Windows 10 comes with new features that make it an attractive upgrade. Whether you're looking to try the new Start experience or if you just want to talk to your new assistant, Cortana, there are a few things you should do before you upgrade.

To ensure that your system can handle Windows 10, you should check the Windows 10 Upgrade Advisor. When you get a notification in your taskbar to reserve your free copy of Windows 10, you can click the hamburger menu on the top left, navigate to Check Your PC and run the Advisor to ensure that your hardware and software will work with the latest version of Windows.

Microsoft will run a check, and you'll get feedback on whether your installed software or hardware is compatible with Windows 10. Once you know how upgrade-ready your system is, here are a few things to do before you actually take the Windows 10 plunge:
Create a recovery disk or drive with your current OS
You have a full month to test drive Windows 10, and if you don't like it, Microsoft will let you go back to your original OS before you upgrade. But what if you found an issue in the second month?

At this point, the only way to downgrade is to use your own Windows recovery discs to reinstall your old version of Windows.

If you own a newer system that didn't come with a recovery disc, you'll want to create your own recovery media, either on a DVD or USB stick. Some manufacturers ship machines with special backup and recovery software that allows you to create your own backup of the Windows install. If your system doesn't have any special software, you can use the Recovery Tool that ships with Windows.

The recovery media that you create will contain the Windows installation files along with any special drivers and preloaded third-party software that shipped with your machine.
Back up your files
When you upgrade to Windows 10 from a system running Windows 7, 8 or 8.1, you'll be presented with three options. You can keep everything, just your files or nothing at all and start fresh.

If you choose the first option, your files, settings and any installed apps will be kept and you'll migrate to Windows 10 with everything intact. The second option retains just your files, but any apps you installed or settings you may have tweaked will be removed.

Even though the process is seamless, you should back up any important files before the transition. You can choose to back up files by copying them to an external hard drive or USB flash drive, or you can upload them to the cloud.

If you're forced to start from scratch, you'll at least have your important files, photos and documents backed up.
Associate your Microsoft ID before you upgrade
Microsoft says that a Microsoft ID is not a requirement to upgrade to Windows 10, and I haven't heard of any issues resulting in botched Windows 10 upgrades as a result of not having having a Microsoft ID associated with your current version of Windows.

However, I did encounter issues on a Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Third Generation that Microsoft sent with Windows 10 preloaded with no associated Microsoft ID. When I tried the upgrade process again with a Microsoft ID, I had no issues at all with Windows 10.

To associate your Microsoft ID to your PC, you'll need to swipe in from the right edge of the screen if you're on Windows 8 or 8.1 and tap on Settings. You'll want to go to tap on Change My PC Settings, click Accounts and select Your Accounts. From there, you can either associate an existing Microsoft ID or create a new one.

Having an associated Microsoft ID is also beneficial if you're upgrading machines. When you buy a new PC and sign in, your desktop and settings can automatically synchronize from your old system to your new one when you're connected to the internet
Software compatibility
If you chose to upgrade and retain all your files, settings and apps, most of the programs that you had installed on Windows 7, 8 or 8.1 will run fine on Windows 10, but there will be some exceptions.

In my case, I found that Office 2013 Professional, Adobe Creative Suite 6 and a few other titles ran just as smoothly as they did prior to the upgrade.

Should you encounter issues, sometimes uninstalling and reinstalling may fix compatibility issues. If you do this, you'll want to make sure you have your license keys available to reinstall your software. If this doesn't work, you may have to reach out to your software's creators to see if an update is ready for Windows 10 compatibility.

Additionally, you may need to reinstall drivers or upgrade existing drivers for compatibility. Windows 10 runs a compatibility scan during the upgrade process, and it will warn you if there are any conflicts.

If you have driver issues, you can visit your computer manufacturer's website and navigate to the support page. Usually, downloadable files for divers are found there.

Be secure about Windows
If your system comes with a compatible Intel RealSense 3D camera or a fingerprint scanner, you can gain security and convenience with Windows Hello.

see more: http://naijatroller.com/ways-to-prepare-for-windows-10-upgrade/

c.c lalasticlala
c.c ishiluv

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Good. I hope it doesn't lost any driver after upgrading

Total time involved?

We've been jumping from window to window, when exactly are we gonna pass Tru the door....All this oyibo phiful self

hope its not crap like win 8

I hope it won't cause cursor to disappear?

At last!

This windows 1go make sense gan!

#teamandroid



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Can wait to share this with the boys.

Ok

Can't wait to see how Microsoft will revive the dying OS

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OK. Happy new month

Win7 anytime

tunluvus:
Windows 10 comes with new features that make it an attractive upgrade. Whether you're looking to try the new Start experience or if you just want to talk to your new assistant, Cortana, there are a few things you should do before you upgrade.

To ensure that your system can handle Windows 10, you should check the Windows 10 Upgrade Advisor. When you get a notification in your taskbar to reserve your free copy of Windows 10, you can click the hamburger menu on the top left, navigate to Check Your PC and run the Advisor to ensure that your hardware and software will work with the latest version of Windows.

Microsoft will run a check, and you'll get feedback on whether your installed software or hardware is compatible with Windows 10. Once you know how upgrade-ready your system is, here are a few things to do before you actually take the Windows 10 plunge:
Create a recovery disk or drive witur current OS
You have a full month to test drive Windows 10, and if you don't like it, Microsoft will let you go back to your original OS before you upgrade. But what if you found an issue in the second month?

At this point, the only way to downgrade is to use your own Windows recovery discs to reinstall your old version of Windows.

If you own a newer system that didn't come with a recovery disc, you'll want to create your own recovery media, either on a DVD or USB stick. Some manufacturers ship machines with special backup and recovery software that allows you to create your own backup of the Windows install. If your system doesn't have any special software, you can use the Recovery Tool that ships with Windows.

The recovery media that you create will contain the Windows installation files along with any special drivers and preloaded third-party software that shipped with your machine.
Back up your files
When you upgrade to Windows 10 from a system running Windows 7, 8 or 8.1, you'll be presented with three options. You can keep everything, just your files or nothing at all and start fresh.

If you choose the first option, your files, settings and any installed apps will be kept and you'll migrate to Windows 10 with everything intact. The second option retains just your files, but any apps you installed or settings you may have tweaked will be removed.

Even though the process is seamless, you should back up any important files before the transition. You can choose to back up files by copying them to an external hard drive or USB flash drive, or you can upload them to the cloud.

If you're forced to start from scratch, you'll at least have your important files, photos and documents backed up.
Associate your Microsoft ID before you upgrade
Microsoft says that a Microsoft ID is not a requirement to upgrade to Windows 10, and I haven't heard of any issues resulting in botched Windows 10 upgrades as a result of not having having a Microsoft ID associated with your current version of Windows.

However, I did encounter issues on a Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Third Generation that Microsoft sent with Windows 10 preloaded with no associated Microsoft ID. When I tried the upgrade process again with a Microsoft ID, I had no issues at all with Windows 10.

To associate your Microsoft ID to your PC, you'll need to swipe in from the right edge of the screen if you're on Windows 8 or 8.1 and tap on Settings. You'll want to go to tap on Change My PC Settings, click Accounts and select Your Accounts. From there, you can either associate an existing Microsoft ID or create a new one.

Having an associated Microsoft ID is also beneficial if you're upgrading machines. When you buy a new PC and sign in, your desktop and settings can automatically synchronize from your old system to your new one when you're connected to the internet
Software compatibility
If you chose to upgrade and retain all your files, settings and apps, most of the programs that you had installed on Windows 7, 8 or 8.1 will run fine on Windows 10, but there will be some exceptions.

In my case, I found that Office 2013 Professional, Adobe Creative Suite 6 and a few other titles ran just as smoothly as they did prior to the upgrade.

Should you encounter issues, sometimes uninstalling and reinstalling may fix compatibility issues. If you do this, you'll want to make sure you have your license keys available to reinstall your software. If this doesn't work, you may have to reach out to your software's creators to see if an update is ready for Windows 10 compatibility.

Additionally, you may need to reinstall drivers or upgrade existing drivers for compatibility. Windows 10 runs a compatibility scan during the upgrade process, and it will warn you if there are any conflicts.

If you have driver issues, you can visit your computer manufacturer's website and navigate to the support page. Usually, downloadable files for divers are found there.

Be secure about Windows
If your system comes with a compatible Intel RealSense 3D camera or a fingerprint scanner, you can gain security and convenience with Windows Hello.

see more: http://naijatroller.com/ways-to-prepare-for-windows-10-upgrade/

c.c lalasticlala
c.c ishiluv

What of if ur current version of windows is the non licenced one, that is a non genuine windows, will the upgrade be possible?

lomprico:

What of if ur current version of windows is the non licenced one, that is a non genuine windows, will the upgrade be possible?

seconed

The earliest users will be guinea pigs!

after have used it for weeks

Adeyinka12:
Good. I hope it doesn't lost any driver after upgrading

nothing and make sure, u have internet while installing

Adeyinka12:
Good. I hope it doesn't lost any driver after upgrading

Possibly your graphic driver. You might need to re-install the one you were using before the upgrade.

sniperwolf:
Can't wait to see how Microsoft will revive the dying OS

do u have a PC... wat os is on it

Gf

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dmcdad:

Possibly your graphic driver. You might need to re-install the on you were using before the upgrade.

if u have good internet while updating u dont need to reinstall shit

chamboy:
after have used it for weeks

That was the preview version which was still laden with bugs and all, especially the start menu bug. The released version is smoother.

i upgrade from win 8 to 8.1 in 2days and the differece is not much, am downloading WINDOWS 10 I CANT WAIT TO INSTALL IT

chamboy:
if u have good internet while updating u dont need to reinstall shit

Calm down bro! The graphics driver gets updated, but not with a better one per se. The graphics card needed re-installation to get the HD feeling back.

Besides, a lot of people have noticed that a driver or 2 gets updated and fro what I read from people, to something less of what they were getting in the first place. Especially graphics. That was why I said a re-installation of the old one would suffice.

Happened to me too. But then, the pre-released version wasn't like that. The pre-released version had the existing drivers intact.

PulseWeb:
i upgrade from win 8 to 8.1 in 2days and the difference is not much, am downloading WINDOWS 10 I CANT WAIT TO INSTALL IT

Surely it has a different feel kinda. Your start menu is back, and the general working of the OS feels great. Overall its sleek and cool. Although i was using the preview version prior to the release, but rolled back a day before (to Windows 8.1) then upgraded the release day (29th of July).

windows 10 upgrade: http://youtube.com/watch?v=hxNw_aVn4qM