Windows 10: Hardware upgrade

Discus and support Hardware upgrade in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; I have a w10 pc, upgraded from w7 ultimate. Unfortunately I can't upgrade to w11 with my current hardware too old, I built my PC to last so I had to... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by Erwin Huijser, Apr 23, 2025.

  1. Hardware upgrade


    I have a w10 pc, upgraded from w7 ultimate. Unfortunately I can't upgrade to w11 with my current hardware too old, I built my PC to last so I had to invest in new hardware. Can I use the same key for a new clean install of w11 on my new hardware? I bought the w7 ultimate because of the promise that the key was for life. Was this the truth or a lie? Thanks in advance!

    :)
     
    Erwin Huijser, Apr 23, 2025
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  2. lse123 Win User

    is hardware OK (Win 7) for upgrade to windows 10

    I think in one of the other PC with win 7 or win 8.1 I run media creators tools and in some step prompt/found graphics card not supported... for win 10. I didn't found alone reading specs of win 10, but the tool says me... after changed graphics card the tool said all OK and continued OK with upgrade... That I ask to reach this step in this current PC - win 7 - must be all OK for the upgrade? Or must continue to upgrade to show this?
    and got to point

    • UPGRADE this PC now
    • Create media(DVD, USB stick, ISO)
    is hardware OK (Win 7) for an upgrade to windows 10 for this PC???
     
    lse123, Apr 23, 2025
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  3. Standard Hardware Security not supported

    Hi Paul,

    Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.

    We would suggest you to follow the steps mentioned below to run hardware troubleshooter and let us know if that helps.

    Type "Troubleshooting" in the
    Windows Search bar and press Enter.

    1. Click on "View All" in the top left corner.
    2. This will display the list of troubleshooters which are built-in in the computer. You can click on Hardware and Devices from the list and you can run the troubleshooter.

    Also I would suggest to check if there are any update pending with regard to drivers and to do so, please follow steps mentioned below.

    1. Search for Device Manager in
      Windows
      search bar.
    2. Click on Device Manager.
    3. Check if there Yellow Exclamation Point in the list of drivers.

    Make sure Windows is up to date.

    Hope it helps.

    Manjunath H

    Microsoft Community – Moderator
     
    Manjunath_H, Apr 23, 2025
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  4. Hardware upgrade

    Cheap Photo box that will get the job done

    WEll i took on this project for PP hes a hardware reviewer and wants to get the professional looking pics for the Pc parts

    Materials:
    • Big cardboard box
    • a razor
    • white material 3 yards
    • cone lights
    • stapler
    • medical tape
    • pvc pipe about 6 inches longer than your box
    • white paint any cheap finger paint would work
    the project I'm guessing will cost me $30 if it works out properly
    I will post pictures and step by step as i do it
     
    MomentoMoir, Apr 23, 2025
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