Microsoft has officially launched the Windows 10 update to the public but that doesn’t neccessarily mean you’ll be getting a free copy immediately. It might take days, or even weeks, until you can be able to download the new update. However, there’s a way to actually get download Windows 10 and get it installed right away to your computer.
RedmondPie published a guide on how to force Windows 10 update onto your PC, that is if you’re impatient for the automatic download… and, so far it has been working flawlessly. Just follow these easy steps which includes screenshots and you should be up and running in no-time. However, you need to make sure you’re running a genuine copy of Windows 7 SP1 or Windows 8.1 Update, and your system is up to date with all previous updates from Windows Update downloaded and installed.
Before you proceed, you will need to:
- Make sure your system is set to receive and install Windows Updates automatically
- Delete everything in the C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\Download folder
- Run this command in an instance of cmd.exe ran as administrator: wuauclt.exe /updatenow
- You should be all set and your download should begin shortly.
Head over to the source link below to get more details.
Source: RedmondPie
