Millions of Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 users around the world are getting desktop notification from Microsoft to reserve their free Windows 10 upgrade copies. As you likely know, Microsoft is offering free upgrade to existing Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 users who upgrade in the first year of the official release of Windows 10, which will happen on 29th, July.
To help users reserve their free upgrade, Microsoft has pushed out KB3035583 update through Windows Update service, and users who have installed this optional update are seeing the Reserve your free Windows 10 upgrade notification. This also means that users who haven’t installed this optional update aren’t getting the free upgrade notification despite being eligible for the free upgrade.
What’s happens when you reserve your free upgrade?
First things first. You don’t necessarily need to reserve to get the free upgrade from Windows 7 or Windows 8.1 to Windows 10 upgrade offer from Microsoft. When you reserve your free upgrade using Get Windows 10 app, around the 29th of July, you’ll get a notification once Windows 10 is downloaded on to your computer. In other words, this app does nothing but automatically downloads Windows 10 installation files and alerts you when Windows 10 is ready to upgrade. And the best part is, you can upgrade to Windows 10 without losing installed programs.
In simple words, you can get the free upgrade without reserving, but reserving your free upgrade using this method is the easiest way to upgrade your Windows 7 or 8.1 installation to Windows 10.
To reserve your free Windows 10 upgrade, please complete the following directions:
Step 1: If you’re seeing the small Windows logo button in the system tray area of the taskbar (adjacent to date and time), click on it to launch the Get Windows 10 app.
Step 2: Once Get Windows 10 app is launched, click Reserve your free upgrade button, enter your email ID, and then click Send Confirmation button to receive a confirmation email from Microsoft.
For those who are curious, you can always cancel your reservation by right-clicking on the Windows icon (Get Windows 10 app icon) in the system tray, clicking Check your upgrade status, and then clicking Cancel reservation option.
And if you can’t see the Windows logo button in the system tray (shown in the picture), it’s likely because you haven’t installed the optional KB3035583 update. We advise you to open Windows Update, click Check for updates, and then select KB3035583 from optional updates. You don’t need to restart or log out after installing the update.
Finally, note that the update will appear only on computers running legitimate Windows 7 Service Pack (SP1) and Windows 8.1 with the latest updates. So make sure that all Windows updates are installed on your PC before trying anything else. Also note that if you’re running a pirated version of Windows 7 or Windows 8.1 and want to upgrade to Windows 10, please read our upgrading to Windows 10 from Windows 7/8.1 pirated guide.
Prashil says
I am having windows 7 ultimate and than also the windows 10 icon is not showing in the taskbar. Plade help me
saif ansari says
dear sir
i upgreated are windows 7 in to windows 10 ,now how can i register this windows 10
Drago Ivanko says
Dear Sirs,
I can’t upgrade Windows 10 on my computer who has instaled Windows 7 genuine. I have icon for upgrade Win 10. If is something wrong with my motherboard or CPU.
I am writing from Croatia.
Thanks
RAJ KUMAR CHADHA says
SIR
Microsoft edge website is not operating as “class not registered’. My PC is not opening as as”windows cannot access the specified devices, path or file. I may not have the appropriate permission to access the item”. Kindly remove these problems from my PC.
THANKS
admin says
Shanthkumar, search the web or Microsoft to download the SP1. That said, don’t worry about the the Windows 10 icon. Follow the below mentioned guide to legally upgrade your Windows 7 installation to Windows 10 right away.
https://www.intowindows.com/how-to-upgrade-your-windows-7-to-windows-10-right-away/
shanthkumar says
sir, i have windows 7ultimate the icon is not showing in my taskbar even i don’t have windows 7SP1 how to install the SP1 pack can you help me
kim says
I also have windows 8.1 and have the update KB3035583 installed on my computer that is supposed to bring up the icon but it hasn’t, This has led to hours of frustration. Can you help me please. Thank you
Henry Tan says
How can I register for multiple pc?My window 7 have the updates, but cant find icon to upgrade for Window 10
John Robertson says
I have not been able to reserve Windows 10 . I have spent over an hour and go around in circles trying to connect.
It should be easier for those of us that are not computer whizzes.
Very an annoying with third party download buttons appear and one thinks it is for Windows, too many blind alleys.
I’m going to need help.
Chris Clayton says
More needs to be done to help the many people like mewho have W 8.1 computers which meet all the requirements but have not been able to get the upgrade icon and app or reservation page.
Ole Kristian Holmeide says
How do I reserve my Windows 10 Upgrade? It doesnt show on the taskbar and I have the Update: KB3035583 and Im running Windows 8.1
Ramprasad says
Kind Attn:Sir,
I having windows 8 Original edition in my laptop. I did not see any icon in my taskbar.
Please help me to find the ICON , I have to register.
Ram
admin says
Tracy,
Check Windows Update for any available updates, especially KB3035583. Are you running Windows 7 SP1?
tracy simmons says
i also on windows 7 ultimate and have the update installed on my computer that is supposed to bring up the icon but it hasn’t please can you help me please.
Antonio Gomes Filho says
Dear Sirs,
I tried to make the reservation to upgrade my windows 7 ultimate to windows 10 pro for free.
Whats occur is that doesn’t appear the icon in the task bar as was announced.
Why it happen with my windows ? There is some problem ?
Please inform what should I do.