I sometimes bump into people in my community who desperately need a computer. If I can hand-me-down something that's growing weeds in my garage, but would be a true help to someone else, why not? That said, while I don't mind giving someone an old, slow machine, I will not give them an unsafe one. That means moving to Windows Another reason is that newer versions of Windows have been able to breathe new life into these old machines. Both Windows 8 and Windows 10 run on old hardware really nicely.
In fact, some folks have reported that newer OS versions actually increase the performance of those old machines. Before you start to gather the materials and supplies you'll need to do the upgrade, you should make sure your machine can actually run Windows Here's a helpful guide on what you'll need to do, including links to the Microsoft compatibility checker.
A thumb drive with at least 4GB of space. An unused, sacrificial Windows 7 or Windows 8 license code. This could be the sticking point for some of you. You're actually going to be upgrading to Windows 7 or Windows 8, and then to Windows To get the free Windows 10 upgrade, you need to sacrifice a Windows 7 or Windows 8 license.
Many of us have a bunch of licenses left over from machines we've taken out of service, so dig around. I purchased a bunch of cheap Windows 8 licenses, so I had a few I could pull from. But this is important: Your XP or Vista license won't do it. You need an actual code from 7 or 8.
If you have a Windows 8 license, I'd recommend starting with that instead of Windows 7. You'll actually be upgrading to Windows 8. I found that a bit less fussy than upgrading to Windows 10 from Windows 7. A spare, modern computer.
You could just do the whole process on the machine you're upgrading, but, as I said above, I don't recommend going online with Windows XP. So, to download files and set up the thumb drive, a working, modern machine will help. If you don't want to go the thumb drive approach, you can burn your Windows image to DVD. I won't be discussing this, because I've done my absolute best to forget DVDs ever existed.
But you have that option. A Netflix subscription optional. This process takes time. I found that re-watching old Top Gear episodes made the time pass more pleasantly. But then again, I use re-watching old Top Gear episodes the way some people use Xanax, so, you know This point is probably obvious, but for the sake of completionism, I'm including it.
Update: Ed Bott tells me there's a better way than what I described and did myself below. Back in November, he wrote about how you could do a clean Windows 10 install using Windows 7 or 8 license keys. Windows 7 bit Professional x86 English. Windows 7 bit Professional x64 English. Windows 7 bit Home Premium x86 English. Windows 7 bit Home Premium X64 English. Also, you can share the guide with your friends. What to do after installing Windows 10 operating system? Read this post and you will know how to make Windows more productive and secure from the start.
Do you want to upgrade Windows XP to Windows 10? How to perform the update from Windows XP to 10? After reading this post, you know much information on the update. Just follow the guide for the update. If you have any idea on this topic or any question when using our software, remember to tell us.
You can leave a comment below or send an email to [email protected]. Download Shadowmaker. See the Guide! A Full Guide for You! Read More. Note: If the PC meets the system requirements, you need to purchase a license key of Windows 10 from the Microsoft Store. You can choose to buy a copy of Windows 10 Home or Pro. Tip: Besides, you can sync files to an external hard drive for backup. Besides, make sure there is no important data on the drive since it will be wiped during the creation process.
Windows 10 is no longer free and you need to purchase a copy of this operating system for the update from Windows XP to Windows If your machine can meet the system requirements of Windows 10, you can back up files to an external hard drive and perform a clean install of Windows 10 to finish the update from XP.
You can then download and run the media creation tool. For more information on how to use the tool, see the instructions below. Note : Before you install Windows 10, check to make sure your PC meets the system requirements for Windows We also recommend going to the PC manufacturer's website for any additional info about updated drivers and hardware compatibility. After downloading and installing, the tool will walk you through how to set up Windows 10 on your PC.
All Windows 10 editions are available when you select Windows 10, except for Enterprise edition. Follow these steps to create installation media USB flash drive or DVD you can use to install a new copy of Windows 10, perform a clean installation, or reinstall Windows If you have Office or earlier and choose to perform a clean install of Windows 10, you will need to locate your Office product key.
For tips on locating your product key, check Find your Office product key or Enter the product key for your Office program. Select the language, edition, and architecture bit or bit for Windows After completing the steps to install Windows 10, please check that you have all the necessary device drivers installed.
Note: Drivers for Surface devices may be found on the Download drivers and firmware for Surface page. To open a boot menu or change the boot order, you'll typically need to press a key such as F2, F12, Delete, or Esc immediately after you turn on your PC. For instructions on accessing the boot menu or changing the boot order for your PC, check the documentation that came with your PC or go to the manufacturer's website.
If changing the boot menu or order doesn't work, and your PC immediately boots into the OS you want to replace, it is possible the PC had not fully shut down. To ensure the PC fully shuts down, select the power button on the sign-in screen or on the Start menu and select Shut down.
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