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Should we need to do it again after turning off the PC?

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No, once you've upgraded, everything should still be there after you turn the computer off and back on. Windows Update will automatically update your PC.

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I have Windows 7 Premium on my HP computer. How do I upgrade to Windows 10?

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You first need to get installation media for Windows 10. You will also need a product key for Windows 10. After you download it from Microsoft's website, run the tool, accept the terms, and choose "Upgrade this PC now."

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Do I need a new product key to upgrade to Windows 10 even if I have Windows 7 activated?

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You do not need a product key if you have an activated copy of Windows 7 or 8.1 As Windows 10, reuses this in the upgrade,

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Does this make it less laggy and load?

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Windows 10 has been developed to reduce lag and decrease load times, however many factors can influence those issues (disk space, hardware, junk, malware, etc). Make sure that your PC is clean, has sufficient amount of space available and has hardware that can support Windows 10. A tool that can help clean up your PC is 'Ccleaner'.

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Can I install Windows 10 on a locked laptop with windows 8.1 from my Android phone?

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Unfortunately this is not possible. You need to unlock the laptop and follow the instructions in this article.

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My PC battery is bad, it goes off if there's no power. Will it affect my PC on the process of installation?

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Yes. It will affect it. Your Windows 10 will be corrupted and some important files for Windows 10 to run will be missing or corrupted. If it will boot up it may show a BSOD or Recovery screen.

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Do I need a new product key to upgrade to Windows 10 even if I have Windows 7 Activated?

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No. You don't need a new product key. You can use your old Windows key from Windows 7 to 10.

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I am worried that this will corrupt and break my PC if my various computer parts arent updated enough, is this the case?

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There is always a chance an upgrade will fail, and the operating system will be corrupted. That is why step 1 is to back up your data. A failed installation will not break your hardware. At worst, you would need to re-install your previous version of Windows.

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Can I use the "upgrade function" to change the current installation of Windows 10 Pro from 32-bit to 64-bit?

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No. You cannot switch between 32-bit and 64-bit. You must do a clean install.

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My Windows 7 PC has 4GB DDR3 and a 640GB hard drive; can I upgrade to Windows 10?

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Yes. Windows 10 will run in 4 GB of RAM, and it only needs about 20-30 GB of space.

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Where do I find my Windows 7 product key?

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Many computers have it printed on a sticker, either on the top rear (in the case of desktops) or underneath (on laptops).Your system may also have a key embedded in the BIOS. If you open your BIOS and see information about what operating system was pre-installed, your key is embedded. You do not need to know you key if it is embedded; Windows 10 will detect it automatically.

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Windows 10 is asking to uninstall InfineanTPM?

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If you are using the legitimate installer, then uninstall it. It is because it will not work properly on Windows 10. If you need it, try reinstalling after upgrade.

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