Windows 10: Upgrading from Windows 7 to Windows 10 on a new SSD

Discus and support Upgrading from Windows 7 to Windows 10 on a new SSD in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade to solve the problem; Hello, I've been running Windows 7 since 2014 on a computer and I didn't want to go to Windows 10 at the time of the free upgrade. I recently saw that... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade' started by Croustibat, Feb 24, 2020.

  1. Upgrading from Windows 7 to Windows 10 on a new SSD


    Hello,
    I've been running Windows 7 since 2014 on a computer and I didn't want to go to Windows 10 at the time of the free upgrade.

    I recently saw that the upgrade is still doable.

    I'm now considering upgrading my PC hardware with a new SSD drive which would have no Windows installation.

    If I understood correctly what I've read on the subject, I would have to install Windows 7 on the new SSD and then upgrade it to Windows 10.

    Of course, I would not use Windows 7 on my current SSD anymore, I would wipe it and use it for storage.

    Is that all correct ?

    Thank !

    :)
     
    Croustibat, Feb 24, 2020
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  2. Nordic Win User

    Windows 10 upgrade problem, no input accepted

    I really hate having to come here and ask for help, but I really am stumped. It hurts my geek pride. I have a PC with fairly modern hardware in it. It has a p8p67 pro in it. I have tried upgrading windows 10 on it twice now. Both times I have had the same result.

    After windows finishes upgrading it goes to the log in/set up screen. I can't do anything. No keyboard or mouse input is accepted.

    I will list some, or hopefully all, of the troubleshooting steps I have tried:
    • Move keyboard and mouse to different USB ports.
    • Try different keyboard or mouse.
    • Restart computer, repeatedly.
    • Google for related issues.
    • Update Bios, because why not.
    • Create boot media and revert to windows 7.
    The windows 10 system restore boot media works fine with keyboard and mouse. All USB ports work in windows 7. I don't know what is wrong. I suspect that windows 10 is lacking a driver of some sort, but since the computer accepts no input I have no way of checking for which driver let alone installing it.

    Please help me figure this out. If I have to revert back to windows 7 again, I am not going to get it upgraded to windows 10. Thank you in advanced.
     
    Nordic, Feb 24, 2020
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  3. Ahhzz Win User
    Windows 10 Tweaks

    Pressing “Windows+Pause Break” (it’s up there next to scroll lock) opens the “System” Window.

    Windows 10: In the new version of Windows, Explorer has a section called Quick Access. This includes your frequent folders and recent files. Explorer defaults to opening this page when you open a new window. If you’d rather open the usual This PC, with links to your drives and library folders, follow these steps:

    • Open a new Explorer window.
    • Click View in the ribbon.
    • Click Options.
    • Under General, next to “Open File Explorer to:” choose “This PC.”
    • Click OK


    credit to Lifehacker.
     
    Ahhzz, Feb 24, 2020
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  4. Upgrading from Windows 7 to Windows 10 on a new SSD

    Installing Windows 10 using Windows 7 key

    Nope, you need to install Windows 10 first and make sure the Windows 7 key is transferred to your Windows account after you've installed Windows 10 (not quite sure how that works). I missed the last step and I could not activate Windows 10 after a re-install... Microsoft seem to have done everything they can to make it a PITA. Also, it's technically too late to do this now anyhow, as the upgrade offer has expired. But KMSPico works quite well...

    As for getting rid of Windows, delete the Windows folder.
     
    TheLostSwede, Feb 24, 2020
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