If you havent upgraded to Windows 10 yet, follow these simple steps now.

If you have an older PC or laptop still running Windows 7, you can buy the Windows 10 Home operating system on Microsofts website for 139 (120, AU225).

But you dont necessarily have to shell out the cash: A free upgrade offer from Microsoft that technically ended in 2016 still works for many people.

And if you find yourself spending more time at home on your computer due to the coronavirus pandemic, it may be a good time to try it out for yourself.

But in 2017, Ed Bott of CNET sister site ZDNet reported that the free upgrade tool was still functional.

I tried it out in November 2019, and was able to upgrade a 2014 Dell OptiPlex 9020 desktop from Windows 7 Pro to Windows 10 Pro.

As of the end of December 2020, readers are still emailing me and commenting below, saying that its worked for them as well.

Read more: 11 easy Windows 10 tricks you didnt know about Windows 7 users who dont upgrade to the new version will no longer be able to get Microsofts security updates or fixes, or technical support for any issues, leaving your computer at greater risk from viruses and malware.

While Windows 10 users have experienced a number of bugs over the years, upgrading remains the best option for keeping your computer safe, analysts say.

And more people seem to be making the move: Windows 10 now has more than 1 billion active users worldwide, Microsoft reported in March.

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Read more at TechRepublic: 20 pro tips to make Windows 10 work the way you want (free PDF) Microsoft is encouraging Windows 7 users to upgrade to Windows 10 now support for the former has ended.

Other users may experience blocks as well, depending on your machine.) This upgrade using the media creation tool isnt meant for the general consumer, but it works for many nonetheless.

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