There is even the option to keep your personal files that get put into a folder called Windows. RAM is cheap today. Upgrade activated Win7 to Win10 using the Windows update method 3. In total my household has 5 pcs to upgrade, I'm glad I won't have to buy 5 separate USB drive for each pc. Perform a clean install of Windows 10 with USB 5. Don't remove the USB, but as soon as the first computer screen appears after restarting, press the key to choose the boot order and choose it to be started from the disk where Windows was installed.
 
 

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Richard Steven Hack said on August 8, at pm. Yuliya said on August 8, at pm. Things to do after a Windows 10 installation? My list? Sure, here we go: 1. Virtual Wirus said on August 10, at am. That way, everything is fresh, updated, and safe as can be. So delete all partitions, allow setup to create all 4 again, install goes through and completes at reboot system fails. I've also manually ran diskpart to create both GPT and other drives, partitions and volumes, to no effect.

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Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums. Blue Screen of Death BSOD for short , also called Stop Error, emerges whenever Windows detects a serious error it cannot recover from, and it shuts down or restarts itself to avoid any damage. Windows 10 blue screen often comes with error codes displayed in white text, for example:. Sometimes, it just happens once, and you'll not see it again when you restart, but sometimes you'll be stuck in BSOD restart loop.

Well, why does Windows 10 Blue Screen of Death emerge? How can we quickly fix this issue? These must be what you are eager to know, right? See this post to get what you want. In addition, it is also the first step if you have to reinstall Windows. Buy Now. Many users reported that they were blocked by a blue screen during the process of upgrading Windows 7 or Windows 8.

Many factors could cause this issue, and next we picked out some typical cases. If drive C does not have enough free space for upgrade, you may receive blue screen. Therefore, it's necessary to check free space of drive C in Windows 7 or Windows 8. If it indeed does not have much free space left, enlarge it. However, if your drive C has enough free space, take other factors, like virus into consideration.

That means we can fix the error by changing some settings in BIOS. Just try doing the following operations in your current version of Windows to fix the error:. Different computer requires different key, so you had better google " how to enter BIOS plus computer mode or motherboard type " at first. Warning Back up anything you want to keep before you begin. Launch the tool. Review and Accept the License Terms.

Declining the License Terms will exit the tool. Choose what you want to keep. If you want to keep your personal files, choose the Keep personal files only option.

Warning: Regardless of your selection at this step, this tool will perform a clean installation of Windows. All apps that came with or were manually installed on your PC will be removed, including paid apps. Apps that come standard with Windows 10 Mail and Edge for example will be preserved.

Additionally, some of your customized settings including your manufacturer's default customization Power and Sleep settings for example will be changed to Windows default settings, which may impact your hardware performance.

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I have the same question 9. Report abuse. Details required :. Cancel Submit. Paloma Bianchini Independent Advisor. Hello Magnus, how are you? My name is Paloma B. This is an open community, whenever you need you can share the problem so that possible repairs are suggested. Could you give more information about the problem, please? I understand that you have problems with a clean installation of Windows.

Please let me know what actually happens after installation restarts the computer? Is there an error message? How satisfied are you with this reply? Thanks for your feedback, it helps us improve the site. In reply to Paloma Bianchini's post on August 27, Thanks for the Magnus information Magnus. This is a common problem, but easy to solve, I will try to explain it in detail to help you. Some motherboards do not understand the process of a new installation, so when restarting, it starts again from the USB, when the correct thing is to start from the disk where Windows was installed so that it is finalized.

You will need to do the following: Each motherboard has a key to choose the boot order when the computer is turned on, for example some computers are the Delete, F2, F10 or F12 key.

In this case you will need to identify which is the correct keyboard on your motherboard. After identifying it, you must do the following, start the installation again, do the entire procedure of deleting partitions, recreating them and proceeding with the installation. Don't remove the USB, but as soon as the first computer screen appears after restarting, press the key to choose the boot order and choose it to be started from the disk where Windows was installed.

This way the installation will proceed and not start over the USB so that the installation will be restarted. The USB needs to be kept connected, but when restarting it cannot be initialized by it, at this point it will only serve to finish the installation, so the computer must be restarted from the disk where the new installation was made. Hi Magnus. We do see bad new SSD's. But try reseating it if a laptop, or changing cables. Make sure all other drives and peripherals are unplugged.

Check antivirus software: Windows 11, Windows 10, and Windows 8. Activate Windows: If you did not activate Windows during installation, click Start. In the search bar, type Activation. Click the icon by that name. Install Windows updates: This function is on by default, and will begin downloading updates as soon as you are connected to the internet.

Follow prompts for installation. You will need to restart your computer for the updates to properly install. Your computer is ready to install updates whenever the Shut Down icon displays a yellow update shield or your computer prompts you to restart to install updates. Install needed drivers: Driver software allows your computer to communicate with its physical devices. The Microsoft Office suite will allow you to view and edit documents and more.

Install additional Windows applications: You may choose to download and install a web browser other than Internet Explorer, such as Chrome or Firefox. You have two options for installing additional programs: Ninite allows easy installation of many applications in succession. Check the box next to the applications you wish to install, and then click Get Installer at the bottom.

Follow the prompts. You can do manual installations of desired software by visiting their respective websites and downloading the installation files. Do not install additional software along with your chosen software; for example, deselect options such as "Yes, install McAfee Security Scan Plus" or toolbars a site may offer.