![]() ![]() You can even pay to upgrade to a legal, activated version of Windows 10 from within your unactivated Windows 10 system after installing it. ![]() It’s not something you’d necessarily want to do on your main computer, but it’s a very convenient way to set up a quick virtual machine, test Windows 10 on a PC, or install Windows 10 in Boot Camp. Windows 10 will keep nagging you to activate it and won’t allow you to change any of the options under Settings > Personalization, but otherwise work just fine. Windows will continue to work normally and you can do practically whatever you want. ![]() You can download Windows 10 installation media from Microsoft and install it on a PC, in Boot Camp on a Mac, or in a virtual machine without providing a product key. Here’s the real secret: You don’t need to provide a product key to install Windows 10. Launch the Media Creation Tool and select Upgrade this PC now. RELATED: You Don't Need a Product Key to Install and Use Windows 10 Purchase Windows 10 Directly If you don’t happen to have a product key from Windows 7, 8, or 8.1, you can always purchase Windows 10 directly from Microsoft. ![]() Alternatively, you can download the full ISO of Windows 10 from this page (may redirect to the Media. All you need to do is download the Windows Media Creation Tool to get started. Head over to the Windows 10 download page and download the tool to install the OS. Skip the Key and Ignore the Activation Warnings If you still have a product key from Windows 7, 8, or 8.1, you can upgrade to Windows 10 for free. The new activation wizard in Windows 10’s Anniversary Update will even help you troubleshoot hardware changes and reassociate the digital license with the correct PC. Sure, you can only do this if you’ve already upgraded to Windows 10, but you can continue to install Windows 10 for free on the same computer in the future–even if you replace its hard drive or other components. ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |