Computer Tech - How to Upgrade from Windows 8 to Windows 10

In this video, I go through the entire process, step by step, that allows you to upgrade your operating system from Windows 8 to Windows 10 by yourself, for free! There is not product key required!

INSTALLATION FAILED: I’m seeing a lot of comments about failed installations. Someone recently discovered a solution: download the install files to a flash drive instead of the hard drive and boot from there during the process. Just make sure you flash drive is empty (you will lose anything already on there) and has more than 10GB of space (try a 16GB, 32GB, or 64GB flash drive).

NOTE: whatever architecture you currently have, whether it be 32 bit or 64 bit, will remain after you upgrade. If you are looking to switch from 32 bit to 64 bit, this is not how that is done.

PRODUCT KEY: Originally, Windows would use your existing product key and register your new version of Windows once you log on and connect to the internet. You did not need to obtain your existing key or purchase a new one. That still seems to work for some people, but others are required to put in a product key before they’re allowed to continue. Please read the pinned comment in the comment section below for more details if that is your situation.

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[TutorTerrific]

FINDING YOUR PRODUCT KEY: I am receiving more on more comments regarding issues with the product keys, mostly in regards to Windows not allowing the upgrade to continue because the product key was not entered. This is new, and used to be able to be skipped, but I believe Microsoft may be trying to crack down on pirated copies of windows with potentially fake product keys. Here is a YT video I found regarding a software program called WinKeyFinder175 that locates your product key: NOTE: I am only making the claim that this works if you have a valid product key for windows that you purchased, so I can make no claim that this works for pirated or otherwise illegally downloaded versions of windows.


If you want to try something easier first, I have heard from comments that simply closing the updates window, restarting Windows, and then starting the process again allows you to get past the 46% freeze. This hasn't worked for everyone, though!

Link to the location to download the Windows Media Creation Tool:

THE SAMSUNG MONITOR SWITCH AT THE END: Here is the reason for the computer screen switch in the video, and I am going to be completely honest: my little laptop with a 26GB SSD would not take the whole update, and kept reverting back to Windows 8, no matter how many times I tried. So, what I did was boot my desktop, on which I previously did the exact same conversion, and recorded the Windows 10 startup logo moments. This screen is what all Windows 10 boot screens look like, even for the initial startup. I wanted everyone to see that visual to know that this is what would be presented to them when they successfully upgraded. I would not have put this video up if I was not able to successfully make it work at least once. With enough free hard drive space, the majority of the comments demonstrate that this had worked for the majority of those who try it.

[sniperzzgalaxy]

This really does work, trust me I’m a skeptic when it comes to things like this but I was totally surprised when my computer actually got windows 10. Also if your update gets stuck at 46% like mine did, close the window and restart your computer. Then just try again and it should go past the 46%. 10/10

[mr.mussa]

5/25/2021, pulled out my desktop from my attic which is a Windows 8 needed to upgrade it seamless process great instructions great video. You are to the point and very clear!! 🙏🏾

[christianpetersen]

Pleased to say that my upgrade ran smoothly the whole way through. The old PC I upgraded has a 4 core i5 chip, and 6Gb RAM which may or may not be relevant. We’re lucky enough to have a fast 36Mb/sec broadband connection and the whole process took a painless 2 hours. No programmes or files or photos were lost in the process. I placed my iPad in front of the PC and watched a YouTube video whilst keeping an eye on the upgrade. I did have to ask it to download my printer driver, which it did flawlessly. Thank you TT for posting the information.

[Jamcruz]

Thank you so much sir! My laptop is now windows 10. It took 2 hours and 55 minutes to upgrade my toshiba windows 8 to windows 10. 12th September 2021 and still working like a dream. Like and subscribed!

[crazychicken]

still working 2021 thanx my laptop was stuck on updates now with win10 everything works back fine dumbs up broh

[parallaxoldchannel]

This is exactly what I was looking for that no other YouTuber seems to have thought of. I wanted to see the whole process to know what to expect since I depend on my PC for work and didn't want ANY suprises while upgrading. Thank you for being smart.

[shaikusman]

Awsome brother...IT worked in July 2023...It took almost 4 hrs, 4GB Data, 12 GB Storage in C drive...Thanks & Respect from Bangalore....INDIA

[kngbadass]

Dude seriously i don't even know how can i thank you i subbed and did everything i could do to support like u explained the things so clearly and in such a polite way plus ur to kind to help people who r in trouble regarding this....before ur vid i tried many videos...maybe they were legit...maybe when i asked them something they would ignore....Dude thank you so so much....this worked for me...took me around 5-6 hours(coz ma computer shitty af) but IT

[_sk_.]

I've just finished the upgrade and it's awesome! The note is so fast now, I'm very happy. Thank you a lot!!!!

[xrosaline]

it's 2/2/2021
and it worked perfectly! and the process was so smooth, thank you so much :)

[ag]

December 2020,
I have just updated my old Windows 8 (not W8.1) to Windows 10 in my ASUS laptop bought in 2014. All was going smoothly and everything works perfectly now. Microsoft has not requested from me a product key because my Windows was pre-installed in my purchased laptop and its license is being registered.

Thanks a lot for your video which was helpful to me.
Appreciate it.

I updated my Windows up to W10 edition after I had added a new purchased SSD-disk to install into my laptop to enhance working performance. Now, I have two disks inside: HDD for storage (old one) and SSD for operating system (new one).
The next step will be to upgrade a RAM memory (6gb currently) up to 16gb. I will need to replace two RAM memory planks (3gb in each slot) with the new RAMs (8gb per each slot) that maximum allowed for my device. Since I have a pretty good CPU Intel Core i5 @ 2.60 GHz along with a video adapter GeForce GT750M, it is a still reasonable device ready to go ahead for some years more.

[hussnimoha]

Thank you.
It takes several times to upgrade now it becomes easier after longe time ..
So thank you

[L..V..]

Whew! It was an all day process but worth the upgrade. Your tutorial made it so easy for me, thanks a million!

[Kittygut.z]

september 2020, it worked!

it felt sus at first due to the monitor change at the end but i read the pinned comment and gave it a try, it took 3 hours to get everything done and it all works fine! thanks! <3

[harsharoy]

2nd dec 2020, updated windows 10 from 8.1 and its working perfectly, thank you so much for this video.

[ZandyD]

This guy still replying to all the comments !!! Legend !!

[vvvooo]

2nd of September, 2020. It worked perfectly, thanks a lot!

[akshitsingh]

6th September 2020
It worked perfectly and now my pc is
Very very thanks😀😀

[Inimrahvas]

Still works! Thank you! Got my windows 10 from 8.1.