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Has anyone updated their OS from Windows7 to Windows10? Any issues, and did it retain the original data?
My laptop doesn't have cd drive, and I have no means to back it up, hence asking the question. Probs keep it on Windows7, as its an old laptop I use at work.I installed the beta a few months back and despite not updating it had the same background picture which was cool (and weird). If your updating it should retain all your data as it has the same file structure but personally I've always backed up all data and installed a fresh version of any new operating systems as it will generally run a bit quicker and have no issues with previously installed software.
Direct link to d/l http://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/software-download/windows10
Been using a few hours now, saved all my data fine ( i did a back up though)
My volume wasn't working so had to sort that, seems ok
I would stick with 7 for a while and wait for some of the bugs to get knocked out of 10. It's almost guaranteed that something won't work on 10 that does on 7 or you will lose something. If you want to back files a large capacity USB is the best way to go or just buy a portable drive they are cheap enough.
I have only just upgraded from XP to 7 in the last 6 months, will be a while before I move on again.
I had to have a look on the net to see what happened to windows 9 and apparently 7 8 9 .
http://www.ebuyer.com/664284-500gb-hgst-touro-mobile-usb-3-0-portable-drive-0s03797
Karl.
To be honest, I'm the 'if it isn't broke, don't fix it' type. Probably stick with Windows7. My Works laptop doesn't have touch screen, and the processor is a bit slow, so Wondows10 would probably kill it...
Direct link to d/l http://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/software-download/windows10
Been using a few hours now, saved all my data fine ( i did a back up though)
My volume wasn't working so had to sort that, seems ok