See our article on how to transfer a Windows 10 or 11 license to a new PC for step-by-step information on how to retrieve and move your key. However, you must first make sure it's deactivated on the old PC it came from. If you have an old, retail (non-OEM) copy of Windows 7, 8 or 10 you are no longer using on another PC, you can likely use the product key when you do a fresh install of Windows on your new PC. Use an Old Windows 7, 8 or 10 Key From Another PC: Free
Whether you’re going from 7 / 8 to 10 or 10 to 11, you can upgrade either by using an install disk (created with the media creation tool) or with Windows update. If you are still on Windows 7 or 8, you can upgrade to Windows 10 for free. Windows 7 and 8 will upgrade to 10 and Windows 10 will upgrade to 11, if your computer meets Windows 11’s stringent system requirements, which include TPM 2.0 support, at least 4GB of RAM and at least 64GB of storage space (you can bypass Windows 11’s TPM and RAM requirements but we don't recommend it). If you already have a prior version of Windows installed on the computer and you just want a newer version of the OS on the same hardware, you can likely upgrade it for free (obviously this method doesn’t help if you are building a new PC). Upgrade from a Prior Windows Version: Free If you need a product key and don’t have one available already from an existing build or copy, you’ll want to check out method 5, which involves using a low-cost key marketplace. Update May 18, 2021: The May 2021 Update is now officially ready for download on compatible devices.Below, we’ll also show you the different methods for saving money on Windows and compare them. If you plan to perform an in-place upgrade, you can simply double-click the file to mount the ISO with File Explorer and proceed with the setup process. If you are running the 32-bit version of Windows, you need to use the 32-bit Download button.Īfter downloading the ISO file, you can use tools like Rufus to create a USB flash drive media. Once you complete the steps, the final ISO for Windows 10 version 21H1 will download on the computer. Under the “Select edition” section, select the Windows 10 Insider Preview (Beta Channel ) – Build 19043 option.
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