It looks like Microsoft has shut down the server that allowed for Windows 7 & 8.1 to be upgraded to Windows 10/11 for free. If you are upgrading from Windows 10 to 11 - that is still possible, but Windows 7 & 8.1 users will no longer be able to upgrade to Windows 10 for free. This loophole lasted for 7 years, it is sad to see it end - but it was inevitable. Sorry everyone.
@ug82339 ай бұрын
Omg lol, I used this just a month ago and it worked like a charm. Was literally just trying on another older PC and saw your comment 😢
@alanrichards34589 ай бұрын
looks like it is a Linux Mint machine now...
@SNOWBALL8099 ай бұрын
Is there any other way to save my pc except paying?
@user-qt1bc1li6l9 ай бұрын
my media creation tool is not opening please help me
@unknownhuman61498 ай бұрын
now can install ESU in windows 8.1 2026 october 10 bypass is ready
@LC-mj3vx Жыл бұрын
I can’t say thank you enough. I am a senior citizen and not very computer savvy. I was scarred to death to try this but I watched your KZfaqs several time. I Did a back up and started feeling pretty brave. Then , I jumped on board. It took a few hours for everything to install but BINGO!! It all transferred and nothing lost. Now, the look is a little different and I may wade through that for a few days, but , I’m pretty pleased with the transition. Thank you from an old lady😉
@denisej.52711 ай бұрын
I had the windows 8.1 version. Didn’t want to buy a new laptop right now. Everything went smoothly with the step by step information you provided. Thank you for sharing. 😊
@kaldeepkaur532110 ай бұрын
It is asking for product key in my case
@bossrajarukawa137210 ай бұрын
@@kaldeepkaur5321 ur win 8.1 original or not?
@hudsonfrank1121 Жыл бұрын
Worked great my computer is now windows 10 from 8.1. If you're having trouble with the app saying "can't run app on this computer" you need to download a patch to fix it. Then it will work. After fully updating everything it worked smoothly without flaw. Please uncheck "install updates" If you don't it will take 1-3 hrs to do the full installation. You can install updates after o.s. is up to date and they'll just run in the background instead of tying up your computer unable to use it. Always back up files first. I have an external hard drive i copy and paste my files to. Secondly it is wise to create a restore point before installation should it not go correctly you can reboot it and go into the bios to restore it. You saved me about $500 by me not buying the os from best buy + the new version of m.s. office. Totally unnecessary.
@Spannerface9 ай бұрын
where do you get the patch? thanks
@JosefMPjess Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Upgraded my win8.1 computer exactly as you described. No problems encountered. Have a great day!
@hackerboi665 Жыл бұрын
cant get it to work i just get a fail code 0x80072f8f - 0x20000 what can i do to get it to work
@tombarker6343 Жыл бұрын
This looks useful. I clicked on Create Windows 10 installation media but got an error message with the code 0x80072F8F - 0x20000, and I couldn't proceed. Any idea what I can do please?
@Animethebes Жыл бұрын
Me too
@harryrackard76436 ай бұрын
Do I really need a product key If so where can I fund it?
@jimpolk5161 Жыл бұрын
trying this 3 times and each time it turns the computer totally off not restarting. it happens in the SAFE_OS phase APPLY_IMAGE operation what can I do to get past this
@Sharko_amvs11 ай бұрын
I have a windows 7 desktop pc and every time I get to point where I choice to either upgrade this pc now and create installation media it says there was a problem running this tool we’re not sure what happened, but we’re unable to run this tool on is pc with the error code 0x80190194 - 0x90019 I have no clue if this is fixable or not but if you know how to please tell me
@nazlespray Жыл бұрын
I have tried this and it gives me an error I am on a 8.1 pc can I have help?
@riknroll5150 Жыл бұрын
trying to download the installation creation tool and keep getting error message 0x80072F8F-0x20000...
@square_luxury2490 Жыл бұрын
had the smae problem
@cjmaras27 Жыл бұрын
Same here
@exhibit_fx Жыл бұрын
Same here, do you fix that?
@harmonysunshine61664 Жыл бұрын
same, please help
@hansi_08 Жыл бұрын
Same here plz help
@sumitk7276 Жыл бұрын
Thank you! The process was smooth.
@AiniNShilongo-vy5bv Жыл бұрын
Wow, I don't know how to thank you. This video is more useful. I finally upgraded my PC from windows 8.1 to 10
@jeevan_subedi-02 Жыл бұрын
Without product key or what? 😢
@user-bd8os9ki7f Жыл бұрын
Win 10 upgrade failed due to failed product key. This is an Asus purchased with Win 8.1 installed at Best Buy. I do have a key but have no way to enter. Suggestions?
@adlog14328 ай бұрын
I was finally able to upgrade from 8.1 to windows 10 and I never thought it would happen. After watching many other videos, yours were the only one that I was able to follow. I cannot thank you enough! I subscribed to your channel and will be looking forward to seeing what else you have in store. Thanks to your expertise, my computer is now up and running much better!
@hudsonfrank1121 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for people on youtube who enjoy posting tutorials and how to vids. Geek squad will do things for you but as I found it was a waist of money. Especially because you don't really learn anything if someone else does it for you. I noticed most of them were just google experts or went to youtube and I can do that no problem.
@martinwilkinson2344 Жыл бұрын
This is such good stuff, brief and to the point without waffle. Well done.
@robert4you Жыл бұрын
Is the Windows 10 activation done automatically or do you have to go into Settings and do it manually?
@amyauberry3796 Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much. Watched video, took notes, then followed your instructions & everything went smoothly. I’m a senior and not tech savvy @ all. My laptop now detects home Metronet WiFi connection whereas it didn’t on Windows 8.1
@levanizarnadze1514 Жыл бұрын
i cant do it is says this rool cant update your pc ;/
@freecycling6687 Жыл бұрын
Great video. Worked 100% exactly as described!
@rosemariekrezman902 Жыл бұрын
awesome very easy to follow and install your guidance was right on for me thanks
@IansTech Жыл бұрын
Glad I could help!
@yash8981 Жыл бұрын
Mine is windows 8 pro, having downloaded both the media tools and windows 10 it still doesn't work while installation...plz help
@EmahNdueso-fh8rh8 күн бұрын
i am so happy thanks so much 😊😊from windows 7 to windows 10
@mayurpuvvada1977 Жыл бұрын
I was able to update from windows 8.1 to windows 10 but the system becomes very slow after upgrading the OS. When i click on any application or settings or any browser then it is taking minimum 20 to 25 seconds to respond. What can i do now to get it sorted.
@mohammadhassan4915 Жыл бұрын
how to upgrade the driver of wodows 7 premium at home. p-lease upload the instructions before update it to windows 10
@holodoc9 ай бұрын
MS doesn't want you to know this, but they have not stopped sending through regular MS Security Essentials definitions downloads and monthly updates to Windows 7 Pro. Still a better idea to get moving as more and more apps shutter access to the system.
@user-ne4ez6jg3p Жыл бұрын
I've upgraded my Windows 7 to 10, followed your instructions and everything went fine, many thanks my friend...I'm going to see if I can install Windows 7 on my other hard drive, do you have a link whereby after my installation I can set up my computer to dual boot?
@jeevan_subedi-02 Жыл бұрын
Without the need of product key?
@physicallythiccmentallysic76027 ай бұрын
Just checked the link in the description and it seems like Microsoft is offering the Update-assistant for windows 10 again??? Kind of surprised to see that above the download for the media creation tool.
@Dubai.all.in.110 ай бұрын
Thanks mr lans tech I managed to upgrade my windows 8.1 to 10. I'm grateful to you. Thank you so much
@nike2520 Жыл бұрын
I have windows 8.1. I have tried several time to uppgrade to WIndows 10, but my PC hanging at Installation process att 31 % then I get totally stuck :-( I Have I3 Processor a lot 12 Mb of Ram and 35 GB of free disk space.
@IansTech Жыл бұрын
I would try creating a USB version of the installer and install that way. Sometimes in place updates can have issues.
@kevinhill8097 Жыл бұрын
@@IansTech Windows 10 update slowed at 46%, what causes that?
@nomamumba Жыл бұрын
You are the best sir. I managed to upgrade my windows 8.1 to 10. I'm grateful to you. Thank you so much
@Rachen2013 Жыл бұрын
❤ My computer werk very good now.. Thanks alote to share this on KZfaq. You Amazing🙏💯❤❤❤
@abzd9828 Жыл бұрын
What if it asks for a product key or shows an error message during the upgrade?
@run4funorgo4dough11 ай бұрын
It worked, took about 2.5 hrs. and laptop is slow as heck, but it worked!
@Chiranjit1993 Жыл бұрын
I hv 32bit operating system on my laptop. now using windows 8.1 , can I install windows 10 64bit operating system? and does it will work properly?
@melindasalazar365629 күн бұрын
i got an error message saying the installation failed on second phase with an error 0xc1900101-0x40017. what does this mean
@az_elso_andras_19364 ай бұрын
How can i upgrade my win 8.1 to win 10 when i dont have my windows activated? Pls help
@Nhimbols2 ай бұрын
0x8007001f - 0x20006 the installation failed in the safe_os phase with an error during replicate_oc operation Need help for error
@jimmorgan874810 ай бұрын
Looks like something has changed since this video was made 9 months ago.
@lanasvetla19 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the help. It works perfectly.💓☀️
@Vasosunic3 ай бұрын
when i open app its say there was a problen running this toool
@user-ne4ez6jg3p Жыл бұрын
Can you upgrade by installing this to another Harddrive, thus being able to still have Windows 7 for older programs?
@IansTech Жыл бұрын
I’m not sure if you can use the same serial for both a windows 7 and 10 system at the same time. I believe if you activate that serial on 10 the other OS would deactivate.
@user-ne4ez6jg3p Жыл бұрын
@@IansTech Yes, that would make sense, Many thanks
@rickallanolsen9 ай бұрын
Doesn't work. Says unable to run on your computer.
@LmsVoid Жыл бұрын
How can i update my hard drive?
@scottdalaskey4662 Жыл бұрын
Thanks Ian, you made it so easy
@davidfaubion172011 ай бұрын
Your video got me through the download of the upgrade from 7 to 10, but my machine is still running 7 despite that. My HDD space is, however, about 6 GB less than before the apparent upgrade. So I'm saving W10 as media on a drive. I updated my LAN wireless driver. After rebooting, I'll be running SFC/SCANNOW from the command prompt for corrupt files. Clues are welcome.
@jasminahuskic6700 Жыл бұрын
Hello, can I do this with bootable USB/stick Because my win8 is crash, I just have a blue screen
@IansTech Жыл бұрын
Yes you can. It should be able to recognize your existing install and give you the option to upgrade it from there.
@maryanninekwe6168 ай бұрын
Any time i am trying to Download it and i click yes it willvsay there was a problem running this tool
@ENNEN2011 ай бұрын
i have window 7 after install the thing in 1st step it did not come and some word come out
@NatureLover-nk6yb3 ай бұрын
So now how we update it
@twal3 Жыл бұрын
As I recall, the last time I did a system version upgrade (not the clean wipe), I had to also uninstall/reinstall a number of programs (namely the Adobe CS suite). I currently have CS3 on a Windows 8.1 OS.
@Skittle_0994 ай бұрын
It,s not opening i just tried to download it 10 times
@Coconobutter119 ай бұрын
Hey how do I update to windows 8.1 because when I try downloading winds ten media tool it doesn't work
@sphelelepele4366 Жыл бұрын
0xC1900101 - 0x40017 Failed in SECOND_BOOT phase during BOOT operation what do you do about this?
@towney629 Жыл бұрын
Same, did you fix this ?
@irfanmehmud635 ай бұрын
Is it still working? Do I have to first remove windows 8.1 recovery drive D: from my pc?
@ekenekizito773511 ай бұрын
It was okay installing But In where I come from Internet is a major problem
@teebzbstd Жыл бұрын
I got my first personal laptop in 2013. It was a Windows 8.1 that my gran used to have before she passed away. Strangely 2-3 years later, it automatically updated to Windows 10. I didn't do anything to it to upgrade from 8.1 to 10 and I don't know how. Can anyone explain how this was possible?
@oeprank Жыл бұрын
Thank you, This was the best video I wish there is a better word than thank you because I did not think I was able to update.
@treeplant9788 ай бұрын
why do i get windows 10home single language instead of windows 10 pro.. please reply
@Ceresxceres10111 ай бұрын
doesn't work the problem is because my wireless network card doesn't meet a upgrade requirements. how to fix? some guy in microsoft said that i should use iso file but idk how to use it soo... can you help?
@zaneyone18 ай бұрын
My laptop on Windows 7 rejects this upgrade as you stated below.
@dag19847 ай бұрын
I updated from 8.1 to 10 using the link, it downloaded fine. However it's not letting me activate. Edit: I managed to get it activate but I had to go through Microsoft Support, it was still free though.
@waleedfayez5984 Жыл бұрын
Thanks it worked❤
@musterseeds17789 ай бұрын
Thank you soooo much and very helpful....
@Jon2s11 ай бұрын
Hi, i am on windows 7 and it keep showing up error messages. hope you can help me, thanks.
@neoch78 Жыл бұрын
I got an Error code: 0x80072F8F - 0x20000
@stanlo1130 Жыл бұрын
Same here this tutorial doesn’t work
@worldgocrazy4487 Жыл бұрын
Same here Someone please help...!!
@bamedia772611 ай бұрын
This was very helpful.. thank you
@mariadelia808 ай бұрын
Thank you worked great!!!
@lisadrisgill5611 Жыл бұрын
Thank you worked perfectly!
@loumatt39346 ай бұрын
didn't work, came up with an error cod
@zethembisodumisani8849 Жыл бұрын
Greetings sir, if it says it unable to run this tool on my tool On my Pc, if you continue experiencing problems, reference the error code when contacting customer support. Error code :0
@wesbeplayin Жыл бұрын
same
@mikelaw518910 ай бұрын
After clicking upgrade this PC now on the "What do you want to do now" page I got a message saying "This tool can't update your PC." The language or edition of the version of Windows currently installed (I have 8.1 Pro Media Center Edition)n your PC isn't supported by this tool. Any thoughts?
@christygreen560011 ай бұрын
It keep saying that the app can’t run on my PC
@todd87136 ай бұрын
Asking for product key ??
@tawanascroggins8414 Жыл бұрын
hello I need help I think... it's not downloading for me
@user-fv1ji2ek1x Жыл бұрын
what do i do when it says there was a problem running this tool
@chicoslai6108 Жыл бұрын
Thanks man
@fredphillips1266 Жыл бұрын
will all my icons be on my screen after i update to 10
@zeus-io3hn Жыл бұрын
good video. good explanation. may i ask what happen to the old win8? didi it totally erase and take up space.. i have only 20 GB left in my current ssd. is it enough?
@jeevan_subedi-02 Жыл бұрын
It requires product key in my pc what to do now? 😢
@user-qt1bc1li6l9 ай бұрын
mine says that i must restart my leptop
@jahnis3478 Жыл бұрын
Thanks bigtime! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
@kerme4999 Жыл бұрын
Hey, i cant create a backup, is it guaranteed to keeping my files while upgrading?
@IansTech Жыл бұрын
Yes it keeps everything but please try to back up if you can 🙏
@unknownhuman61498 ай бұрын
i find how switch server 2012 r2 update deploy server client
@user-qt1bc1li6l9 ай бұрын
my windows dosn't want to open it
@dawardsbond9038Ай бұрын
God bless you Ian
@marqueeshop Жыл бұрын
Thank you!!!
@-dave357711 ай бұрын
Will this also remove all the original factory installed bloatware?
@DanGalsberg60211 ай бұрын
Appreciate the info but ...... What to do if I get "there was a problem running the tool" error code 0x80072F8F - 0x20000 ?
@abzd9828 Жыл бұрын
Is there a way to contact Microsoft, send them my PC specifications and get a greenlight from them that I can, in fact, upgrade from Windows 7 to Windows 10?
@petrasvancarova3698 Жыл бұрын
my creation media of windows cant open error 0x80072F8F-0x20000 pleas help
@wandabrown1544 Жыл бұрын
My Windows 10 installation has failed? Why?
@Kitingaful Жыл бұрын
Mine did too
@wandabrown1544 Жыл бұрын
@@Kitingaful HI. Found solution that worked from another Technician. I erased all earlier versions of Media download. Then did this. Typed in, " Media Creation Tool Windows 10". And it worked. Hope this helps. Good Luck 🤞.
@nntmnio10 ай бұрын
why it say need product key
@marinvremes570210 ай бұрын
Is it still posible to do this update today?
@DivineBanana Жыл бұрын
I followed all the steps and after installation my computer restarted, but when it logged back on it was still windows 8.1??? No errors or pop ups or anything. What went wrong? :( This is so damn frustrating.
@r-six3845 Жыл бұрын
Same here. Now when i retry it i get a modern host error 😥😥
@trafficjon400 Жыл бұрын
@@r-six3845 This guy does not really talk about the updates needed no matter how you update W7 OR 8 YOU MIGHT NOTICE MANY UPDATES WON'T DOWN LOAD ON 7-8. many blocking problems will happen to prevent a down load or update. my w-7 problem code 80073712 Fixed the resolution and it turn tight back to w 7 as windows 10 won't seem to except it because other down loads won't work.. try code above but not sure it might work for you unless you noticed it al ready. its soppose to be a resolution fix but it and it fixed my W7 resolusion and matched it with 10 but still a problem. and yes my windows HOME PREMIUM IS STILL ACTIVATED. GEE'S
@r-six3845 Жыл бұрын
@@trafficjon400 I fixed my problem. I had a backup on a ssd before I attempted any upgrades. After multiple failed fixes I put in the SSD backup and windows 10 upgraded first try no problems and activated.. Weird fix, not sure what caused it, but glad that headaches over regardless. Saved all data and apps that way. Always back your shit up!! Thx.
@trafficjon400 Жыл бұрын
@@r-six3845 Yep dam it i lost mine gave up looking for it but it might still be around. ya i forgot to back up a 12GPR lap top big mistake. i guess i'll do that also have no choice. it tells me strait out to try it but time takes its toll when a bad memory sets in because of other unnecessary crap going on in this time of life. Thanks
@trafficjon400 Жыл бұрын
@@r-six3845 Actually what am i talking about i had this lap top for 20 years and hardly use it. but i forgot i stored 12 Gigs of Ram in it . Windows 7 Home Premium still works great in it as its Faster than my 4 g linux and acer Desktop but not my Dell maximum Laptop. I think its worth downloading 11 on it. I have also around 30 RAM CHIPS can fit ACER DELL TASHIBA and others 2500 Gigs worth. the mother boards are high effectiveness center with higher gold covering for memory in the memory with out heating up. just 1 heated up excepting a higher ram rate. 15 hard drives working well except 1 i accidently bumped wile taking it some place to show it worked well big mistake. Man you have to be gentle with these hard drives and especially 2 of the plastic ones must be pretty cheap taking them out of 2 laptops taken out of a dumster behind a used PC shop. They work fine but they break easy.
@trappincam8943 Жыл бұрын
Im on windows 7 premium nd when i try to download the tool it keeps saying it can’t run the tool on my pc 😭 i just wanna play gta rp
@VitiatedsHOWTO Жыл бұрын
You have to have a dvd to install 10 on win7 I’ve been at this for a month this guy is obviously not installing it on 7 or he would know it doesn’t work
@user-db7pp4hr5i Жыл бұрын
Hi, I'm trying to upgrade to windows 10 but the media tool is asking for an administrator password and i have tried every password i can think of, is there a way to bypass this.