You can still update to Windows 10 for free with Media Creation Tool

by Hilbert Hagedoorn on: 01/10/2017 06:50 PM | source: | 63 comment(s)

Yes very possible and no, this is not the assistive technologies trick. If you are still running Windows 7 or 8.1 and would like to migrate to Windows 10 for free, that is possible. You can simply use the the Media Creation Tool. This is a free application Microsoft offers to create a Windows 10 installation medium such as an USB stick or DVD.

Ed Bott (Microsoft aficionado) spotted that the tool is offered for download on the Microsoft website and confirmed with several computers that you can upgrade for free saving you a $119 license fee for Windows 10 Home or $199 for Windows 10 Pro.

The Media Creation Tool links the current Windows license to the computer, based on the hardware components. After the installation the operating system will activate based on that license. For Microsoft it would be extremely easy to block Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 licenses but the company simply hasn't done so.

As you guys know, it also is still possible to upgrade throught he ‘assistive technology’ trick. However Microsoft announced that page will be removed and users requiring assistive technology will need to contact Microsoft in person.

That page is still available though.

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Arbie
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#5380351 Posted on: 01/11/2017 05:34 AM

If you don't want to use the Media Creator to download the ISO, it's apparently still available here (and not so easy to find now):

oh, with only three posts I can't show you a link... too bad.

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#5380357 Posted on: 01/11/2017 05:52 AM

All day Its been stuck at 99-Installing windows 10 99% wont buge.i will just leave it on overnight I dont care,See what happens in the morining.

Dch48
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#5380360 Posted on: 01/11/2017 06:11 AM

I wouldn't advise for this. From legal perspective it's the same as having pirated version. To use OEM license legally you need to have (and keep) invoice that proves the key came with new PC. Losing the invoice equals to losing the legal license to use the software.

Not true. I bought a Windows 7 Home Premium key from them. It was an OEM key and didn't activate right away. I used the automated phone activation and it worked perfectly. It is not piracy in any way.

Dch48
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#5380361 Posted on: 01/11/2017 06:18 AM

I think the point he was trying to make is that buying the OEM key from Kinguin is essentially paying for illegal/pirated version.

Which is wrong. The keys are legitimate unused OEM keys. They may be for a different brand of computer than what you have and in that case, you have to use the automated phone activation and tell it you will only use the key on one machine. Then the system gives you a long series of numbers to punch in and after you do, you're good to go.

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#5380370 Posted on: 01/11/2017 07:19 AM

That MCT irritates me. When I try to get a new ISO it always gives me the stinking 32 bit version. When a new build comes out I always have to suffer through contacting MS to get a real Pro ISO. I wish they would dump their tool in the toilet and just post the darn ISOs.

I don't know how fast they update their downloads. At the moment they have the Windows 10, released on 2nd August 2016. Has been a usefull site in the past to get Windows ISO downloads. 7, 8 and 10 in any language they serve now. Own keys needed offcourse.

http://windowsiso.net/windows-10-iso/windows-10-anniversary-update-1607-download-build-14393-0/windows-10-anniversary-update-1607-iso-download-standard/

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