After the next release of the new OS, many users were interested in the question of how to make the transition from 7 to 10 windows for free? In order to ordinary user You still get a PC, you need to use only the licensed version of your operating system. Discover installed version can. To do this, you just need to press the "Win + Pause" buttons at the same time.
To see what version you have, you will need in the window that opens in the field where the name of the OS is indicated for the presence or absence of the word "Corporate". If it is not there, then you will be able to update Windows.
How to update as standard
The process of such an update can be tried to run standard method, for this you need to go to the section called the update center, after searching for updates, start their installation by clicking on the corresponding button.
After the download and installation is complete, the windows 10 update will start.
How to upgrade pirated version to 10
For those users who have an unlicensed type of OS on their PC, then this method will not work. You will have to first update and activate the Windows that is installed on your PC.
After activating it, you will need to go to Microsoft page(official). It is there that they offer the user to download the OS, but version goes With disabilities... If this worries you, do not worry, she will be completely the same, and no different from regular version... In addition to all the standard, common tools, there will be additional functions... These add-ons are invented specifically for people with disabilities, for example, a virtual magnifier or keyboard), which can be turned off if desired. 
After reviewing, simply click the button called "Update Now".
After performing such a manipulation, the computer will download setup file, which should be located on the desktop. Then double-click on the resulting shortcut.
After that, a new window will open and the "Check for Updates" will start. Then a license agreement appears, which you need to accept to continue the process by clicking the appropriate button.
A device compatibility check will begin. If there is enough space on your computer to install the update, a congratulatory message will appear stating that your PC is compatible. 
Click the "Next" button, after which the utility will immediately start downloading the new image from the Internet to your computer. Windows editions 10, which will fully match your installed OS. After some time of loading, the system will check the integrity of the loaded image. Then the update process will begin, which on average will take half an hour. Windows 7 will be updated inside the running OS. Next, the system will warn you about the need to restart the PC. 
After the reboot, the start will take place. standard process installation in in this case OS from windows 7 will migrate to 10: 
How much time will it take this process, depends only on the speed of your hard disk. Operational process usually takes 10-40 minutes on average. Upon completion, a message will appear in which you will be notified of the successful completion of the update.
Then you will need to select the operating system settings. If you wish, you can disable any add-ons that will be offered for inclusion from Microsoft. When you enter the OS, you can see how the seven or eight is updated to the tenth Windows. 
How to upgrade windows 7 to windows 10
There is one more method for how you can update. To do this, you need to download a special official program, which can be downloaded for free from the site. You need to choose the one that will fit your 64 or 32 bit system.
After downloading, launch the application. After starting, select the item that is needed to start the process, namely: "Update this computer now". 
Then the process of checking and downloading the necessary updates will start.
You will need to enter your product key to start the installation.
Keys that should be suitable for this installation.
Win 10 Home - TX9XD-98N7V-6WMQ6-BX7FG-H8Q99
Win 10 Home N - 3KHY7-WNT83-DGQKR-F7HPR-844BM
Win 10 Home Single Language - 7HNRX-D7KGG-3K4RQ-4WPJ4-YTDFH
Win 10 Home Country Specific - PVMJN-6DFY6-9CCP6-7BKTT-D3WVR
Win 10 Professional - W269N-WFGWX-YVC9B-4J6C9-T83GX
Win 10 Professional N - MH37W-N47XK-V7XM9-C7227-GCQG9
Win 10 Education - NW6C2-QMPVW-D7KKK-3GKT6-VCFB2
Win 10 Education N - 2WH4N-8QGBV-H22JP-CT43Q-MDWWJ
Win 10 Enterprise - NPPR9-FWDCX-D2C8J-H872K-2YT43
Win 10 Enterprise N - DPH2V-TTNVB-4X9Q3-TJR4H-KHJW4
Win 10 Enterprise 2015 LTSB - WNMTR-4C88C-JK8YV-HQ7T2-76DF9
Win 10 Enterprise 2015 LTSB N - 2F77B-TNFGY-69QQF-B8YKP-D69TJ 
After completing the steps, you must accept the terms of the license.
Despite the fact that Windows 7 was released a long time ago and is characterized by significant stability of work, specialists from Microsoft persistently continue to improve it and develop updates, which are then sent to the users of the Seven to be installed. Although in most cases it does not need updates.
Answer
We will immediately give a specific answer to the question posed: is it necessary to update Windows 7 and is it necessary to do it, as the developers recommend. Or it is better to disable system upgrades entirely, as some power users do.
The answer here is unambiguous: no, it is not necessary if the computer does not have licensed version product, or used mobile connection to the Internet on a slow channel cellular... Below is an instruction on how to make the settings for this in the Windows update center. But even with an installed official OS and high speed connection To global network it is still recommended that users disable auto mode update the system and carry it out manually. To this end, it will be necessary to use the guide below.
Solution
Programmers from Microsoft justify the installation of the upgrades they develop by increasing the reliability and stability of the operation of Windows 7, but at the same time they themselves provide compulsory creation restore points before each new update of the "Seven". Sometimes you have to roll back after their events. Therefore, the question of whether to install them is relevant for all PC owners with this OS. Moreover, all possible defects of the system have already been corrected by more than 99 percent since the distant 2009.
To avoid "littering" the operating system with various incoming packages and improvements, it is advisable to update Windows under your own manual control.
To this end, the following is required:
- Disable automatic installation;
- Periodically watch what changes are in the new developed OS updates;
- In the event that the user is interested in installing the received upgrades, agree to the installation;
- If (in most cases) there are only minor changes, you should discard them.
The procedure for disabling or activating updates in Windows 7
It is necessary to take the following sequential steps:
Additional Information
Microsof mainly sends 2 types of updates:
- Important;
- Optional.
Microsoft believes that the first type includes updates that do not improve the functionality and speed of the operating system, but protect it. However, this is completely irrelevant for an ordinary user who has a full-fledged antivirus on his computer, which is specially created to solve problems with the security of the system.
In practice, in real conditions embedded OS systems, unfortunately, do not cope with most malware and hacker attacks... In the same time antivirus utilities have a much broader and richer database existing viruses which are regularly updated.
The second type of updates, as a rule, is aimed at increasing the performance of the system, for example, drivers for a computer video accelerator, etc. More efficiently increases the speed of a PC by independently visiting the official resources of component manufacturers and installing the latest software versions from there.
If you are still wondering whether to upgrade to Windows 10 instead of 7 or 8.1, in this article we will try to help you decide.
There are many reasons for switching to operating system Windows 10. From improved compatibility and performance to improved security.
You can find out if you should upgrade to Windows 10 by reviewing the reasons for upgrading below.
1. Free
Until July 29, you could upgrade to Windows 10 from versions 7 and 8.1 for free (if the computer has not already done it for you). If you haven't made it in time, you can still do it. To do this, you need to follow this link and click on the "Update now" button. We do not know how long this free upgrade will be available.
The Home edition costs $ 119 for sale, the Professional edition for professionals and developers costs $ 199. Why pay that kind of money after July 29 is discussed below.
2. Live tiles
They may seem confusing and confusing at first, but you need to get used to them and understand the concept. Live tiles can be one of the best innovations for you Windows platforms showing information even before launching the application. You just need to open the "Start" menu and look at the desired tile. Here you will see a comment on your Facebook post, who liked the tweet, who sent email and on what topic. There are many possibilities, so take advantage of them to improve your convenience and productivity. Once you get used to it, you will not want to give up living tiles.
3. Automatic updates
Aggressive upgrade policy to Windows 10 has already become the talk of the town, so updates are beginning to be perceived in a negative light. In fact, this is not the case, as updates improve security and performance, remove bugs, and at times bring functional innovations. In Windows 10, Microsoft has changed its approach to updating the system. Everything happens automatically for the system itself and for the applications preinstalled in it. When a new update is released, the computer downloads it in background and poses when the computer is not in use.
4. Notification Center
Windows 10 has a Action Center. If you have a smartphone, the center opens with a swipe from top to bottom. It displays information and notifications about everything that deserves the attention of the user. Directly from here, you can answer without opening the application. There are buttons right there. quick action allowing you to turn Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, tablet mode on and off, change screen brightness, etc.
5. Tablet mode
It optimizes the system for use with touch screen and a stylus. Applications become full-screen, they can be displayed side by side on different halves of the screen, buttons grow in size, support for gestures appears. This function is especially useful on 2-in-1 devices like Microsoft Surface... Tablet mode automatically turns on when the keyboard is disconnected from them and turns off when connected. This increases the usability of the device due to the most suitable arrangement of the elements.
6. Design
Windows 10 uses Microsoft Design Language 2 (MDL2). The system is often criticized for its inconsistent appearance and imbalance. appearance however it keeps getting better and better. With the update Anniversary Update it will be possible to put a dark version of the interface, which users who have had it since 2010 are so fond of Windows Phone... Professionals and users alike prefer to work in a sleek looking system and Windows 10 gives them that opportunity.
7. Part of a full-blown platform
Windows 10 cannot be called an update to Windows 7 or 8. It is completely new platform called Universal Windows Platform (UWP). It runs HoloLens devices, tablets, PCs, laptops, smartphones, representatives of the Internet of Things and others. For example, the popular game Candy Crush Saga runs on computers, HoloLens, mobile devices, Surface Hub. This is the same app on devices different categories thanks to perfect scaling. The same goes for Reddit and a host of other apps that are developed once and can be applied across devices.
8. Speed
Windows 10 is the most optimized compared to previous versions. It loads very quickly, opens applications and works with websites just as quickly. She also copes faster with tasks when heavy load thanks to new technologies from Microsoft.
9. Cortana
Cortana is a personal assistant like Apple Siri... An assistant should help with everyday tasks, remember things, find answers to questions, etc. If your country has support for Cortana, the app is in the taskbar, Edge, and some other places. Activation can be done by voice command Hey cortana, then tell me what to do. When using a new Edge browser the assistant can issue coupons and codes for purchases in chain stores, take care of ordering plane tickets, and search for information.
Windows 10 keeps getting better with every new update, so you need to install them as soon as they become available. We have described only a small part of the reasons for switching to Windows 10, in fact, there are much more of them and you should not miss the chance to get the system for free. As a last resort, you can update and roll back to old version, and the license will remain on the computer, thanks to which it will be possible to switch to Windows 10 for free even after July 29. Whether it is worth upgrading to Windows 10 instead of the usual Windows 7 or 8.1 is still up to you.
Just a month ago, Aaron Woodman, Microsoft's chief marketing officer, reported that Windows users 7 Service Pack 1 and Windows 8.1 will be able to upgrade to Windows 10 for free via special application... However, can such a tempting offer convince other users to switch to new system... Let's try to figure it out by identifying the advantages and disadvantages of the new system.
Benefits of Windows 10
Windows 10 is still an underdeveloped system, and therefore users often ask the question: "Is it worth upgrading to Windows 10?"
- Windows 10 is a more advanced Windows 8.1 with only the existing one standard menu"Start" as in "Seven", without which the previous version was so criticized. Also nearby you can see the tabs of the metro interface, which can be removed.
- Windows 10 is the only operating system so far designed for all types of devices, ranging from mobile phones, tablets, laptops and PCs. For all devices developed special store applications. Now the user will be able to play his toy not only on the phone, but also on the computer.
- Windows 10 natively supports DirectX12, which supposedly should speed up system performance. This is indeed the case. "Ten" works quickly, stably, without interruptions. However, this is provided thanks to a powerful gland.
- Working with drivers. The system itself searches and installs required drivers without notifying the user. This indicator can be attributed to both advantages and disadvantages.
- The explorer has new section « Latest files», Which is very convenient for users who often work with different media files and documents. They no longer need to search for items that they have used before.
- You can select multiple desktops and perform operations by switching between them.
- Windows 10 comes with Skype preinstalled. The user only needs to enter a username and password.
- There is an event window like in Android, where all updates, application installations, etc. are indicated.
Most of the settings are identical previous versions, differ only in graphic design.
Important! Free transition is a reality that has a limitation. This means that after switching to Windows 10 on the PC, the counter "stutters". After the expiration of 365 days, all updates will be paid.
Disadvantages of Windows 10
After analyzing user reviews, comparing them with the opinions of experts, a number of Windows disadvantages 10.
- The lack of the Russian language in Windows 10 Technical Preview. All settings are similar to previous versions: 7 and 8. However, sections and options are spelled out in English. If you upgrade to latest version"Dozens", then the Russian language will be available, but the system will start to slow down.
- There is a function "Remove applications from the Market", but it does not work.
- Weak virus protection.
- Low compatibility with resolutions higher than Full HD.
- When connected to the Internet, it requires a username and password.
- The graphic component is completely copied from 8, only with the addition of a menu from 7.
There are a lot of minor flaws that relate to the work of office software. It is important to understand that on this moment Windows 10 Technical is still "damp" and is not yet suitable for working with office applications.
Windows 10 - New Product released by Microsoft Corporation. The company says this will be the last OS they have developed. In the future, there will be no new releases, only updates for this version. Microsoft has ended support for Windows 8, leaving it only for Windows 7 (up to presumably 2017) and 8.1 (until 2023).
The new operating system became very popular after the announcement. It is predicted a success that will surpass the success of Windows 7. But, as with every new product on the market, the question arises for a new OS: is it worth installing a new operating system with the latest version 8.1 running? Will it be better, or is it the same product but in a new wrapper? All that is needed for the update is a laptop, Windows version 8.1, profile on the Microsoft website and click on the "Update" button. But is it worth it?
To begin with, you can refer to the words of the developers that if Windows 8.1 works without problems on your device, then you can safely upgrade to 10. This is due to the fact that for version 8.1 there are minimum characteristics corresponding to version 10.
If your system is suitable for updating, then you will receive a notification with a proposal. This is because the computer settings were checked before the update was offered. After detecting the correspondence of the system with the device, the verification system sends updates.
In case the user is not sure that his computer is suitable for Windows systems 10, below are minimum requirements to update:
- Processor frequency - from 1 GHz.
- RAM: for the 32-bit version - 1 GB, for the 64-bit version - 2 GB.
- Free HDD- from 16 GB, maximum 20 GB.
- Video adapter - support for DirectX 9 and WDDM driver.
Not all users immediately try to figure out how the new OS works with volume random access memory, they do not track with the stopwatch how much the system is loaded and turned off. First impressions are based on design nuances and new embedded applications.
The first thing that is noticeable is the new search placement. If you previously needed to go to the Start menu, or in Windows 8.1, move the mouse to the right corner to bring up a new menu. That Windows search 10 is at the beginning of the Taskbar, traditionally denoted by a magnifying glass. This Search searches for both files and programs by requesting even a part of the name.
The second is the Start menu. By this issue there was a lot of controversy back in Windows 8.1. Which menu is better: traditional or interactive. In version 8.1, users complained that the new OS was more suitable for tablets than computers. Advanced users saw in new version a lightweight search option and a good alternative for people with poor eyesight. Windows Developers 10 went on. At first glance, they provided a mixed version. When you press "Start", a mixture of the old classic start and the new interactive one from 8.1. The Start menu is supplemented with tiles with the most important news and applications. But this is not the end: for those who like the OS 8.1 menu version, the settings provide the ability to install it. No need to restart your laptop. Just re-enter the user profile.
The Desktop Manager catches your eye - now it's not easy supplementary annex and one of basic functions"Tens". You can safely work and switch between multiple work surfaces.
Visible cons
The system is new, according to the company it was tested by 5,000,000 people to identify all the bugs and errors in it. But it's no secret that even five million users will not always find all the problems. And only by launching this system into more mass production it is possible to understand if there is still something significant that the developers have forgotten. This frequent problem: You can remember the same Windows 8, starting with the Start menu, because of which there was so much controversy. And only released later version 8.1. overlapped the problems identified by users in Windows 8.
It can be compared to a guard dog. Barks, barks, not only bites, but can accidentally gnaw at the throat at night. One of the main stakes in this system is its safety. Not every advanced user will figure out how to set it up, how to protect it, and what not to delete. New Windows 10 combats piracy. That is, there is next opportunity: if it thinks that this or that program is pirated, the system will simply delete it. She will only notify that she has deleted it, but "forgets" to ask whether it is worth doing it.
The topic of uninstalling programs should also include applications that Windows 10 considers inappropriate for its system. As with pirates, it will remove this program without asking the owner.
There is no worse fear for a new owner of an OS than updates. Windows downloads - and the user thinks whether it is worth installing. Will this violate the integrity and whether this update is needed at all. Windows 10 takes it a step further: why ask? By the way, this is written in user agreement that no owner permission is required to install the new update. All updates are installed automatically. The OS will not ask and offer to choose anything, it will regularly notify only that it has installed or uninstalled the application. Or that a reboot is required to trigger a new update. In the event that there is no manual overload, the dozen will reboot in automatic mode.
Limitation. Windows 10 has been released in several versions, such as Home or Pro. In the case of an upgrade from Windows 8.1, the user receives Home version... The update to the next version is only paid.
It should also be noted that free upgrade up to version 10 will be only if you have Windows 7, 8 or 8.1. If you have XP or Vista installed on your computer, you will have to pay for the new OS.
Cortana - new assistant in Windows 10. The purpose of which is to make your life easier, to fulfill your voice commands... But it is worth noting that with all its wonderful features, which the developers talk about, an obvious minus is immediately visible - the assistant's lack of knowledge of the Russian language. If, of course, there is a desire to teach foreign languages- then this is a good reason to start.
Why install Windows 10
- More experienced users it was found that a dozen deals better with RAM.
- Windows 10, according to the developers, is the latest. Then there will be only updates, so sooner or later you will have to switch to it.
- Modern game and software developers will release their product focusing on this version. The same goes for processor manufacturers.
- Microsoft is committed to migrating all of its users to the new OS.
- We will now end support for other OS versions.
- The system is designed for different devices and allows them to run on one operating system.
- Non-launching programs in versions other than a dozen.
- One year after official release the update will only be available for a fee.
- In the future, all computers will only run on Windows 10.
Why Windows 8.1 is good
- This is a familiar system, users already know all its nuances.
- Its support will last until 2023.
- You can control updates, install them at your choice.
- This OS supports most of the current games and programs.
- Developers of computer products say that with its popularity, there will be exceptions when developing new programs specifically for Windows 8.1.
- He's more perfect. 8.1 is "bug fixing" in version 8.
- For 8.1 updates will be released.
