{"id":115598,"date":"2023-01-04T06:10:54","date_gmt":"2023-01-04T11:10:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/?p=115598"},"modified":"2023-01-04T07:31:37","modified_gmt":"2023-01-04T12:31:37","slug":"upgrade-windows-7-windows-10-clean-install","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/upgrade-windows-7-windows-10-clean-install\/","title":{"rendered":"How to upgrade Windows 7 to Windows 10 using clean install process"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you&#8217;re still on Windows 7, you can upgrade to Windows 10 with a clean installation and restore your files from a previous backup. You can perform this task using the Media Creation Tool or a third-party tool like Rufus.<\/p>\n<p>Although you can also upgrade to Windows 10 from Windows 7 using an <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/upgrade-to-windows-10-from-windows-7\/\">in-place upgrade<\/a> without losing your files is typically the recommended method, there&#8217;s always a chance of issues and errors, which could result from custom configurations, apps, driver incompatibility, and other problems. A clean installation minimizes the chances of problems because you&#8217;ll be deleting everything on the hard drive and installing a fresh copy of the operating system.<\/p>\n<p>This <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/tag\/how-to\/\">guide<\/a> will teach you the steps to upgrade to Windows 10 from Windows 7, ensuring you don\u2019t run into issues during installation.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"toc\">\n<li><a href=\"#hardware_requirements_windows10\">Windows 10 minimum hardware requirements<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#create_backup_windows7\">Create a full backup of Windows 7<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#clean_upgrade_windows7_windows10\">Upgrade to Windows 10 from Windows 7<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"hardware_requirements_windows10\">Windows 10 minimum hardware requirements<\/h2>\n<p>These are the minimum hardware requirements to upgrade to <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/tag\/windows-10\/\">Windows 10<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-163\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-163\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th colspan=\"2\" class=\"column-1\">Windows 10 2004 hardware requirements<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Processor<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">1GHz or faster CPU or System on a Chip (SoC)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">RAM<br \/>\n<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">1GB for 32-bit or 2GB for 64-bit <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Hard drive space<br \/>\n<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Existing installations: 16GB for 32-bit or 20GB for 64-bit<br \/>\nClean install or new PC: 32GB or larger<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Graphics<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">DirectX 9 or later with WDDM 1.0 driver<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Display resolution<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">800\u00d7600<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-7\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Networking<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Wi-Fi or Ethernet adapter<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- #tablepress-163 from cache -->\n<p>In addition to determining the hardware compatibility, to upgrade Windows 7 to Windows 10, you&#8217;ll need a valid Windows 10 product key. You may still upgrade to Windows 10 using a Windows 7 product key, but be aware that Microsoft no longer offers free upgrades, as such, the company can stop devices from activating using this method at any time.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"create_backup_windows7\">Create a full backup of Windows 7<\/h2>\n<p>Although Microsoft has been improving the upgrade process with Windows 10, there are always chances that the upgrade will fail, and to avoid any problems, you should make sure to have a full backup of your system that you can use to roll back if anything happens.<\/p>\n<p>To create a full backup on Windows 7, connect an external hard drive with enough storage, and use these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p>Open <strong>Control Panel<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click on <strong>System and Security<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click on <strong>Backup and Restore<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-115647\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/windows-7-backup-restore-contropanel.jpg?resize=827%2C460&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Backup and Restore on Windows 7\" width=\"827\" height=\"460\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/windows-7-backup-restore-contropanel.jpg?w=1024&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/windows-7-backup-restore-contropanel.jpg?resize=150%2C83&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/windows-7-backup-restore-contropanel.jpg?resize=300%2C167&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/windows-7-backup-restore-contropanel.jpg?resize=1020%2C568&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1020w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Create a system image<\/strong> option from the left pane.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-115646\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/windows-7-create-system-image-backup.jpg?resize=827%2C460&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Create system image option on Windows 7\" width=\"827\" height=\"460\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/windows-7-create-system-image-backup.jpg?w=1024&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/windows-7-create-system-image-backup.jpg?resize=150%2C83&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/windows-7-create-system-image-backup.jpg?resize=300%2C167&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/windows-7-create-system-image-backup.jpg?resize=1020%2C568&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1020w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Select the <strong>On a hard disk<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-115645\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/backup-destination-windows-7.jpg?resize=725%2C756&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Backup destination on Windows 7\" width=\"725\" height=\"756\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/backup-destination-windows-7.jpg?w=725&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 725w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/backup-destination-windows-7.jpg?resize=144%2C150&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 144w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/backup-destination-windows-7.jpg?resize=288%2C300&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 288w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/backup-destination-windows-7.jpg?resize=550%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 550w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 725px) 100vw, 725px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Next<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Start backup<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-115644\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/start-windows-7-full-backup.jpg?resize=725%2C756&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Start full backup of Windows 7\" width=\"725\" height=\"756\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/start-windows-7-full-backup.jpg?w=725&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 725w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/start-windows-7-full-backup.jpg?resize=144%2C150&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 144w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/start-windows-7-full-backup.jpg?resize=288%2C300&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 288w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/start-windows-7-full-backup.jpg?resize=550%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 550w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 725px) 100vw, 725px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>No<\/strong> button to confirm you don&#8217;t want to create a system repair disc. (You can also use the Windows 10 or 7 bootable media.)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Close<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Once you complete the steps, a full backup of your device will be created, which you can use in case something goes wrong during the upgrade.<\/p>\n<p>Also, in<span style=\"font-size: 1.2rem;\"> addition to a full backup, you&#8217;ll need to create a backup of your files and web browser settings (favorite, password, and personal settings) to the cloud, such as using OneDrive, or an external drive that you can restore manually on the new installation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>If you need additional assistance, use this guide with the complete process to create a <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/create-full-backup-windows-7\/\">backup and restore Windows 7 and files<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"clean_upgrade_windows7_windows10\">How to upgrade to Windows 10 from Windows 7<\/h2>\n<p>Before upgrading, you must <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/create-bootable-usb-windows-10\/\">create a USB bootable media<\/a> using the Media Creation Tool or Rufus with the Windows 10 installation files.<\/p>\n<div id=\"tip-box\"><span><strong>Important:<\/strong> To start your device with a bootable media, you must change the BIOS settings. This process usually requires pressing one of the function keys (F1, F2, F3, F10, or F12), the ESC, or the Delete key. For more accurate instructions, check your hardware manufacturer\u2019s support website.<\/span><\/div>\n<p>To upgrade Windows 7 to Windows 10 using a clean installation, use these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p>Start the PC with the <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/create-bootable-usb-windows-10\/\"><strong>Windows 10 USB flash drive<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Press any key to continue.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Next <\/strong>button.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-131921\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/windows-10-clean-install-setup-usb.jpg?resize=622%2C461&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows setup\" width=\"622\" height=\"461\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/windows-10-clean-install-setup-usb.jpg?w=622&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 622w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/windows-10-clean-install-setup-usb.jpg?resize=300%2C222&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/windows-10-clean-install-setup-usb.jpg?resize=150%2C111&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 622px) 100vw, 622px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Install now<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-131927\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/windows-10-install-option.jpg?resize=622%2C459&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 10 install option\" width=\"622\" height=\"459\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/windows-10-install-option.jpg?w=622&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 622w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/windows-10-install-option.jpg?resize=300%2C221&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/windows-10-install-option.jpg?resize=150%2C111&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 622px) 100vw, 622px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>&#8220;I don&#8217;t have a product key&#8221;<\/strong> option if you are doing a reinstallation. If Windows 10 was already activated after the installation, reactivation would happen automatically.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-131925\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/no-product-key-windows-10-option.jpg?resize=642%2C484&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Skip license key on Windows 10 setup\" width=\"642\" height=\"484\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/no-product-key-windows-10-option.jpg?w=642&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 642w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/no-product-key-windows-10-option.jpg?resize=300%2C226&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/no-product-key-windows-10-option.jpg?resize=150%2C113&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 642px) 100vw, 642px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Select the edition of &#8220;Windows 10&#8221; that your license key activates (if applicable).<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-131926\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/select-windows-10-edition-clean-install.jpg?resize=644%2C484&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Select edition of Windows 10\" width=\"644\" height=\"484\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/select-windows-10-edition-clean-install.jpg?w=644&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 644w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/select-windows-10-edition-clean-install.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/select-windows-10-edition-clean-install.jpg?resize=150%2C113&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 644px) 100vw, 644px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Check the <strong>&#8220;I accept the license terms&#8221;<\/strong>\u00a0option.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Next<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Select the <strong>&#8220;Custom: Install Windows only (advanced)&#8221; <\/strong>option to perform a clean install.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-131923\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/windows-10-custom-install-option.jpg?resize=642%2C481&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 10 custom install option\" width=\"642\" height=\"481\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/windows-10-custom-install-option.jpg?w=642&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 642w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/windows-10-custom-install-option.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/windows-10-custom-install-option.jpg?resize=150%2C112&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 642px) 100vw, 642px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Select each partition in the hard drive you want to install Windows 10 and click the <strong>Delete<\/strong> button. (Usually, the &#8220;Drive 0&#8221; is the drive that contains all the installation files.)<\/p>\n<div id=\"tip-box-red\" ><span><strong>Warning:<\/strong> Deleting a partition also deletes all data on the drive. Also, it is not required to delete the partitions from a secondary hard drive.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Select the hard drive (Drive 0 Unallocated Space) to install Windows 10.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-131922\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/windows-10-clean-install-ssd.jpg?resize=640%2C480&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Select SSD to install Windows 10\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/windows-10-clean-install-ssd.jpg?w=640&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/windows-10-clean-install-ssd.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/windows-10-clean-install-ssd.jpg?resize=150%2C113&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Next<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Select your region setting after the installation on the first page of the <strong>out-of-the-box experience (OOBE)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-131936\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/windows-10-oobe-region.jpg?resize=827%2C620&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"OOBE select region\" width=\"827\" height=\"620\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/windows-10-oobe-region.jpg?w=1024&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/windows-10-oobe-region.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/windows-10-oobe-region.jpg?resize=765%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 765w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/windows-10-oobe-region.jpg?resize=150%2C113&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Yes<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Select your keyboard layout setting.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-131932\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/select-keyboard-layout.jpg?resize=827%2C620&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"OOBE select keyboard layout\" width=\"827\" height=\"620\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/select-keyboard-layout.jpg?w=1024&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/select-keyboard-layout.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/select-keyboard-layout.jpg?resize=765%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 765w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/select-keyboard-layout.jpg?resize=150%2C113&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Yes<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the<b> Skip <\/b>button if you do not need to configure a second layout.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>The computer will automatically connect to the network using an <strong>Ethernet<\/strong> connection. If you have a wireless connection, you must set up the link manually (a security key may be required).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Select the <strong>&#8220;Set up for personal use&#8221; <\/strong>option for Windows 10 Pro. The &#8220;Home&#8221; edition does not have this option.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-131933\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/setup-personal-use-oobe-windows-10.jpg?resize=827%2C620&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Set up PC for personal use\" width=\"827\" height=\"620\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/setup-personal-use-oobe-windows-10.jpg?w=1024&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/setup-personal-use-oobe-windows-10.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/setup-personal-use-oobe-windows-10.jpg?resize=765%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 765w, 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If you plan to upgrade through a clean installation, remember that Windows 10 will only have <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/windows-10-support-ends-october-14-2025\/\">support until October 14, 2025<\/a>. If your hardware is supported, it&#8217;s best to <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/upgrade-to-windows-11-from-windows-7\/\">upgrade to Windows 11<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Update January 4, 2023:<\/strong> Originally published in August 2019, it was revised in January 2020 to ensure the information is still accurate.\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Windows 7 is no longer supported, so it&#8217;s time to upgrade to Windows 10. 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