

Learn how to use the Microsoft Authenticator app. Get the free Microsoft Authenticator app for Android or iOS. Learn more about Mobile Device Management. Remote Desktop app is available for Windows, iOS, Android, and Mac, the machine you want to access needs to be on. Requires TPM 1.2 or greater for TPM-based key protection. Active Directory makes management easier, but is not required. Windows Information Protection requires either Mobile Device Management or System Center Configuration Manager to manage settings. To check for compatibility, support period, and other important information, visit your device manufacturer’s website and Windows 10 Specifications. Updates are automatically enabled during the support period-additional storage and/or hardware requirements apply for updates over time. We recommend you back up your files before installing. Xbox One Wireless Controller - (typically $59.99) - Amazon: Offers from $32.99 / Target: $46.49 / Walmart: $46.This is a full version of Windows 10.Xbox One X 1TB bundles (typically $499) - Amazon: $399.Xbox One S 1TB All-Digital Edition - (typically $249.99) - Amazon: $173 / Walmart: $159 (includes 3 games).Thankfully, Microsoft has a simple process you can follow if that happens. Tip: if you change multiple components in your PC as part of a device upgrade, Windows 10 may mistakenly think you’ve bought a new PC and refuse to register the licence automatically. OR enter your (genuine) Windows 7 or Windows 8/8.1 product key if you haven’t previously activated your old version of Windows.Once installed, open: Settings > Windows Update > Activation to activate your Windows 10 digital license.Click ‘ Install’ (note this takes some time and involves multiple restarts).Choose: ' Upgrade this PC now' then click ‘Next’.When finished, open the download and accept the license terms.Click ' Download Tool now' - this downloads the Windows 10 Media Creation Tool.Click on the Windows 10 download page link here.With that caveat out the way, here’s how you get your Windows 10 free upgrade: Home licences update to Windows 10 Home, Pro licences update to Windows 10 Pro, so choose carefully. Tip: if you don’t have one, you can buy a legal copy of Windows 7 or Windows 8 at third part retailers for a fraction of the cost of a Windows 10 licence. There’s just one snag: you will need a legal copy of Windows 7 or Windows 8 to do this. Despite Microsoft ending its free Windows 10 upgrade offer to all users on July 30, 2016, the company has (in my opinion, knowingly) left open a loophole. Free Windows 10 upgrades are still available Gordon Kelly
