A detailed process has been explained in the following section. Some of the practices that have to be followed while updating process are discussed in the upcoming section:. The most important point to be kept in mind is that the present edition of the Windows should be properly activated. Although Microsoft suggested that Windows 10 would be a general upgrade that will even install on a deactivated Window, the result will never be fruitful as compared to the case of activated Windows.
In case of Windows 7, press on Start , right-click on Computer option and then, choose an alternative of Properties.
The dialog-window which will open on the screen will show if a copy of Windows is activated. Do not forget to take a full backup of the system. However, upgrade procedure does not result in loss of data, but prevention is better than cure. It is seen that some antivirus programs interfere with the Windows update process. So, it is required to uninstall them or turn them on before commencing the update procedure. The Windows 10 update tool is a simple application which can be downloaded.
Another thing to note down before starting the procedure to convert Windows 8 to Windows 10 is that the update tool will figure out the appropriate version of Windows that should be updated too.
It identifies if the current version of Windows is bit or bit, then you will be updated to the same edition. It means bit installation will not be converted to bit by the update tool, even if your system is compatible with it.
In a similar manner, update utility will know the appropriate version of Windows as well. Next, you'll be asked to sign in. If you already use a Microsoft account to sign in to Windows 8 or Windows RT, your account name will be filled in for you.
If you previously used a local account, you can still use it to sign in. We'll send a security code to the alternate email address or phone number you've set up for this account, and you'll need to enter that code to verify that you're the owner of the account. This helps us protect your account and devices when you access sensitive info.
If you don't have alternate contact info set up for the account yet, you'll be asked to provide it now. To sign in with your local account, enter your password. You can always connect to a Microsoft account later, and we recommend giving it a try. Simply put, your Microsoft account is the glue that holds together so many useful features of the new Windows.
With an account, you'll be able to get apps from the Windows Store, automatically sync your settings and documents between PCs, back up your photos to the cloud so you can get to them from anywhere, and see all your contacts from multiple email and social networking accounts together in the People and Mail apps. If this is your first time setting up a PC with Windows 8. If you already have another PC running Windows 8. Photos you take with this PC are saved to your camera roll folder on this PC, and a smaller copy of each photo is automatically backed up to your OneDrive.
When you create a new document, the default save location is OneDrive. But you can always choose to save individual documents locally or on another drive. Windows will save a backup copy of your PC settings to OneDrive.
If something ever happens to your PC and you need to replace it, your settings are saved in the cloud and you can transfer them to a new PC instantly. You can change any of these settings later in PC settings. If you'd prefer to turn off all of these settings now, select Turn off these OneDrive settings not recommended. Windows checks for these critical updates when you finish setting up Windows 8. Downloading and installing these updates might take a few minutes, depending on the updates you need.
Your PC might also need to restart one or more times to complete the updates. Your desktop apps come with you when you update to Windows 8. You can see all of the Windows Store apps you own in the Your apps section of the Store. From here, you can choose the ones you want to install on your updated PC and install them all at once.
Select Account , and then select My apps. Note: You don't need to wait for the apps to finish installing. They'll keep installing in the background while you do other things. Need more help? Join the discussion. Was this information helpful? Yes No. Thank you! If you do qualify for downgrade rights, you must acquire Windows 7 installation media on your own and activate over the phone. In the final installment: Everything you need to know about Windows 8 product keys and activation.
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Full Bio. Here's a recap of what you'll find in that post: Where's the product key? If you choose the download option, what format do the installer files come in? How much does the upgrade cost? How many upgrades can you purchase? Is there an upgrade path from an earlier bit Windows version to bit Windows 8? And more So go read it if you haven't already.
See also: What are the cheapest and easiest upgrade paths to Windows 8? How do you get the best deal on a Windows 8 Pro upgrade? Getting Started You can purchase the Windows 8 Pro installation media in a retail package from online resellers like Amazon and Newegg, from the Microsoft Store, or from any local brick-and-mortar outlet.
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