You can confirm the version of Windows by opening the Run command using the “Windows key + R” keyboard shortcut, typing winver, and clicking the OK button. You will also need to have the latest version of the operating system, in this case, “Windows 7 Service Pack 1.” If you do not have this update already installed, you can download it here.

Display resolution: 800×600 minimum requirement.

Graphics: DirectX 9 or later with WDDM 1.0 driver.

Hard drive: 32GB clean install or new PC (16 GB for 32-bit or 20 GB for 64-bit existing installation).

RAM: 1GB requirement for 32-bit or 2GB for 64-bit.

Processor: 1GHz or faster CPU or System on a Chip (SoC).

If you want to upgrade to Windows 10 from Windows 7, the computer must meet the minimum system requirements:

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Check requirements before upgrade to Windows 10 from 7.

(If you prefer to upgrade by performing a clean installation, then follow these step-by-step instructions.) This guide will teach you how to upgrade to Windows 10 from Windows 7, ensuring you do not run into issues during the installation. It would also help if you disconnected any hardware connected to the computer, including printers, phones, cameras, external hard drives, and other USB peripherals, to help avoid problems. It is also a good idea to uninstall any security software (such as antivirus, security tools, and old third-party programs) that may prevent the successful upgrade to Windows 10. In addition, you want to make sure that the “Windows 7 Service Pack 1” is installed on the computer. However, before proceeding, you must confirm the hardware is compatible, purchase a Windows 10 (if applicable) license, and create a full backup in case you need to roll back. You can quickly perform this task with the Microsoft Media Creation Tool, available for Windows 7 and 8.1. Using the in-place upgrade option, you can upgrade Windows 7 to Windows 10 without losing your files and erasing everything on the hard drive.

As part of the process, you should also create a full backup before proceeding.

Finally, select the “Keep personal files and apps” option and click the Install button.

Then choose “Upgrade this PC now” to upgrade to Windows 10 from 7.

To upgrade Windows 7 to Windows 10, download the “Media Creation Tool” and launch the setup.

Windows 7 installation media