With this free tool from Microsoft, you can start your upgrade to Windows 10 now without waiting.
Other tricks revolve around modifying your Windows registry entries or having to download an executable, are definitely not for everyone. Before installing the update, it is recommended to back up all the important files and folders already present in the system.If you have been wondering how to upgrade from Windows 7 or Windows 8 to Windows 10 now without waiting for the update notification from Microsoft, there is a really easy way. Note, the update is roughly 6GB in size, so users will need to check their data cap before downloading. You would then see Windows Update say it is downloading Windows 10. Meanwhile, go back to the Command Prompt box and then press enter on the command typed before. Once clicked, Windows Update should show "Checking for updates." Go back to previously opened Windows Update menu, and click on Check for updates option placed at the right side of the screen. Once the Administrator: Command Prompt box is opened, type "wuauclt.exe /updatenow" but do not press enter. Do not select the Command Prompt option, but instead select Run as Administrator by right clicking on the option. This will give a drop down of Command Prompt along with other related options. Again, press the Windows key to open Search bar and type "cmd". Users can also navigate to the particular setting from the system's Control Panel. Press the Windows key to open Search and type "Windows Update", which would open Windows Update. (Also see: Eight Reasons Why You Should Upgrade to Windows 10) Navigate to "C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\Download" folder (You may have to substitute C drive letter with the drive Windows is installed on) and delete all the files. Highlighted first in a Reddit forum post (via VentureBeat), the six-step process is for Windows 7 SP1 and Windows 8.1 Update (Windows 8 users need to upgrade to Windows 8.1 Update to be eligible for the upgrade) users and does not require any high technical skills.
However, there may be a way to force the download of the upgrade.įor those who do not want to wait, a method of manually forcing the Windows 10 update on PCs, laptops, and eligible tablets is now doing the rounds of the Web. The company has opened a reservation system, and those who had reserved the upgrade are due to receive the upgrade via Windows Update starting Wednesday. Microsoft has finally launched its much anticipated Windows 10 operating system for consumers, and the free upgrade for users running Windows 7/ 8/ 8.1 has begun rolling out in waves in 190 countries.
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