Microsoft’s free upgrade from Windows 7 to Windows 10 technically ended in 2016, but as of 2025, many users report the upgrade still works with a Windows 7 key. You can download the Windows 10 Media Creation Tool and enter your Windows 7 Home Basic key. It will often activate Windows 10 Home (which is far superior to Windows 7 Home Basic).
The WAU was a breakthrough for Windows 7, significantly improving upon the slow, disk-based process used in Windows Vista. Speed and Simplicity : The upgrade typically takes only 10 minutes