Windows 7 Pro to Windows 10 Pro Upgrade process


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upgrade path for Windows 10

Windows 7 Pro to Windows 10 Pro Upgrade Process

  • Before upgrading your computer from Win 7 to Win 10, make sure that this computer does meet Windows 10 minimum hardware requirement criteria.
  • Now you have to boot your computer into Windows 7 OS and then attach Windows 10 bootable USB drive.
  • Run Windows 10 Setup.exe and follow the Upgrade steps, the system will reboot multiple times during the setup.
  • The upgrade process will take more time than clean installation.
  • During the upgrade process, program will ask you to enter the valid product key to continue the upgrade process.
  • After the upgrade to Windows 10 Pro gets completed, logon to Windows 10 and confirm your earlier users are available with their data and profile settings.