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  2. So, if you upgraded when Windows 10 was released and downgraded shortly after, you're still eligible to upgrade to Windows 10 for free. A license associated with your PC is stored on Microsoft's servers. Buy a new PC with Windows 10: If your PC came with Windows 10 installed, it likely has a license key embedded into its UEFI firmware. The ...
  3. Apr 18, 2024Lots of Windows 10 customers are urging Microsoft to either push the October 2025 date back, make the extended security updates free, or extend the length of time you can get the updates—or a combination of all three. It's unlikely, however, that any of these pleas will be heard, so plan ahead now, so you're not caught out in the future. ...
  4. Aug 18, 2023There's a Windows 10 download tool that runs on Windows systems, which will help you create a USB drive to install Windows 10 or download the ISO. If you aren't on Windows, you can visit the Windows 10 ISO download page to download an ISO directly (say, if you're installing Windows 10 in Boot Camp on a Mac).
  5. Jan 12, 2025Windows 11 has been around for a long time now, but plenty of people have stuck with Windows 10 instead. Microsoft has been offering continuous support for Windows 10 over the years, but that will soon end. If you don't upgrade to 11 before support ends, your computer might be at risk.
  6. Nov 15, 2023This time, when it loads, you'll see a drop-down menu where you can select the edition of the Windows 10 ISO you want to download. These days you're limited to a multi-edition ISO, but in the past there were other options that showed up here. Once you pick an edition, click "Confirm."
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  7. Oct 11, 2023How to Create a Bootable Windows 10 USB with Rufus Rufus is a handy little utility that lets you create bootable USB drives for most operating systems; in this case we're going to be focusing on Windows 10. First, download the latest version of Rufus from the Rufus website.
  8. If you have a Windows 7 system, it really is a good idea to upgrade. If you don't want to use Windows 10, consider installing Linux, getting a Chromebook, or switching to Mac. You don't have to use Windows 10, but we think you should move on from Windows 7.
  9. Install Windows 10 from the USB Drive Once the USB drive with the installation files is inserted into the destination PC, you'll need to set the boot order so that the computer loads the operating system from a different location---in this case, from the USB instead of from the hard drive.. To do this, you need to access the boot menu on startup.
  10. Jan 28, 2025Windows 10 is no longer the latest and greatest, but it's still out there kicking and if you're still using the operating system you'll want to stay up to date with the latest information on the platform. + See More Readers like you help support How-To Geek. When you make a purchase using links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.
  11. Oct 31, 2024Windows 10 is nearing its end-of-life date, currently set for October 14th, 2025. Microsoft has now confirmed how much it will cost to keep Windows 10 PCs secure after that passes. Back in December, Microsoft announced an Extended Security Update (ESU) program for Windows 10, ensuring continued monthly security updates for PCs beyond the ...

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