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    Possible loss of W7 OEM key on upgrading to W10

    in General Discussion

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    Don't worry about drivers from any OEM. Let Windows Update handle the drivers. The name of the hardware helps when you have an error, so you can be directed to the manufacturer's website for drivers if need be. Though really you shouldn't need it, Windows 10 handles it just fine with a clean install.

    Just wipe the SSD clean by deleting all partitions and installing to disk 0.

    I've literally seen Windows Vista hardware running Windows 10.

    Possible loss of W7 OEM key on upgrading to W10

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    On 12/14/2019 at 2:35 AM, Tarun said:

    If I may, what software are you running that needs a certain Windows 7 and Office version? I've upgraded so many people from 7 to 10 with only very minor issues.

     

    22 hours ago, orcadian said:

    Hi again,

    I am collaborating with publishing groups and with individuals, almost all of whom are on W7.  We share software & drafts and deadlines are strict (particularly now). I am sure much of this can be made to work on W10 but that will take time and there will be a learning curve to climb. Materials I send my contacts will be in the wrong format, will not work with old versions, etc etc.  Been there, done that (with XP to 7).

    I need to manage the transition to W10 at my own pace at a time that suits my contacts and me. I had hoped to complete the upgrade at the end of Nov, and to work on porting things over to W10 over the holiday period (while keeping my main system active and ready). But as mentioned above, the upgrade did not go as planned.  It seems that either my problem is insoluble, or no-one with the right expertise is willing to engage with it seriously. Forgive me, I know you mean kindly but "just do something else instead" is not an option.

    You have not answered my question. I've asked what software you're running. At best the answer provided is extremely vague and as such, an accurate response cannot be provided.

    Office is not really limited to just Windows 7, as @mooms said above, post 7 -> 10 upgrade, Office will still run. The only issue is that some versions such as 2010 are EOL/no longer supported. According to the Windows Compatibility Center, Office 2013, Office 2010, and Office 2007 are compatible with Windows 10.

    If your workplace is unable to provide you with a copy of Office 2016/2019 or Office 365, try using LibreOffice - which is compatible with Microsoft Office.

    Your best course of action would be the standard practices of backing up all your important data first and foremost, such as your User folder. I would then format the Windows 7 drive, install Windows 10 on the SSD, and enter the key at some point. After you're on Windows 10 1909 (current as of this post), get all the necessary updates, then transfer your backed up data back onto the computer, and reinstall your needed software. The reason I recommend this method is because on very rare occasions I have seen minor issues when upgrading from an existing Windows 7/8/8.1 to 10. The clean install would work best. Of course, the better your hardware (we are lacking that information in this thread) the better your experience will be.

    Possible loss of W7 OEM key on upgrading to W10

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    On 12/6/2019 at 12:18 AM, NIM said:

    Since the latest Windows 10's November update (1909), Microsoft has changed its Win 10 installer to accept Windows 7 and 8, 8.1 keys. Because of this change you are allowed to do a clean boot of Windows 10 2019 November update and use your Win 7, 8 or 8.1 keys.

    This is not true. Prior to 1909 you could still install Windows 10 with or without a Windows 7/8/8.1/10 key. Even if you install without the key you can still add it via Activation.

    Why not boot Windows 10 and run a VM with WIndows 7 inside it? There's also free Windows VMs that expire after 90 days.

    Upgrade issues

    in Announcements

    Posted

    The reasons 4.0 was slow was because the background processes take up a lot while processing all sorts of data. That is, posts, threads, and all things that need to be updated to the new format. My site felt sluggish during the process too though I believe now it would perform much better.

    FreeRAM Tool

    in Microsoft Windows 7

    Posted

    if u dont understand how this tool work, u should try first instead posting some useless comment which might offend someone.

    legolash make this apps based on my post here http://www.wincert.n...dpost__p__78749

    this tool doesn't offer "MAGIC" thing, it just releasing free memory in ur RAM, it work SIMPLE but very USEFULL.

    Sorry you're so upset that a memory optimizer does not in fact optimize memory or performance. In fact those programs do the exact opposite, they hurt performance. I have provided the links that have more than enough proof that these things only hurt your computers performance.

    Mark Russinovich is the maker of the Systernals Suite. This man knows so much about Windows and it's internals that Microsoft hired him to work for them because of the excellent work he has done.

    Memory optimization has been a long discussed topic, which has also had comprehensive research going into it. Mark is not the first to write an article about why these programs are garbage.

    But hey, it's your system and if you want to hurt the performance of your computer; by all means. Just don't say you weren't warned. :)

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