You have a few days to get Windows 10 free; learn how to update now – Tudocelular.com

You have until July 29 to update your PC free for Windows 10. After that, Microsoft back charge for the operating system and will be left him only two alternatives to have it on your computer:. change machine or buy a license on the official website

With a few days to the end of the download Free Windows 10, it is important to make the most of doubts clean, is to convince you that the upgrade is not worth it or to show that upgrade is rather good idea. Check out the answers to the main questions and learn all before deciding to get the most modern system from Microsoft.

1 ) Why upgrade to Windows 10?

After all, why upgrade your computer to Windows 10 to Windows 7 or 8 already meet your needs? The short answer is: because of updates. From version 10, Windows has become a service, such as MacOS and Apple’s iOS and Google’s Android.

The system becomes dynamic, with promise of new features every year , very different from what happened to Windows 7. Before, once launched, the software received only fixes fixes and security. In Windows 10, the expectation is also receiving new third-party apps like Facebook; and natives, like Skype Universal and improvements in apps Photos, Video and TV and more pre-installed.

Anyone who has Windows 10 can expect new things every year, and the rest of the users with older systems, will be out. Not to mention all the performance improvements, design and usability – the new Windows is fast, beautiful and easy to use

2). how to know if I can install?

Although the upate for Windows 10 is free, there are some requirements. You must be running original Windows , in addition to a computer with the following minimum settings :

• Windows 7 with Service Pack 1 ( SP1) or Windows 8.1 with Update 2

 

• processor or system-on-chip 1GHz. For Windows 10 64-bit processor that supports CMPXCHG16b, PrefetchW and LAHF / SAHF.

 
• 1 GB (32-bit) or 2 GB (64-bit) of RAM.

 
• 16 GB ( 32 bits) or 20GB ( 64 bits) HD space

 

• GPU supports DirectX 9 or higher

 

• Display with a resolution of 1024×600

 

3) I do not know the my PC settings. And now?

If you are not sure if the settings of your PC fit the minimum requirements, there is a simple alternative. Look for the app Get Windows 10 (or in English “Get Windows 10″) in the Start menu or apps tray. Go to the Check Computer (or “Check your PC”) to see if the installation can be done.

4) My Windows is pirated. And now?

You can upgrade a Windows computer pirate for Windows 10, but the new operating system will also be unoriginal. However, the chances are great that there error after upgraded, especially when receiving updates.

In the end, the only genuine way to upgrade to Windows 10 original is through Windows 7, Windows 8 or Windows 8.1 authentic . The same goes for Windows XP:. If you are still running the older version, you must obtain an original copy of one of three systems to upgrade without headache

If you propose to spend a little to have the Windows 10 almost for free, skip to tip 17.

5) I need a technician to install?

No. The Windows 10 installation process is automatic , as long as your computer is connected to a Wi-Fi network of good quality. Remember that a fast connection, although accelerate the download of the new system is not what dictates the effectiveness of the installation, but the signal stability.

6) what happens to my files? I need backup?

One of the installation types Windows 10 does not remove your files and programs computer. Once installed, Windows continues with everything that was his in the same place, including desktop items. If you want to get rid of everything, there is still the clean install option, which applies the Windows 10 from scratch and format the computer.

However, in both cases, it is recommended to back up at least the files more important on a flash drive, external hard drive, CD or DVD. So if there is a problem simple installation, you will not lose anything.

7) After updating I can format the PC?

Yes. Once installed, Windows 10 may be re-installed as many times as you need on the same computer. The validation is written to the hardware, then you have option to get the original software for free even need to format later. For this, you can opt for the restoration, which keeps your files; or the clean install using USB stick, which is more effective to solve problems, but erases all its HD

Unless you want -. better understand below – is not necessary to use Windows 7, 8 or 8.1

8) What if the HD burn? What happens?

After upgraded to Windows 10, the computer will link the operating system license to the motherboard’s PC, giving freedom to the user to change any component. It means that you can replace hard drives, SSDs, RAM and others without worrying about Windows, which will remain original.

The license will only be lost if there is problem on the motherboard : once exchanged, hardly the operating system may retain a previously installed license

9) of the Windows 10 license can be used on another computer

No. Windows 10 installed on a PC by upgrading or directly at the factory is only enabled on the original computer. So can not move enabled system to another machine , even if it is your -. The license is not tied to your Microsoft account, but the PC hardware

10) There is a user update limit?

No. If you have multiple computers – or want to help a friend or family member – can update all for Windows 10 for free until the 29th of July with the same Microsoft account. The only requirements are the usual: that the machines have Windows 7, 8 or 8.1 original and meet the minimum technical requirements

11) A program may stop working <.? / h2>

Yes. While ensuring the operation of most programs made for Windows 7, and especially Windows 8 and 8.1, the upgrade to Windows 10 can cause malfunction in some software. If you use a very specific application, which is essential for the work, for example, you need to look for app support to see if there is an incompatibility with the new Windows.

12 ) How to upgrade from Windows 8 to Windows 10?

You can not upgrade a computer running Windows 8 to Windows 10 without go through Windows 8.1. In practice, the free update of Windows 10 is made on a PC with Windows 7 or Windows 8.1 installed. If you have version 8, will have to upgrade to the 8.1 to be able to make the final upgrade.

13) What are the versions of Windows 10 and what will I get

Windows old have several versions, but Windows 10 has only two: Home and Pro . The version of the new Windows you receive will depend on an equivalence established by Microsoft, according to the following table, found on the official help site:

Windows 7

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Windows 7 Home Starter	Windows 10 Home
Windows 7 Home Basic
Windows 7 Home Premium
Windows 7 Professional	Windows 10 Pro
Windows 7 Ultimate

Windows 8.1

 

 

 

 

 

 

Windows 8.1	Windows 10 Home
Windows 8.1 Pro	Windows 10 Pro
Windows 8.1 Pro Student
Windows 8.1 Pro WMC

14) What if I regret the upgrade?

If you do not like Windows 10, you can return within minutes to the previous version, theoretically subject to none. Microsoft promises to roll back the installation to Windows 7 or 8.1 (not worth to 8) until a month after the upgrade . After this period, you can still go back, but you need a physical installation media.

15) What if I decide to upgrade after July 29?

After July 29, you can no longer update any computer to Windows 10 for free. . If, after that date, you want to get the operating system on an old computer, you need to buy one of licenses marketed by Microsoft

• Windows 10 Home: 469, 99

 

• Windows 10 Pro: R $ 809.99

 

There are basically three ways to update computers with Windows 7 and 8.1 for Windows 10. they are:

• through the warning “Get Windows 10″ that, when clicked, do all the work yourself

 

• Through Windows Update, to enable automatic installation

 

• Through Microsoft’s official installer

 

If you do not want to wait for notifications or too long updates, the third option is the most direct to the point: download the update wizard (download here) and follow the steps on the screen to upgrade Free until 29 July.

If you have a pirate Windows or an incompatible version with free upgrade like Windows XP, there is a way to get the original Windows 10 without spending a lot . The tip is to buy a Windows 8.1 key on sites like Free Market, where vendors with good reputation.

With the license in hand, simply create a pendrie or Windows 8.1 installation DVD using the tool official Microsoft (download here) and validate the PC. After that, just wait for notification of availability of Windows 10 or opt for the forced installation tip 16

Although not a free alternative, can be a good deal:. Close to the full value of at least R $ 469.99, a Windows license spare 8.1 under $ 50 is a bargain. But remember: this tip only valid until July 29, 2016

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