Windows 7 - free/cheap upgrade to Windows 10?

mksysb

DonnySaver wrote: »

Who said it was cheap? I didn't say that. I said "if you can afford it".


Windows 10 has caused me hours of pain since I upgraded to it. Had at least 2 very lengthy sessions with MS to try and fix stuff that Windows 10 updates caused. Ended up totally re-installing Windows each time.


Problems with Windows 7 machine = None.


I would NEVER buy another MS machine again. IF I could it afford I would buy a Mac....but I can't so I'm stuck with my crap Windows 10 machine for now.

You aren't stuck with Windows, you could be running linux. Better experience all round.

assassin87

microsoft has a tool that checks the compatibility of windows for your system. get that. other than that, are:

Latest OS: Make sure you're running the latest version—either Windows 7 SP1 or Windows 8.1 Update.
Find out which version you're running.
Need the latest version? Download Windows 7 SP1 or Windows 8.1 Update.
Processor: 1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster processor or SoC
RAM: 1 gigabyte (GB) for 32-bit or 2 GB for 64-bit
Hard disk space: 16 GB for 32-bit OS or 20 GB for 64-bit OS
Graphics card: DirectX 9 or later with WDDM 1.0 driver
Display: 800 x 600

EveryWhere

assassin87 wrote: »

microsoft has a tool that checks the compatibility of windows for your system. get that. other than that, are:

Latest OS: Make sure you're running the latest version—either Windows 7 SP1 or Windows 8.1 Update.
Find out which version you're running.
Need the latest version? Download Windows 7 SP1 or Windows 8.1 Update.
Processor: 1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster processor or SoC
RAM: 1 gigabyte (GB) for 32-bit or 2 GB for 64-bit
Hard disk space: 16 GB for 32-bit OS or 20 GB for 64-bit OS
Graphics card: DirectX 9 or later with WDDM 1.0 driver
Display: 800 x 600

Why have you posted this .....? Building up your post count?
We are long past that stage.

DoaM

EveryWhere wrote: »

Why have you posted this .....? Building up your post count?
We are long past that stage.

Looking at the poster's other posts tonight - it looks like it.

Frozen_up_north

Re: SSD size, given that drives need backing up and that (a) takes time and (b) you need an external drive that can accommodate at least three full backups, it makes sense to not try and fit an unnecessarily large drive and fill it with files.

Windows 10, together with a handful of programs, typically takes up 50 or 60 GB. That still leaves a lot of room for files on a 250 GB drive.

There was a time when manufacturers offered huge capacity hard drives in laptop and desktop PCs, it seemed like some kind of bragging rather than real need.

By all means fit a 500 GB SSD, but think about whether such a large size is needed.

DIYhelp76

Hello

Here I am again with few more questions...

1. To make the Windows 10 copy must I use a USB drive? I have an SD card - would that do? It's something like 32GB. Would I be able to re-use it again after this exercise?

2. I've started taking a note of all programs currently installed. Taken screenshots but can't see how to post them here. Am worried as there are lots of things like the ones below which are meaningless to me and I don't know if I need to reinstall them or not. I don't have any re-installation discs/drivers so don't know how to reinstall these on a completely new drive. Maybe I don't need them all but some seem important:

Microsoft Visual C + + (lots of different entries for this)
Synaptics Pointing Device Driver
Realtek Ethernet Controller Driver for Windows 7
Realtek High Definition Audio Driver
Realtek USB 2.0 Card Reader
Intel Graphics Driver
Microsoft.NET framework
Microsoft Office Starter 2010
Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2013
Default Programs
Microsoft Default manager
Microsoft Security Essentials
Microsoft SkyDrive
Windows Anytime Upgrade
Windows Fax and Scan
Windows Media Centre
Windows Media Player
Windows DVD Maker
XPS viewer
Intel HD Graphics Driver
Intel management engine components

etc, etc.

Is there a way to somehow copy/install these from the old drive and even to know which ones I definitely need and which I can do without?

Basically I just need to be able to run Word, Excel, PDFs etc., listen to and record music/photos and use the internet!

Am worried if I delete everything and then can't reload it I'll be left with a non-functioning laptop!

Sorry this is so painful...!

molerat

A USB card reader would be preferable, an integral card reader may not work during the install. Most of those listed are Windows integral items which come with the install, most of the drivers will load automatically and any that don't will be readily downloadable. The only thing you need from that lot is the MS Office Pro Plus 2013 key. If you have not got it written down somewhere you will need a keyfinder program to search your system. https://www.lifewire.com/how-to-find-your-microsoft-office-2013-product-key-2625093 The program will be either downloadable or available cheaply from Ebay. MS Office Starter 2010 will not work with W10.

grumpycrab

Get Windows10 here
https://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/software-download/windows10
Start at "Create Windows 10 installation media" then
"Using the tool to create installation media..."
You'll need a USB - don't thinkWindows can boot off SD (probably)


All programs there are installed as part of windows clean install EXCEPT Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2013 so make sure you have the software and key. Although cheap to rebuy if you have to.

ated19

can i just clarify that i am to ignore the instructions from the quoted box in post 46, and also those in post 47. that i am to follow the instructions in post 60.

will i need internet connection at this time on the new pc. thank you.

EveryWhere

ated19 wrote: »

can i just clarify that i am to ignore the instructions from the quoted box in post 46, and also those in post 47. that i am to follow the instructions in post 60.

will i need internet connection at this time on the new pc. thank you.

You can clarify as to whether you have forgotten your original username and password or whether you are just a 'random' asking random questions.