Windows 10: Older PC with Windows 7 Pro, Need to upgrade to Windows 10

Hello,

I am using a Dell PC with Operation System 7 Pro. I need to upgrade to Windows 10.
Surfing the net, I read that I need to reformat my “C” hard drive. I have all my data/photos on several external 1TB hard drives. However, on my “C” drive are all the software; like an older version of Photoshop CS4 (64bit) , PhotoImpact X3 . TotalAV (antivirus/firewall), latest version of MS 365 Office and ACT Sage Software V2010… And I do have on my download Folder some of the uploads and others on CD discs (Photoshop, ACT)..
Q:1 Do I need to format my :C” drive?
Q: 2 Will I lose some of my software above? And I prefer to not upgrade on some of them (mainly Photoshop and ACT).

Further, I might need to buy a new Dell PC which has Windows 10….($,2000) . Will I have a problem with coping the download Folder and also the above software?

Aside: I bought G-Technology USB C 8TB external hard drive and will place my data/photos on this drive. And for my older PC or new one I am not sure if I need Windows 10 Pro (never needed it on my older computer). Maybe Windows 10 Home might be the way to go.. but understand that Windows 10 Pro have more security features?

Any advice, comments will be helpful..

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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.

 

Windows 10 upgrade problem, no input accepted

i've seen this when the stock USB drivers went kaput. Only ever seen it once - i used a PCI USB 2.0 card and connected the mouse and keyboard to that, and manually updated the USB 2/USB 3 drivers.

 

Is it time for Windows 10 already?

Again, for those that want the update reservation and you meet the requirements ---> Upgrade to Windows 10 for Free

And, some info from the FAQ page:

Also, some interesting info from the Specifications page: