Second, only current users of Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 can directly upgrade to Windows 10 for free within one year after its rollout. Once the grace period ends, a genuine Windows 10 license is required for further use. Pirated Windows users can still get a free upgrade to Windows 10, but it will only be a trial version. Despite that Microsoft’s operating system chief Terry Myerson said earlier this year, “We are upgrading all qualified PCs, genuine and non-genuine, to Windows 10,” Microsoft clarified later that it was a misunderstanding. Who is eligible for a free Windows 10 Upgrade?įirst, and most important is, your current Windows operating system must be genuine to upgrade to Windows 10. But what exactly are the eligibility requirements for this Windows 10 upgrade? Microsoft is rolling out the new OS starting from July 29th and many current Windows users are eligible for a free upgrade. Windows 10 has created high expectation because of its new features and design.
