If you are interested in the question of how to get activated for free and legally using a non-piracy method Windows version 10 , then you almost certainly know that a free upgrade to this operating system the "seven" and "eight" ended July 29, 2016. For a whole year, owners of versions 7 and 8 could get Windows 10 absolutely free and, of course, many have the idea that this “free cheese” could not end forever. This is true. Microsoft itself has left for those in particular need the opportunity to upgrade to “ten” without paying anything.

So, after July 2016, it will no longer be possible to upgrade to Windows 10 from Windows 7 or 8 using the same method. But there are other workarounds that allow you to use the latest version of the Microsoft operating system completely free of charge. Let's start in order with the simplest.

Free Windows 10 for a computer that already has it installed

The most obvious option is free upgrade to Windows 10 computers whose owners had already tried to install this operating system during the free update period (from July 29, 2015 to July 29, 2016), but then for some reason decided to switch back to Windows 7, 8 or 8.1.

The good news is that it's free activation (license) at that moment previous installation Already attached to the computer. All you need to do now is install Windows 10 by selecting the “I don’t have an activation key” option, and the system will be activated automatically via the Internet after the installation process is completed.

You can download a tool with which you can upgrade your computer to “ten” or create media with a clean image of Windows 10, absolutely free and legally from official website Microsoft company. If you want to upgrade to “ten” from version 7 or 8 of the operating system, select “ Update now" But it’s better to install the OS completely by selecting “ Download the tool now" After this, a program will be downloaded to the computer that will record setup files Windows 10 on a flash drive or DVD.

Don't immediately discount this option until you read this section of the article.

One more option to get officially activated version Windows 10 operating system for free is actually recognizing oneself as a person with disabilities(or maybe we mean our material capabilities?). For such people, Microsoft has provided an offer for free upgrade to Windows 10 from version 7 or 8 without expiration date. Acquainted with detailed information about this you can special page corporations. I myself did not use this method, since I received a license for Windows 10 for free at the time of its first official release as a participant in the Program preliminary assessment. But my friends wrote that it works.

This offer for a free update for the “ten” is intended for people with disabilities, but this does not mean that the operating system itself will be somehow special and limited in functionality. This will be the most common version of Windows 10. The update itself is simply intended for people with disabilities and those who need to install additional support programs.

As I understand it, Microsoft is not going to monitor whether the version of the OS legally activated in this way uses any third-party services for people with disabilities. This can be understood from the following phrase on the FAQ page for this offer: “We do not limit the offer to users of any specific assistive technologies. If you use similar technologies in Windows, you have every right to a free update." If you think about it carefully, the terms “people with disabilities” and “assistive technology” can mean a lot of things. Perhaps you have limited financial resources and need to use “assistive technologies” for typing text using your voice (by the way, finding and installing such a program for your own peace of mind will not be difficult). In general, I would definitely try this method myself if I had not chosen to participate in the Insider Program and had not already received my licensed version of Windows 10 there.

Let me add that I in no way want to encourage you to deceive Microsoft. I'm just describing the possibility legal and free upgrade to activated Windows 10, pointing out the vagueness of Microsoft’s wording. As they say, he who has ears, let him hear. In general, there is talk on the Internet that an international corporation deliberately left such a loophole for free updates. On the one hand, caring for people with disabilities increases the reputation of any company, on the other hand, many believe that it is beneficial for Microsoft to at least somehow legalize those users who have traditionally used pirated activation methods and will never buy a licensed product anyway. You can make money on these in other ways, for example, by displaying advertising in the Start menu (by the way, it is also available in all purchased versions of Windows 10, but it can be turned off). How things really are, we can only guess.

This method no longer works! Its only advantage over non-activated regular Windows 10 is when a watermark appears on the screen technical version. Unlike the usual one, it can be removed. Alternative to it way to get legal Windows activation 10 described on our new website. At the beginning of September 2017 it was working.

Absolutely Insiders can get a free activated version of Windows 10 from Microsoft. This service was created for users to test the latest versions of the operating system. By participating in this program, you agree to try upcoming versions of Windows 10. They have not yet been introduced to the mass user. Of course, sometimes they may not be fully developed, but personally I don’t consider this a serious obstacle. Moreover, it is possible to choose one of three levels of OS readiness for the end user. I recommend participating in the Windows 10 Insider Program for those who:

• It does not have a licensed version of Windows 7 or 8, 8.1, which could be updated to “ten” in another way.
• Wants to legally use not Home, but Professional (Pro) version of Windows 10.
• Wants to be a pioneer and use the latest version of the operating system.
• I agree to periodically completely update my Windows 10 to the latest version of its design (once every 2-4 months the OS will offer a major update that takes 1-2 hours).
• Wants to help Microsoft improve its product (this is not required, but all program participants can leave feedback about their impressions and problems that arise).

Of course, if this whole proposal did not have its inconveniences and disadvantages, then this a way to get Windows 10 legally and for free everyone would use it. But the pros, in my opinion, in this case outweigh the cons. It’s definitely better to use the insider version of “ten” than the pirated version. Besides, as they say, trying is not torture. Moreover, after several months of participation in the Insider Program, Microsoft will most likely will link an absolutely legal activation to your computer for the most common (non-test) version of Windows 10. At least, this was the case before for all Insider Preview participants who received a license for Windows 10 despite the lack of a legal “seven” or “eight” (I myself am among them).

You can join the Windows Insider Program at this project page Microsoft official website. After registration, you will need to download (select “Download tool now” on this page) and install a clean image of Windows 10. During the installation process, you must sign in using your Microsoft account, which was created (or used) when you agreed to participate in the Insider Program. After installation, “ten” may not yet be activated. You need to select in the operating system settings All Settings → Update → Insider → Get Started, restart your computer and wait in the coming days for an update to the activated insider version of “Ten”.

I will add that even if you participate in the Windows Insider Program, you can choose what level of readiness the version of the system will be installed on. This may be the so-called early access"(the most recent construction, but it may have many shortcomings), " late access"(here there are fewer bugs) or a version almost ready for mass release" Release Preview» (the most secure pre-release, almost ready-to-release updates that are usually offered to Insiders a few days before they are released to all users). To select your membership level after restarting your computer, you need to go back along the path All Settings → Update → Insider.

Legal ways to get an activated version of Windows 10 for free

So, let's summarize. For those who have licensed Windows 7 or Windows 8, 8.1 and wants to update his system to latest version there are two ways get an officially activated “top ten” even after July 29, 2016:

• Just update to it again or install it completely if you tried to install Windows 10 between July 29, 2015 and July 29, 2016.
• Take advantage of a free upgrade offer for people with disabilities who need assistive technology.

For those who want to get an activated version of Windows 10 for free, without having a licensed “seven” or “eight”, legal way only one:

• Participate in the Windows Insider Program.

When the message “Your Windows 10 license is about to expire” appears at the bottom of the screen, it creates a slight discomfort in your work, because it is impossible to get rid of this message in a simple way. The user cannot simply change the screensaver while the operating system Windows system will not be activated. We will discuss what to do when this message appears later in this article.

Windows license expiration message

Free update to version 10

Previously, Microsoft offered everyone to update their Windows operating system to the new Windows 10, which had just come off the production line. This update was offered to everyone who was using supported versions at that time. This promotion lasted until June 29, 2016. Unfortunately, it ended, and those who managed to switch to new version They still use a free annual license to this day. But the campaign is still ongoing for people with disabilities. Find out how to resolve “Your Windows 10 license is about to expire” later in the article.

So, if you have a licensed Windows 7, 8, 8.1 on your computer and have no conscience, then you can easily use the upgrade to version 10 for people with disabilities, because No supporting documents are required to be provided to the corporation. The only confirmation is to click on the “Update Now” button. After this, the image is downloaded to your computer. The image weighs more than 3 GB. You can delay installing a new operating system, and you can also create boot disk, all the details are on the official Microsoft website. This promotion has been extended until December 31, 2017. It is quite possible that the company will further extend the free update of its product.

Upgrade to Windows 10

How to get rid of the message “Your license is about to expire”

To get rid of the message about your license expiration, we will simply disable the services that are responsible for reminding the user about this. For this:

Close the windows and restart the computer. The message “Your license is about to expire” will force you to leave your Windows 10 computer.

KMS Auto – will eliminate the message about the expired license

KMS Auto is a special activator program that will help rid your computer not only of the Windows 10 expired license message, but will also help activate other Microsoft products absolutely free. For the activator to work, some conditions are required:

• Operating system – Windows 7, 8, 10.
• You must have administrator rights on your computer to install the activator and allow it to change computer resources.
• The .NET Framework package is at least version 4.
• The program will take about 5 MB of space on your hard drive.

The activator has several operating modes:

All these modes and methods of activation are based on the principle of deceiving the system so that it “understands” that the server of the activator program is not on your computer, but somewhere very far away, in remote nodes on the Internet.

How to update your license using KMS Auto

In order to use the KMS Auto activator you do not need to have any special knowledge. The program is very easy to use. You can easily find the activator on the Internet. During installation, it is best to temporarily disable antivirus software and other firewalls on your computer. After that, launch the activator.

The most convenient and easiest way to remove “Your Windows 10 license is about to expire” program is to use it in automatic mode. After installing the program, it is enabled by default if you want to use the program in professional version, with all the settings available in it - enable this mode on the “About” tab.

To start activating Windows 10, click on the button in the middle of the “Activation” program and a selection of modes will start. After successful activation, you will be informed about the completion of the program right there in the window. After this, you can set your operating system to reactivate every 25 days. The same steps are required to activate Office products.

There are severe cases when it is not possible to activate Windows using the usual method. In this case, switch to the professional mode of the program and in the “Utilities” section you will need to try installing the GVLK file for your OS, and then try to activate it again. But this happens quite rarely, most often traditional way works.

For those who have Windows 8.1 installed, for the activator to work, you need to have the TAP driver installed, as well as use the IP address 10.3.0.2-254, or use a special adapter. All these necessary tools are built into the activator program. If you use a local activation method (without the Internet), then you can not use the TAP interface, but use the computer address on the network. In any situation with the program settings, if you have gone into the wilds, configured unknown parameters, after which the program does not work correctly - this can be corrected by selecting the “Reset settings” item in the menu. After this, the program will work stably, as it did during installation.

All you have to do is choose the appropriate method to get rid of the “license is expiring” message on Windows 10 among those described above.

There are at least several ways to get licensed Windows 10 free. We will tell you about each of them, and you can get a licensed copy completely free of charge.

The new OS from Microsoft is attracting the attention of an increasing number of users. This is facilitated by the advantages that this system has. Therefore, now many are interested in how to get a free licensed Windows 10. Do you think this is unrealistic in 2018 and was only available earlier? But this is not so, everything is real, and we will tell you how!

Why do you need to activate the system?

Before we discuss the issue free receipt key, let's remember together why this is needed. And then we need to talk about the advantages of the system, and for 2018 they are as follows:

• Functionality;
• Ability to work on relatively weak equipment;
• Lots of good free utilities;
• If necessary, it can be improved by purchasing an extended license.

Before certain moment the developers offered to download their system without any obligations. But today there is no such possibility officially. Although some users still got the opportunity to work on the official OS, but with some reservations.

Many users literally use the system for years without activating it. And this is not the norm, since it is necessary to activate. This will allow you to receive updates. Otherwise, you will install once the version that was the most current, for example, and after that you will not be able to receive any updates. Which will ultimately lead to security problems.

How to get a licensed Windows 10 for free today

So, there are certain options that may still allow you to get the official product with all the ensuing capabilities. Here are the ways:

• Installing “ten” on equipment where it was previously installed;
• Declaring yourself as a person with disabilities;
• Participation in the insider program.

You are very lucky if you have already tried the “ten” before, but at that moment you didn’t like it for some reason. In this situation, you should simply reactivate the previously obtained license. You may be able to obtain information about a previously activated system from your official account on the Microsoft service. To do this you may need special utility, which is also distributed free of charge.

Now many domestic users are using the opportunity to get a free licensed Windows 10 with the condition of recognizing themselves as a person with disabilities. You shouldn’t immediately move on to the next step, since this method is actually quite normal. Except for a small psychological moment. Nevertheless, you will have a system at your disposal that is no different from the official version. This method is supported by the fact that Microsoft does not even try to track the very fact of user restrictions.

Until recently, obtaining the official OS was available to developers. To do this, up to a certain point it was enough to register on a special service. However, this is no longer available. But you always have the opportunity to use KMS Auto or any other system activator, thanks to which you will get exactly the same end result - you will have a fully working version of the OS.

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• Useful programs for Windows 10

Windows 10 Enterprise

There are two base offerings for Windows 10 Enterprise: Windows 10 Enterprise E3 and Windows 10 Enterprise E5. Both can be purchased on a per-device or per-user basis. They are only available under Volume Licensing.

Windows 10 Enterprise E3

Windows 10 Enterprise E3 offers access to Windows 10 Enterprise and includes advanced protection against advanced security threats, multiple operating system deployment and upgrade options, and comprehensive device and app management. Some Volume Licensing programs offer Windows 10 Enterprise E3 with Software Assurance.

Windows 10 Enterprise E5

Windows 10 Enterprise E5 is the latest offering for customers who want all the benefits of E3, plus Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) in Windows Defender is a new service that helps enterprises detect, investigate, and respond to complex attacks on their networks.

Windows Defender ATP service, which builds on existing tools Windows security 10, adds to the Windows 10 security stack new level, which is designed to handle threats that have already entered the environment. By combining the client technologies built into Windows 10 with a powerful cloud service, the tool helps enterprises discover threats that have successfully traversed other defense lines, understand how endpoints were affected, and get recommendations on how to respond.

Software Assurance for Windows

Windows Software Assurance licensing per device

You can license Software Assurance for Windows on a device as follows:

• When you purchase a license to upgrade to Windows 10 Enterprise through the Volume Licensing program, you can also purchase Software Assurance for that license.
• To access Software Assurance benefits for Windows when using devices (such as thin clients) that do not qualify for the program, you can purchase a VDA subscription for Windows.

Software Assurance licensing for Windows per user

When licensing Windows Enterprise per user, there are 3 options: Windows 10 Enterprise E3, Windows 10 Enterprise E5, and VDA for Windows. This allows companies to tailor Windows licensing to their users, choosing the most flexible way to deploy and access the OS on various devices, as well as simplify licensing and Windows management. User licensing helps you:

• provide employees with access to Windows Enterprise on any device;
• choose in which format to provide the operating system - locally, using virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) or Windows To Go*;
• simplify licensing by counting users instead of counting all their different devices, and implement Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) without having to waste time keeping track of all devices and licenses.

Get additional help choosing the right per-user or more licensing option detailed description Access rights to Windows Enterprise and other Software Assurance benefits can be found in (PDF, 959 KB).

What's new in Windows 10?

Among key functions can be distinguished:

• Advanced Start Menu. The familiar Start menu is back in place and provides fast access One-click access to your most frequently used features and files, plus the ability to personalize your favorite apps, programs, people, and websites.
• Applications that run on Windows. Applications from Windows Store now open in the same format as desktop programs. They can be dragged around, the window can be resized, and there is a title bar at the top that allows users to expand, collapse, and close the app with just one click.
• Improved pinning feature. Thanks to the new quadrant layout, you can pin up to four apps on one screen. Windows will show you other running apps and programs that you can pin, and even make recommendations on how to fill the remaining screen space with other open apps.
• New task view button. New taskbar button provides one view for everyone open applications and files, allowing you to quickly switch between user-created desktops.
• Several desktops. Instead of cluttering one desktop with files and applications, you can now simply create multiple desktops for different purposes and projects and easily switch between them.

What editions of Microsoft Windows 10 are there?

Flaws:
The software is “tied” to the hardware upon activation. Purchasing a license separately from a computer is illegal 1 .

Windows 10 Home and Windows 10 Pro editions are sold as OEM.

Box

Advantages:
Possible variant, if you purchase licenses separately from computers. Easy licensing, no minimum quantity restrictions. If the seller has it in stock, the delivery time is minimal. The price includes VAT. Licenses are not personal, they can be transferred to another organization, but no more than once.

This is the only type of Windows licensing that allows you to transfer the license to another computer.

Flaws:
High price. There is no right to use previous versions. Inconvenient logistics for large purchases. The need to store packaging (empty boxes) to confirm the legality of the software. A box license is not the same as a corporate license.

Windows 10 Home and .

Electronic key

In the online stores of Microsoft partners you can purchase electronic Windows keys 10 and download the corresponding distributions. These licenses are intended for personal users and correspond to the boxed versions.

Windows 10 Home and editions are sold in the form of electronic keys:

Enterprise license

Under volume licensing programs, Windows OS is available only as an update (“upgrade”). This means that volume licenses are purchased after OEM licenses, boxes or dongles are purchased.

Of the commercial editions of Windows 10, volume licenses exist for the Pro and Enterprise editions.

Advantages:
Multiple installation keys (VLK). It is possible to legally use previous versions - downgrade. The production time for licenses is from 2 working days.

Flaws:
Licenses are personal and cannot be transferred to another organization. There are restrictions on the minimum order (at least 5 licenses).

How to legalize Windows?

The optimal and most economical way to purchase complete Windows licenses– purchasing a pre-installed OS on a new computer (OEM license). However, if a counterfeit is detected software or when applying a license for Windows updates As part of volume licensing, computers without a corresponding operating system can use solutions that will resolve the inconsistency. We are talking about the so-called “legalizers” of Windows.