How to upgrade from Windows 7 to Windows 10

If you’re still holding onto Windows 7, you really need to upgrade your PC to Windows 10 now. Microsoft has ended support for Windows 7 and upgrading to Windows 10 will ensure that your PC is safe from security threats like viruses and malware.
Microsoft once had a free upgrade process to Windows 10, but, unfortunately, it has ended. However, there are still a few ways that you can upgrade your Windows 7 PC to Windows 10. In this guide, we’ll help you get the latest and greatest operating system from Microsoft, all while keeping your PC safe and secure.

Step 1: Buy a Windows 10 license

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The first step in this process is buying a Windows 10 license. As Windows 7 users can no longer upgrade to Windows 10 for free, you’ll need to buy a Windows 10 product key through Microsoft or any other authorized retailer. You also can try to get Windows 10 for free, if you meet the requirements to avoid paying the below-listed prices.
Currently, you can buy Windows 10 Professional for the price of $200 over at the Microsoft Store. You also can find Windows 10 Home for cheaper at $140. This is a nice option if you’re budget conscious and don’t need features like Windows Sandbox or Bitlocker.

Step 2: Create a USB installer for a clean install, or choose to upgrade with the Windows 10 Media Creation tool

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If you’re choosing to buy Windows 10 through Microsoft, you’ll notice two options. You can download the operating system to your machine as an ISO file, or you also can choose the USB option. If going with this USB option, you will have a copy of Windows 10 mailed to your home. This is an excellent choice if your internet connection isn’t stable enough for the 4GB download.
The download option, meanwhile, lets you create an installation media on a CD or USB on your own so you can completely erase your hard drive and “clean-install” and upgrade to Windows 10. You also can also double click the ISO file to mount it and open the Setup.exe file in the folder to proceed. However, if you choose to have an install USB is delivered, you can still do the same, as we’ll describe later.
We actually have a separate guide that explains how you can do that “Clean-Install.” Basically, once the media is created, you’ll be able to tweak your BIOS settings so you can boot from the installer, and follow its step by step guide.
However, regardless of which way you buy, you’ll likely get a product key in an email. If you’re interested in just upgrading your existing Windows 7 installation without having to erase, then continue on to the next step. This is a much simpler process and is a lot more foolproof.
Otherwise, follow our linked guide above.

Step 3: Download the Windows 10 Media Creation Tool or open Setup.exe from your USB

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The simplest method of upgrading to Windows 10 is to download and open the Windows 10 Media Creation Tool. Or — if you’ve purchased a Windows 10 USB — open the USB-drive in Windows Explorer and click the Setup.exe file. In both cases, you should notice that whenever the window is open, there should be an option that says Upgrade this PC now. 
Click that option and follow through the prompts. If you’ve obtained the Windows 10 Media Creation Tool from Microsoft online, it will need to download Windows 10 first. If you’re using the USB, there won’t be a wait.

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