Windows 10: Installing W7 updates before upgrading to W10

Discus and support Installing W7 updates before upgrading to W10 in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade to solve the problem; I have had to reinstall my W7 OS and intend to upgrade it to W10. Can I do so without having to download and instal all the previous W7 updates ? 66974 Discussion in 'Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade' started by Bernie, Oct 14, 2016.

  1. Bernie Win User

    Installing W7 updates before upgrading to W10


    I have had to reinstall my W7 OS and intend to upgrade it to W10. Can I do so without having to download and instal all the previous W7 updates ?

    :)
     
    Bernie, Oct 14, 2016
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  2. tdug Win User

    Retail key comes up as invalid when trying to upgrade win 7 to win 10

    You have to upgrade from W7 to W10 in order to (automatically) activate the later.

    Once W10 is activated, you can do a fresh W10 install (don't give any key). But not before !

    W7 key won't work for W10 !
     
  3. POB18 Win User
    Don't want W10 at this time

    Upgraded to W10. Didn't like it. Used option to go back to W7. W7 didn't reinstall everything including recovery dates that were set in W7. Had to install a System Image to get back to my W7 as it was at time of upgrade to W10. But recovery dates again
    were not included. W7 working ok but now when trying to install updates W10 starts to auto install, so I can't just install updates forW7 and I can't get rid of the Pop-ups on the Task Bar telling me to now get W10. I DON"T WANT W10 until it works. I just
    want the security updates for W7. How do I get rid of auto download of W10 & get rid of the W10 Pop-ups?
     
    POB18, Oct 14, 2016
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  4. dalchina New Member

    Installing W7 updates before upgrading to W10

    dalchina, Oct 14, 2016
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  5. sn00ker Win User
    What dalchina said is all true and probably the easiest way in doing it, though I just done what you're asking. I just installed windows 7 clean and all I did was install the chipset, graphic and internet drivers, afterwards I did the upgrade process for windows 10 without any problems. Once I notice I was activated I did a clean install of windows 10 and was still activated . So, no you don't need to update windows 7 and yes you can upgrade to windows 10
     
    sn00ker, Oct 14, 2016
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  6. Bernie Win User
    Many thanks both of you for responding so promptly. That's exactly what I wanted to know and thank goodness I don't have to instal all the W7 updates. The last time I did it, it took up most of my day. Thanks.*Smile
     
    Bernie, Oct 14, 2016
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  7. sn00ker Win User
    You're welcome ... Just make sure your windows 7 is activated prior to upgrading to 10 if you decide to go that route
     
    sn00ker, Oct 14, 2016
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  8. Installing W7 updates before upgrading to W10

    Once Windows 10 has been activated on a device there is no need to ever reinstall the previous operating system and upgrade back to Windows 10. Just reinstall Windows 10. The device is registered with Microsoft as a Windows 10 device and will activate when Windows 10 connects to the internet. You do not need a product key and when you see the product key page notice in the top it says that if you are reinstalling use the link at the bottom that says, "I do not have a product key." ANY second or later installation of Windows 10 is a reinstallation. Yes, even a clean install.
     
    Cbarnhorst, Apr 4, 2018
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