Windows 10 is out, and it is looking awesome with new user interface, new sound, new speed and new features. But a lot of previous Windows users are wondering how to install and upgrade to the new Windows 10 operating system.
Before you upgrade, these are some information you need to know :
Windows 7 users with the following edition
- Windows 7 Starter
- Windows 7 Home Basic
- Windows 7 Home Premium
Will get a Windows 10 Home editon, while ;
Windows 7 users with the following edition;
- Windows 7 Professional
- Windows 7 Ultimate
Will get the Windows 10 Pro edition
Users with
- Windows 8.1 Pro
- Windows 8.1 Pro for students
Will get a Windows 10 pro edition
Microsoft has finally released the final edition of Windows 10 after months of testing and technical preview, the tech giant rolled out the Microsoft 10 on July 29th and for the first time makes the website free for users worldwide. Microsoft did not only make the Windows 10 a free software, they make the upgrade hassle free.
How To Upgrade A Windows 8.1 to Windows 10
While some windows users have gotten notification about the newly released Windows 10, some users are still anticipating about where to find the new operating system, well, wait no more, as you can upgrade your Windows 8.1 to Windows 10, even if you have never used a computer before today..That's right...
Make sure you have Windows 7 or Windows 8.1 to be able to upgrade. If you still use Windows XP or Vista, you can only purchase the Windows 10, but it will be better to enjoy the new Windows 10 experience on a better PC.
Go ahead and first Download Windows 10 from here
Note that if you have a genuine windows key, you don't need to do a clean install, just download the media creation tool to download Windows on your computer.
When the download is done, go ahead to the .exe file you just downloaded and double click it.
You will see this screen:
1st Screen: You can go ahead and use your computer while this is working, and please note that it might take a few minutes for this to get to 100%. When that screen is done loading, you will then see this screen.
2nd Screen: It will ask you if you want to keep your install Windows on this computer or create for another computer. Go ahead and choose Install Windows 10 on this computer, since we are performing an upgrade on this computer.
The last screen it is going to show you is the 3rd screen above, and it will tell you the options you have chosen since the start of the upgrade. You can go back and edit your options, but if you are fine with the recap, Click on install.
You won't be able to use your computer after you click on install, so it is advisable to close all documents, files and apps you were using before clicking upgrade.
This will take a couple of a few minutes, and your login screen will come up
You can login with your old password, and you will be fine.
A lot of Users have asked me if they would lose data or some app stop working after upgrading, from my end, all apps open normal and faster. None of my apps had complained about incompatibility till now, and it is all good here for Windows 10.
Do you have Windows 10? share your experience in the comment below.