How to switch from XP to Windows 10?

[JDE2016]

I currently have windows XP. How can i install windows 10 using a USB? Do i have to purchase windows ten to do so?

 

[Themastererr]

You can use the USB media tool directly from Microsoft. Download it from their main page.

You don't have to buy it right away but there will be a watermark on the bottom right of your screen warning you to purchase a copy

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

You need to make sure drivers are available first , most XP machines are lacking drivers for the upgrade.

 

[ShadowArmadyl]

I don't see why you'd want to do that, it would run much slower than it did on XP. Not to mention drivers will most likely be hard to come by if not impossible.

You need to buy Windows 10. The 'free upgrade' offer was only valid for Windows 7 users and up. You'll also need to preform a clean install and I recommend you use a physical CD/DVD to execute the installation.