Windows 10: Problem with upgrade of Windows 7 to Windows 10

Discus and support Problem with upgrade of Windows 7 to Windows 10 in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade to solve the problem; I have a PC with a 2 drive setup. Drive C:\ is system drive and drive D:\ contains all programs etc... installed on PC. When I go to upgrade Windows... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade' started by jaburmester, Jul 30, 2015.

  1. Problem with upgrade of Windows 7 to Windows 10


    I have a PC with a 2 drive setup. Drive C:\ is system drive and drive D:\ contains all programs etc... installed on PC.

    When I go to upgrade Windows 7 to Windows 10 I am not able to keep all programs and settings. I am only given the option to do a clean install.

    Anyone who can help as to solve this issue it would be appreciated.

    Thank you.

    :)
     
    jaburmester, Jul 30, 2015
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    After I updated Windows 10 today as I was instructed, I can no longer get on the internet. My wifi no longer shows up to click on it. It was working fine until I allowed the install. I have tried restarting the HP Spectre x 369 laptop and the router,
    but this has not helped. (I am using a borrowed Apple computer to search for a solution.) I need help to get back online. Can anyone help or tell me who I might contact for help?
     
    Problem with 10, Jul 30, 2015
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    windows 10 free upgrade, Jul 30, 2015
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  4. Akane Win User

    Problem with upgrade of Windows 7 to Windows 10

    How do you do the upgrade ? Via ISO or upgrade from free windows 10 upgrade ?
     
    Akane, Jul 30, 2015
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  5. swarfega Win User
    Programs can install their files all over the place so simply having a drive with programs on and then expecting it to work won't work.

    You should unplug an hard drive that is not going to be the OS drive in case Windows decides to place some of its files on them. This can cause problems later on when you need to replace that drive.

    So:

    1. Switch off and unplug drive
    2. Do your ISO install, remember to delete all partitions on the OS drive and create a new one.

    Once installed and activated, switch off PC and plug drive back in. I am afraid that you will need to reinstall your programs as thats the only way to be sure to get them working as like I say they can install files to other places.
     
    swarfega, Jul 30, 2015
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  6. So you say to do a clean install.

    I am trying to avoid this.

    You say to unplug any hard drive that is not going to be the OS so open laptop and unplug D:\ drive. I do not think so.

    I do not think Microsoft has made it so difficult to do an upgrade.

    Anyone else have any experiences of this problem and how to solve it ?

    Thank you.
     
    jaburmester, Apr 4, 2018
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