This guide will show you how to properly upgrade your Windows 7 machine to Windows 10
Navigate to https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10
Scroll down to “Create Windows 10 installation media” and select “Download Tool Now”
Your download of the media creation tool will begin, when it finishes open it up by clicking on the download
When prompted to let this app make changes to your computer, select “YES”
The tool will now say “Getting a few things ready” when it finishes you will be prompted to accept the license agreement, accept it.
When asked what you want to do, select “Upgrade this PC now”
After selecting this option, the tool will prepare your update. You’ll have to decide what to keep. This guide is for upgrading and keeping all of your data, make sure that the “Ready to Install” window has a checkmark next to “Keep personal files and apps”
Next, we’ll click Install - Your PC should begin the update process now, it will restart a few times before finishing. DO NOT TURN OFF YOUR COMPUTER DURING THIS PROCESS
During your first startup of Windows 10, you’ll be asked to enable or disable certain privacy features. You can turn these off or on at your discretion.
After the update is completed, you should be able to log in with your Egan credentials. You may need to add "egan\" before your username
Now, we’ll make sure your OS is up to date with the latest release. Click the little Windows icon on the bottom left of your screen, then type in “Check for Updates” You should see two arrows forming a circle, select it.
Select the “Check for updates” button and let it detect updates. Once they are downloaded and installed you’ll have to manually click restart to finish the installation process when prompted. DO NOT TURN OFF YOUR COMPUTER
After the update has finished, repeat steps 11-12 until no further updates show up, you should get a message saying “Your Windows is up to date”
Your machine has now been successfully upgraded to Windows 10. If you notice any issues regarding VPN/ work applications then contact the helpdesk for further assistance at (763) 591 - 5500