Upgrade windows xp free

Install Instructions To start the download, click the Download button and then do one of the following, or select another language from Change Language and then click Change. Click Run to start the installation immediately.

Click Save to copy the download to your computer for installation at a later time. Additional Information Other critical security updates are available: To find the latest security updates for you, visit Windows Update and click Express Install. This can take a minute or two. Head to the folder you created when the extraction process completes. You'll see the same list of files. The difference is that you can now edit these files as you see fit.

Press F2 to rename. The file should immediately change into a virtual hard disk and the icon to boot. VirtualBox is a free app that allows you to run operating systems in a window. On the VirtualBox toolbar, press Settings. Head to System. Look at the Boot Order. Uncheck Floppy, and move it down the list.

Promote Hard Disk to the top of the pile. Just like your host PC, the virtual machine has a specific boot order. You need the virtual hard disk at the top of the list, so it boots first:. Next, check the Windows XP virtual machine network settings.

Older versions of VirtualBox required a more manual approach to network configuration. The software is smarter these days read: automated and usually picks up your network settings without prompt. However, if it doesn't work and you'll realize the good or bad news in a moment when you fire up the virtual machine , you can try an alternative configuration.

In the left-hand column, select Change adapter settings. For best results, transfer your files and settings to a portable hard drive. Then unplug the portable drive and set it aside for later. Choose Rename, type XP , and press Enter. This will install everything in English, including menu language, keyboard layout, and currency symbols. Then click Next. Clicking Format completely erases everything on the XP drive. Windows 7 begins installing itself on your old Windows XP drive.

It should take about 10 to 30 minutes. Windows 7 gives you options: Home, Work, or Public. However, those who are running Windows XP on their computers will have to take the longer route of upgrading their existing software to Windows 7 and then upgrade to Windows 10, without losing any data of course.

Alternatively, Windows XP users may opt for a fresh or clean install of Windows 10, using the direct ISO download files from the Microsoft website and then try installing the same with Windows media creation tool.

Note: If you are following the fresh installation method, you will be unable to save user data to Windows With due credit to folks at Bidness Etc, here is a complete step-by-step guide to upgrade Windows XP to Windows 10 without data loss.