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Post by billw on May 27, 2020 15:17:58 GMT
Hope I can get some help with this.I have a W10 disc I bought off CA offer. I don't know how to use it, I want to instal it in my W7 Laptop but I want to keep all my personal programs. Please can someone advise me.
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Post by Deleted on May 27, 2020 15:36:28 GMT
I personally don't know enough to be able to help you, but I'm sure one of the more capable members on here will be able to assist you.
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Post by Deleted on May 29, 2020 14:13:53 GMT
Update:
Sorry for the delay.
I'm sure one of the other members will be able to help you.
As soon as I'm able to (I can't at the moment), I'll move this thread into the Windows section instead.
Hopefully, someone will be able to offer you some suggestions for your problem soon.
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Post by banjo on May 29, 2020 20:46:12 GMT
I have no experience with W10 disc installs but I assume that there is an option to "update" rather than clean install as the disc installation proceeds? I downloaded an iso file from the M$ website and purchased a key (!) from eBay, but I elected to go with the online M$ "update" route instead. Just make certain to select the <update> option because it deploys the W7 product key and migrates the WPA at the same time. This will preserve your programs although there's no guarantee that they'll still work without their own individual updates too.
There's a method on a thread somewhere on here that I used witbout any issues on three W7 devices, and my B-I-L followed this route successfully too with his laptop. I have (I believe with justification) been critical of Microsoft in the past, but although it is hardly representative on the grand scale of things, that seems to have changed for the better with W10.
Ordinarily I would never counsel a Redmond update from one OS to another, but I've had good experiences with this process. This is a long way from being the "expert" advice referred to, just what has worked for me.
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Post by Deleted on May 29, 2020 21:10:47 GMT
There's a method on a thread somewhere on here that I used witbout any issues on three W7 devices, and my B-I-L followed this route successfully too with his laptop. I have (I believe with justification) been critical of Microsoft in the past, but although it is hardly representative on the grand scale of things, that seems to have changed for the better with W10. Ordinarily I would never counsel a Redmond update from one OS to another, but I've had good experiences with this process. This is a long way from being the "expert" advice referred to, just what has worked for me. e&oe ...Banjo: I think this is the thread you were referring to ? thesquattersarms.proboards.com/thread/8115/upgrade-w10-free |
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Post by banjo on May 29, 2020 22:17:02 GMT
That'll be it. Thanks.
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Post by nob on May 30, 2020 5:24:39 GMT
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Post by Deleted on May 30, 2020 20:05:50 GMT
What I would say is, make sure you use a backup program such as AOMEI Backupper Standard beforehand, make sure all your data (Docs, Pics etcetera) are backed up first to an external hard drive (I doubt System Restore would be able to help you if something goes wrong).
Also, ensure you write down details of all the programs you use, including license keys (just in case you need to reinstall).
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Post by Deleted on Jun 3, 2020 2:56:32 GMT
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