Upgrading Windows 10 for free - is it possible?

When the latest version of Microsoft's operating system was released, there were plenty of free activation keys. Meanwhile, you have to buy a key if you want to upgrade your system. If you still want to upgrade your Windows 7 or 8 for free, a Windows 10 Update Assistant can help.

How to upgrade your system to Windows 10 for free

When Windows 10 was released in 2015, it was possible to upgrade a Windows 7 or 8 system for free. In the meantime, this is no longer possible. However, you can still upgrade for free by using the "Windows 10 Update Assistant". Until now, the upgrade still works, but this can change at any time.

1. First download and install the free Windows 10 Update Assistant.
2. Start the tool after the download is complete.
3. Your system will be automatically scanned by the wizard to see if it is Windows 10 compatible.
4. If your system is compatible, the upgrade download will start automatically.
5. After it completes, the upgrade will be installed on your system.
6. Another option is to reinstall Windows 10 and use a Windows 7 or 8 key. This procedure may also become impossible at any time.
7. If an error appears during the installation, this may be due to a missing file. Then replace the file "wimgapi.dll" in the folder "C:\Windows10Upgrade" with the file "wimgapi.dll" in the folder "C:\Windows\System32".