Win10 offer expiring, how to upgrade after the 29th

Soundmotion3004

The upgrade expires on 7/29/2016 if you don't upgrade. If you are unsure you want it, here is how to keep the offer safe even after the 29th comes and goes.

1. Complete the upgrade(!!!) process (whatever you do, don't clean install)
2. Go to Start Menu -> Settings -> Update and Security -> Recovery -> Get started (under "Go back to Windows 7/8.1")
This will revert you back to Win7/8.1 and the Windows 10 upgrade will always be accessible to you.

timjames474

You can also set back your system clock as demonstrated by this video
https://youtu.be/GpOHSpmnMhc

BlueSun

That video doesn't say if it actually activates though. And if it does, I highly suspect that this trick won't work for long.

timjames474

I know but I figured it's something for those who want/need it

BlueSun

Better way to get the upgrade for free now is to use the assistive technology upgrade:

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/accessi ... s10upgrade

It doesn't seem to perform any checks to see if you're actually using assistive technology or not and as of this posting, they haven't announced an end to this offer. So looks like you still have a chance to upgrade in case you missed the first chance.