As of now, free updates from Windows 7 or 8 to Windows 10 are no longer possible – at least according to Microsoft. A report from Windows Central shows that there is still a way to do this.
Windows 10 was officially launched in July 2015 and it came with a major redesign. A special feature of the new operating system was that users could switch to the new Windows version for free. So if you have a computer with Windows 7 or 8, you don’t need to buy a license for Windows 10. This offer is genuine Until July 29, 2016 Valid, but old activation keys are still accepted by Microsoft login servers today But that should change now.
The ultimate loophole in non-preview versions of Windows
Microsoft has confirmed that the upgrade path for Windows 7 and 8 has been discontinued. This means that a free upgrade to Windows 10 is no longer possible. Admittedly, most users have switched to Windows 10 by now anyway. As of March 2023, the operating system is running About 73 percent All Windows computers. Older operating systems also no longer receive security updates from January 2023.
According to a report Windows Central However, it is still possible Old license key for activation For using Windows 10. However, this may not be an upcoming preview version. Preview versions are Windows versions in beta state. These are versions that are still actively in development and that’s about it Windows Insider Program will be distributed.
Upgrade from Windows 10 to 11
Updating from Windows 10 to Windows 11 is still possible. Microsoft’s current operating system continues to expand and support new functions such as WiFi 7. Current preview versions also show which functions will be added soon. The Redmond-based company appears to be currently working on the next generation of the operating system. Windows 12 will appear next year and, above all, will bring optimizations for the ARM architecture.
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