This guide will teach you how to upgrade to Windows 10 from Windows 7, ensuring you do not run into issues during the installation. It would also help if you disconnected any hardware connected to the computer, including printers, phones, cameras, external hard drives, and other USB peripherals, to help avoid problems. It is also a good idea to uninstall any security software (such as antivirus, security tools, and old third-party programs) that may prevent the successful upgrade to Windows 10. In addition, you want to ensure that the “Windows 7 Service Pack 1” is installed on the computer.
However, before proceeding, you must confirm the hardware is compatible, purchase a Windows 10 (if applicable) license, and create a backup to roll back in case something goes wrong. You can quickly perform this task with the Microsoft Media Creation Tool, available for Windows 7 and 8.1. UPDATED : Using the in-place upgrade option, you can upgrade Windows 7 to Windows 10 without losing your files and erasing everything on the hard drive.
