How to upgrade from Windows 7 to Windows 10 for free - The Verge
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Microsoft let you upgrade from Windows 7 to Windows 10 free of charge for many years. That’s no longer the case: the loophole was closed in October 2023.
Microsoft’s free upgrade offer for Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 users ended a few years ago, but you can still technically upgrade to Windows 10 free of charge. While Microsoft has removed the special upgrade offer sites, the company continues to activate Windows 10 licenses for people who upgrade from Windows 7 or Windows 8.1
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