

This will also make it possible to downgrade and go back to Windows 7 or 8.1 after you perform the upgrade, if you don’t like it. You can use Microsoft’s upgrade tool to install Windows 10 on your PC if you already have Windows 7 or 8.1 installed. How to Upgrade to Windows 10 from Windows 7 or 8 Once you know which method is going to work for you, proceed to one of the sections below to install Windows 10.

This is a convenient solution for testing Windows 10 on a PC without purchasing it first. You can even purchase a Windows 10 license from the Store within Windows 10 to turn it into a properly licensed Windows 10 PC. You’ll see messages telling you your Windows 10 system isn’t licensed and needs to be activated, but it will be completely usable. Don’t get a license: You can also install Windows 10 without entering a product key.Purchase a Windows 10 license: If you’re building your own PC and don’t yet have an operating system, you can purchase a Windows 10 license from Microsoft, just as you could with previous versions of Windows.

Windows 10’s installer will pull the key from a chip on the motherboard. The manufacturer paid for a license and you can reinstall Windows 10 on the PC without entering the key.

There are a variety of ways you can get a Windows 10 license for your PC, and many of them are still free. RELATED: All the Ways You Can Still Upgrade to Windows 10 for Free
