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At the moment, there is a large-scale free update of operating systems to Windows 10, which was launched by Microsoft. Owners of licensed copies of Windows 7 SP1 and Windows 8.1 Update 1 can update their operating system to Windows 10 for free.

The free update for these operating systems will be valid for one year: from July 29, 2015 to July 29, 2016. Owners of other versions of the Windows operating system will not be able to upgrade to Windows 10 for free.

If the operating system installed on your computer has not been updated to Microsoft requirements, install the following updates: Service Pack 1, or Update 1 (updates are free) through Windows Update.

Please note that enterprise versions of the operating system (Enterprise, Professional VL) will be updated in a different way, outside the scope of this update.

This update is truly free, there are no pitfalls, so you don’t have to worry about it.

System requirements for Windows 10

To update the system, your computer's hard drive must have at least 20 GB of free space for a 64-bit system, or 16 GB for a 32-bit system. It is better if there is as much free space on the system disk as possible.

The system requirements for Windows 10 are the same as those for Windows 7 and Windows 8.1. If such an operating system is installed on your computer, then this means that you can install the Windows 10 operating system on your computer without any problems.

CPU:
At least 1 GHz or SoC

RAM:
1 GB (32-bit systems) or 2 GB (64-bit systems)

Hard disk space:
16 GB (32-bit systems) or 20 GB (64-bit systems)

Video card:
DirectX version 9 or higher with WDDM 1.0 driver

Display:
800 x 600

Subsequently, Microsoft slightly tightened the recommended hardware requirements for computers on which the Windows 10 operating system is installed.

Is it necessary to upgrade your computer to Windows 10?

You don't have to upgrade your operating system to Windows 10 if you are happy with the previous version of the operating system. Your computer will work as usual.

This update is optional, the free Windows update offer has a time frame of a whole year. You can take your time updating your operating system.

Which operating systems are upgraded to Windows 10

Your computer will be installed with the Windows 10 operating system, which will match the operating system installed on your computer. The following editions of Windows will receive the free update:

• Windows 10 Home - Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 8.1 will be updated.
• Windows 10 Pro - Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 8.1 Professional, Windows 8.1 Professional for Students will be updated.

What to do before upgrading to Windows 10

After a system update, almost all programs and components will continue to work as normal in Windows 10. Some applications will be removed due to the new system configuration (for example, Windows Media Center).

Before installing the system update to Windows 10, remove the antivirus from your computer (in most cases, you will still have to reinstall it).

How to get Windows 10

Microsoft has released a special application “Moving to Windows 10” to make updating the operating system more convenient. Using the application, you can reserve a Windows 10 update. If your computer does not have this application, you will need to install the latest updates for your operating system through Windows Update.

In the application you can check the status of the reserved system. Once the update is downloaded to your computer (in the background), a message will appear on your desktop indicating that Windows 10 is ready for the update. You can start installing Windows 10 immediately, or choose another, more appropriate time to update the system.

Other ways to get Windows 10

If the free update to Windows 10 has not arrived, and you do not want to wait any longer, then you can launch an immediate download to update the system yourself.

To do this, you will need to go to the path: C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\Download, and then completely empty the “Download” folder (this is a prerequisite).

Wuauclt.exe /updatenow

After that, open Windows Update. There you will see that the Windows 10 operating system is loading on your computer. First, the process of downloading the system distribution will begin, and then Windows 10 will be prepared for installation on the computer. This process will take some time.

To download and install Windows 10, you can use a proprietary tool: Media Creation Tool. Using the Media Creation Tool, you can download Windows 10, run the update, or create bootable media (flash drive or DVD) for subsequent installation of the system on your computer. You can read more about this in the article.

Windows 10 upgrade process

After completing the update preparation, a window will open in which you will be asked to select a time to update the system: you can update the operating system later, or start the update immediately.

According to Microsoft, the update process on modern hardware will take about an hour. On older hardware, updating the system may take quite a long time. On my computer, built in 2008, the update took several hours (very long), and a modern laptop updated in about an hour.

After you restart the computer, the Windows 10 update will be configured for some time. Then a reboot will follow, after which the “Windows Update” window will open.

The operating system update will take place in three stages:

• copying files;
• installation of components and drivers;
• settings.

During this time, your computer will restart several times. At the final stage of the update, you will need to agree to configure some settings for Windows 10. After rebooting, the Windows 10 desktop will open on your computer.

Will it be possible to return to the previous operating system?

There is such a possibility. According to Microsoft, within a month after installing Windows 10, you can return to your previous operating system.

Will it be possible to reinstall Windows 10 after updating?

For complete clarity, here is Microsoft's verbatim answer to this question:

Yes. With this free upgrade offer to Windows 10, you can perform a reinstall, including a clean install, on devices that have received the update. A product key is not required to reactivate the system on the same hardware. If you have made major changes to your hardware, you may need to contact customer support to activate the system. You can also create your own installation media, such as a USB flash drive or DVD, and use it to update or later reinstall the operating system on that device.

Activating an upgrade to Windows 10

After connecting to the Internet, the system should be activated automatically. If activation does not occur, then you can activate the system yourself.

Go to “Settings”, then “Update and Security”, open the “Activation” tab. Click on the appropriate button to activate Windows 10. Due to the heavy load on Microsoft servers, errors are possible, so activation may not work the first time. Try to activate the system several times.

For such a large-scale update, Microsoft assigned non-unique activation keys to computers. This initially alarmed many, since the activation keys were the same. Then it turned out that unique information about computer hardware and the version of Windows 10 for each computer would be saved on a Microsoft server. Using the ID, Windows 10 will be identified and automatically activated on the computer that participated in the free upgrade from Windows 7 or Windows 8.1. Automatic activation will be performed only on such a computer.

You can, if necessary, perform a clean installation of Windows 10 (after updating). After reinstalling Windows 10, with the Internet turned on, the system will be automatically activated. In the event of a major change in the hardware parameters of your computer (replacing the motherboard, processor, etc.), you will have to contact support to activate the operating system.

How to check Windows 10 license

After the installation of Windows 10 is completed, you can check the license and other keys for the operating system installed on your computer. To do this, then enter the following commands one by one:

Slmgr /dli slmgr /dlv slmgr /xpr

The procedure is as follows: copy or enter the first command into the command line, and then press the “Enter” key, a window will appear on the monitor screen with a message about the license status. Next, enter the following command, etc. As a result, you will see detailed information about the activation status of your computer in several windows.

Free upgrade to Windows 10 after 07/29/2016

Microsoft left a loophole for a free upgrade to Windows 10 after July 29, 2016. After visiting the site https://www.microsoft.com/ru-ru/accessibility/windows10upgrade To upgrade to Windows 10 for free for users with disabilities, you can use a special utility to upgrade Windows 7 or Windows 8 to Windows 10.

After launching the Windows 10 Upgrade utility, the distribution kit of the Windows 10 operating system will be downloaded to your computer, after which the operating system will be updated to Windows 10. Prerequisite: the Windows being updated must be activated with a license key.

Conclusions of the article

If your computer has a licensed Windows 7 or Windows 8.1 operating system installed, then you can upgrade to Windows 10 for free within a year, in the edition that matches the installed system on your computer.

Hello, my dear readers, site guests, as well as those who are simply interested in computer topics.

Preface

So, I would like to say right away that in the article I will present all the methods that really help solve the problem with the update center. I'll explain what to do, and you be careful.

The reason that the central heating system constantly slows down lies in the operating system itself. It came out not so long ago and some bugs in the OS remain to this day. Therefore, it is very important to install upcoming service packs and updates.

System rollback

This method is suitable for those who get errors 1607 and 1703 when opening the update center. So, open Windows and right-click on the start button. There we select the system parameter.

A window will appear in which you need to click on the restore button.

A list should appear containing all the restore points. I only have one, but you may have 5-10. We simply select the one whose date is much earlier than the day when problems with the update center began.

Then click done. By the way, here is a video with instructions.

Uninstalling updates

It happens that when installing updates, the central heating center begins to produce bugs, for example, error 0x80070422. In this case, you need to uninstall the latest service packs and updates; perhaps they were installed crookedly, so they begin to slow down. We go to the control panel, and there we open the update center. Then click on the magazine.

Now click on the line called uninstall updates.

Now, select the update from the list below, and click the delete button at the top.

A warning sign will appear asking you to click yes.

Then restart your computer.

Reinstalling Windows

It happens that the operating system has to be demolished and reinstalled due to a damaged update center. If the OS fails to update, it will not last even a month and will still have to be demolished. If error code 1900204 appears, then it’s time to get ready to reinstall. We reboot the laptop, and then go into the BIOS.

Go to the download section and select the first line there.

Now in the primary boot device we expose our flash drive with Windows.

Press F10 and reboot the computer.

This method works on any Microsoft system, even a pirated one. After the reboot, it will start launching from the flash drive.

Press any key and the Windows 10 installation program will launch.

If error 0x800705b4 or error 0x80070422 appears, then simply repeat the operation and reboot. Choose a language. I put Russian everywhere, you put what is more convenient for you. Then click next.

In the next window, click the only installation button.

You can skip the serial number entry screen. Then download the activator and that’s it.

At the next stage, check the box and click next.

Now select the full installation.

If the system gives you error 0x80240fff, just skip it. You need to select a hard drive partition. We create a partition from an unallocated space and select it as a key partition, where we will install Windows.

Now the installation process itself starts. It will last as long as your laptop is powerful. On weak machines this may take 40 minutes. On powerful ones - 15-20. This procedure loads the processor, so it is desirable that it be quite modern.

We'll enter the key later. We just skip this step.

We use standard operating system settings.

Next, enter the administrator name and that’s it. After the system is fully installed, the update center should automatically start downloading various updates. If you see that the download takes 0 kb, check whether the CO is enabled at all.

Conclusion

OK it's all over Now. I have described to you three simple methods that are guaranteed to help solve problems with the update center on Windows 10. I hope the article was useful to you, and you will share it with your friends on Facebook, classmates or other social projects.

With the release of the latest Windows 10 OS version, many users have decided to install it on their computer terminals. As it turns out, updating Windows to version 10 is not that difficult. However, during the upgrade process you should take into account several basic points, without which the upgrade will simply be impossible.

Should I upgrade my existing system to Windows 10?

The decision regarding the advisability of upgrading to the latest OS version remains solely with the user. However, almost all experts note quite a lot of conceptual innovations in the new system. The full list can be easily found on the official Microsoft resource.

However, opinions on the need for their implementation and use, not to mention the stability of the OS itself, are clearly divided. However, if the first modification, released under the name Technical Preview, was still quite crude, the current versions of Home, Pro, Education, etc. look very impressive. In addition, the system requirements, as it might seem initially, are very modest (only a 2-core processor, 2 GB of RAM and about 25-30 GB of free disk space).

But it's not that simple. Many users are wondering how to upgrade Windows XP to Windows 10. The answer is clear - no way. "Expishka" and "Vista" are not subject to automatic upgrade. For that matter, you first need to install version 7 or 8, and only then update. But upgrading Window 7 to Windows 10, as well as modifications 8 or 8.1, is very easy. But there are several mandatory conditions.

Preliminary steps for installing updates

The first and main condition, without which it will not be possible to update Windows to version 10 at all, is to install all the latest updates to the system that is supposed to be updated.

If automatic updating does not work or is deactivated in the existing system, you will need to search and integrate the latest packages manually in the Update Center (there is a special button for this in the section itself). Separately, it is also worth noting that the existing system must be licensed (although this condition can be easily bypassed by using the so-called clean installation without a key, when activation will be performed upon first connecting to the global network). You can also use the keys that were provided for the seventh and eighth versions (oddly enough, they work).

Create an account

The second condition is mandatory registration on the Microsoft website with the creation of an account, which will subsequently be used to log into the system.

This process is absolutely not complicated, and the registration itself will only take a couple of minutes, so there is no point in dwelling on it in detail.

How to update Windows to version 10: options

Now as for the upgrade itself. Basically, there are two main options here. If, when automatic updating of the current system is enabled, the offer to install Windows 10 for some reason is not activated, you can queue up to download the OS distribution on the official resource (at least this was the case with the Technical Preview version).

On the other hand, why wait if a unified solution for self-upgrade is offered directly on the corporation’s website in the form of a small Media Creation Tool program? It is with its help that it will be easiest to update Windows to the 10th modification (and any version).

Using the “native” utility

So, we assume that the automatic update from the corresponding section in the existing system did not work, and the user decided to install it independently. Let's take the seventh version of the OS as a basis.

Upgrading Window 7 to Windows 10 through the above program is very simple. After launching it, a window will appear for selecting the main actions - update this terminal or create bootable media to install the system on another computer. Let's choose the first one.

Please note that the upgrade will be carried out according to the architecture of the system being updated, that is, if Windows 7 was 64-bit, it will not be possible to install the tenth version with 32-bit architecture. If you try to install a 64-bit version over a 32-bit version, the installation will occur, but user programs that were previously present in the system will not work. To preserve them, there is no need to change the architecture.

Next, you must agree to the license terms and then select immediate update. At this point, the installation files will begin downloading from the Internet. When they are fully loaded and have passed the test, a message will appear in the installer window indicating that the selected system (for example, Windows 10 Pro) is ready for installation. In this case, you need to enable the option to save user files. Next, we simply press the installation start button and wait for the process to complete, which is no different from the standard system installation.

The upgrade process can take quite a long time, since not only the main files of the new system and all currently available updates will be downloaded from the Internet, but also the latest device drivers. And the download speed will directly depend on the established Internet connection.

Installing the Anniversary Update

So, upgrading to Windows 10 was easy. Now a few words about installing the latest update.

In theory, the user does not need to interfere with the installation process, since the process itself involves installing all available updates. If this does not happen, you will need to run a manual search for updates in the Update Center, as mentioned above. In addition, you can install updates not only for the operating system itself, but also for other Microsoft software products.

You can do it even simpler. To do this, you simply need to download the distribution kit of this update from the developer’s website, and then integrate it into the system yourself. But in most cases this will not be necessary.

Conclusion

As you can see, updating Windows to version 10 is very easy. After rebooting, all that remains is to make standard settings in the new OS.

If for some reason you need to roll back to the previous system, the corresponding item will be shown in the Update Center. But this feature has a time limit (it is valid for 30 days), and even then only under the condition that an update was performed, and not a “clean” installation.

To delete files from the previous OS and installation components of Windows 10, you should use a standard disk cleanup tool, and not the usual deletion of folders and files from Explorer or another file manager, otherwise various kinds of conflicts may arise. It was also not enough for the newly installed system to refuse to work...

Before reading this material, we recommend that you read our guide to upgrading to Windows 10. This article was updated with the release of the final version of the operating system, the comments remain the same.

Windows Insider Program

After the failure with Windows 8, Microsoft is striving to regain user trust. Indeed, until now, despite the completion of the main stage of support for Windows 7, users prefer it to the modern “eight”. “Seven” remains the most popular desktop operating system to this day, and even the release of 8.1 with a more user-friendly interface did not change the balance of power.

Let us remind you that main support for Windows 7 ended on January 13, 2015. Extended support will be provided until January 14, 2020, but only for systems with Service Pack 1 installed (it is free). This means that Microsoft will no longer fix non-security-related errors in the operating system, but will continue to release patches to close security holes in the OS.

The failure of the G8 prompted developers to create the Windows Insider program, which anyone can take part in. Its main essence is that users voluntarily test the operating system being developed, leave reviews and comments on the operation of this or that functionality, and report what they like and what they don’t. This is done, for example, through the Windows Feedback application, which is built into all preview versions of Windows 10. At the moment, the number of participants in this program exceeds 2 million people who have left more than a million reviews. Here is an example of such a comment:

Today Microsoft released the publicly available final version of Windows 10 in Russian, and invited all users of previous operating systems to upgrade to it. Windows Insider members are updated to the final version as always by receiving the next update. Everything is simple here, whoever needs it knows and there is no point in talking about it.

But ordinary users have two options:

1. Update through the Update Center, saving all your personal data, settings and some applications, having previously reserved the OS. We talked about how to reserve your copy in our migration guide;
2. Download the official iso image and install Windows 10 from scratch. We won’t talk about installing dozens from a bootable USB flash drive or disk in this article either. Everything interesting, including the nuances of activation, is described in the link.

By the way, only owners of the “seven” and “eight” will be able to upgrade to the “ten” for FREE within the first year after its release.

The fact that the developers have implemented a system update through Windows Update is incredibly pleasing; it is very convenient (we have already written about the features of the new update system in this article). We’ll talk about this below, but in a nutshell it goes like this:

System requirements

Basically, if your computer works fine with 8.1, then you don't have to worry. In any case, when installing the update, the system will be checked for compliance with the minimum requirements:

• Processor: 1 GHz or higher;
• RAM: 1 GB (32-bit) or 2 GB (64-bit);
• Free hard disk space: 16 GB;
• Video card: DirectX 9 compatible with WDDM support;
• Microsoft account and Internet access.

A few important notes:

1. To access the App Store and download and run apps, you must be connected to the Internet and have a screen resolution of at least 1024x768 pixels;
2. Windows 10 includes a new app store that has fewer apps and may not have your favorite one at all;
3. If you have Windows 8 Professional edition with Windows Media Center installed, then after the update WMC will be removed;
4. After the update, you will not be able to play discs through standard Media Player;
5. Windows 7 without Service Pack 1 installed cannot be upgraded to Windows 10 via Windows Update. Similarly, users of Windows RT, Vista and XP cannot update their systems; they will have to download the image and install the system from scratch;
6. Likewise, 8.1 users can upgrade, but Windows 8 users cannot;

You can check the system for compliance using a small utility from Microsoft that backs up the system. If your system is not suitable, the program will tell you the reason. We talked about it in the second part of this article.

So, after you have reserved Windows 10 and if your system meets the necessary requirements, then you will see the following message in the Control Panel:

Let's leave 8.1 alone and update Service Pack 1 - the process is the same for both systems, but I'm more interested in doing this with the "seven". And considering how popular this operating system is, I’m not the only one.

Update process

If the update is reserved, but you still don’t receive a notification about the availability of Windows 10, then you just need to wait. Now many systems around the world are being updated, you need to wait your turn. The process runs at a speed of 16 updates per second. Of all the methods proposed in the comments to this article, this is the most correct.

Or do this: go to the C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\Download folder and delete all files and folders from there. After that, launch the command prompt and run the command wuauclt.exe /updatenow.

It was after this manipulation that the download started for me, since no message arrived. You can monitor the process in the update center (you may need to wait about 5 minutes before the bootloader starts launching). It is worth saying that the method with wuauclt.exe /updatenow works every now and then and not for everyone.

The only moment: if you have a $windows.~BT folder there that is about 6 gigabytes in size, then most likely it contains an already downloaded update. But you don’t receive a notification due to high load on Microsoft servers, you just need to wait. What's interesting is that when you try to run the setup.exe file from the $windows.~BT folder, the files are erased...

If you receive a notification about the availability of “ten”, then click the “Install” button. The 2,642.1 MB update will begin downloading. For me, the update took about 40 minutes to download, but you can wait longer due to the high load on Microsoft servers. Or less.

Once the download is complete, preparations begin for installing the operating system, which lasted about 10 minutes for me:

The installation ends with several dialogues: you will have to once again confirm your desire to update - here you can turn back if you suddenly change your mind. Next, we accept the license agreement and wait until the system is checked.

After that you will see the last instruction. Here you can postpone the update for a certain time or start installing Windows 10 right now. In any case, you will end up with the system rebooting for the update configuration (about 10 minutes).

After the reboot, the installation will continue and will take some time. It took me about 20 minutes. Once the installation is complete, preparations for launching the updated operating system will begin. Eventually, the black screen gives way to a greeting, after which you are asked to change a number of settings or leave the recommended ones.

I chose the standard settings, the list does not need to be changed in 90% of cases. And now, the updated Windows 7 SP1 10 appears before us.

All my installed programs remained, pictures, documents and system settings were safely transferred to the new operating system. In general, the transition from Windows 7 Service Pack 1 was successful! I haven’t tried it, but I think that in the case of 8.1 the update will be similar.

Rollback

If you do not like the new Microsoft development, then within 30 days from the date of update you can roll back to the previous version of Windows while saving all data. It’s important to remember here: if after switching to Ten you delete the C:\Windows.old folder, you won’t be able to go back.

Windows 10 activation

When you upgrade Windows 7 and 8.1, the installer checks to ensure that the older systems are licensed and activated. The user does not receive a key - instead, the user's computer with its unique combination of components is registered with Microsoft servers. When installing Windows 10 in the future on the same computer, a comparison will be made with data from the Microsoft server and if there is a match, the system will be activated automatically.

If you do not update first, this registration will not take place. It is not possible to enter a Windows 7 or 8.1 key during the Windows 10 installation process, and there is no web form where you can enter this key and get a key for Windows 10.

Errors during update

During the update process, you may receive various errors that prevent the update or simply cancel it. The easiest way is to install Windows 10 from a bootable USB flash drive/disk. Download the official image. There's just one problem - you won't be able to transfer your files, data and applications. Everything will have to be installed and configured again.

The following are currently known solutions to update errors. This list will be updated as effective ways to get rid of errors are discovered.

There is no sound, the keyboard does not work, etc.

There is only one reason - the driver of the corresponding device. Either the driver needs to be updated: with the release of Windows 10, manufacturers have updated drivers for their products, or it works with an error and needs to be reinstalled. There is a third option - your device is so old that its manufacturer did not release a driver for it under Windows 10.

Error 80240020

In this case, when viewing the update log, you may see the following entry: Upgrade to Windows 10 Pro Installation status: Failed. Error details: Code 80240020.

Error 80240020 can be treated quite simply. Go to the C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\Download folder and delete all files and folders from there. After that, launch the command prompt and run the command:

In the next 5 minutes, the download of the files necessary for the update will begin. You can monitor the process through Windows Update.

Error 80246007

If you receive error 80246007, it's worth checking that you have the Background Intelligent Transfer Service (BITS) service running. To do this, open the Start menu and go to Control Panel. In the search field, enter the word administration and select the "Administration" component from the search results.

Now double-click on Services and right-click on the Background Intelligent Transfer Service (BITS) service and go to Properties. On the General tab, the Startup Type group should be set to Automatic (Delayed Start). If this is not the case, correct the situation and click “Apply”. Under Service Status, make sure the service is running. If it is not running, click the “Launch” button.

Today a free Windows 10 update has become available; it is available for all computers with licensed Windows 7, as well as 8.1, on which it was reserved in advance. However, this is not at all necessary, just like waiting for a notification about the opportunity to upgrade to Windows 10; this can always be done manually.
The procedure will be exactly the same, only you will not have to wait until the system prompts you to download the update. In addition, according to the information provided by the developer, not everyone will be able to update to Windows 10 in one day. You can update using the methods described below only from home and professional versions of Windows.

Launching an upgrade to Windows 10

If you have a licensed version installed on your PC Windows 7 or 8.1 , which has passed the activation procedure, you can upgrade to Windows 10, there are many ways to do this.

The selected update method will not in any way affect your personal data, as well as programs stored on your PC. Problems may only arise with the drivers of some devices, but this is easy to fix; you just need to download the necessary driver or run the disk that is usually included. There may also be compatibility issues with some programs.

You can download the new version on the Microsoft website Windows 10 Installation Media Creation Tool, which you can use to update your computer, or download a file that will allow you to perform a clean installation.

The program can be found on the page in various versions; there is a 32-bit version of the system and a 64-bit one. You need to download the option that matches the currently installed system. After downloading, the application must be launched, after which you will be prompted to update your computer. Let's talk in more detail about this method. When updating using a previously backed up copy in the " Get Windows 10"You will need to perform almost the same manipulations, with the exception of only a few steps that you will need to do before updating.

Update process

First, let's look at the steps required for a manual update. After you select “update now”, the automatic downloading of files to your PC that are required for installation will begin. After loading the last file, the system will perform a check and if everything is in order, it will execute “ Creating Windows 10 media"(for this you no longer need a separate drive, it is a hard drive). Upon completion of this procedure, the installation of Windows 10 on your PC will automatically begin.

Now you must accept the terms and conditions of Windows 10, otherwise you will not be able to continue with the installation. Immediately after this, the program will begin checking for updates, this process will take quite a bit of time, after which you will be prompted to install the latest Windows 10 update on your PC. The main advantage of this installation method is that absolutely all data remains, as well as applications. If necessary, you can make changes to the list of saved elements. Click the button " Install».

In full-screen mode, a new window “Install Windows 10” appears, after a while it will display an inscription indicating that the computer is restarting. After this, all windows close, and you just have to wait until the computer reboots.

A window appears in front of you in which the file copying process takes place, as well as the Windows 10 installation procedure, during which the PC will be restarted several times. It is worth paying special attention to the fact that even on the most powerful computer the installation process will take quite a long time, so you should be patient.

Upon completion of this step, you will be prompted to select your Microsoft account or enter your user account information.

Now you need to configure the basic system parameters, it is recommended to click “ Use standard settings" If in the future you need to change the settings, you can always do it. In a new window you will be invited to familiarize yourself with the unique opportunities that the updated system provides you. For example, new applications have appeared for working with photos, music and of course films, many should also like Microsoft Edge browser.

The installation is complete, a Windows 10 login window appears in front of you, after which you need to enter your password and login. Now you need to wait a little while the system configures the basic settings, as well as various applications; after the procedure is completed, the desktop will be displayed. All shortcuts that were there before the update will remain in the same place.

Windows 10 is activated and completely ready for use, you can begin to get acquainted with the unique capabilities of the updated system.

Problems during update

Many users encounter various difficulties during the process of installing Windows 10 or updating it, which they report in the comments. We recommend that you familiarize yourself with them; perhaps there is already a solution to your problem. Now we will take a closer look at ways to solve some of the problems that prevent you from upgrading to the new one. Windows 10.

1. If the update icon has disappeared, then you can perform the following manipulations:
   - You need to enable the command line on your PC and be sure to use it as an administrator, then enter wuauclt.exe /updatenow - Press Enter and wait a few minutes, by going to Windows Update you will be able to see the current update download status. Once the download is complete, the system will be completely ready for the update; all you have to do is run it and follow the further instructions on the screen.
   If an error occurs 80240020 in the process of updating:
   - Go to the following path C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\Download and delete everything that is there;
   - launch the command line on the PC and only as administrator and enter wuauclt.exe /updatenow there and then press Enter.
2. It happens that the update program itself, downloaded from the Microsoft website, crashes with some error; this is a fairly common problem. Now there are two ways to eliminate it, but they do not always work:
   - If Windows 10 managed to download this utility, then go to the folder at C:\ $Windows.~WS (it is hidden) \Sources\ Windows run the file there setup.exe. Be patient, it may take about a minute for the installer to launch;
   - Sometimes errors occur due to an incorrectly selected region. To fix the problem, go to the Control Panel, click on regional standards, and then select a location. We look for the correct region and confirm the changes. Upon completion of the procedure, you need to restart the PC;
   - If the download of Windows 10 is interrupted in Media Creation Tool, then you don’t have to start all over again, you can just resume the installation. It’s easy to do this right away, include the setupprep.exe file, which is located in C:\ $Windows.~WS (hidden) \Sources\ Windows\Sources
3. The problem with the update can be solved by launching it from the downloaded ISO disk. To do this, you need to find and then download an ISO disk with the original version of Windows 10, and then mount it using the snail. run the image file and follow the instructions that the system will display during installation.
4. When the upgrade to Windows 10 is completed, the system reports that it is not activated. If you updated from an activated Windows 8.1 or 7 system, but you just need to wait. The activation procedure will be completed soon, the servers are just overloaded at the moment. To perform a clean installation, you need to update and wait for the system to complete activation. Only after this will you be able to install the same version of Windows 10; after installation is complete, it will be automatically activated.

Problems immediately after upgrading to Windows 10

In most cases, after updating Windows 10, everything works as it should, but it happens that certain drivers have not been installed, which is why some devices will not work. But you should know that, if necessary, you can download them from the manufacturer’s website or use the disk that usually comes with the kit.
The second, but no less important detail is if you did not like the downloaded Windows 10 update and you want to return to the previous version, with all files and settings preserved. This can be done within a month of use. To do this, click on the notification icon located in the lower right corner, and then click on the item " All parameters", then " Update and Security", then click restore and return to the previous version of Windows.