Windows 10: Windows upgrades

I'm not sure if Microsoft have thought through the new policy on updates and upgrades.

The only way we have found to control them is mark our internet connection as metered.

I have had several "home" users having trouble with the recent upgrade. The size and time taken to download and install confuses many home users into thinking something is wrong, and frequently switch the machine off, with subsequent consequences.

In fact we are recommending to all to mark the internet as metered to avoid this problem.

I suggest the new policy of making upgrades automatic is less than sensible - more muddled thinking from Microsoft

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w7ultimate upgrades to? rules on hardwear upgrades? preserving only personal data during update?

i have windows 7 ultimate, which doesn't seem to be included in the image showing upgrade paths since its not home or rtm, will i get w10 home or pro?

i could do with upgrading parts on my pc, the primary HDDs in particular since its a raid0 setup of 2 300gb drives, and possibly CPU. would this void the licence?

given it has been a while since i did a re-installation, as much as i have seen that i should be able to get an .iso to do the w10 update, will there be an option to do an install that only preserves 'my documents' rather than carrying forward any registry
issues?

 

w7ultimate upgrades to? rules on hardwear upgrades? preserving only personal data during update?

Will upgrading from Windows 7 or later preserve my personal files, applications and settings?

Yes, upgrading from Windows 7 or a later version will preserve your personal files, applications and settings.

Backup your computer:

When making significant changes to your computer such as updating the operating system, you should always backup. See links to resources about backing up by clicking the link for the respective version of Windows you are running:

Windows XP,
Windows Vista,
Windows 7,
Windows 8/8.1

Also review:

How to: 10 Tips before
installing the latest Windows 10 build

How to: 10 things
to do if Windows 10 Setup fails.

Once you have installed these important updates and followed the prerequisite instructions, you should be ready to receive your
free update to Windows 10 this summer.

I would recommend you uninstall your RAID configuration before upgrading.

Upgrade editions
We’ll keep you on like-to-like editions of Windows. For instance, if you are using Windows 7 Home Premium, you’ll upgrade to Windows 10 Home.

Windows 7*

From Edition
To Edition

Windows 7 Starter
Windows 10 Home

Windows 7 Home Basic

Windows 7 Home Premium

Windows 7 Professional
Windows 10 Pro

Windows 7 Ultimate

Windows 8**

From Edition
To Edition

Windows Phone 8.1****
Windows 10 Mobile

Windows 8.1***
Windows 10 Home

Windows 8.1 Pro
Windows 10 Pro

Windows 8.1 Pro for Students

*Must be running the latest version of Windows 7 (Service Pack 1) to receive the free upgrade to Windows 10 via Windows Update.

**Must be running the latest version of Windows 8 (Windows 8.1 Update) to receive the free upgrade to Windows 10 via Windows Update.

*** Also applies to Windows 8.1 country specific editions, Windows 8.1 Single Language, Windows 8.1 with Bing.

****The availability of Windows 10 upgrade for Windows Phone 8.1 devices may vary by OEM, mobile operator or carrier.

“N” and “KN” editions follow the upgrade path of the parent edition (e.g., Windows 7 Professional N upgrades to Windows 10 Pro).

Some editions are excluded: Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 8/8.1 Enterprise, and Windows RT/RT 8.1. Active Software Assurance customers in volume licensing have the benefit to upgrade to Windows 10 enterprise offerings outside of this offer.

Windows 10 System Requirements & Specifications | Microsoft

 

I would suggest that you post that comment to Feedback app where Microsoft people are supposed to read and take notes.
No guarantees they will consider your suggestion but that is the venue we are supposed to use.
Read the feedback posts. There is probably a comment/complaint similar to yours. Upvote it. If enough people do that, MS might listen.