Didn't receive a notification? How to force an upgrade to Windows 10?

Not everyone is so lucky, can get Windows 10 updates the first time. Many people should have subscribed to the update, but will still be notified for a while like the picture below. Microsoft said that the upgrade of Windows 10 is done in batches, which means that even if your computer is configured to explode, it may not be able to upgrade Windows 10 in the first place. For the reason, you can read this article. In short, there are too many people to update, the server can't stand it, and Microsoft wants to come in batches. (If you can not refer to this article win7/win8.1 quickly get win10 upgrade push notification tips)

But wait for the patent of loser, we do not! Lei Feng Network will teach you how to force Windows 7 or 8 to download the 10 upgrade package when prompted by the system when you are ready. This is thanks to a Reddit netizen. Below we will teach you how to update through a series of screenshots.

First, open the folder "C:\\Windows\\SoftwareDistribution\\Download"; (if your system is installed on another disk, change it to the corresponding drive letter), and then delete all the files inside.

Then, press the Window key on your keyboard and type "Windows Update" in the search bar and click the update that appears.

Press the Windows key again and type “cmd”, but don't click, but right click and select “Run as administrator”.

Enter "wuauclt.exe /updatenow" in the dialog box, but don't press Enter to proceed to the next step.

Go back to the previously opened Windows update window, click on the left side of "Check for updates", and then you will see the words "Check for updates".

After you have the above steps, go back to the command prompt dialog and click the Enter key.

After completing all the steps, you will see Windows Update prompts you that Windows 10 is downloading.

The last friendship reminder, please sit back and secure the important files before updating. Another: We are not responsible for the consequences of this operation. Due to various factors, some netizens said that the update was not successful.