Here's a breakdown of what qualifies for the free upgrade;
http://www.zdnet.com/article/windows...tag=TREc64629f
Basically, any hardware that shipped with Win7 or higher or was legally upgraded to Win 7 or higher.
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Which operating system was preinstalled on your PC?
Most brand-name PCs are sold with an operating system, typically the most recent version of Windows available when the PC was built or, in the case of a Mac, the latest version of OS X. If you built the PC yourself or purchased it from a local shop, you might have bought a so-called naked PC, one with no operating system.
Microsoft says you can get a Windows 10 upgrade for free if you have a proper license for Windows 7 Service Pack 1 or Windows 8.1 and you claim the free upgrade within one year of the launch of Windows 10.
For Windows devices, you can look for a sticker on the side or bottom of the device (for a portable PC it's sometimes hidden in a battery compartment or attached to the power supply). You can also check the paperwork or the manufacturer's specs for the specific model you're looking at.
Eligible for a free upgrade
Windows 7 Service Pack 1 is required before you can upgrade using Windows Update. But all PCs sold with Windows 7, even pre-SP1, qualify for the upgrade.
Windows 8 You must first upgrade to Windows 8.1 (free in the Windows Store) and then install the free Windows 8.1 Update from. After that's complete, you're eligible for the free Windows 10 upgrade.
Windows 8.1 You can upgrade to Windows 10 from Windows Update.
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