In this tutorial, learn how to upgrade from Windows 7 to Windows 10 for free.
You can upgrade to Windows 10 from Windows 7 for free using the in-place upgrade option without losing programs and data, instead of having to erase your device clean.
Upgrade to Windows 10 from Windows 7
Before you start, you need to make sure to buy a license of Windows 10, create a full backup in case you need to rollback, and check the minimum hardware requirement to confirm compatibility. What’s more, you’ll also need to be updating the latest version of your current operating system, in this case, “Windows 7 Service Pack 1”.
You can download Windows 7 Service Pack 1 from Microsoft.
We highly recommend you uninstall antivirus/security software, or old third-party programs that may prevent you from upgrading to Windows 10. Also, you need to disconnect any hardware connected to your computer, including phone, camera, printer, external hard drive, and other USB peripherals to avoid issues.
In this post, you’ll learn the instructions to upgrade Windows 7 to Windows 10 making sure you don’t run into problems during the installation.
How to upgrade from Windows 7 to Windows 10 without losing data
This method helps you upgrade your PC from Windows 7 to Windows 10 without losing data are as follows:
1. First, visit this site to download the Media Creation Tool.
2. Once downloaded the installer, double-click the MediaCreationTool.exe to run the Windows 10 setup wizard.
3. Click Accept to the licensing agreement.
4. When prompted, select the Upgrade this PC now option to download the files and begin the upgrade.
Upgrade Windows 7 to Windows 10 – Media Creation Tool option
5. Click the Next button.
6. Enter a valid Windows 10 product key for the edition you’re trying to upgrade (if applicable).
7. Click the Next button.
8. Click the Accept button to agree to the licensing agreement again.
9. Choose the Keep personal files and apps option.
Keep files during Windows 7 to Windows 10 upgrade option
10. Click the Install button to proceed. Your computer will begin installation and restart a few times.
11. It will start downloading the latest build of Windows 10 for your computer and then will upgrade you to Windows 10 without deleting any of your personal files.
12. Once the upgrade is complete, you’ll need to go through the easy out-of-box-experience (OOBE) to finish setting up Windows 10, and then you’ll once again see your familiar desktop and every new feature included with Windows 10.
VIDEO TUTORIAL: How to upgrade Windows 7 to Windows 10 using Media Creation Tool
Hope something helps you. Let me know if you have any questions.
