Can I get Windows 10 on my computer

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Can I just download Windows 10 to my computer?
How do I know if my computer can run Windows 10?
How do I get Windows 10 for free on my computer?
How much does it cost to install Windows 10 on my computer?

Microsoft has begun the process of rolling out hundreds of millions of free Windows 10 upgrades. The Get Windows 10 app, which is being delivered as a Recommended (automatic) update to Windows 8.1 and an Optional update for Windows 7, does a compatibility check and should notify you if you have any devices, apps, or compatibility issues that will prevent a successful upgrade.

But just because you've registered for the upgrade doesn't mean you're completely free of potential problems. In my experiments with the Get Windows 10 app, I've discovered that it didn't notify me after it found some apparently minor issues with a couple of upgrades.

If you want to check your own Windows 10 upgrade report, follow these steps.(Note that you must have installed KB3035583 for the Get Windows 10 app and its associated icon to be available. You'll find it in Windows Update, as a Recommended update for Windows 8.1 and an Optional update for Windows 7.)

Step 1: Right-click the Get Windows 10 icon (on the right side of the taskbar) and then click "Check your upgrade status."

Step 2: In the Get Windows 10 app, click the hamburger menu, which looks like a stack of three lines (labeled 1 in the screenshot below) and then click "Check your PC" (2).

Step 3: See the list of potential compatibility issues. The list includes separate categories for devices and apps.

So far, most of what I have seen has been minor. If you see more significant issues, I'm interested in hearing about them. Leave a comment in the Talkback section below or, better yet, send me an email using the contact form in my bio. Be sure to leave a correct reply address so I can follow up if necessary.

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Can I just download Windows 10 to my computer?

If you don't have a license to install Windows 10 and have not yet previously upgraded to it, you can purchase a copy here: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/get-windows-10. If you previously upgraded to Windows 10 on this PC and you're reinstalling it, you don't need to enter a product key.

How do I know if my computer can run Windows 10?

The System Requirements for running Windows 10 as confirmed by Microsoft's specification page are:.

Processor: 1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster processor or SoC..

RAM: 1 gigabyte (GB) for 32-bit or 2GB for 64-bit..

Hard disk space: 16GB for 32-bit OS 20GB for 64-bit OS..

Graphics card: DirectX 9 or later with WDDM 1.0 driver..

How do I get Windows 10 for free on my computer?

Upgrade from a Prior Windows Version: Free If you are still on Windows 7 or 8, you can upgrade to Windows 10 for free. Whether you're going from 7 / 8 to 10 or 10 to 11, you can upgrade either by using an install disk (created with the media creation tool) or with Windows update.

How much does it cost to install Windows 10 on my computer?

The Home version of Windows 10 costs $120, while the Pro version costs $200. This is a digital purchase, and it will immediately cause your current Windows installation to become activated. You don't need to purchase a physical license.