How can I upgrade from Windows 8 to 10 for free?
I have an old Windows 8 machine which I want to upgrade to Win 10 for free. My copy of Windows 8 is legal and activated of course, and I have the activation key.
I know that the free upgrade officially ended a year ago, but I've read that there are still ways of upgrading for free.
Is this true? Is it still possible to receive a free upgrade to Windows 10?
windows-10 windows-8 upgrade
edited Jun 20 '17 at 17:38
Steven M. Vascellaro
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I have an old Windows 8 machine which I want to upgrade to Win 10 for free. My copy of Windows 8 is legal and activated of course, and I have the activation key.
I know that the free upgrade officially ended a year ago, but I've read that there are still ways of upgrading for free.
Is this true? Is it still possible to receive a free upgrade to Windows 10?
windows-10 windows-8 upgrade
edited Jun 20 '17 at 17:38
Steven M. Vascellaro
4,291154796
asked Jun 20 '17 at 14:34
OJNSimOJNSim
2017
5
Here's how you can still get a free Windows 10 upgrade
– DavidPostill♦
Jun 20 '17 at 14:39
Try this Windows 10 Assistive technology Upgrade
– Biswapriyo
Jun 20 '17 at 19:09
@DavidPostill I read this article before posting. This is why I've mentioned that I read it is somehow possible. However, for some reason, I didn't get the impression that it will 100% work in any case. The article says that it worked for the author (in more than one machine), but he doesn't really know why, or how it happened. So I wounder, what will happen if after installation, I will not be able to activate Windows. would it still work? In previous win versions, I know that after some time lot of functionalities were simply disabled.
– OJNSim
Jun 22 '17 at 15:43
@OJNSim I've never done it so I don't know.
– DavidPostill♦
Jun 22 '17 at 16:42
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I have an old Windows 8 machine which I want to upgrade to Win 10 for free. My copy of Windows 8 is legal and activated of course, and I have the activation key.
I know that the free upgrade officially ended a year ago, but I've read that there are still ways of upgrading for free.
Is this true? Is it still possible to receive a free upgrade to Windows 10?
windows-10 windows-8 upgrade
edited Jun 20 '17 at 17:38
Steven M. Vascellaro
4,291154796
asked Jun 20 '17 at 14:34
OJNSimOJNSim
2017
I have an old Windows 8 machine which I want to upgrade to Win 10 for free. My copy of Windows 8 is legal and activated of course, and I have the activation key.
I know that the free upgrade officially ended a year ago, but I've read that there are still ways of upgrading for free.
Is this true? Is it still possible to receive a free upgrade to Windows 10?
windows-10 windows-8 upgrade
windows-10 windows-8 upgrade
edited Jun 20 '17 at 17:38
Steven M. Vascellaro
4,291154796
asked Jun 20 '17 at 14:34
OJNSimOJNSim
2017
edited Jun 20 '17 at 17:38
Steven M. Vascellaro
4,291154796
asked Jun 20 '17 at 14:34
OJNSimOJNSim
2017
edited Jun 20 '17 at 17:38
Steven M. Vascellaro
4,291154796
edited Jun 20 '17 at 17:38
Steven M. Vascellaro
4,291154796
edited Jun 20 '17 at 17:38
Steven M. Vascellaro
4,291154796
4,291154796
asked Jun 20 '17 at 14:34
OJNSimOJNSim
2017
asked Jun 20 '17 at 14:34
OJNSimOJNSim
2017
asked Jun 20 '17 at 14:34
OJNSimOJNSim
2017
2017
5
Here's how you can still get a free Windows 10 upgrade
– DavidPostill♦
Jun 20 '17 at 14:39
Try this Windows 10 Assistive technology Upgrade
– Biswapriyo
Jun 20 '17 at 19:09
@DavidPostill I read this article before posting. This is why I've mentioned that I read it is somehow possible. However, for some reason, I didn't get the impression that it will 100% work in any case. The article says that it worked for the author (in more than one machine), but he doesn't really know why, or how it happened. So I wounder, what will happen if after installation, I will not be able to activate Windows. would it still work? In previous win versions, I know that after some time lot of functionalities were simply disabled.
– OJNSim
Jun 22 '17 at 15:43
@OJNSim I've never done it so I don't know.
– DavidPostill♦
Jun 22 '17 at 16:42
add a comment |
5
Here's how you can still get a free Windows 10 upgrade
– DavidPostill♦
Jun 20 '17 at 14:39
Try this Windows 10 Assistive technology Upgrade
– Biswapriyo
Jun 20 '17 at 19:09
@DavidPostill I read this article before posting. This is why I've mentioned that I read it is somehow possible. However, for some reason, I didn't get the impression that it will 100% work in any case. The article says that it worked for the author (in more than one machine), but he doesn't really know why, or how it happened. So I wounder, what will happen if after installation, I will not be able to activate Windows. would it still work? In previous win versions, I know that after some time lot of functionalities were simply disabled.
– OJNSim
Jun 22 '17 at 15:43
@OJNSim I've never done it so I don't know.
– DavidPostill♦
Jun 22 '17 at 16:42
5
5
Here's how you can still get a free Windows 10 upgrade
– DavidPostill♦
Jun 20 '17 at 14:39
Here's how you can still get a free Windows 10 upgrade
– DavidPostill♦
Jun 20 '17 at 14:39
Try this Windows 10 Assistive technology Upgrade
– Biswapriyo
Jun 20 '17 at 19:09
Try this Windows 10 Assistive technology Upgrade
– Biswapriyo
Jun 20 '17 at 19:09
@DavidPostill I read this article before posting. This is why I've mentioned that I read it is somehow possible. However, for some reason, I didn't get the impression that it will 100% work in any case. The article says that it worked for the author (in more than one machine), but he doesn't really know why, or how it happened. So I wounder, what will happen if after installation, I will not be able to activate Windows. would it still work? In previous win versions, I know that after some time lot of functionalities were simply disabled.
– OJNSim
Jun 22 '17 at 15:43
@DavidPostill I read this article before posting. This is why I've mentioned that I read it is somehow possible. However, for some reason, I didn't get the impression that it will 100% work in any case. The article says that it worked for the author (in more than one machine), but he doesn't really know why, or how it happened. So I wounder, what will happen if after installation, I will not be able to activate Windows. would it still work? In previous win versions, I know that after some time lot of functionalities were simply disabled.
– OJNSim
Jun 22 '17 at 15:43
@OJNSim I've never done it so I don't know.
– DavidPostill♦
Jun 22 '17 at 16:42
@OJNSim I've never done it so I don't know.
– DavidPostill♦
Jun 22 '17 at 16:42
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As of early 2017, the Disability Upgrade / Accessibility Upgrade was still available to people with sight disabilities. It still requires that you have a valid Win7 , Win8, or Win8.1 license to start the process.
Here is How
edited Jun 20 '17 at 23:15
Moab
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answered Jun 20 '17 at 15:53
Christopher HostageChristopher Hostage
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Not sure I understand...How is this being enforced? or it actually will work for everyone?
– OJNSim
Jun 22 '17 at 15:31
It's intended for use by those with vision difficulties, but isn't enforced as far as I know. In several cases, I have simply formatted PCs which used to have Win7 or Win8, put on Win10. I put in their old Win7 or Win8 keys when asked to authenticate Win10, and it was accepted. As of 6/22/2017 I don't know if that's still valid method.
– Christopher Hostage
Jun 22 '17 at 15:47
add a comment |
There is still a way you can upgrade for free!
Here are the steps:
- Go to the website Windows 10 Upgrade
- Click Download Tool Now
- Follow the steps in the installer software.
I have tried this installer on all of my devices and it works.
answered Dec 26 '18 at 23:42
Milan MehraMilan Mehra
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As of early 2017, the Disability Upgrade / Accessibility Upgrade was still available to people with sight disabilities. It still requires that you have a valid Win7 , Win8, or Win8.1 license to start the process.
Here is How
edited Jun 20 '17 at 23:15
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answered Jun 20 '17 at 15:53
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Not sure I understand...How is this being enforced? or it actually will work for everyone?
– OJNSim
Jun 22 '17 at 15:31
It's intended for use by those with vision difficulties, but isn't enforced as far as I know. In several cases, I have simply formatted PCs which used to have Win7 or Win8, put on Win10. I put in their old Win7 or Win8 keys when asked to authenticate Win10, and it was accepted. As of 6/22/2017 I don't know if that's still valid method.
– Christopher Hostage
Jun 22 '17 at 15:47
add a comment |
As of early 2017, the Disability Upgrade / Accessibility Upgrade was still available to people with sight disabilities. It still requires that you have a valid Win7 , Win8, or Win8.1 license to start the process.
Here is How
edited Jun 20 '17 at 23:15
Moab
51k1494160
answered Jun 20 '17 at 15:53
Christopher HostageChristopher Hostage
3,2901028
Not sure I understand...How is this being enforced? or it actually will work for everyone?
– OJNSim
Jun 22 '17 at 15:31
It's intended for use by those with vision difficulties, but isn't enforced as far as I know. In several cases, I have simply formatted PCs which used to have Win7 or Win8, put on Win10. I put in their old Win7 or Win8 keys when asked to authenticate Win10, and it was accepted. As of 6/22/2017 I don't know if that's still valid method.
– Christopher Hostage
Jun 22 '17 at 15:47
add a comment |
As of early 2017, the Disability Upgrade / Accessibility Upgrade was still available to people with sight disabilities. It still requires that you have a valid Win7 , Win8, or Win8.1 license to start the process.
Here is How
edited Jun 20 '17 at 23:15
Moab
51k1494160
answered Jun 20 '17 at 15:53
Christopher HostageChristopher Hostage
3,2901028
As of early 2017, the Disability Upgrade / Accessibility Upgrade was still available to people with sight disabilities. It still requires that you have a valid Win7 , Win8, or Win8.1 license to start the process.
Here is How
edited Jun 20 '17 at 23:15
Moab
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answered Jun 20 '17 at 15:53
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Not sure I understand...How is this being enforced? or it actually will work for everyone?
– OJNSim
Jun 22 '17 at 15:31
It's intended for use by those with vision difficulties, but isn't enforced as far as I know. In several cases, I have simply formatted PCs which used to have Win7 or Win8, put on Win10. I put in their old Win7 or Win8 keys when asked to authenticate Win10, and it was accepted. As of 6/22/2017 I don't know if that's still valid method.
– Christopher Hostage
Jun 22 '17 at 15:47
add a comment |
Not sure I understand...How is this being enforced? or it actually will work for everyone?
– OJNSim
Jun 22 '17 at 15:31
It's intended for use by those with vision difficulties, but isn't enforced as far as I know. In several cases, I have simply formatted PCs which used to have Win7 or Win8, put on Win10. I put in their old Win7 or Win8 keys when asked to authenticate Win10, and it was accepted. As of 6/22/2017 I don't know if that's still valid method.
– Christopher Hostage
Jun 22 '17 at 15:47
Not sure I understand...How is this being enforced? or it actually will work for everyone?
– OJNSim
Jun 22 '17 at 15:31
Not sure I understand...How is this being enforced? or it actually will work for everyone?
– OJNSim
Jun 22 '17 at 15:31
It's intended for use by those with vision difficulties, but isn't enforced as far as I know. In several cases, I have simply formatted PCs which used to have Win7 or Win8, put on Win10. I put in their old Win7 or Win8 keys when asked to authenticate Win10, and it was accepted. As of 6/22/2017 I don't know if that's still valid method.
– Christopher Hostage
Jun 22 '17 at 15:47
It's intended for use by those with vision difficulties, but isn't enforced as far as I know. In several cases, I have simply formatted PCs which used to have Win7 or Win8, put on Win10. I put in their old Win7 or Win8 keys when asked to authenticate Win10, and it was accepted. As of 6/22/2017 I don't know if that's still valid method.
– Christopher Hostage
Jun 22 '17 at 15:47
add a comment |
There is still a way you can upgrade for free!
Here are the steps:
- Go to the website Windows 10 Upgrade
- Click Download Tool Now
- Follow the steps in the installer software.
I have tried this installer on all of my devices and it works.
answered Dec 26 '18 at 23:42
Milan MehraMilan Mehra
1
add a comment |
There is still a way you can upgrade for free!
Here are the steps:
- Go to the website Windows 10 Upgrade
- Click Download Tool Now
- Follow the steps in the installer software.
I have tried this installer on all of my devices and it works.
answered Dec 26 '18 at 23:42
Milan MehraMilan Mehra
1
add a comment |
There is still a way you can upgrade for free!
Here are the steps:
- Go to the website Windows 10 Upgrade
- Click Download Tool Now
- Follow the steps in the installer software.
I have tried this installer on all of my devices and it works.
answered Dec 26 '18 at 23:42
Milan MehraMilan Mehra
1
There is still a way you can upgrade for free!
Here are the steps:
- Go to the website Windows 10 Upgrade
- Click Download Tool Now
- Follow the steps in the installer software.
I have tried this installer on all of my devices and it works.
answered Dec 26 '18 at 23:42
Milan MehraMilan Mehra
1
answered Dec 26 '18 at 23:42
Milan MehraMilan Mehra
1
answered Dec 26 '18 at 23:42
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answered Dec 26 '18 at 23:42
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Here's how you can still get a free Windows 10 upgrade
– DavidPostill♦
Jun 20 '17 at 14:39
Try this Windows 10 Assistive technology Upgrade
– Biswapriyo
Jun 20 '17 at 19:09
@DavidPostill I read this article before posting. This is why I've mentioned that I read it is somehow possible. However, for some reason, I didn't get the impression that it will 100% work in any case. The article says that it worked for the author (in more than one machine), but he doesn't really know why, or how it happened. So I wounder, what will happen if after installation, I will not be able to activate Windows. would it still work? In previous win versions, I know that after some time lot of functionalities were simply disabled.
– OJNSim
Jun 22 '17 at 15:43
@OJNSim I've never done it so I don't know.
– DavidPostill♦
Jun 22 '17 at 16:42