Microsoft offers a fresh install of Windows 10 via Microsoft.com. The best part is that you can burn
an ISO file to a DVD or USB, to install at your leisure. You must have a Windows 7 or 8.1 operating system in order to complete installation. You will be asked to provide the serial number of your current (7 or 8.1) OS.
Previously, I used the Get Windows 10 app to upgrade from 8.1 to 10. I was not happy the performance and downgraded. Recently, I decided to upgrade again, because I knew a clean install would provide more stability. In addition Microsoft no longer provides support for Windows 8. So, I presume that Windows 8.1 will be obsolete in the near future. In order to download a copy to multiple PCs you will need to download the Windows Media Creation Tool. If you select the USB option, it has to have 3 GB of available storage.
CAUTION! A clean install does not migrate apps or settings. So make sure you have a copy of your favorite app available for reinstallation, otherwise you may just want to select the upgrade option. One great thing that occurred when I completed the install, was that applications that were unstable using Windows 8.1 worked without incident using Windows 10. Hurry and get your copy. The website does say that the offer is only available for a limited time.
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