Assuming you re using a windows pc with a genuine and activated windows 7 or windows 8 key you can upgrade to windows 10 in just a few clicks.
Windows 7 upgrade to windows 10 problems.
Windows 10 users continue to suffer from problem after problem some of which could should have been avoided and now microsoft.
If you need help freeing up drive space see tips to free up drive space on your pc.
A common cause of errors is inadequate drive space.
An upgrade moves your pc from a previous version of windows such as windows 7 or windows 8 1 to windows 10.
This post was originally published on july 19.
Microsoft s free upgrade offer for windows 7 and windows 8 1 users ended a few years ago but you can still technically upgrade to windows 10 free of charge.
While microsoft technically ended its free windows 10 upgrade program in july 2016 as of february cnet has confirmed the free update is still available for windows 7 8 and 8 1 users.
For help with windows update issues in windows 10 see troubleshoot problems updating windows 10 instead.
How to fix windows 7 to windows 10 upgrade issues.
How the free upgrade works.
Bits background intelligent transfer service allows your computer to receive updates.
But take a look if there is some driver or antivirus that could be creating the problem during the upgrade process.
An upgrade can take place on your existing device though microsoft recommends using windows 10 on a new pc to take advantage of the latest features and security improvements.
Restart the bits service.