be to back up your files just in case anything goes wrong.
If you can, create a hard disk image and use it to restore your system in case things go south. If you want things to go smoothly, we’ve got you a list of backup software that will get the job done easily.
2. Use the Windows Media Creation Tool
After creating your backup and obtaining your product key, you can start upgrading Windows 7 to Windows 10 free of charge. This is fairly simple, and you can do that by following these steps:
- Download and run Media Creation Tool. You can get this software from Microsoft’s website.
- Accept the terms of service and select Upgrade this PC now option.
- You’ll be asked to download the important updates. Usually, it’s advised to download them, but if you’re in a hurry you can choose Not right now
- Windows will now configure your PC and get the necessary updates.
- Follow the instructions on the screen until you reach the Ready to install screen. Click Change what to keep
- Now you can choose between three options. We suggest using Keep personal files and apps option, but you can also select Nothing if you want to completely remove the previous Windows installation.
- Now follow the instructions on the screen to complete the upgrade process.
After doing that, you should have Windows 10 up and running. To make sure that everything is in order, check if your Windows installation is activated. If not, use your Windows 7 serial number to activate it.
If you’re having trouble accessing the Media Creation Tool, take a look at our dedicated article and solve the problem with a few easy steps.
3. Use an Installation Media
Alternatively, you can create an installation media and use it instead. To do that, follow these steps:
- Start the Windows Media Creation Tool
- Select Create installation media (USB flash drive, DVD, or ISO file) for another PC and click Next.
- Make sure that Use the recommended options for this PC option is selected.
- If you want to manually configure language, edition, and architecture, you can uncheck it. Click Next to proceed.
- Make sure that your USB flash drive is connected to your PC. Select the drive from the list and click Next.
- The process will now start.
Once the process is finished, you can boot from the USB flash drive and try to install Windows again. Be sure to use your Windows 7 or 8.1 key during the installation process.
After the install, if you can’t change your product key be sure to check our guide to find some easy solutions for your problem.
Many users claim that this method works, so before you try to upgrade to Windows 10, be sure that you have a genuine copy of Windows 7 or 8.1 installed and your Windows 7 or 8.1 product key available.
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Microsoft’s best OS is what every PC owner need, so upgrade your system today!If your Windows 7 won’t update to Windows 10, check out our dedicated guide for a quick fix.
For how long will the Windows 10 accessibility upgrade be available?
We’re pretty sure that Microsoft will support this free upgrade offer for years to come. The company made it clear that it wants as many users as possible to jump on the Windows 10 boat.
However, making them pay $119 to install the latest Windows 10 OS is not the best strategy to adopt.
Here’s a catch: Microsoft initially said that the offer would expire on January 16, 2018.
If you use assistive technologies, you can upgrade to Windows 10 at no cost as Microsoft continues our efforts to improve the Windows 10 experience for people who use these technologies. Please take advantage of this offer before it expires on January 16, 2018.
But somehow nobody believes that’s true. The free upgrade offer first expired on July 29, 2016 then at the end of December 2017, then on January 16, 2018.
Somehow that happened only in theory. In practice, the upgrade has always been free or charge.
Allowing this free upgrade loophole to exist increases the chances that more users will agree to upgrade — and Microsoft is aware of that.
It was proved that all Windows users could take advantage of this loophole to upgrade to Windows 10 at no cost.
Of course, some said that Microsoft had been aware of this fact from the very beginning and used it as an incentive to convince more users to install the latest Windows 10 version.
So, what’s your take on this matter? Do you think Microsoft will ever end this free upgrade loophole? Let us know in the comments below.
Windows 7 end of support
Microsoft ended mainstream Windows 7 support on January 14, 2020. Long story short, you’ve got all the reasons in the world to switch to Windows 10. However, OS upgrade processes are never easy.
We covered the upgrade topic extensively, in order to help you transition from Windows 7 to Windows 10 as smoothly as possible.
If you don’t want to update, don’t miss our guide guide on Windows 7 KB4474419 update and learn how to keep your PC safe.
We hope you managed to upgrade your Windows 7 PC to Windows 10 for free in 2023 using our guide. Let us know in the comments section below if you encountered any difficulties following it.
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