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Solve : Changing from Windows 7 to Windows 10?

Answer» <html><body><p>I am a VERY basic novice about computers, so when answering PLEASE keep that in mind!  <br/>I have a Dell Optiplex 780 desktop pc. It had 4GB RAM and a 64 bit Operating system. It currently has Windows 7 Professional on it. Since they are finishing up with Win. 7 in January, I thought that instead of buying another pc (I always buy refurbished ones), that I would buy and install Windows 10 and put it on it. However, I have NO IDEA what all I need to do! I don't know how to uninstall windows 7 (is it even necessary?) if I get Win. 10? Is it just a matter of just getting the Windows 10 disc and following any instructions or what? I hate to chuck my current pc as it is really a good one, but in my case, should I just retire it and get another used pc with Win. 10 on it already instally. HELP!<br/>Thank you!<br/>bc Quote</p><blockquote>I thought that instead of buying another pc (I always buy refurbished ones), that I would buy and install Windows 10 and put it on it.</blockquote> <br/>There are refurb computers out there that come with Windows 10 which may be a better bargain than buying the OS alone. The OS alone is like $140 for Windows 10 Home. You could keep your Windows 7 system just the way it is and buy a refurb computer for $140 or less that comes with Windows 10 and have two computers.  <br/><br/>Its been a while since I bought an OS alone as its more of a bargain anymore to buy a computer with the OS you want already on it. Last OS purchase for me was when Microsoft had the 3-license Windows 7 packages which was a bargain to upgrade 3 computers to 7 from XP or Vista for like $150.<br/><br/>For example this system here is a good deal for the <a href="https://interviewquestions.tuteehub.com/tag/price-238017" style="font-weight:bold;" target="_blank" title="Click to know more about PRICE">PRICE</a>:<br/><a href="https://www.newegg.com/hp-compaq-pro-6300-student-home-office/p/1VK-001E-0AC39?Item=9SIABX79J22306">https://www.newegg.com/hp-compaq-pro-6300-student-home-office/p/1VK-001E-0AC39?Item=9SIABX79J22306</a><br/><br/> Quote<blockquote>HP Compaq Pro 6300 Computer PC Core i5-3470 Quad-Core CPU (3.2 Ghz) 4GB DDR3 RAM 250GB HDD DVD-ROM Windows 10 64-bit </blockquote> <br/> Quote<blockquote>Intel Core i5 3rd Gen 3470 (3.20 GHz) <br/>• 4 GB DDR3 250 GB HDD <br/>• Windows 10 Home <br/>• DVD-ROM <br/>• 1 Year Warranty <br/>• Intel HD Graphics </blockquote> <br/>$129.99<br/>I really appreciate the info! Many thanks for taking the time to answer me! Have a great week!<br/>bcDaveLembke is right.<br/>Buy a refurbished Dell with Windows 10 already installed.<br/>Thereafter e you will have two computers.<br/>Windows 7 will continue to be useful.<br/> Quote<blockquote>Windows 7 support will end on January 14, 2020. If you continue to use Windows 7 after support has ended, your PC will still work, but it will become more vulnerable to security risks and viruses because you will no longer receive software updates, <a href="https://interviewquestions.tuteehub.com/tag/including-773415" style="font-weight:bold;" target="_blank" title="Click to know more about INCLUDING">INCLUDING</a> security updates, from Microsoft.</blockquote> <a href="https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4467761/windows-what-happens-when-windows-7-support-ends">https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4467761/windows-what-happens-when-windows-7-support-ends</a><br/>But major anti malware programs  will continue to protect you.  <br/>I use both Windows 7 and Windows 10.<br/>There is no need to purchase Win 10 or to purchase another computer.  Your current Win 7 computer can be upgraded to Win 10 for free using the MS Media Creation tool.  <a href="https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10">https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10</a>I looked at the link you suggested and it says I need a license. All I have on hand is the Microsoft windows 7 Professional 64 Bit which includes Service <a href="https://interviewquestions.tuteehub.com/tag/pack-1145281" style="font-weight:bold;" target="_blank" title="Click to know more about PACK">PACK</a> 1 recovery disc. How do I know if I have a license? I told you I am ignorant and wish I wasn't! Thanks!<br/>bc<a href="https://www.howtogeek.com/206329/how-to-find-your-lost-windows-or-office-product-keys/"><strong><em>See Here...</em></strong></a>Ummm...is the product ID what I am looking for? I found it if it is...thanksYes...it's  5 sets of numbers...if you have that yer good to go...<br/><br/>Note...backup any data you need before proceeding.<br/><br/>And do not worry about your lack of experience with these things...it's what we're here for...The product ID I have is as shown xxxxx scccvvv jjpp[[<br/> so it is not listed as 5 sets of numbers. <br/>And thanks a bunch! <br/><br/><em>Key code removed...</em><br/>Yes, you would need an activation code for Windows 10, it looks like this XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX<br/><br/>However you CAN use Windows 10 un-<a href="https://interviewquestions.tuteehub.com/tag/activatedbr-2398305" style="font-weight:bold;" target="_blank" title="Click to know more about ACTIVATED">ACTIVATED</a>. This means that you can use your computer, but that you can't personalize it. Like having a family photos as your desktop background, and changing the colors etc. I think you can choose some sounds (like the Windows TaaDaa!), or go mute, but some settings will reset to defaults everytime you reboot. However, if you wanna shell out t $140,- you can get all those niceties.<br/><br/>The main stuff, like watching movies, surfing the net, sent mails, nurtering your MP3 collection .... you can do that, no problem.<br/><br/>So, step 1: Download Win 10 installation files at <a href="https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10">https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10</a><br/>Step 2: Follow instructions, if you don't understand them, ask here<br/>Step 3: Install Win 10<br/>Step 4: Decide if you wanna pay 140 bucks to get a customized screensaver. <br/><br/>Good luck! <br/>If you do what's referred to as an in-place upgrade, meaning you upgrade from Win 7 to Win 10 without wiping out Win 7 first AND Win 7 was legal and activated, then Win 10 will automatically be activated.  You only need the license key if you wish to do a clean install, which means deleting the existing Win 7 OS and installing Win 10 on a clean disk.I would personally avoid putting Windows 10 onto your current hardware.  Even though the minimum recommended RAM for windows 10 is 1gb, I know from experience that having less than 8gb tends to make the experience of using Windows 10 suck big time.<br/><br/>Now is a good time to grab a replacement.  Dell are doing black Friday deals on refurbs anyway.     If you can get a system with an SSD too go for it. it's worth it.Someone sounds like a Computer Salesperson on this board. As for Breadcrumb, I plan on buying a refurbished Laptop with Windows 10 on it also. You have to go to a store that sells computer parts or software and buy a Windows 10 key. It comes on a USB drive and I found one that apparently costs $<a href="https://interviewquestions.tuteehub.com/tag/100-237482" style="font-weight:bold;" target="_blank" title="Click to know more about 100">100</a> + taxes. Microsoft charges the stores that sell these keys, they don't give software away.  Quote from: matthewc1976 on November 19, 2019, 09:26:59 AM<blockquote>I would personally avoid putting Windows 10 onto your current hardware.  Even though the minimum recommended RAM for windows 10 is 1gb, I know from experience that having less than 8gb tends to make the experience of using Windows 10 suck big time.<br/><br/>Now is a good time to grab a replacement.  Dell are doing black Friday deals on refurbs anyway.     If you can get a system with an SSD too go for it. it's worth it.<br/></blockquote> <br/>You can safely ignore this advice...</body></html>


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