Upgrading to windows 10 after July 29th. Removing Hidden Folders Using Windows Command Prompt

Hello, recently there was news on the Internet that you can upgrade to Windows 10 for free even after July 29, 2016. The free period has ended, and many do not want to give up their attempts to find ways free update... It turns out that there are 3 ways by which this can be done, and I will write about them now. Go.

The first way. Upgrading to Windows 10 after a rollback

This method is very simple and straightforward. Many people know that after upgrading to Windows 10, there was a 30-day period during which you could test the system and if you liked it all, if new windows you were not impressed, then you could rollback to previous version Windows. I want to say that when you upgrade to Windows 10, then this license will be tied to the hardware forever. Even if you downgraded to a previous version, after July 29, you can also upgrade to Windows 10 again for free.

The upgrade will be very simple, but you may not like this method. You need to start from scratch, but when the system asks for a key, just skip it. Thus, you can reinstall the OS indefinitely, and it will always be licensed.

Second way. Change the time and date on your computer

A strange way, but in some cases it worked. You need to go to the date and time settings and change to a period earlier than July 29, 2016. This trick can be dangerous in that you lose your license or something else happens. How long this counter will operate is still unknown, maybe the shop has already been closed.

Third way. Windows 10 update for people with disabilities

As it turned out, Microsoft takes care of users with disabilities and has made the upgrade period to “ten” without restrictions. If you go to this link then you can download special utility with which you can update. On the site you need to press the button "Update Now", after which the utility will load, which looks like this:

The utility is intuitive, it will download the update itself and you will only need to click the "Restart now" button for the computer to install latest version Windows 10.

By the way, this utility is also suitable for updating the dozen itself, that is, if you do not have the latest version of the assembly, then the update assistant will download and install everything.

This method is legal, but how long it will work is unknown. For those who have Windows 7 and Windows 8.1, I recommend it to update the system.

What to do for those who do not want to update?

As you already understood, all these methods are for those who want to upgrade. There are still many devices in the world with Windows 7 and 8. It is possible that soon the price for them will fall. Also, if you go to purchase new laptop or a computer, it is quite possible that it will be on Windows 10 and you will not have a choice.

And finally, the last, support for all versions of Windows except the "dozen" has ended, which means that they will not receive security updates, which will be a tidbit for hackers and other bad people.

Do you think Microsoft is deliberately closing such holes in order to attract as many users as possible to upgrade to Windows 10?

The free upgrade to Windows 10, as reported by Microsoft, ended on July 29, 2016, and the upgrade path for persons with disabilities ended in late 2017. This means that if Windows 7 or 8.1 is installed on your computer and you have not updated on the specified date, having decided to abandon the upgrade to Windows 10, then officially in the future you will need to buy a new OS if you want to install it on your computer. (we are talking about the licensed version, of course). However, there is a way around this limitation in 2018 as well.

On the one hand, the decision not to receive an update, but to remain on the current version of the operating system for someone, may be quite balanced and justified. On the other hand, you can imagine a situation where you can even regret that you did not update for free. An example of such a situation: you have enough powerful computer and you play games, but "sit" on Windows 7, and a year later you find that all newly released games are designed for DirectX 12 in Windows 10, which is not supported in 7.

Update 2018: this method no longer works. Upon completion of the main free update program, the official Microsoft website appeared new page- it tells that assistive technology users can still upgrade for free. At the same time, no check for limited capabilities is carried out, the only thing by clicking the "Update now" button, you confirm that you are the user who requires special system capabilities (by the way, Screen keyboard- also a special feature and many come in handy). At the same time, as reported, this update will be available indefinitely.

After clicking on the button, it loads executable file to start the update (it is required that a licensed version of one of the previous systems is installed on the computer). At the same time, the bootable system is normal; accessibility features are manually enabled by the user if necessary. The address official page updates: https://microsoft.com/ru-ru/accessibility/windows10upgrade (It is not known how long this update option will work. If something changes, please notify me in the comments).

Additional Information: If in the period before July 29 you received Windows update 10, but then removed this OS, then you can on the same computer, and when you ask for a key during installation, click "I do not have a key" - the system is activated automatically when you connect to the Internet.

Free installation of Windows 10 after completing the Microsoft updater

To begin with, I note that I cannot guarantee the performance of this method, since on this moment time to verify this will not work. However, there is every reason to believe that he is a worker, provided that at the time when you read this article, it is not July 29, 2016 yet.

The essence of the method is as follows:

, we are waiting for activation.
We roll back to the previous system, see. On the topic of this step, I also recommend reading the end of the current instruction with additional useful information.

What happens in this case: with a free update, activation is assigned to the current equipment (digital entitlement), which I wrote about earlier in the article.

After "attachment" is possible (or disk) on the same computer or laptop, including without entering a key (click "I do not have a key" in the installer), followed by automatic activation when connected to the Internet.

At the same time, there is no information that the specified binding is limited in time. Hence the assumption that if you perform the "Update" - "Rollback" cycle, then, when required, you can install Windows 10 in the activated edition (Home, Professional) on the same computer at any time, even after the expiration of the free update ...

I hope the essence of the method is clear and, perhaps, for some of the readers the method will be useful. Unless I can not recommend it to users for whom the theoretically possible need to reinstall the OS manually (rollback does not always work as expected) is very difficult.

Additional Information

Since rolling back from Windows 10 to previous OS using built-in system tools does not always work smoothly, the preferable option (or as a means of safety net) can be either creating a full backup of the current version of Windows, for example, using the instructions (the methods work for other OS versions ), or temporarily cloning the system disk to another disk () with subsequent recovery.

And if something goes wrong, you can produce and clean install Windows 7 or 8 on a computer or laptop (but not as a second OS, but as the main one) or if available.

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After January 14, 2020 Microsoft will stop releasing security updates will stop technical support Windows 7. To keep your PC serviced and protected by receiving monthly security updates, you have the option to upgrade to Windows 10 for free.

For Windows users 7 and 8.1, the planned one-year free upgrade period to Windows 10 officially ended on July 29, 2016.

Immediately after that date, Microsoft launched a site for users with disabilities using assistive technology for Windows. However, it stopped working on January 16, 2018. However, using the Windows 10 Upgrade Assistant, which is still available for download from official servers, anyone can still upgrade to Windows 10 for free.

A phased update to Windows 10 November 2019 Update (version 1909) is currently available.

To take advantage of the free upgrade offer, follow these steps:

1. For a hassle-free installation, you need to install all the latest updates for your current system.

2. Download a special version of the Windows 10 Upgrade Assistant, with which you can check the compatibility of your computer and upgrade your operating system to Windows 7 SP1 or 8.1 for free.

3. Launch the utility and follow the instructions on the screen.

4. The update may take from one to several hours depending on the configuration of your computer and the speed of your Internet connection. After the update is completed, the OS will be installed Windows 10 (version 1709).

5. Check system activation. Press combination Windows keys+ I to open the app Parameters, and go to Update & Security> Activation.

You can see other ways to update to the latest version of Windows 10 in the article:

Windows 10 can be activated with product keys from Windows 7 and 8.1.

If you are the owner of the OEM key for Windows 7 or 8.1, then upon completion you will be able to go through the activation procedure in the application Settings> Update & Security> Activation> Change Product Key.

As you know, on July 29, 2016, the free system upgrade to Windows 10 ends. If after this date you want to install the latest version from Microsoft, you will have to buy a license. Learn how to bypass payment and download Windows 10 after July 29th in this article.

Windows 10 is available as a free upgrade for Windows 7, 8, and 8 users. 1. Also, users using older versions can update their computer by using the Technical Preview version. Everything will change after July 29 of this year and you will have to buy a license.

However, you can in a simple way bypass this requirement and upgrade your PC to Windows 10 or simply reserve yourself the latest version Microsoft systems... We offer several ways to achieve this goal.

The first method is the easiest to get free windows key 10. It will only take a little time. Before proceeding with it, write down backup all data on external drive or in the cloud storage.

Then simply update your computer to Windows 10 - from Windows Update, or from the windows icon on the taskbar, or using a special Media apps Creation Tool. Of course, it will take some time. After the upgrade, you need to set up your account. That is, we assign Windows 10 an e-mail address to mailbox Outlook.com or create a new account. A Windows 10 key will be assigned to it.

Then check that the new OS version is activated on the computer. To do this, open the "Settings" application (Win + I) and go to the section

Updates and Security> Activation.

If the system is activated, you will find information about it. If not, just click the appropriate button and wait while Windows 10 sends the information to Microsoft's servers.

The next step is to rollback to the previous version that we used - for example, on Windows 7. The process of returning to the previous OS is not difficult. The system can be safely restored within 30 days of installing Windows 10. Alternatively, you can simply install Windows 7 or another version of the system from the installation disc.

That's all. Now our account Outlook.com will be assigned a Windows 10 key that you can use as needed. At the same time, we can continue to use the previous OS from Microsoft.

The second way is to clone a disk

Let's consider a slightly more complex method. If the volume allows free space on a computer or an optional external HDD, then you can clone the system. Thus, we will not lose any data, and it will be possible to quickly recover it.

This method is very similar to the one above. The only difference is that instead of updating the system and "overwriting" the previous one, we simply clone the latter to another disk. After upgrading to Windows 10 and activating the key, just restore old version OS on the computer. This method can be used if Windows 8.1, 8 or 7 is installed.

If you do not know how to clone and transfer an operating system to another medium, refer to a separate instruction, which is very detailed and accessible. After cloning our system, we upgrade to Windows 10, activate it and then restore the old copy of the system. The effect is the same as in the previous method - we continue to use the old OS, while having free key activation of Windows 10.

Method 3 - Accessibility

The last method is the least laborious and will take a little time. However, it is not 100% researched by Microsoft and therefore not nearly as reliable. It consists in using the accessibility option in the computer.

How do I get free access to Windows 10? On its block, Microsoft posted a laconic message that users using this feature can upgrade their computer to Windows 10 for free even after July 29, 2016. However, the experts do not explain exactly what the extension of the free Windows 10 update will be. Is it enough to use one accessibility option (for example, an enlarged mouse cursor or a magnifier) or you may need to activate all options.

There are quite a few of the latter - Magnifier, on-screen prompt, high contrast, encoded subtitles ... Until Microsoft explains exactly what requirements are needed to extend free access to Windows 10, until then this method will be a rather risky option. Once we find out more detailed information about this, we will try to update this part of our article.

Moving to Windows 10 is a small test for users of earlier versions of Windows. After the Windows 8 flop, progressive PC and tablet owners hope that the new operating system will allow them to reach the next level.

What you need to know before upgrading to Windows 10

On Windows 10, it is worth updating in two cases:

if you bought a new PC, laptop (netbook, ultrabook) or tablet and want to run Windows 10;
if Windows system 10 will make your work more efficient and faster with new features and capabilities previously available with a limited circle third-party programs.

Windows 10 updates you shouldn't install

Windows 10 updates from the list below can harm your system:

KB971033 - changes the activation mechanism of Windows 10 and thereby "knocks down" a previously performed successful activation;
KB2970228, KB2975331, KB2975719, and KB2982791 - Sudden Session Termination in Windows " blue screen death ", inability to start Windows;
KB2965768, KB2970228, KB2973201, KB2975719 and KB2993651 are a Windows security update error that causes the application windows in the background to not display correctly when multiple applications are running at the same time. Windows Update stops working;
KB2859537, KB2872339, KB2882822 - the inoperability of the installation and startup files.exe, without which the Windows system as such would be useless for third-party programs installed at the request of the user. Error 0xc0000005 on "pirated" assemblies of Windows 10 with the substitution of the OS kernel;
KB2862330 - Windows 10 Security Update Causing Blue Screen of Death;
KB2864058 - the work of applications using the system libraries of Visual C ++ is difficult or impossible.

Windows 10 Updates by Date, Better to Ditch:

04-2015 - KB3045999;
05–2015 - KB3022345;
06–2015 - KB3068708 ("blue screen of death", cyclic auto-restart);
08–2015 - KB3060716 and KB3071756 ("screen of death", error 0x0000007b);
09–2015 - KB3080149 ("screen of death", unspecified error);
10–2015 - KB3088195 ("screen of death", error 0x80070490);
11-2015 - KB3101746;
12–2015 - KB3108381 (some programs do not work, including third-party ones);
01–2016 - KB3121212 (activation made using the Windows KMS server crashes);
02-2016 - KB3126587 and KB3126593 (errors Windows startup 10);
03-2016 - KB3140410 ("screen of death", unspecified errors);
05-2016 - KB3153171 ("screen of death", error 145).

Windows 10 upgrade options

You can honestly buy a copy of Windows 10 from Microsoft, or install the version activated by the "left" ways.

By installing "jailbroken" Windows downloaded from unofficial sources, you put your device in danger. On the other hand, in the "treated" assembly, the user information leak, originally enabled by Microsoft, is disabled.

Paid upgrade

To do this, contact the Microsoft Support Center. You can also pay for a licensed copy of Windows through different intermediaries. Windows 10 Home copy price, by Microsoft data is $ 120, Windows 10 Professional costs $ 200. So, the popular prices for Windows 10 Home / Pro in Russia are about 8,000 and 14,000 rubles, respectively, taking into account the distributors' surcharges.

Disadvantages of a paid copy of Windows:

tuning aimed at improving performance (disabling unnecessary services and processes, accelerating Windows startup) will have to be done manually;
prevention of personal information leakage will have to be done "from scratch" according to the instructions kindly provided by experienced users.

Free upgrade

For a free update to Windows Vista / 7/8 / 8.1, use the OS update wizard on Windows 10. The application is fully compatible with versions 7, 8 and 8.1.

Alternatively, both the installation of Windows 10 from the installation flash drive and Windows application Media Creation Tool. The latter makes it possible to both create installation media and directly proceed to upgrade the previous version of Windows to 10.

Free upgrade methods for any version of Windows 10

There are two ways to upgrade Windows to version 10:

via Media Creation Tool;
using the Windows Update Wizard.

The second method is to configure an existing version of Windows Update.

Free upgrade to Windows 10 for users with disabilities

Upgrading to Windows 10 Home is still free. Microsoft does not verify your physical integrity in any way.

Do the following:

Go to Microsoft's official website and look for a page that lets you upgrade to Windows 10 for free for users with disabilities.
Click on "Update Now".
The opportunity to get Windows 10 for free is still available
Run the wizard Windows boot 10 after it is downloaded (as a rule, it is an .exe or .msi file with a ready-made installer).
Accept the terms of the license agreement by clicking the appropriate button
Wait until the end of the verification of your PC or tablet for compliance minimum requirements for normal operation on Windows 10.
If the check is successful, you can proceed to the Windows update process
Wait until the update is ready. Download time depends on the amount of high-speed traffic remaining on your tariff (when using cellular as a communication channel) or fixed speed unlimited tariff provider.
Wait for the download to finish
Wait for the ISO download to finish. Windows image 10 and check it with the update wizard.
Checking the integrity of the Windows image is needed to exclude errors during the installation itself
Wait for the Windows 10 update wizard to finish installing.
Windows installation, as opposed to booting, depends on the performance of the PC or tablet
Save the results of your current work for half an hour after the installation is complete. You can postpone the restart until you complete your work. To do this, click on the "Restart later" link.
After the restart, the Windows version will be replaced with 10
Make sure that after completion Windows work Vista / 7/8 / 8.1 (depending on which Windows version worked for you before the update) when you start the PC again, the OS version is replaced.
The second stage of Windows update resembles the operations when the PC is first started immediately after purchase
Wait for the system to boot. Windows 10 will report a successful installation and proceed to prepare for logon.
Wait for the welcome screen (or login)
Disable background services and components targeting feedback with Microsoft and interaction with support, which, when you sign in to Windows 10, will prompt you to configure. Make sure you have a working router with available internet. Enter the password for your network the first time you connect, when the new OS will notify you about setting up a Wi-Fi connection.

The result is a fully operational Windows 10 system. Automatic Windows activation will happen the first time you connect to the Internet.

Windows 10 is ready to go

You can also download a branded Windows 10 ISO image yourself without installing it from the update wizard and without searching for a "custom" build of Windows on torrent trackers. This will require third party applications- HandyCache virtual proxy server that monitors all HTTP connections, Download Master download manager and NetBalancer program that controls internet speed. After downloading the Windows Update Wizard, set NetBalancer to a slow speed, such as 64 kbps. Using the HandyCache program monitor, copy the link from which the wizard downloads the image and manually disconnect the active connection from this link. Most likely, the Windows Update Wizard will report an error getting Windows 10. Now open the Download Master, paste the download link from the Windows clipboard and launch it, then cancel the connection speed limit in NetBalancer. The ISO image will be uploaded to the folder of your choice, for example, D: \ Downloads \ Archives \, from where you save it in a safe place and burn the Windows 10 installation USB flash drive using the Rufus utility or WinSetupFromUSB. This "life hack" is useful in that it allows you to install the "source" of Windows 10 "from scratch" by booting the PC from a USB flash drive, and not through the wizard. Downloading Windows 10 through Download Master can be interrupted and resumed later, since the "Assistant for Windows installation 10 "does not support downloading to multiple streams and resume when the connection is lost. If anything, take this method into service.

Update on Windows 10 after July 29, 2016

Until July 29, 2016, Microsoft allowed everyone, without exception, to upgrade to Windows 10 for free. New games (new titles, not sequels) may require a version of the Direct3D 12 accelerator that is not supported in Windows 8.1 and earlier.

The company noted that the phrase "Hurry up to update to Windows 10 by July 29, 2016" is a PR stunt designed to push users to make an early transition from Windows 7/8 to the new OS. Most likely, the purchase of a license will be introduced when Microsoft completely "plugs the holes" in builds 1511, 1607 (Anniversary Update) and 1703 (Creators Update). Then the corporation will issue next updates with new functions and capabilities for Windows 10 (not yet released 1800s and 1900s updates "tens"). This will happen already in 2018 and 2019. Nevertheless, hurry up to upgrade to Windows 10 - the plans of the corporation can change at any time due to force majeure.

To update after 07/29/2016, you can use the method given above, or update using the Media Creation Tool according to one of the instructions below.

Video: How to Upgrade Windows 7 to Windows 10 with Rollback Option

How to upgrade from Windows 10 Home to Professional for free

The method is legal and safe - this opportunity is offered by Microsoft itself:

Follow the path: "Start" - "Settings" - "Update and Security" - "Windows Activation".
Press the OS key change button
Click the Change Product Key button. This is a universal 25-digit cipher issued by Microsoft itself (for example, VK7JG-NPHTM-C97JM-9MPGT-3V66T). Enter it and click the Close button.
You don't need to try to get hold of a Windows 10 Professional key - it's free
Click Start Update.
Click the start update button
Check your internet connection. At a speed of 100 Mbps, the update will not take more than a quarter of an hour. During this time, the Windows 10 Update Wizard will download the necessary components that come with Windows 10 Professional.
Wait for the wizard to download required files for Windows 10 Pro
After restarting, Windows 10 will apply the changes required for the Professional version.
Wait for Windows 10 Pro to update components
Wait until the components required for the Professional version are installed.
Wait until the end of the installation of the components required for the Professional version

After the upgrade is complete, you will be able to work with Windows 10 Professional, but for full use you will still need a key and a license change. The latter will cost half the price - only $ 99.

To deal once and for all with the problem of limited using windows 10 Pro, download a "custom" ISO image of Windows 10 Professional with ready-made activation, burn the installation USB drive from it and reinstall Windows 10 from scratch. "Cured" copies of Windows 10 Pro can be found on torrent trackers. The biggest risk in this case is the vulnerabilities that have allowed Windows 10 to be customized. First of all, it is weakened protection against all kinds of network threats. In respectable companies and institutions, custom builds of Windows are prohibited. If your business security is more expensive than any "hacks", copy the license Windows disk 10 or purchase a copy of Windows separately.

Video: How to Upgrade Windows 10 to Professional

How to upgrade to Windows 10 from any version through the "Update Center"

This requires Windows 7 SP1 or Windows 8.1.

Configuring Update Center from a Previous Version of Windows

Take Windows 8 Update as an example:

Click right click mouse on the "Start" icon and select "Run". Enter and confirm the wuapp (Windows Update Application) command.
It's easier to type the WUApp command than to "dig" into the Windows 8/10 settings
Select Customize Settings.
Choose, for example, to download updates automatically. Then after closing Windows settings itself will contact the Microsoft server for the latest updates.
Do not opt to opt out of updates if you want to stay informed latest updates Windows

Even choosing the option "Search for updates, but the decision to download and install them is made by me", you will always be aware of new Windows assemblies 8/10. Corresponding notifications will appear at the bottom right.

The item "Download updates, but the decision to install them is made by me" is useless. It is unlikely that a user wants to fill the C drive cache with unsuccessful Windows updates with dozens of bugs that hinder efficient work. Of course, Microsoft made a mistake by implementing preloading updates without installing them.

Update reservation on Windows 10

If you have an activated version of Windows 7/8, now is the time to reserve your update:

Open Windows Update and make sure you have the KB3035583 update installed. If not, check for updates manually by clicking on the "Check for updates" button. This package contains an informer that allows you to leave a request to upgrade your PC to Windows 10.
After Windows has processed the installation package KB3035583, you will be prompted to update Windows. Click on its icon.
To open the wizard Windows backup 10, click on the upgrade to new version
In the window that opens, go through all the prompts of the Windows 10 Backup Wizard and click the "Reserve a free update" button.
Rewind all pages to the last and click the Windows 10 backup button

You will soon receive an invitation to upgrade to Windows 10 now. Click the Get Started button.

Click on the "Get Started" button to start the upgrade to Windows 10

You can now download the Windows 10 ISO from Windows 7/8 Update. Next steps are performed according to the already familiar scheme.

Checking for Windows Updates using Command Prompt

Do the following:

Open the "Start" menu and in the search enter the word "command" or the letter combination "cmd". Open "Command Prompt" as an administrator.
Administrator rights give "Command Prompt" access to advanced Windows settings
Enter and confirm the systeminfo command. The "Fixes" section will indicate the updates KB3035583 and KB2952664 (or KB3035583 and KB2976978).
If you do not find updates KB3035583 and KB2952664 in the "Fixes" section, you will need to install them
If these updates are not there, go back to Windows Update or the Microsoft website and download them

Upgrade on Windows 10 while keeping your personal data

There is no need to destroy files that you did not have time to zip to a safe place from the system C partition. You can save them.

Using the Media Creation Tool

Do the following:

Download from Microsoft website and run Windows utility 10 Media Creation Tool as administrator.
Select the bitness of your version of Windows
Select the "Update this PC now" option.
Media Creation Tool prepares to update Windows without data loss
Check the box "Keep personal files and applications" and click the "Install" button.
Media Creation Tool helps you avoid losing your personal files and installed programs

The current version of Windows will be updated to the top ten. The Media Creation Tool may ask you to accept the terms of the Microsoft license agreement. The Windows 10 ISO image will be downloaded from the update server, and the PC will be restarted up to several times during the installation process. The result is a fully working version of Windows 10.

Using Windows Update

The instructions above for upgrading from Windows 7 / 8.1 to version 10 using Update Center, including the backup procedure, will allow you to keep your personal files and programs compatible with Windows 10. Incompatible applications, such as older versions of Auslogics Boost Speed, will be removed. Unlike a complete replacement for Windows 10 with bootable USB, updating on Windows 10 will help to guarantee the preservation of personal data.

If this way If you find it too complicated, use the Media Creation Tool according to the instructions above.

Why is there no update icon on Windows 10

Without an icon with a warning about an update to Windows 10 ready for your PC, nothing will come of it.

The Windows icon will appear as soon as a number of conditions are met to upgrade to Windows 10

If the icon does appear, clicking on it will bring up the already familiar window of the Get a New Windows Version Wizard.

Clicking on the Windows 10 upgrade icon will launch the Backup Wizard

The reasons for the missing Windows 10 icon are various:

How to disable hiding inactive notification icons in Windows 7/8

Do the following:

Follow the path "Start" - "Control Panel" - "Notification area icons".
Before disconnecting Windows services clarify why they are needed and what will be affected by turning them off
check the amount of free space on disk C. If it is not enough, call the disk cleanup utility through its properties or manually clean your personal folders from unnecessary files.
Select the files you don't need in the Disk Cleanup utility and delete them

You can also fix things with updating Windows 10 by yourself working in the hidden folders of the previous version of Windows.

Video: Troubleshoot Windows 10 Upgrade Errors

Restarting update on Windows 10 after removing hidden update folders

Do the following:

By removing this folder, start the Windows 10 update again according to one of the previously described schemes.

Removing Hidden Folders Using Windows Command Prompt

If normal uninstallation is not possible, open Command Prompt with administrator rights and enter the following commands:

takeown / F C: \ $ Windows. ~ BT \ * / R / A;
icacls C: \ $ Windows. ~ BT \ *. * / T / grant administrators: F;
rmdir / S / Q C: \ $ Windows. ~ BT \.

You may also need to delete the "$ Windows. ~ WS" folder. Do it in a regular way or using " Command line"With the same commands, substituting" WS "for" BT ". After completing the procedure, restart Windows and retry the upgrade to version 10.

Most likely, after completing the above steps, the problem with update stuck on Windows 10 will be resolved.