Upgrading from Windows 7 (32bit) to Windows 10 (64bit) | Microsoft Community [Unofficial] | Page 1

mint karma Feb 16, 2023, 7:09 PM

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Thread especially for @quiet jolt :)

quiet jolt Feb 16, 2023, 7:10 PM

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Thank you

mint karma Feb 16, 2023, 7:10 PM

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So... As I was saying..
Press Ctrl + Shift + i and a little menu should pop up on that website

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like so

quiet jolt Feb 16, 2023, 7:11 PM

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The developer tool?

mint karma Feb 16, 2023, 7:11 PM

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Correct

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In the left top of that little window, press the tablet icon, and it should adjust the size to what looks like a phone or tablet

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quiet jolt Feb 16, 2023, 7:12 PM

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Makes the site smaller

mint karma Feb 16, 2023, 7:12 PM

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Now just refresh the page (F5) and you should get the site as if it was on your phone

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Scroll down a bit until you see this:

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Select "Windows 10: Multi-edition ISO" and hit "Confirm"

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Then select any language you like..
You can change it after installing Windows.

quiet jolt Feb 16, 2023, 7:13 PM

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Ok

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After that should I confirm it

mint karma Feb 16, 2023, 7:13 PM

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Click Confirm once again and you should get 2 links

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This time, you want to click the "64 bit download" link.

quiet jolt Feb 16, 2023, 7:14 PM

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.iso file?

mint karma Feb 16, 2023, 7:14 PM

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That will download the installer for 64bit Windows 10. It might take some time as it is a ~5GB download

mint karma Feb 16, 2023, 7:14 PM

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quiet jolt .iso file?

Correct

quiet jolt Feb 16, 2023, 7:15 PM

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Is this like the download like the media link for windows 10?

mint karma Feb 16, 2023, 7:15 PM

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Yes.
The installer though, that is.

quiet jolt Feb 16, 2023, 7:15 PM

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Oh ok

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This didn’t happen but what does this mean?

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mint karma Feb 16, 2023, 7:16 PM

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It means that the program you are trying to run is not 32bit
And as your Windows 7 is currently 32bit, it cannot run 64bit programs.

quiet jolt Feb 16, 2023, 7:17 PM

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Oh okay

mint karma Feb 16, 2023, 7:17 PM

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Anyways, while the ISO is downloading, head over to https://rufus.ie and download the latest version

Rufus - The Official Website (Download, New Releases)

Rufus is a small application that creates bootable USB drives, which can then be used to install or run Microsoft Windows, Linux or DOS. In just a few minutes, and with very few clicks, Rufus can help you run a new Operating System on your computer...

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This is the tool we can use to get the Windows Installer onto your USB drive.

quiet jolt Feb 16, 2023, 7:18 PM

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How can I check if the usb has spare space?

mint karma Feb 16, 2023, 7:19 PM

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Oh.. The tool will completely erase the USB and put the Installer on there...

quiet jolt Feb 16, 2023, 7:19 PM

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Oh

mint karma Feb 16, 2023, 7:19 PM

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So if you have any (important) data still on it, I recommend you to put it on another PC.

quiet jolt Feb 16, 2023, 7:21 PM

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Is there any way to do it without usb drive?

mint karma Feb 16, 2023, 7:22 PM

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No, not really.

quiet jolt Feb 16, 2023, 7:22 PM

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What does rufus do

mint karma Feb 16, 2023, 7:22 PM

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mint karma This is the tool we can use to get the Windows Installer onto your USB drive.

This basically.
It erases your USB, puts the Windows installer on there and makes sure we can start your computer from that USB afterwards.

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If it isn't that much data that is on the USB then it might fit on there after you put the installer on the USB
But you'll have to put it on your PC temporarily before making the installer then.

quiet jolt Feb 16, 2023, 7:24 PM

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Okay I’ll put it on a different pc

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Okay it’s going to take a while

mint karma Feb 16, 2023, 7:28 PM

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the data transfer or downloading the ISO?

quiet jolt Feb 16, 2023, 7:36 PM

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Both

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Take a while actually

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Okay I finished the data transwfer

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Wait what does this do?

mint karma Feb 16, 2023, 7:41 PM

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I have to go sadly... Just let us know here when the download / transfer is finished, then we can continue.
Someone else under the role @Community Tech Support (CTS) might be able to help you in the meantime.
Otherwise, I will most likely be available <t:1676642400:R>

quiet jolt Feb 16, 2023, 7:41 PM

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Okay

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Can you just tell the rest of the instructions I think everything is finished

mint karma Feb 16, 2023, 7:42 PM

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quiet jolt

This just says that there might be a problem with your USB
This is most likely caused by it not being removed safely, but usually nothing to worry about.
You could just "Continue without scanning"

mint karma Feb 16, 2023, 7:42 PM

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quiet jolt Can you just tell the rest of the instructions I think everything is finished

the download of the ISO too?

quiet jolt Feb 16, 2023, 7:42 PM

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Yes

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Wait it’s burinning?

quiet jolt Feb 16, 2023, 7:43 PM

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mint karma the download of the ISO too?

It’s burning something

mint karma Feb 16, 2023, 7:43 PM

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What do you mean?

quiet jolt Feb 16, 2023, 7:44 PM

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mint karma Feb 16, 2023, 7:44 PM

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Oh you tried to open the file I guess?
You can close this by either hitting the cross or clicking Cancel.

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Plug in your USB and go over to Rufus

quiet jolt Feb 16, 2023, 7:44 PM

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Do I click it?

mint karma Feb 16, 2023, 7:45 PM

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Click what exactly?

quiet jolt Feb 16, 2023, 7:45 PM

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Rufus download

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mint karma Feb 16, 2023, 7:45 PM

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Yes

quiet jolt Feb 16, 2023, 7:45 PM

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mint karma Feb 16, 2023, 7:46 PM

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Just click No.

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It should come up with a window with a lot of buttons and all
We will just work our way down..

quiet jolt Feb 16, 2023, 7:46 PM

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Okay I’m on the rufus ui

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Ok

mint karma Feb 16, 2023, 7:46 PM

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First, make sure you have the right USB selected from the top dropdown menu

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Then on the "Boot Selection" part, click the "Select" button. A file manager window should pop up

quiet jolt Feb 16, 2023, 7:47 PM

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There is no option

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mint karma Feb 16, 2023, 7:47 PM

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Did you plug in the USB?

quiet jolt Feb 16, 2023, 7:47 PM

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Yes

mint karma Feb 16, 2023, 7:47 PM

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that is weird...

quiet jolt Feb 16, 2023, 7:48 PM

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Also 0 devices found

mint karma Feb 16, 2023, 7:48 PM

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maybe try opening rufus again? and make sure to run it as an administrator btw

quiet jolt Feb 16, 2023, 7:48 PM

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Wait how can I run it as admin

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Never mind

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I found it

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It still says 0 devices

mint karma Feb 16, 2023, 7:49 PM

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That is very weird
Does the USB show up in File Explorer?

quiet jolt Feb 16, 2023, 7:49 PM

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Yes

mint karma Feb 16, 2023, 7:50 PM

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Very very strange.
Are you sure there aren't any dialogs open on the background like Autoplay or the "Scan this device" window?

quiet jolt Feb 16, 2023, 7:50 PM

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No

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Not of that I can see

mint karma Feb 16, 2023, 7:51 PM

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is it really a USB or more of an external hard drive?

quiet jolt Feb 16, 2023, 7:51 PM

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External?

mint karma Feb 16, 2023, 7:52 PM

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If so, click the "Show advanced drive properties" and then select "Show USB hard drives"

mint karma Feb 16, 2023, 7:52 PM

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quiet jolt

Yeah this explains..

quiet jolt Feb 16, 2023, 7:52 PM

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Ah

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Now it comes up

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And there are more boot selection options

mint karma Feb 16, 2023, 7:53 PM

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Alright. Then just hit the big "Select" button and navigate to the Windows ISO

quiet jolt Feb 16, 2023, 7:53 PM

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What’s the file called?

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English international?

mint karma Feb 16, 2023, 7:54 PM

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It should be in your Downloads folder, and you can just sort by recently added.
Otherwise, you will be able to search for "*.iso" and it should pop up

quiet jolt Feb 16, 2023, 7:54 PM

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Ok

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I’ll do recent

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I just have 3 iso files sorry

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Okay

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I’m on the gpt area

mint karma Feb 16, 2023, 7:55 PM

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Alright.. Ill just check if your PC is compatible with that
brb

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So it seems like your PC should support GPT. So that is fine :)

quiet jolt Feb 16, 2023, 7:57 PM

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Ok

mint karma Feb 16, 2023, 7:58 PM

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There is no need to change anything else really.
All there is to do is press the START button

THIS WILL REMOVE ANY AND ALL DATA FROM THAT USB DRIVE THOUGH

quiet jolt Feb 16, 2023, 7:58 PM

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Ok

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Just to double check I’ll send a pic

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mint karma Feb 16, 2023, 7:59 PM

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Everything looks good to me

quiet jolt Feb 16, 2023, 7:59 PM

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Ok

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Oh -_- the disk was 512 gb and it only had 23 gb taken up

mint karma Feb 16, 2023, 8:01 PM

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No worries, you backed up the data and you can just use the drive again after you installed Windows

quiet jolt Feb 16, 2023, 8:01 PM

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Yes

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I’m copying the iso now

mint karma Feb 16, 2023, 8:01 PM

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Just let me know when rufus is done with making the installer :)

quiet jolt Feb 16, 2023, 8:03 PM

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Ok

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It’s almost done

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It’s ready?

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I thought it was done?

quiet jolt Feb 16, 2023, 8:06 PM

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mint karma Just let me know when rufus is done with making the installer :)

Do I press start again

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@mint karma

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Uhm

mint karma Feb 16, 2023, 8:10 PM

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It is done yeah :)
Now, shut down your PC and say bye bye to Windows 7
Unless you have some data you forgot.

quiet jolt Feb 16, 2023, 8:10 PM

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Ok

mint karma Feb 16, 2023, 8:10 PM

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After that, press the power button and start spamming F9 until you get into the "Boot Menu"

quiet jolt Feb 16, 2023, 8:11 PM

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quiet jolt

Is this normal

quiet jolt Feb 16, 2023, 8:11 PM

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mint karma After that, press the power button and start spamming F9 until you get into the ...

Ok

mint karma Feb 16, 2023, 8:11 PM

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quiet jolt Is this normal

Yup

quiet jolt Feb 16, 2023, 8:11 PM

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Ok

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Shut down right?

mint karma Feb 16, 2023, 8:11 PM

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Correct

quiet jolt Feb 16, 2023, 8:12 PM

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I’m on the menu

mint karma Feb 16, 2023, 8:14 PM

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Right... There might be multiple options, just use the arrow keys to navigate to your USB drive

quiet jolt Feb 16, 2023, 8:14 PM

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Which one do o go to

mint karma Feb 16, 2023, 8:16 PM

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The "UEFI: Generic External" one 👍

quiet jolt Feb 16, 2023, 8:17 PM

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I’m loading instantly to something

mint karma Feb 16, 2023, 8:17 PM

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Something with a Windows 10 logo? Good news..

quiet jolt Feb 16, 2023, 8:18 PM

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Hp

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Ooo

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Wait what is this

mint karma Feb 16, 2023, 8:19 PM

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Click "I don't have a product key".. Don't worry, it should just detect your Windows 7 key afterwards.

quiet jolt Feb 16, 2023, 8:19 PM

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Now I’m on some selecting page

mint karma Feb 16, 2023, 8:19 PM

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As long as you select "Windows 10 Professional" with "x64" it should just work

quiet jolt Feb 16, 2023, 8:20 PM

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Pro?

mint karma Feb 16, 2023, 8:20 PM

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Yup

quiet jolt Feb 16, 2023, 8:20 PM

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It asks what type of installation

mint karma Feb 16, 2023, 8:21 PM

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Click the "Custom" one

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You'll get on a page to configure your storage.
Could you send a photo of that?

quiet jolt Feb 16, 2023, 8:22 PM

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mint karma Feb 16, 2023, 8:22 PM

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Delete both "Drive 0" partitions
THIS WILL REMOVE ALL DATA ON THERE

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Do not delete the bottom 2 (drive 1) options

quiet jolt Feb 16, 2023, 8:23 PM

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I just deleted the 400gb but it’s not going away

mint karma Feb 16, 2023, 8:24 PM

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Is it called "Unallocated Space"? In that case, it is already deleted..
Perhaps send a photo so I can verify

quiet jolt Feb 16, 2023, 8:24 PM

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mint karma Feb 16, 2023, 8:25 PM

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That is perfect!
Right, select that "Unallocated Space" and click "Next" in the right bottom

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It should then start installing Windows
It might take a while depending on your computer.

quiet jolt Feb 16, 2023, 8:26 PM

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Yes

mint karma Feb 16, 2023, 8:31 PM

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Once it reboots, you will get the first time setup to configure your account and (privacy) settings.

After that there are 3 major things to check:

Is Windows activated?
Are all devices working?
Is Windows installed correctly
But that is for once it is installed, not now :)

quiet jolt Feb 16, 2023, 8:31 PM

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The startup seems fine

mint karma Feb 16, 2023, 8:31 PM

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Oh it is done already?

quiet jolt Feb 16, 2023, 8:31 PM

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I think

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It’s on the startup page

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The hp logo

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Starting services

mint karma Feb 16, 2023, 8:32 PM

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Alright, that was quick!
Nice

quiet jolt Feb 16, 2023, 8:39 PM

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Ok it’s just a moment loading

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I think it’s done

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Or is there more stuff?

mint karma Feb 16, 2023, 8:39 PM

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If you're on the desktop, then it should be done yeah

quiet jolt Feb 16, 2023, 8:39 PM

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Ok

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Thank you so much

mint karma Feb 16, 2023, 8:41 PM

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Just hold on a minute :)
Can you go over to the Settings app > Update and Security and hit "Activation" in the sidebar, then look if Windows is activated

quiet jolt Feb 16, 2023, 8:41 PM

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Ok

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I haven’t logged in yet

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I’m just waiting for it to load

mint karma Feb 16, 2023, 8:41 PM

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Take the time

quiet jolt Feb 16, 2023, 8:41 PM

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mint karma Feb 16, 2023, 8:42 PM

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Ah okay it is still at the initial setup..
No problem

quiet jolt Feb 16, 2023, 8:49 PM

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Sorry I’m just adding my account

mint karma Feb 16, 2023, 8:54 PM

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As I said, take your time :)

quiet jolt Feb 16, 2023, 9:00 PM

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Do I unplug the external drive

mint karma Feb 16, 2023, 9:00 PM

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mint karma Just hold on a minute :) Can you go over to the Settings app > Update and Securi...

Anyways.. I have to go
Just check if Windows is activated using the message above.
After that, open Device Manager and make sure nothing shows up with a WindowsWarning icon

If that is both okay, then you're good to go

quiet jolt Feb 16, 2023, 9:00 PM

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Ok

mint karma Feb 16, 2023, 9:00 PM

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quiet jolt Do I unplug the external drive

You can now yes.
Or format it and put back your data

quiet jolt Feb 16, 2023, 9:01 PM

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Ok

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Thank you for helping me

mint karma Feb 16, 2023, 9:02 PM

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No problem.

quiet jolt Feb 16, 2023, 9:03 PM

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mint karma Just hold on a minute :) Can you go over to the Settings app > Update and Securi...

No

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It’s not activated?

mint karma Feb 17, 2023, 7:33 AM

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What version does it show? Windows 10 Professional right?

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Also, is there a sticker with a key on the computer case (on top or on the back when in an upright position)?

quiet jolt Feb 17, 2023, 11:11 AM

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mint karma Also, is there a sticker with a key on the computer case (on top or on the back ...

Yes

quiet jolt Feb 17, 2023, 11:11 AM

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mint karma What version does it show? Windows 10 Professional right?

Yes

mint karma Feb 17, 2023, 12:15 PM

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quiet jolt Yes

You might be able to enter that code in as a product key, if it isn't activated already

quiet jolt Feb 17, 2023, 2:42 PM

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Is that a code?

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@mint karma

mint karma Feb 17, 2023, 4:57 PM

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It might look a little something like this

full vigil Feb 18, 2023, 8:35 AM

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you cant activate 10 with 7 key

mint karma Feb 18, 2023, 6:05 PM

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full vigil you cant activate 10 with 7 key

I have an HP PC too..
Also with a Windows 7 Professional OEM key
I even activated Windows 11 with it when I installed that unofficially...

full vigil Feb 18, 2023, 6:13 PM

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i tried it on my pc it didnt worked

quiet jolt Feb 21, 2023, 5:01 PM

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Hi Yuri sorry for the extremely long wait but I can’t find a sticker that looks like the product key

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@mint karma is the product key inside the pc?

mint karma Feb 21, 2023, 5:06 PM

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Nope. It should have just been saved in your BIOS (not visible, but Windows should activate automatically), and / or on a sticker on the exterior of your PC

quiet jolt Feb 21, 2023, 5:07 PM

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Oh

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I cant find it

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Is it meant to be 25?

mint karma Feb 21, 2023, 5:08 PM

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25 digits? Yeah

quiet jolt Feb 21, 2023, 5:08 PM

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Should I send a picture of all the stickers

mint karma Feb 21, 2023, 5:08 PM

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You could yeah..

quiet jolt Feb 21, 2023, 5:09 PM

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And intel sticker

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The usual small sticker

mint karma Feb 21, 2023, 5:09 PM

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The one above the "HP" one..

quiet jolt Feb 21, 2023, 5:09 PM

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Ohhhhh

mint karma Feb 21, 2023, 5:09 PM

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"Product Key:"
try entering that in Windows

quiet jolt Feb 21, 2023, 5:09 PM

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I didn’t see

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Should I delete the picture?

mint karma Feb 21, 2023, 5:10 PM

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Yeah go ahead..

quiet jolt Feb 21, 2023, 5:11 PM

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After that is it done?

mint karma Feb 21, 2023, 5:12 PM

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If it works, then yeah!

quiet jolt Feb 21, 2023, 5:12 PM

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Thank you

mint karma Feb 21, 2023, 5:14 PM

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Nice!
Just check Device Manager if everything works as it should and then you are ready to go

#Upgrading from Windows 7 (32bit) to Windows 10 (64bit)