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....I know long-time Windows users have wake-up-in-a-cold-sweat nightmares about Windows upgrades gone horribly wrong. But those days are long gone. I have done hundreds of clean installs and upgrades, on physical and virtual machines, using the Windows 8.1/10 installer family.
The staged installer used with Windows 8.1 and Windows 10 is as close to failsafe as software gets. If something goes wrong, you can roll back easily. (I've done those rollbacks a lot during this beta.)
After the upgrade is complete, you can create an ISO file from the cached upgrade files.
Or you can start the upgrade, wait until the installer files are fully downloaded, and then cancel. In either case, you'll find the large installer file stashed in a hidden folder called C:\$Windows.~BT, in a subfolder called Sources.
Here's how to find it in File Explorer. (Note that I've enabled the option to view hidden files.)
Read full article here:
http://www.zdnet.com/article/how-to-turn-your-windows-10-upgrade-into-an-iso/
If you want to upgrade to Windows 10 on your PC or tablet, here’s what it takes.
- Windows 10 Home license will cost you $119 (about £78, AU$156)
- Windows 10 Pro license will cost you $199 (£131, AU$262)
What is requiring special treatment:
We’ll keep you on like-to-like editions of Windows. For instance, if you are using Windows 7 Home Premium, you’ll upgrade to Windows 10 Home.
Windows 7*
From Edition | To Edition |
---|---|
Windows 7 Starter | Windows 10 Home |
Windows 7 Home Basic | |
Windows 7 Home Premium | |
Windows 7 Professional | Windows 10 Pro |
Windows 7 Ultimate |
Windows 8**
From Edition | To Edition |
---|---|
Windows Phone 8.1**** | Windows 10 Mobile |
Windows 8.1*** | Windows 10 Home |
Windows 8.1 Pro | Windows 10 Pro |
Windows 8.1 Pro for Students |
*Must be running the latest version of Windows 7 (Service Pack 1) to receive the free upgrade to Windows 10 via Windows Update.
**Must be running the latest version of Windows 8 (Windows 8.1 Update) to receive the free upgrade to Windows 10 via Windows Update.
*** Also applies to Windows 8.1 country specific editions, Windows 8.1 Single Language, Windows 8.1 with Bing.
****The availability of Windows 10 upgrade for Windows Phone 8.1 devices may vary by OEM, mobile operator or carrier.
“N” and “KN” editions follow the upgrade path of the parent edition (e.g., Windows 7 Professional N upgrades to Windows 10 Pro).
Some editions are excluded: Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 8/8.1 Enterprise, and Windows RT/RT 8.1. Active Software Assurance customers in volume licensing have the benefit to upgrade to Windows 10 enterprise offerings outside of this offer.
Windows Easy Transfer was originally included in Windows 7, and allowed users to do a transfer from their old computer to a new one. It was not always easy, and only transfer some of the files, without programs, but it was definitely better than nothing. Unfortunately, in Windows 10 and Windows 8 that feature is no longer available out-of-the-box. Fortunately, Microsoft community has already created a 3rd-party Windows Easy Transfer alternative. In this article, we will see how to use Zinstall Windows Easy Transfer to transfer your profile, settings, documents, pictures, music, movies, favorites, wallpaper and other stuff to your new Windows 10 or Windows 8.
Note: this guide relates to a transfer from one computer to another computer running Windows 10. If you are upgrading to Windows 10 in-place, on the same physical computer, please see the appropriate guide.
Depending on the amount of data you have, and your connection speed, the transfer may take a couple of hours - but you don't have to "sit and stare" at it, as it will complete automatically.
IMPORTANT: If you want not only your files, but also your programs, you can transfer programs as well. For that, use Zinstall WinWin.
Windows 10 is officially released on July 29th, 2015. In this article, we'll learn how to upgrade to the new Windows 10 from XP, Vista, Windows 7 and Windows 8/8.1, while making sure no programs or files are lost in the process.
NOTE on preserving your programs and files:
If you are currently using Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 SP0 or Windows 8 (not 8.1), then Windows 10 upgrade will erase all your program and files (see Microsoft Windows 10 Specifications). This can be prevented using Windows 10 Upgrade Companion - a special tool that preserves your programs, settings and files through the upgrade.
To navigate easier, choose your current Windows version below. Don’t know which version you are running? Check here to find out.
Upgrade from Windows XP / Windows Vista - to Windows 10
Upgrade from Windows 7 or Windows 8 to Windows 10
Windows 10 is a free upgrade only for Windows 7 SP1 and Windows 8.1.
XP and Vista users have to acquire Windows 10 through retail channels, such as Microsoft.com or any other retailer.
For XP and Vista users, no programs or files will remain available after the upgrade. See note above on how to preserve them.
Any major upgrade may go wrong, and without a backup, you risk losing everything you've had on the machine. Therefore, the most important step before upgrading is to back up your computer. If you are using Windows 10 Upgrade Companion, you can simply use its backup function - just run it and follow the instructions. Or, you can also use any 3rd party backup product that can perform a full system image backup.
Once you have your computer safely backed up, you can proceed to installing Windows 10. You can acquire a copy from Microsoft or any authorized reseller. Run it on your computer, and follow the instructions to complete Windows 10 installation.
Once Windows 10 is installed, you need to restore your programs, settings and files. The easiest way to do it is by using Zinstall to restore everything automatically from your backup. Or, you can manually copy files from your backup to the new Windows 10, and install the programs you need.
Good news! Windows 7 and Windows 8 users get Windows 10 for free, courtesy of Microsoft.
If you are running Windows 7 Service Pack 1, or Windows 8.1 (not 8), you will actually have "Upgrade to Windows 10" available automatically through Windows updates.
If you are running the original version of Windows 7, without the service pack upgrade, you will need to install Windows 7 Service Pack 1 first. Here is Microsoft's official guide on how to do it.
If you are running the original version of Windows 8, without the 8.1 upgrade, you will need to install Windows 8.1 first. Here is Microsoft's official guide on how to do it.
As long as you are running Windows 7 Service Pack 1 or Windows 8.1, you get Windows 10 via Windows Updates. You don't have to do anything special to get it - it will simply appear there and offer to perform the upgrade.
Make sure you have enough free space: You must have at least 20GB of free space available.
Drivers compatibility: Windows 10 includes drivers that cover most of the hardware components currently on the market. However, for older machines, some drivers may be missing and may require separate installation after the upgrade. Make sure to back up your computer before you start!
Some 3rd party programs may be silently removed: For certain third party applications, the “Get Windows 10” app will scan for application compatibility. If there is a known issue that will prevent the upgrade, you will be notified of the list of applications with known issues. You can choose to accept and the applications will be removed from the system prior to upgrade. Please be sure to copy the list before you accept the removal of the application.
Standard Microsoft applications and common software suites will be preserved. However, less common applications, such as older versions of Office, some accounting and tax software, games, custom applications and other 3rd party applications, may develop issues after the upgrade to Windows 10, or stop working altogether.
To ensure you do not lose anything, remember to do a complete backup of your system before the installation, and restore your programs and files on Windows 10, after the upgrade is done.
Any major upgrade may go wrong, and without a backup, you risk losing everything you've had on the machine. Therefore, the most important step before upgrading is to back up your computer. If you are using Windows 10 Upgrade Companion, you can simply use its backup function - just run it and follow the instructions. Or, you can also use any 3rd party backup product that can perform a full system image backup.
Once you have your computer safely backed up, you can proceed to installing Windows 10, by running the upgrade from your Windows updates.
Once Windows 10 is installed, you need to make sure that all of your programs, settings and files are there. The easiest way to do it is by using Zinstall to restore everything automatically from your backup. Or, you can manually copy files from your backup to the new Windows 10, and install any programs that are missing.