Windows 10: Spec query - Upgrading from Windows 7 to Windows 10 on existing laptop

I have a Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon laptop, it's probably around 5 years old now, and is running Windows 7 Pro Service pack 1. I really like the laptop so don't want to buy a new one unless i really need to. I use the laptop for regular tasks, including using Windows Office programs, internet and email, very occasionally use for streaming tv/video. I don't play games so don't need gaming levels of performance. The spec Microsoft suggests is the minimum required to run Windows 10 seems to be fine for my current laptop see below for my Lenovo's spec apart from the Graphics. My questions are: Will my current laptop run Windows 10 adequately for the tasks above. Do i need to install a new graphics card? Finally, I don't want to purchase Windows 10 only to find it doesn't work. Is there such a thing as a trial installation? Sorry, I've never had to upgrade an OS myself before.



Processor


IntelR CoreTM i5-3427U CPU @ 1.80GHz


6.9

5.5​

Determined by lowest subscore


Memory RAM


8.00 GB


7.3


Graphics


IntelR HD Graphics 4000


5.5


Gaming graphics


1696 MB Total available graphics memory


6.4


Primary hard disk


43GB Free 215GB Total


7.9


Windows 7 Professional





System





Manufacturer


LENOVO





Model


34602SG





Total amount of system memory


8.00 GB RAM





System type


64-bit operating system





Number of processor cores


2





Storage





Total size of hard disks


229 GB





Disk partition C:


43 GB Free 215 GB Total





Disk partition Q:


3 GB Free 14 GB Total





Graphics





Display adapter type


IntelR HD Graphics 4000





Total available graphics memory


1696 MB





Dedicated graphics memory


64 MB





Dedicated system memory


0 MB





Shared system memory


1632 MB





Display adapter driver version


10.18.10.4425





Primary monitor resolution


1600x900





DirectX version


DirectX 10





Network





Network Adapter


IntelR CentrinoR Advanced-N 6205S





Network Adapter


Microsoft Virtual WiFi Miniport Adapter





Network Adapter


Microsoft Virtual WiFi Miniport Adapter





Network Adapter


Bluetooth Device Personal Area Network





Network Adapter


Phantom TAP-Windows Adapter V9





Notes

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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 to be Free Upgrade for Windows 8.1 and Windows 7 Users

In what could be a fundamental shift in how Microsoft monetizes its flagship product, the Windows operating system, the company decided to offer its upcoming Windows 10 as a free upgrade for existing users of Windows 8.1 and Windows 7. This offer will be applicable only for the first year following Windows 10 launch (after which, Windows 8.1 and Windows 7 users will have to pay to upgrade to Windows 10). Windows 10 will see the return of the Start Menu, a productive Desktop environment, and cutting-edge new API features such as DirectX 12.





Source: The Verge

 

Windows 10 to be Free Upgrade for Windows 8.1 and Windows 7 Users