How to upgrade Windows 7 to Windows 10

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2021-08-31

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Now, I've upgraded my 2010 VAIO from Windows 7 Professional to Windows 10 Professional for free.

The free upgrade period ended in Japan on December 31, 2017, but we were able to upgrade using the updater that was downloaded in advance.

Date: January 17, 2018
Time: about 4 hours

Since the system requirements for Windows 7 and Windows 10 are almost the same, there is no difference in the behavior of VAIO after upgrading Windows 10.

Since I upgraded it for verification purposes, I intended to revert it immediately, but since it works comfortably, I will use it for a while.

It takes a lot of time to upgrade a low spec machine to Windows 10, so let's work with plenty of time.

Upgrade process

I upgraded using the Windows10Upgrade24074.exe I got in advance.

Windows10Upgrade24074.exe is a free updater provided by Microsoft, but "Windows 10 upgrade for customers using assistive technology" in Japan ended on December 31, 2017, so it is no longer available. I will.

Updater screen layout

Software license terms
Getting your upgrade ready
Your upgrade is ready
Thank you for updating to th latest version of Windows 10
End

1. Software License Terms

Windows10Upgrade24074.exe is an English updater, but the license terms are displayed in Japanese.

2. Getting your upgrade ready

Once you accept the software license terms, the file will begin downloading.

3.22GB related files have been downloaded to the C:\Windows10Upgrade folder. The upgrade process will begin immediately after the download is complete.

3. Your upgrade is ready

The upgrade was completed 4 hours after 3 or 4 reboots.

4. Thank you for updating to th latest version of Windows 10

Click “Exit” to complete the upgrade.

How to revert to Windows 7?

Prior to upgrade, Windows 7 related files were backed up in the C:\Windows.old folder.

If you don't like how Windows 10 works, you can use the recovery option to get back to Windows 7 within 10 days of the upgrade.

Even if you switch back to Windows 7, any PC with a history of upgrading to Windows 10 can always switch back to Windows 10.

Settings> Update & Security> Recovery> Return to Windows 7

Afterword

The Windows 10 Free Upgrade Program ended December 31, 2017, but PCs with evidence of an upgrade to Windows 10 can be upgraded to Windows 10 after the return to Windows 7 or after the free upgrade period ..

Signs of an upgrade are those who have passed Microsoft's digital certificate when they upgrade.

The next flow.

Upgrade from Windows 7/8.1 to Windows 10 by December 31, 2017
Get back to Windows 7/8.1 using recovery options
Upgrade to Windows 10 after the free upgrade period

Therefore, if you want to use Windows 7 until the end of its support period, you can upgrade to Windows 10 within the free upgrade period, complete digital authentication, and then use the recovery option to return to Windows 7.

External link

Verification: VAIO VGN-G3ABGS (released in January 2010)
Windows 10 Pro Fall Creators Update, v1709

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