Windows 10: How to keep Windows 10

Discus and support How to keep Windows 10 in Windows 10 Support to solve the problem; Now that I installed Windows 10, will I be notified when the time arrives that I can not return to Windows 7. Do I just delete the Windows.old... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Support' started by keithet, Sep 1, 2015.

  1. KEITHET
    keithet Win User

    How to keep Windows 10


    Now that I installed Windows 10, will I be notified when the time arrives that I can not return to Windows 7. Do I just delete the Windows.old directory to reclaim the disk space?

    :)
     
    keithet, Sep 1, 2015
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    How To Update Windows 10 Pro Win User

    How to update Windows 10 Pro

    There were some problems installing updates, but we'll try again later. If you keep seeing this and want to search the web or contact support for information, this may help: (0x80070422)
     
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    How To Update Windows 10 Pro Win User
    How to update Windows 10 Pro
     
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  4. DEACONFROST
    DeaconFrost Win User

    How to keep Windows 10

    Yes, with the caveat that you go through the directory and make sure nothing you need is still there. You won't lose Windows 10 by keeping that folder, though. Windows 10 is on your computer to stay, unless you choose otherwise.
     
    DeaconFrost, Sep 1, 2015
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  5. STROLLIN
    strollin Win User
    You may not be able to simply delete the Windows.old folder, you may need to use Disk Cleanup and tell it to clean up system files.
     
    strollin, Sep 1, 2015
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  6. JIMBO45
    jimbo45 Win User
    Hi there

    Once your W10 is activated you can do clean installs etc as many times as you want for THE LIFETIME of the computer you are using.

    You can go backwards and forwards from W7 / W8 / W8.1 as many times as you like -- forget the windows.old file --just take backups using Macrium / Acronis etc.

    Proviso: Your OLD Os must have been activated WITH LATEST UPDATES installed -- AND the INITIAL W10 install was an UPGRADE. After that you can clean install etc etc -- even wiping your entire HDD and re0installing W10 will still leave it activated (just SKIP when prompted for a key).

    After July 2016 you will no longer get the free update.

    Cheers
    jimbo
     
    jimbo45, Apr 4, 2018
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