When you upgrade from a version of Windows to a higher version, new features are added to your computer and, at the same time, your files and data remain intact and unchanged. This means that a user can use their existing Windows 7 key to upgrade their computer to Windows 10 and stay activated with an authentic copy of Windows 10. However, there are several ways in which a user can upgrade from Windows 7 to Windows 10 without losing Data.
You would like to upgrade from Windows 7 to Windows 10 because Windows 7 is coming to the end of its support in January 2020 and will no longer receive security updates. Microsoft recommends upgrading to Windows 10 only because of the fact that this is a new, robust operating system that follows a different service model.
Windows 7 to Windows 10 upgrade without data loss
Two of the main methods that help you upgrade your PC from Windows 7 to Windows 10 without losing data are as follows:
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- Using the media creation tool.
- Using the latest Windows 10 ISO file.
1) Upgrade Windows 7 to Windows 10 using the media creation tool
- Download the latest version of the media creation tool.
- Run the executable file you just downloaded.
- Agree to the conditions of use presented to you.
- Then you will be asked if you would like to Upgrade this PC now where Create installation media for another PC.
- You must select Upgrade this PC.
Once the selection is made, you need to follow the wizard, the details of which have been explained below in detail.
Now you will be asked if you want Keep your personal files and apps. Make sure to check these boxes.
When you continue, it will start downloading the latest version of Windows 10 for your computer, then upgrade you to Windows 10 without deleting any of your personal files.
2) Upgrade Windows 7 using the latest Windows 10 ISO file
- For this you will need to download the Windows 10 ISO which you want to use to upgrade Windows 7 to Windows 10.
- Navigate to the location where you saved the Windows 10 ISO file.
- Right click on it. Select Open with Windows File Explorer.
- You will be able to see the contents of the ISO file. Click on install.
The setup will start and you will be asked if you want to download the updates now or later.
If you want to get the latest driver updates first, select Next.
It will then be followed by, the configuration preparing some elements.
Once you are ready, you will be asked to accept the license terms.
Click Accept to continue. You will see a S & #39; ensure message.
The configuration will ensure that your PC is ready to install. If something requires your attention, it will be highlighted.
It can be a message regarding language packs, Media Center or anything else. Here you can also click on the Choose what to keep link-
- Keep personal files, applications and Windows settings
- Keep personal files only
- Nothing.
To select Keep personal files, applications, and Windows settings.
Click Confirm> Next. The configuration will check if your PC has enough space, then a Ready to install message.
Click Install to continue. Your computer will start the installation and restart several times.
Finally, you will see the following screen at startup.
Once the upgrade is complete, you will see the following welcome screen.
After the first connection, you can see the following screen. You can click on Use the Express settingwhere you can Personalize.
You will be notified of new applications in Windows 10. You can choose your default applications here or continue.
Finally, after a few "Take care of a few things" messages, you'll be taken to your Windows 10 desktop screen.
I hope you found this guide easy to follow.
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