Windows 10 will automatically download on to Windows 7 or 8 PCs

Company to make Windows 10 a 'recommended update' next year, meaning those running updates will have it downloaded and will be prompted to install

Microsoft's efforts to entice users to upgrade to Windows 10 will soon see it automatically downloaded on to users computers without their knowledge.

The company announced that Windows 10 will become a "recommended update" starting next year, which means anyone with Windows 7 or 8 that has automatic updates activated - the default and the best way to keep a computer protected against security bugs - will have Windows 10 automatically downloaded without asking.