How to Upgrade From Windows 7 or 8 to Windows 10 for Free
By Timothy Tibbetts |
Windows 7 to Windows 10 Silent Upgrade PowerShell Script is a free PowerShell script that should allow anyone to upgrade Windows 7 to Windows 10 for free silently. In this guide, plus video, we walk you through the steps and what to expect with known problems.
By upgrading, you're taking advantage of a loophole that could be closed at any time. You might want to become familiar with a couple of possibilities should the free upgrade end:
Will Windows 10 Receive Windows Updates if It's Not Activated? Yes, but without being able to personalize.
Do Cheap Windows 10 Keys Really Work? Most of the time.
After numerous tests, we've discovered that you must meet the following three requirements:
Windows 7 or 8 must be SP1 or newer. We recommend you get all available updates
Make a backup of your Windows 7 or 8 installation
You must be running a valid, activated copy of Windows 7 or 8
There are three posibilities - Automatic (PowerShell), Manually (using the run command), or using the downloaded files to install Windows 10.
1: Automatically Silent Upgrade to Windows 10
Open PowerShell and type in Set-ExecutionPolicy Unrestricted
Close PowerShell.
Download Windows 7 to Windows 10 Silent Upgrade PowerShell Script.zip and extract (7-10 Silent.PS1).
Right-click on 7-10 Silent.PS1 and follow a couple of prompts.
Everything should work now, and you can walk away. If you're not sure, press CTRL+ALT+DEL and verify that Windows10UpgraderApp.exe is running.
Finally, press the Windows Key + X and click on Windows PowerShell (Admin) after Windows 10 installs.
Type in Set-ExecutionPolicy Restricted
Enjoy Windows 10.
2: Manually Silent Upgrade to Windows 10
If you'd prefer not to download and run a PowerShell script, you can accomplish the same thing by downloading Windows10Upgrade9252.exe.
Save the file where you can easily find it.
Open PowerShell and type in Set-ExecutionPolicy Unrestricted
Close PowerShell.
Press the Windows Key + R and type in:
C:\Windows10Upgrade9252.exe /quietinstall /skipeula /auto upgrade /copylogs C:\
Replace C:\Windows10Upgrade9252.exe with the path to where you saved the executable.
Finally, press the Windows Key + X and click on Windows PowerShell (Admin) after Windows 10 installs.
Type in Set-ExecutionPolicy Restricted
3: Both Methods Failed
Check for a C:\Windows10Upgrade folder. If you have that, try and run Windows10UpgraderApp.
If everything else has failed, it might be time to use the Windows 10 Media Creation Tool.
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By upgrading, you're taking advantage of a loophole that could be closed at any time. You might want to become familiar with a couple of possibilities should the free upgrade end:
After numerous tests, we've discovered that you must meet the following three requirements:
There are three posibilities - Automatic (PowerShell), Manually (using the run command), or using the downloaded files to install Windows 10.
1: Automatically Silent Upgrade to Windows 10
Open PowerShell and type in Set-ExecutionPolicy Unrestricted
Close PowerShell.
Download Windows 7 to Windows 10 Silent Upgrade PowerShell Script.zip and extract (7-10 Silent.PS1).
Right-click on 7-10 Silent.PS1 and follow a couple of prompts.
Everything should work now, and you can walk away. If you're not sure, press CTRL+ALT+DEL and verify that Windows10UpgraderApp.exe is running.
Finally, press the Windows Key + X and click on Windows PowerShell (Admin) after Windows 10 installs.
Type in Set-ExecutionPolicy Restricted
Enjoy Windows 10.
2: Manually Silent Upgrade to Windows 10
If you'd prefer not to download and run a PowerShell script, you can accomplish the same thing by downloading Windows10Upgrade9252.exe.
Save the file where you can easily find it.
Open PowerShell and type in Set-ExecutionPolicy Unrestricted
Close PowerShell.
Press the Windows Key + R and type in:
C:\Windows10Upgrade9252.exe /quietinstall /skipeula /auto upgrade /copylogs C:\
Replace C:\Windows10Upgrade9252.exe with the path to where you saved the executable.
Finally, press the Windows Key + X and click on Windows PowerShell (Admin) after Windows 10 installs.
Type in Set-ExecutionPolicy Restricted
3: Both Methods Failed
Check for a C:\Windows10Upgrade folder. If you have that, try and run Windows10UpgraderApp.
If everything else has failed, it might be time to use the Windows 10 Media Creation Tool.
Similar:
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