Depending on how you purchase, you'll receive installation media (DVD or USB key) or a product key and instructions for downloading installation media. Prices from third-party sellers, including Amazon, are typically lower. Windows 10 Home costs $120 from Microsoft, and Windows 10 Pro costs $200. If you've built a new PC or you're installing Windows 10 in a virtual machine on a Mac, you can purchase a license from third-party sellers or from Microsoft itself, via the Microsoft Store. Where can I get installation files for Windows 10? PCs that have a license to run Windows XP or Windows Vista are not eligible for a free upgrade to Windows 10. For details, see 'Here's how you can still get a free Windows 10 upgrade.'Īs of late May 2020, readers have confirmed to me that this procedure still works. You'll need to download the installation files and run the Setup program from within Windows or use the Upgrade Assistant available from Microsoft's accessibility page. The good news is that you can still upgrade to Windows 10 on a device that has a license for Windows 7 or Windows 8.1.
