How to Force Download Windows 10 Free Update?

A lot of computer users are anxiously waiting for Windows 10 to get downloaded on their system so they may get their hands on the newest operating system from Microsoft.

There is a slight chance that you might have received the update but it appears that majority of users are still waiting since Microsoft is upgrading users in phases.
We know that you can’t wait forever to get your copy of Windows upgraded to Windows 10; so here’s a way of downloading the Windows 10 upgrade by force.
Just in case you don’t know, Microsoft is offering Windows 10 Upgrade for free for limited time. So its better to avail the opportunity and experience smooth Windows 10 OS.
Follow below steps to get your Windows 10 upgrade straight away:

Method 1

Step 1:  
Go to your C drive to see if it has a folder called “$Windows.~BT”. You will have to check hidden files and folders as well.
If you can see the folder in your C drive, then you are all set; otherwise you will have to follow below steps to force download your Windows 10 upgrade.
Pre-requisites:

• You are supposed to have genuine copy of either Windows 7 SP1 or Windows 8.1 Update.
• Your computer must have all the previous updates installed from Windows Update.
• Make sure your computer meets all Windows 10 requirements, such as:
  • RAM: 1GB for 32-bit / 2GB for 64-bit
  • Storage: 16GB for 32-bit / 20GB for 64-bit
  • CPU: 1GHz or faster
  • Graphics: DirectX 9 capable video card

Step 2:
Make sure you have reserved your free copy of Windows 10 upgrade. If you haven’t then to reserve your free upgrade, you have to use the Windows 10 app.
Simply click on the small Windows icon in the taskbar, click ‘Reserve your free upgrade’ and enter your email address to receive a confirmation.
Also make sure that this wizard checks your computer for compatibility. We are hearing that few users are struggling with display drivers during the upgrade process.
Step 3: Run Windows Update, and make sure you are set to receive updates automatically.
Step 4: Navigate to C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\Download folder and delete everything in this folder. Don’t worry, Deleting files from this folder is safe.
Step 5: Go to start menu, right click on it and click “Run as Administrator” and type “cmd”. You can also open command prompt from search in Windows 8. Type CMD in Windows 8 Search, right click on it and then “run as administrator”
Step 6: Type this command and press enter: wuauclt.exe /updatenow.
And that’s it. Check windows update panel to see the status of download. Let it get completed before the installation starts.

Method 2:

• Go to this URL: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10
• Download the copy of Windows 10
• Follow instructions given on page and you are a go!

Good luck.

Microsoft can disable your pirated games and illegal hardware

Updated EULA terms let Microsoft invade your Windows 10 computer in search of counterfeit software

Microsoft’s updated End User Licence Agreement terms and conditions let it disable any counterfeit software or hardware and, if you’re running a Windows 10 computer, you’ve just agreed to them.
Section 7b – or “Updates to the Services or Software, and Changes to These Terms” – of Microsoft’s Services EULA stipulates that it “may automatically check your version of the software and download software update or configuration changes, including those that prevent you from accessing the Services, playing counterfeit games, or using unauthorised hardware peripheral devices.”
This means that, if you use Windows 10, a Windows phone, or any of Microsoft’s other services, Redmond can disable any games you’ve pirated or devices you’ve unlawfully hacked.
While it’s incredibly clear what Microsoft means by “counterfeit games”, the wording “unauthorised hardware peripheral devices” is a little hazy. Does this mean Microsoft can now block uncertified PC or illegally-modified Xbox One and Xbox 360 controllers? Furthermore, Microsoft’s EULA doesn’t state if it will also disable other counterfeit software, such as cracked versions of Office or Adobe Photoshop, or if it only cares about pirated games.
I’ve reached out to Microsoft for a comment about these unanswered questions and will update you when more information becomes available.
Video game piracy, or “counterfeit games” as Microsoft puts it, has been a big issue in PC gaming for a long time. Many developers have sought to circumvent it by hard-coding impossible odds into their games, which are only solved by having a purchased activation code on your computer. The same issue is also now becoming prevalent on Android and jailbroken iOS devices. However, under Microsoft’s new EULA, Windows 10 Mobile would be able to combat any pirated software a user loads onto their phone – potentially making it an attractive prospect for indie developers scared of having their work stolen.
Interestingly, Microsoft killed off its incredibly unpopular, DRM-heavy, Windows Live Games in Windows 10, and opted to support Steam instead. But, with these new terms and conditions, Microsoft has practically baked DRM into the core of Windows 10.