To get the latest major update of windows 10 see get the windows 10 may 2020 update.
How to update windows 10 pro in laptop.
Yes it s that simple.
Run it click through the tool and select upgrade this pc now when prompted.
Shopping around for lower cost.
In either case the upgrade takes just a few minutes.
If you are installing windows 10 on a pc running windows xp or windows vista or if you need to create installation media to install windows 10 on a different pc see using the tool to create installation media usb flash drive dvd or iso file to install windows 10 on a different pc section below.
Free windows 10 upgrades are still available.
Before upgrading to windows 10 pro make sure your device is up to date and running the most recent version of windows 10 home.
If you do have a copy of windows 10 pro or maybe you found a retail copy of the upgrade for less than microsoft charges you ll have a product key alternately called a license key that enables windows 10 pro.
How to upgrade to windows 10 for free.
Despite microsoft ending its free windows 10 upgrade offer to all users on july 30 2016 the company has in my.
You ll need it to replace your current license key.
To get your free upgrade head to microsoft s download windows 10 website.
If you work with big data create large graphics edit video or need cad computer aided design windows 10 pro for workstations is for you.
If you re having trouble installing updates see troubleshoot problems updating windows 10.
What s the best way to back up my computer.
Back when windows 10 was first released microsoft allowed users of windows 7 or windows 8 1 to upgrade to windows 10 for free.
This could also be the case if you took advantage of the free windows 10 upgrade offer on a pc running a home edition of windows 7 or windows 8 x.
Upgrade from windows 10 home to pro via a license key digital license.
Click the download tool now button and download the exe file.
The windows 10 pro for workstations option 309 is only of interest to those running special corporate hardware and not typical consumer desktops or laptops.
Microsoft officially ended the free upgrade offer in december 2017.
For answers to frequently asked questions see windows update.
To upgrade from windows 10 home to windows 10 pro and activate your device you ll need a valid product key or a digital license for windows 10 pro.
If you re trying to activate windows 10 see activation in windows 10 for more info.