Microsoft still allows users to upgrade to Windows 10 for free

According to the Windows Latest report, Microsoft officially ended its support for Windows 7 in January 2020, and now only releases security updates for corporate customers and provides extended support. In order to increase the market share of Windows 10 and help users avoid dangerous vulnerabilities, Microsoft still allows users to upgrade to Windows 10 for free.

According to a new Microsoft forum post, if you are running on Windows 7/8.1, or if you have a spare license for a decommissioned operating system, you can still take advantage of the vulnerability of Windows 10 free upgrades.

“Yes, you can.” When a user asked about the Windows 10 free upgrade offer, a Microsoft employee told them. According to the test, the Windows 10 free upgrade vulnerability can only work if your Windows 7/8.1 license key is valid.

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If you are using Windows 8, you need to upgrade to Windows 8.1, and then use Microsoft’s Windows Media Creation Tool to upgrade the device to Windows 10 for free.

How to get Windows 10 for free

To get Windows 10 for free, you need to download and install Windows Media Creation Tool on a device/virtual machine that has activated Windows 7/8.1. Once done, open the tool and make sure to select the option that lets you keep all files and applications.

According to Microsoft, a clean installation through the Windows Media Creation Tool may not allow you to get Windows 10 for free. “A fresh installation through the Windows Media Creation Tool may not let you get Windows 10 for free, so be careful,” the employee warned.

Windows Media Creation Tool will automatically scan your PC for compatibility issues and install Windows 10 with a digitally activated license.

Why does the Windows 10 free upgrade vulnerability still work?

On Reddit, a person who claims to be a Microsoft engineer previously revealed that the Windows 10 free upgrade agreement is a “marketing wording”, and Microsoft is more concerned about upgrade statistics.

It seems that the Windows 10 upgrade vulnerability will not be closed in the short term, but please remember that successfully activating Windows 10 is not completely equivalent to legal authorization, especially when you are a corporate customer.

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