Summary of methods for upgrading Windows 7/8.1 to Windows 10

On July 29, 2015, Microsoft will release the official version of win10. All win7/win8.1 users will receive an upgrade push and upgrade to win10 directly for free. However, for those users who do not have genuine licenses, they can also upgrade. As long as they join the Windows Insider program, they can use the normal win10 system. Let's take a look at how to upgrade to a genuine win10 system.

1. Win7/Win8.1 users upgrade

Actually, it's nothing. As long as you are using a genuine system, you should have received an upgrade reservation reminder from Microsoft. Just click to accept it, and then you will receive the push upgrade of win10 on July 29. However, the push upgrade is not carried out at the same time, and users in different regions will have a certain delay.

But even if you don’t receive the push, it doesn’t matter. As long as you are using a genuine system (a truly genuine system, not a pirated one that you installed and then forced to activate yourself), you can also manually download the ISO image of the win10 system to install the upgrade.

Once the upgrade is successful, you can use it without reactivation. Even if you need to repartition or format after installation, it doesn't matter, just install Win10 directly. In other words, after activation, it is bound to the device, and it will be broken only when it is completely broken.

2. Use genuine Win10 for free by joining the Windows Insider program

As the name implies, this is an internal Microsoft program that aims to recruit volunteers to install and use preview versions and report problems to Microsoft officials. After nearly a year of efforts by volunteers, Windows 10 has gradually become more perfect, and the Windows Insider program can be said to have made an indelible contribution.

The upgrade method is as follows:

1. Register a Microsoft account

2. Join Windows Insider using a Microsoft account (click to join)

3. Install Win10 preview

4. Use a Microsoft account with Windows Insider qualification to log in to the Win10 preview version

5. Wait for Microsoft to push updates

Using the Insider version of Win10 allows you to enjoy the same "genuine" experience as ordinary users, the difference is that you need to upgrade and install new versions of Win10 more frequently. If your computer has high requirements for stability and security, the editor recommends that you don't join it, after all, the preview version has too many bugs that will drive you crazy.

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