As you know, Microsoft notified Windows 10 is “the last version of Windows” and explained that they will be focused on the development of powerful and new features under the guise of software updates instead of building a new version. This means there will be no Windows 11 in the future(*). So if you are thinking about an upgrade, this is the best time to get it. Show (*) New update: An expected release of version 11 was launched in late 2021. Read this post for more information. Contents Windows 10 free upgrade Should you upgrade to Windows 10 Install Windows 10 using ISO file instead of an upgrade Activate Windows 10 without using any software Method 1: Manual activation Method 2: Using a batch file Windows 10 free upgradeThe representative of Microsoft has confirmed that Windows 10 is a free upgrade for all customers using a genuine copy of Windows 7 or higher. But this offer officially will expire on Friday so do not hesitate to own it before it is too late. Your time is running out. After July 29, the upgrade will cost up to $119 for the Home edition or $199 for the Professional one. Personally, that amount of money is enough to pay my rent this month so there is no reason for me to deny that. Should you upgrade to Windows 10“Do not upgrade to Windows 10”. This seems to contradict the above analysis but that is the statement of security experts. They said that Microsoft has been violating users’ privacy by collecting their personal information like gender, age, hobby, and Internet habits… without your permission. The options relating to sending feedback and data to Microsoft were enabled automatically from the moment that you installed Windows 10 successfully so most people don’t know about them. However, you can disable them in Settings/Privacy easily. Install Windows 10 using ISO file instead of an upgradeYou can get the latest version of Windows 10 Professional here if you don’t have it already. If you have ever installed any versions of Windows before, I am sure you will have no difficulty getting started with Windows 10. If you are looking to install it with a USB flash drive, please search for “how to install Windows 10 from a bootable USB stick”. There are many detailed instructions for installing Windows 10 on the web. Activate Windows 10 without using any softwareWindows 10 is not activatedIf you are using another version of Windows, please navigate to the Windows OS category and select a suitable article. Method 1: Manual activationStep 1.1: Open Command Prompt as administrator. Step 1.2: Install KMS client key. Home: TX9XD-98N7V-6WMQ6-BX7FG-H8Q99 Note: You need to hit [Enter] key to execute commands. Install Windows license keyStep 1.3: Set KMS machine address. Step 1.4: Activate your Windows. If you see the error 0xC004F074, it means that your internet connection is unstable or the server is busy. Please make sure your device is online and try the command “ato” again until you succeed. Windows activated successfullyNow check the activation status again. Windows 10 is activated successfullyMethod 2: Using a batch fileThis one is not recommended anymore due to the new update of Microsoft. Step 2.1: Copy the code below into a new text document.
Create a new text document. Create a new text documentStep 2.2: Paste the code into the text file. Then save it as a batch file (named “1click.cmd”). Save the text fileSet name of the batch fileStep 2.3: Run the batch file as administrator. Run the batch script with admin rightsPlease wait a minute. Your Windows is activatedNote: If you guys see three times the same error message saying that the connection to the KMS server was unsuccessful, please read this post. Check the activation status again. Check out activation status of Windows 10If you would have any questions or concerns, please leave your comments. I would be glad to explain in more details. Thank you so much for all your feedback and support! |