
What to do firstįor the best chance of getting a free upgrade, your current version of Windows 7 must be legal and activated with Microsoft. Not everyone is going to be able to upgrade for free, but here's how to check and proceed. In a recent survey of 1,013 Which? members, we found that 13% were still using Windows 7 on their main computer, while some 30% of people around the world were still using Windows 7. So long as you keep your computer up-to-date, your Windows 10 will always be supported. Microsoft is aiming to move all Windows users on to Windows 10, which is the 'final version': there won't be a Windows 11 instead Microsoft will put out feature updates twice a year as well as regular security updates. If you're still using Windows 7, it's time to upgrade: after a decade of support, Microsoft is ending support for Windows 7. Follow our step-by-step guide to installing Windows 10 on your Windows 7 PC However, it might be possible for you to upgrade your computer for free.

A new licence for Windows 10 costs £119.99 bought direct from the Microsoft website.
