Renee, is this guy Legit and is the process free? I remember a few years back, they were giving out Windows 10 for free. I didn't because I didn't want to be part of their BETA test...I would wait for a stable version. I'll wait for your response before proceeding.
I upgraded from 7 to 10 and had no problems. I watched several videos and chose to follow you because of your pleasant and easy to follow demeanor, so thanx a million!
Michael, what a thorough, straightforward explanation on how to upgrade to windows 10! I like how you explain things in a simple way and the added features you told us about, very well done sir!
I've seen other upgrade videos much less than 20 minutes. But I have to say that the most valuable thing about your video is the introduction to Ninite and the classic start setting. Thanks so much.
Perfect! Have done so much research on how to do this painlessly, and your instructions, by far, are the best. You're a life saver. Thank you, Michael.
Thank so much Michael, I just did this for my Dad as he was on 7 and he's thrilled to bits. No issues at all during the process, nice and smooth, just took a little patience while it worked it's magic.
Just want to thank you for this video. I upgraded from 7 to 10 on my 2011 dell workstation following your instructions and lost no data. I am appreciative.
One of the best videos I have seen on UA-cam. Very concise, very clear instructions. Haven’t tried yet but can’t wait to install it in a couple of machines. Well done and keep producing such a wonderful piece of work.
This is the best video ever! The on screen step by step procedures were priceless. Michael even shows you what problems you might encounter and how to overcome them. I know very little about computers and was considering buying a new computer with windows 10 already installed. I instead found his video and followed it to the letter and much to my happiness two and one half hours later my computer was running Windows 10. My wife thought I had won the lottery I was so happy. I might not have won the lottery but Michael saved me almost two thousand dollars. Thank you Michael.
Thank you so much, i really needed to update to 10 for a job I'm chasing and that was the only thing holding me back. You made this so simple and you weren't annoying at all. The speed and clarity were excellent. well done
Michael, THANKS SO MUCH for this video!! I'm a diehard Win7 fan, but with all the security issues now, it's pretty obvious that I needed to upgrade my machines to a later Windows version - or switch to a different OS altogether. After much hand-wringing and foot-dragging over the issue, I ran across your video on UA-cam and decided to go for it. SO GLAD I did! Following your instructions, the online installation worked flawlessly. The privacy tips and "make-it-work-like-Windows-7" info was fantastic. And like others here have commented, your presentation was well-organized, no superfluous "BS," and the step-by-step walkthrough with the screen shots was very professional and effective. Much appreciated - I owe you a six-pack. Tell me where to send it!
Hi, I just upgraded this morning and everything went well. I am so relieved and I still have all of my programs working fine. I do have a fairly upgraded computer so no hardware issues. Thanks for the instructions!
@@Baja383 I did try the install on another computer and it failed since the hard drive needed to be replaced, i.e., it did not seem to have the capacity to accept the download. I don't know if this is your problem, but might also suggest that your Windows 7 should be fully updated before you try the Windows 10 upgrade.
Was putting off installing Windows 10 because I liked my 7 better, then the free upgrade ran out, and I thought "shoot, won't be able to use my comp after the 14th :( ". Then I found you!! Thanks Micheal Cooper, it worked like a charm!!!! Subbed :)
Excellent video! Thank you! I love Windows 7 and hated to make the move but now I'm glad I did! I was using Start Menu X on Win 7 and it kept it so now Win 10 looks almost exactly how my Win 7 looked!
Hey guy I followed your guide to upgrade from windows 7 to windows 10 and I just want to thank you for showing a great way to do it , It went without a hitch on a dell laptop , and I saved a lot of money thanks to you , so keep up the great work , and many thanks again !
Thank you so much for making this simple, am loving my upgrade, didn't take time to upgrade. Am glad I come to you across this video. From windows 8 to windows 10.
A few late nights ago, I decided to upgrade from Win 7, but only after watching this video. I was under the assumption upgrading was no longer free, so I was very apprehensive, not to mention concerned because my Sony VAIO is over 10 years old. But, Win 7 is being put to sleep in three months, so I took the plunge. I don't keep personal files on my PC, so I wasn't scared of losing anything--just scared of losing use of the PC. I followed your procedures, but it took several hours to complete, and more time for updates. But, the upgrade completed successfully, and it shows it's an activated version with a Product ID. I am now a Win 10 user, and I have you to thank for that. I'm glad I decided to watch your video.
This is perhaps the best tutorial, simple language, easy to hear and understand, good quality audio and no background music and it's not typing in notepad
Great tutorial. You basically "talked me off the ledge." Upgrade went exactly as you described although it took almost 3 hours (older desktop but still does everything I need.) Only issue was no sound after the upgrade but got that fixed after tweaking sound card settings. Thanks.
Thanks for taking the time to make this video. It was very informative and straight-forward. I followed your instructions and now have Win 10 Pro installed, replacing Win 7 Pro. So far everything is working well. I had to do a little tweaking and update a few drivers, but that was to be expected. I really appreciate you for making this video! Be blessed!
Q. Did your windows 7 pro directly updated into windows 10 pro or initially into windows 10 then you had to manually upgrade to pro ? Q. Did you uprade the same machine into win 10 pro or used the product key of win 7 device to activate your other device ? Q. Can you please explain what you did chronlogically ignoring what was told in the video ? Thanks in advance :)
@Aayush jain can you help me brother because i am not good in technical terms ..i have windows 7 home basic and i want to upgrade it in windows 10 home.
@Chuck hi merry christmas ...yes he did explain very beautifully but he had windows 7 pro which he upgraded in windows 10 pro but i have windows 7 home basic 64 bit and he didnt explain about how to upgrade windows 7 home to windows 10 home ..that is my question .
What an outstanding video! I’m a lifelong Mac user doing more and more work in the Windows environment. In just a few minutes you’ve enlightened me and answered dozens of lingering questions I’ve accumulated. I’m extremely grateful for your knowledge and first rate presentation. 👍🏽👍🏽
Another successful viewer. I just did the update for my 7 year old Lenovo laptop with Windows 7 Home Premium. It worked perfect. On mine it did take almost 3 hours. And I liked that you could set it up to still look just like the Windows 7 did. Thank you for this post. I was hesitant and afraid that I would loose this computer, but no- everything is still working just fine.
Mr. Cooper, I followed your instructions exactly to upgrade our two Sony Vaio 64 bit notebook Windows 7 Pro computers circa 2012 to Windows 10 Pro. Worked flawlessly, many, many thanks for your skills and talents! Greg
This is absolutely the best Window 10 installation tutorial I have seen so far, bar none! I was forced to install Windows 10 to do my taxes, because the tax program I use, would not work in Windows 7 anymore. Thank you for this very comprehensive video!
The IT community has known this for years. I do this at least once a week for customers. I remove the tiles for my customers and they love it. I always do it from scratch. I have it on a thumb drive and this makes it easier.
This guide is absolutely perfect ! You just need to follow the exact instructions(maybe it is a MUST to have authenticated Windows already) and be a little patient(in my case it took around 4 hours to set everything right and ready to use). Thanks and greetings from Greece !
Thank you very much Michael for walking me through this process. I was very reluctant to upgrade out of fear of ...well...what always happens....things get discombobulated and your stuck tweaking things for days. You are fine teacher.
This simply could not have been easier or more complete and thorough and accurate. I followed your step by step directions and they worked exactly as you show here to upgrade my old windows 7 to the new windows 10 for free after the windows 7 support ended. Thank you so much, this was perfect!
Excellent tutorial! so far The best explanation in every step of how to install Windows 10. Nice pace, CALM voice, very important for senior users :) Thank you Michael Cooper.
8.1 have lot better than fail shit 10 has ewer. you have good lucky if 10 work all month whitout problems, no newer any win 10 can work good. big shit. 7 and 8.1 have lot lot lot better
Michael, you have saved my life. asked an IT guy to help me fix my laptop and he failed! 4 hours of nothing but failure! think he was enjoying the compamy way too much! with your video i have done wonders and it kinda scares me. this is sooooooooo good! please dont ever stop!!!
Thank you Michael, This info has proved invaluable and as of yesterday 03/01/2020 i have successfully moved from windows 7 to windows 10 without any problem. One warning though for others, Please check the site before downloading as some try to Charge. So, just make sure its Free, i wouldnt want any of you to get caught out by shysters. Happy New Year All.
Michael, many thanks for your excellent tutorial. I was running Win 7 and now feel more secure having successfully followed your advice. All my data and programs transferred seamlessly to the best of my knowledge. I watched a couple of other similar tutorials, including your follow up to this one but yours had the additional details. I even did what you said and downloaded a couple of programs such as VLC and 7 Zip plus and changed to classic view, just as you directed. A really helpful tutorial. It took nearly 2 hours but I had the luxury of two snoozes whilst waiting for downloads and checks etc. A slight learning curve with some stuff laid out differently but all in all I am 200% satisfied. 5* This is a big weight off my mind thanks to you. Stay safe.
I passed on your site to all 100+ friends of mine on Facebook and the response was great here is what one of them said, That has to be one of the best-produced videos I have ever seen on UA-cam! So you are doing something right Michael.
Useful guide! I upgraded from Windows 7 - took about one hour. Actually, more time was spent reading & researching, watching YT tutorials, and performing file backups. Make sure you backup your files before upgrading, in case of any issues. Use an external drive. Windows 7/8 comes with a tool called Windows Backup, which is nice. It helps to make a new system restore point - in case you need to undo anything. During the installation, it may also help to close all other apps running in the background. I’ve heard you might need to update BIOS - but wait to see if there are any issues/errors first. Ironically, most of my time upgrading to Win. 10 was spent updating Windows 7 - to ensure the installation went as smoothly as possible. Only about one hour running the Windows 10 update - got it on the first try. Remember to check for any other updates in System > About, to keep your computer up-to-date, as necessary. Working as of 12/02/20. P.S. If you have a music collection on Windows Media Player - YES your files will carry over onto Win. 10. Same goes for your other files (e.g. Pictures, Documents, Desktop, etc.). You’re welcome!
Hi. I cannot thank you enough! What an excellent video. Articulate, succinct, and invaluable. Using your instructions I have successfully upgraded from Windows 7 Pro to Windows 10 on two PC’s and one laptop.
I followed your instructions and was able to upgrade from Windows 7 Home to Windows 10 Home on my Asus Notebook U46E Series. Thank you for your clarity, all of your instructions were on point. For this I will now click on subscribe.
I just came across your channel. So glad I did. Great info, love your laid-back style and voice! Been using Classic Start menu for years, you are the first pro who has recommended or even mentioned it. I call the Win 10 menu Baby Blocks. Love Ninite!! Thank You
Michael, I just wanted to say how pleased, professional and accurate your presentation on upgrading from Windows 7 Pro to Windows 10 Pro was. I had been avoiding this task for several years for my work station/file server (even considered paying a professional to come in and do it). I own all my software and aps, but not sure where all the original installation disks are for a clean install and a few of the companies are gone. Watched more than a few UA-cam presentations re an upgrade rather than a clean install. Yours was the first one that convinced me that I could do this. Did an image back up of my C drive (just in case). Cleaned up and updated all aps. Disabled all antivirus and Maleware after doing one last scan. Held my breath and followed you video, step by step on my tablet. It worked! Just wish I had disabled the Bios Lock/password before I started! I am a bit paranoid re access to this server. Hangs up and requires me to input that password every time the computer reboots. Can’t think of everything. Thanks again, GFrey
Thank you Mr. Cooper for helping me with sorting this out. I have several pc's in the house with teenagers and all and cannot afford everyone to be upgraded. You have convinced me and I'm going to start on this tomorrow starting with the oldest one in the house and going one by one. This is the best video I've seen on UA-cam on any computer issue and I love your style, your knowledge, and your delivery educating me.You have a new sub and I hope you come out with many, many more videos. Thank you so much for saving me so much frustration and money. Have a Happy New Year!!
It works! THANKYOU so much for your video! I followed every step & it took a bit over an hour. Before starting I backed up files & tried to create as much space as possible. It was so helpful knowing what to expect after each step & it saved my files. Just before starting, turned off firewall & security, W10 came with security & after installation it immediately prompted me to turn firewall on. Appreciate the Ninite options. After the final update & restart...the start screen went black, the simple fix was to press Ctrl + Alt + Del & it immediately reappeared, couldn't have done it without you.
Thanks Michael, I just upgraded a 9yr old PC via your method for the second or third time. Only diff this time was having to use the alternative route employing the ISO on a USB. I was eventually forced by software telling me to "get with it" . Once again I sought your calm cool demeanour to remind me. All the best my friend! CGL
Just finished updating mine! Thank you sooooooooooooo much! It’s super easy and you explained everything so well! I was terrified thinking I would somehow crash my laptop! You are appreciated!
Michael, thank you for this video. helped me a lot. was running on windows 7 and finally pluck up the courage to upgrade to windows 10. took about 7 hours but it was worth it. no trouble at all afterwards. all my files and settings and connections is as it was. even my desktop picture didn't change. just a small problem with the screen resolution but i'm positive that i will get it sorted. i don't mind the windows 10 user interface because i had windows 8 on a previous laptop so i'm familiar with how windows 10 work. Thanks a million.
Michael Cooper, I am English and find some American accents and presentation styles quite unbearable. It was such a pleasure to experience your tutorial a really thorough and straightforward explanation on how to upgrade to windows 7 to 10. Delivered in a clear and calm manner. I copied your presentation to a usb drive and upgraded two laptops and a desktop with a virtual you by my side, couldn't have done it without you, many thanks from me here in Somerset England.
This video is legit. I used the process today to upgrade Windows 7 Ultimate to Windows 10 Pro. No issues to report. Remember to backup before you perform the upgrade.
BlackMesaNorth it’s backed up when you upgrade it and wait for Windows 10 to install. Like the keep all apps and files button on the bottom before you upgrade
Upgraded from win 7 Ultimate right to 10 pro with no issues this morning. Glad I found this before plopping down $130 for home and then having to deal with forced updates!
I had to comment on this Did this December 14th 2019 I knew the steps before finding this video however I kept running into a issue where it would just stop after watching this video helped me something simple turning off my firewall everything all good ran smooth this time. Appreciate the video keep it up.
@@persona83XP was a good operating system. But there is no money in it for Microsoft, so why not have another operating system so people are forced to buy it? It's all about the Benjamins for Bill Gates. Nothing wrong with windows 7 but Microsoft doesn't want to provide patches for their holes.
Thank you for this clear and easy to follow instruction video for Win10 Upgrade without having to listen to a hard to understand Hindi - English accent; I will try this today after getting home from work with my Win7 !
Your vid popped up at random and as I have still been running Windows 7 and believed the media that I was now stuck with it unless I coughed up cash to upgrade, I was a bit cynical. However, your tutorial was so engaging I decided to give it a go. I backed up my stuff before starting, then once that was done I played along with you. Well I'm pleased to report that it worked completely and now my saggy Windows 7 ten year old PC is running Windows 10 beautifully. What makes this more amazing is the fact that when Windows 10 was first launched I got the notification downloaded from Microsoft inviting me to get it. The app did a scan of my system and went 'nope, your system isn't compatible' Well you showed them! I can't thank you enough for this video, like and subscribed - looking forward to more excellent content. The date is 19/01/2020 - anybody else thinking of upgrading, do it!
Michael, your explanation was one of the most informative and pleasant explanations I have ever heard on UA-cam. You engage your audience well and have a great command of your subject matter; this is not easy, but you make it look easy. Can you provide the updated link for 2020 because it's not working the same from google. Thanks again!
I certainly appreciate the info from this video!! I too was very concerned about the impending fate of Win 7. I wasn't quite sure how I was going to deal with it. I certainly couldn't afford buying a new PC with Win 10, or a product key ( $120, the last time I checked). I have a pretty good HP Pavilion ( that's got a few years on it ). I feel it can handle Win 10, and stumbling on this video, couldn't have come at a better time. My hat's off to you Michael, for taking the time to inform those of us who want the best ( and least budget breaking ) solution/s to our computing needs. Maybe one day I can breakout and purchase a brand spankin' new PC w/Win 10. Until that time, I'm going to give this method a go. Thanks a MILLION!!!
Excellent information! I'm holding on to Windows 7 for as long as possible but I'll probably have to bite the bullet and do it someday. I'll refer to your video for this.
Hi Michael, I've just installed windows 10 on my desktop and all is well, Thanks for your reply to my question earlier, great video by the way I followed it step by step and had no issues with my install Thank you.
Michael, Thank you so much for the tutorial! I installed Windows 10 on my husband's Dell Latitude E5400 2 Duo Core, 4 gb ram with no problems. The system screen states its Windows is activated. Now I have two more to go a Dell Optiplex and Thinkpad T504p.
31st October 2019 - I'm a complete computer numpty who finds plugging the damn thing in and switching it on a major challenge. However, I followed the instructions step by step and, although some of the Microsoft graphics seem somewhat different since this video was made, I was able to follow through successfully and installation on my desktop is now complete. All programs and apps are up and running (even some I thought I'd lose, like Picasa 3 and Movie Maker as well as Microsoft Office 2003 and Paint. Also all bookmarks still there). The whole process took a little over 4 hours but it seems my worries were unfounded. Many thanks Michael for your clear and concise instructions . . . . . Now I've got to go through the whole thing again with my wife's and my daughter's laptops. Update: 10th Nov 2019 - Now also done the other two computers. Everything working fine. If I can do it, anyone can.
PreNeanderthal, by the time you have completed your 3rd computer you may be qualified to come back to these threads and help Micheal C. teach the rest of us "numptys"
You should have ways have your important data backed up somewhere else other than your main drive. That means having anything important in more than one place.
I really appreciate your video. I have inherited 4 commercial HP Elite One 800 PC's with a bundle Windows 7 pro 64b. Having called HP customer service didn't help. They said I had to buy the license from Microsoft but after following these useful instructions, I didn't need a key and it appears as already activated. Thank you
Thanks... I successfully upgraded using your instructions. The first time I tried it, I ended up with a message saying the Win10 could not be installed on my machine. But that turned out to be caused my MBR partition being almost full. I was able to find step-by-step instructions on how to clear out some logfiles in the MBR and... The second time I tried to upgrade to Win10, it worked fine.
@@MichaelTheComputerGuy I don't remember the exact error message that I got when the initial install failed but I found a solution by typing that exact message into google and doing a search. I found out the one likely reason for the failure was that the MBR partition didn't have a enough room. And there were suggestions on how to check the size of the MBR partition. I found that my Win7 MBR partition was, indeed, close to full. I followed some instructions that involved running the command line as admin, and entered a series of commands that allowed me to make the MBR editable, assigned it a drive letter, and then allowed me to purge a bunch of log files. The next step was to detach the MBR from the assigned drive letter... I confirmed that I reduced the size of the files in the MBR partition by about 50%. After that, I reran the upgrade and it worked fine.
Did a lot of reading and looking at other Utube videos. Being computer illiterate your video was the best. Explanations are clear. Great that you explained how to temporarily uninstalling antivirus. Also, loved how you added in the extra on how to change the look after installing Windows 10. I updated to Windows 10 today with no problems. Thank you very much.
Thanks Michael, just used it last night to upgrade both my wife and my desktop computers, both on Win 7 Pro. Followed your instructions to the letter, worked like a charm.
Today I updated (long overdue) my daughters Windows 7 Pro laptop to Windows 10 Pro. Watched the video a few times before the update, bottom line good information and the update to Windows 10 worked like a charm. Plus my daughter is happy for the update to her laptop. Thanks Michael for a great video to walk through the process.
I COULD NOT DOWNLOAD EVERYBODY IS COMPUTER LITERACY THERE SHOULD BE ASSIDTANCE FOR ESPECIALLY FOR THE DISABLE WHERE ASSISTANCE IS OFFERED WHO KNOW NOT MUCH ABOUT SOFTWARE OR COMPUTERS THat NEED HELP THANK YOU ANYWAY
Thank so much. I was just about to buy the upgrade and have it installed then came across your tutorial. It went exactly as you said it would. Thanks also for ninite.
Thanks to your help I was able to update my 12 year old Tower PC. I had already upgraded the RAM to 4gig and fitted a sold state drive along with the sata devices. Took about 4 hours to do and update but all programs and devices worded fine including my old Office 2010 suite. No problems with two old printer either. Thanks again.
Thank You , the picture of you on the video shows you sitting with a smug look on your face . Michael Cooper , you sir .... own it .... thank you sir , I have subscribed . Before I retired , I was a Certified Welder , 36 years with my last employer . I did x-ray welds all the time , most of the time actually , I owned that look also for a very long time . Thank You again Michael
I am an old man, less than average on computers, but with your help i succeed with this particular task to get windows 10, thank you
Renee, is this guy Legit and is the process free? I remember a few years back, they were giving out Windows 10 for free. I didn't because I didn't want to be part of their BETA test...I would wait for a stable version. I'll wait for your response before proceeding.
@Chuck What will happen when you have Windows 7 Ultimate? Get Win 10 professional?
Exactly
@Chuck Thanks, have a Merry Christmas, greetings from Helsinki, Finland.
I upgraded from 7 to 10 and had no problems. I watched several videos and chose to follow you because of your pleasant and easy to follow demeanor, so thanx a million!
Michael, what a thorough, straightforward explanation on how to upgrade to windows 10! I like how you explain things in a simple way and the added features you told us about, very well done sir!
it was so helpful I was all ready to buy another computer or pay for software I didn't have to purchase.
I've seen other upgrade videos much less than 20 minutes. But I have to say that the most valuable thing about your video is the introduction to Ninite and the classic start setting. Thanks so much.
I've not said this, before on any youtube videos before, that this has to be one of the best videos I've ever seen, well done and... THANKS!
Hey i have a question if you upgrade from windows 7 to 10 will your games be deleted
@@Gold-pu3rw As long as you choose to keep everything your games will stay.
Michael Cooper omg thx i didn think you’d reply thx for the help
Perfect! Have done so much research on how to do this painlessly, and your instructions, by far, are the best.
You're a life saver. Thank you, Michael.
@@OneSeasonMan but hey, here you are signed in to youtube via google
Thank so much Michael, I just did this for my Dad as he was on 7 and he's thrilled to bits. No issues at all during the process, nice and smooth, just took a little patience while it worked it's magic.
No loss of data as long as you choose to keep everything.
@@MichaelTheComputerGuy I tried with Window 8 workstation it didn't activate window digitally any suggestion please
Just want to thank you for this video. I upgraded from 7 to 10 on my 2011 dell workstation following your instructions and lost no data. I am appreciative.
One of the best videos I have seen on UA-cam. Very concise, very clear instructions. Haven’t tried yet but can’t wait to install it in a couple of machines.
Well done and keep producing such a wonderful piece of work.
This is the best video ever! The on screen step by step procedures were priceless. Michael even shows you what problems you might encounter and how to overcome them. I know very little about computers and was considering buying a new computer with windows 10 already installed. I instead found his video and followed it to the letter and much to my happiness two and one half hours later my computer was running Windows 10. My wife thought I had won the lottery I was so happy. I might not have won the lottery but Michael saved me almost two thousand dollars. Thank you Michael.
This is what people love about UA-cam - from fixing plumbing, cars or computers - all the information is there. UA-cam is a Humanitarian Aid.
Agreed.
@@dbaider9467I totally concur.
And to think when UA-cam was created I thought it was pointless - how wrong I was!
Thank you so much, i really needed to update to 10 for a job I'm chasing and that was the only thing holding me back. You made this so simple and you weren't annoying at all. The speed and clarity were excellent. well done
Michael, THANKS SO MUCH for this video!! I'm a diehard Win7 fan, but with all the security issues now, it's pretty obvious that I needed to upgrade my machines to a later Windows version - or switch to a different OS altogether. After much hand-wringing and foot-dragging over the issue, I ran across your video on UA-cam and decided to go for it. SO GLAD I did! Following your instructions, the online installation worked flawlessly. The privacy tips and "make-it-work-like-Windows-7" info was fantastic. And like others here have commented, your presentation was well-organized, no superfluous "BS," and the step-by-step walkthrough with the screen shots was very professional and effective. Much appreciated - I owe you a six-pack. Tell me where to send it!
Hi, I just upgraded this morning and everything went well. I am so relieved and I still have all of my programs working fine. I do have a fairly upgraded computer so no hardware issues. Thanks for the instructions!
When I attempt it is saying "windows 10 installation failed" is this because it does not recognize my Windows 7 license?
@@Baja383 I did try the install on another computer and it failed since the hard drive needed to be replaced, i.e., it did not seem to have the capacity to accept the download. I don't know if this is your problem, but might also suggest that your Windows 7 should be fully updated before you try the Windows 10 upgrade.
@@annelm217 thanks for looking into it. I will try this.
all the data was kept intact nothing deleted? videos games etc?
@@AintPopular All data was preserved. I have no video games and the like
Was putting off installing Windows 10 because I liked my 7 better, then the free upgrade ran out, and I thought "shoot, won't be able to use my comp after the 14th :( ". Then I found you!! Thanks Micheal Cooper, it worked like a charm!!!! Subbed :)
Just about to try myself...... In the words of Arnie..... "I'll be back!"
Excellent video! Thank you! I love Windows 7 and hated to make the move but now I'm glad I did! I was using Start Menu X on Win 7 and it kept it so now Win 10 looks almost exactly how my Win 7 looked!
OMG Finally I've found GREAT CHANNEL with best explanations of any basic problems for pc.....THANK YOU
Excellent,excellent,excellent. The directions could not have been more precise. Everything as suggested. A lesson in clarity.
Mel
With your excellent instructions I installed Windows 10 without a hitch. Thank you!
Hey guy I followed your guide to upgrade from windows 7 to windows 10 and I just want to thank you for showing a great way to do it , It went without a hitch on a dell laptop , and I saved a lot of money thanks to you , so keep up the great work , and
many thanks again !
Thank you so much for making this simple, am loving my upgrade, didn't take time to upgrade. Am glad I come to you across this video. From windows 8 to windows 10.
Just did both my wifes computers. Works great! Thanks so much for taking the time to do this public service.
You have two wives?
@@_F7_ that was funny!!
@@_F7_ That was funny!!
A few late nights ago, I decided to upgrade from Win 7, but only after watching this video. I was under the assumption upgrading was no longer free, so I was very apprehensive, not to mention concerned because my Sony VAIO is over 10 years old. But, Win 7 is being put to sleep in three months, so I took the plunge. I don't keep personal files on my PC, so I wasn't scared of losing anything--just scared of losing use of the PC. I followed your procedures, but it took several hours to complete, and more time for updates. But, the upgrade completed successfully, and it shows it's an activated version with a Product ID. I am now a Win 10 user, and I have you to thank for that. I'm glad I decided to watch your video.
This is perhaps the best tutorial, simple language, easy to hear and understand, good quality audio and no background music and it's not typing in notepad
Great tutorial. You basically "talked me off the ledge." Upgrade went exactly as you described although it took almost 3 hours (older desktop but still does everything I need.) Only issue was no sound after the upgrade but got that fixed after tweaking sound card settings. Thanks.
Thanks for taking the time to make this video. It was very informative and straight-forward. I followed your instructions and now have Win 10 Pro installed, replacing Win 7 Pro. So far everything is working well. I had to do a little tweaking and update a few drivers, but that was to be expected. I really appreciate you for making this video! Be blessed!
Q. Did your windows 7 pro directly updated into windows 10 pro or initially into windows 10 then you had to manually upgrade to pro ?
Q. Did you uprade the same machine into win 10 pro or used the product key of win 7 device to activate your other device ?
Q. Can you please explain what you did chronlogically ignoring what was told in the video ?
Thanks in advance :)
How much data was needed for the update
@Aayush jain can you help me brother because i am not good in technical terms ..i have windows 7 home basic and i want to upgrade it in windows 10 home.
@Chuck hi merry christmas ...yes he did explain very beautifully but he had windows 7 pro which he upgraded in windows 10 pro but i have windows 7 home basic 64 bit and he didnt explain about how to upgrade windows 7 home to windows 10 home ..that is my question .
What an outstanding video! I’m a lifelong Mac user doing more and more work in the Windows environment. In just a few minutes you’ve enlightened me and answered dozens of lingering questions I’ve accumulated. I’m extremely grateful for your knowledge and first rate presentation. 👍🏽👍🏽
Another successful viewer. I just did the update for my 7 year old Lenovo laptop with Windows 7 Home Premium. It worked perfect. On mine it did take almost 3 hours. And I liked that you could set it up to still look just like the Windows 7 did. Thank you for this post. I was hesitant and afraid that I would loose this computer, but no- everything is still working just fine.
Mr. Cooper,
I followed your instructions exactly to upgrade our two Sony Vaio 64 bit notebook Windows 7 Pro computers circa 2012 to Windows 10 Pro. Worked flawlessly, many, many thanks for your skills and talents!
Greg
Thank you Michael, Just changed to Win10 Pro from Win7 Pro for free. The updates took the longest! I live in the UK.
Thanks for posting your video Michael, I did not know this. I was able to upgrade an old laptop from win 7 to win 10. Thanks again
Thank you! I can confirm this is still working as of 3rd Feb 2020.
Now in the process of removing all the crap and making it more windows 7 like.
This is absolutely the best Window 10 installation tutorial I have seen so far, bar none! I was forced to install Windows 10 to do my taxes, because the tax program I use, would not work in Windows 7 anymore. Thank you for this very comprehensive video!
The IT community has known this for years. I do this at least once a week for customers. I remove the tiles for my customers and they love it. I always do it from scratch. I have it on a thumb drive and this makes it easier.
Well darn,.......i wish you had done a video years ago then, for us peons.
This guide is absolutely perfect ! You just need to follow the exact instructions(maybe it is a MUST to have authenticated Windows already) and be a little patient(in my case it took around 4 hours to set everything right and ready to use).
Thanks and greetings from Greece !
Pls How much data was needed for the update
kenny oluwatimilehin 8GB
Αρτέμης Κόστα mine takes more than 5 hours
@@princeroyce7242 it depends, in my case it took that much time because of my laptop's "mediocre" specs :p
Thank you very much Michael for walking me through this process. I was very reluctant to upgrade out of fear of ...well...what always happens....things get discombobulated and your stuck tweaking things for days. You are fine teacher.
This simply could not have been easier or more complete and thorough and accurate. I followed your step by step directions and they worked exactly as you show here to upgrade my old windows 7 to the new windows 10 for free after the windows 7 support ended. Thank you so much, this was perfect!
Excellent tutorial! so far The best explanation in every step of how to install Windows 10. Nice pace,
CALM voice, very important for senior users :) Thank you Michael Cooper.
I totally agree!!
Dec/9/2019 Successfully updated from Windows 8.1 to Windows 10. Still working 👌
8.1 have lot better than fail shit 10 has ewer. you have good lucky if 10 work all month whitout problems, no newer any win 10 can work good. big shit. 7 and 8.1 have lot lot lot better
@@mattivirta my windows 10 work without problem for 2 years
Thank you for your video, I was able to install Windows 10 from my Windows 7.
Michael, you have saved my life. asked an IT guy to help me fix my laptop and he failed! 4 hours of nothing but failure! think he was enjoying the compamy way too much! with your video i have done wonders and it kinda scares me. this is sooooooooo good! please dont ever stop!!!
I would fire that IT guy.
Thank you Michael, This info has proved invaluable and as of yesterday 03/01/2020 i have successfully moved from windows 7 to windows 10 without any problem.
One warning though for others,
Please check the site before downloading as some try to Charge.
So, just make sure its Free, i wouldnt want any of you to get caught out by shysters.
Happy New Year All.
Thanks very much for this update, took 2 hours 45 mins to install but im overjoyed by the results, cheers .
Michael, many thanks for your excellent tutorial. I was running Win 7 and now feel more secure having successfully followed your advice. All my data and programs transferred seamlessly to the best of my knowledge. I watched a couple of other similar tutorials, including your follow up to this one but yours had the additional details. I even did what you said and downloaded a couple of programs such as VLC and 7 Zip plus and changed to classic view, just as you directed. A really helpful tutorial. It took nearly 2 hours but I had the luxury of two snoozes whilst waiting for downloads and checks etc. A slight learning curve with some stuff laid out differently but all in all I am 200% satisfied. 5* This is a big weight off my mind thanks to you. Stay safe.
I passed on your site to all 100+ friends of mine on Facebook and the response was great here is what one of them said, That has to be one of the best-produced videos I have ever seen on UA-cam! So you are doing something right Michael.
Useful guide!
I upgraded from Windows 7 - took about one hour. Actually, more time was spent reading & researching, watching YT tutorials, and performing file backups. Make sure you backup your files before upgrading, in case of any issues. Use an external drive. Windows 7/8 comes with a tool called Windows Backup, which is nice. It helps to make a new system restore point - in case you need to undo anything. During the installation, it may also help to close all other apps running in the background. I’ve heard you might need to update BIOS - but wait to see if there are any issues/errors first. Ironically, most of my time upgrading to Win. 10 was spent updating Windows 7 - to ensure the installation went as smoothly as possible. Only about one hour running the Windows 10 update - got it on the first try. Remember to check for any other updates in System > About, to keep your computer up-to-date, as necessary. Working as of 12/02/20.
P.S. If you have a music collection on Windows Media Player - YES your files will carry over onto Win. 10. Same goes for your other files (e.g. Pictures, Documents, Desktop, etc.).
You’re welcome!
Hi. I cannot thank you enough! What an excellent video. Articulate, succinct, and invaluable. Using your instructions I have successfully upgraded from Windows 7 Pro to Windows 10 on two PC’s and one laptop.
I followed your instructions and was able to upgrade from Windows 7 Home to Windows 10 Home on my Asus Notebook U46E Series. Thank you for your clarity, all of your instructions were on point. For this I will now click on subscribe.
I just came across your channel. So glad I did. Great info, love your laid-back style and voice! Been using Classic Start menu for years, you are the first pro who has recommended or even mentioned it. I call the Win 10 menu Baby Blocks. Love Ninite!! Thank You
Very informative! Thanks.
Appreciate you didn't start with "whatsup" or play annoying music. Well done.
I agree. Another thing that’s annoying is hearing, “Sup everyone, your boy here.”
Michael,
I just wanted to say how pleased, professional and accurate your presentation on upgrading from Windows 7 Pro to Windows 10 Pro was.
I had been avoiding this task for several years for my work station/file server (even considered paying a professional to come in and do it).
I own all my software and aps, but not sure where all the original installation disks are for a clean install and a few of the companies are gone.
Watched more than a few UA-cam presentations re an upgrade rather than a clean install. Yours was the first one that convinced me that I could do this. Did an image back up of my C drive (just in case). Cleaned up and updated all aps. Disabled all antivirus and Maleware after doing one last scan. Held my breath and followed you video, step by step on my tablet.
It worked! Just wish I had disabled the Bios Lock/password before I started! I am a bit paranoid re access to this server. Hangs up and requires me to input that password every time the computer reboots. Can’t think of everything.
Thanks again,
GFrey
absolutely love when they go straight to the point
no kidding!
@@jaccoberbie9092 o moo
Thank you Mr. Cooper for helping me with sorting this out. I have several pc's in the house with teenagers and all and cannot afford everyone to be upgraded. You have convinced me and I'm going to start on this tomorrow starting with the oldest one in the house and going one by one. This is the best video I've seen on UA-cam on any computer issue and I love your style, your knowledge, and your delivery educating me.You have a new sub and I hope you come out with many, many more videos. Thank you so much for saving me so much frustration and money. Have a Happy New Year!!
Does this work with windows xp?
I must say this is my best ever learning video ever. THANK A LOT
It works! THANKYOU so much for your video! I followed every step & it took a bit over an hour.
Before starting I backed up files & tried to create as much space as possible.
It was so helpful knowing what to expect after each step & it saved my files.
Just before starting, turned off firewall & security, W10 came with security & after installation it immediately prompted me to turn firewall on. Appreciate the Ninite options.
After the final update & restart...the start screen went black, the simple fix was to press Ctrl + Alt + Del & it immediately reappeared, couldn't have done it without you.
Thank you so much for making it so easy to install Windows 10 on my computers. It was so easy to follow your instructions. Thanks again.
Thank you very much, Sir. Absolutely stellar presentation even a 70 year old can understand!! Kudos! May many Blessings from above rain down upon you!
I agree I am 71
Thanks Michael, I just upgraded a 9yr old PC via your method for the second or third time. Only diff this time was having to use the alternative route employing the ISO on a USB. I was eventually forced by software telling me to "get with it" . Once again I sought your calm cool demeanour to remind me. All the best my friend! CGL
that's great 👍 thank you
Very Informative in a nice calm voice , You literally saved my ass and wallet , God bless you . Subbed and liked 😊👍😎👍
Just finished updating mine! Thank you sooooooooooooo much! It’s super easy and you explained everything so well! I was terrified thinking I would somehow crash my laptop! You are appreciated!
Thank you so much. Works great. Great job.
Michael, Thank you very much for the excellent video. It took me only 1hr and 30 min to install Windows 10 on my Lenovo Thinkpad X131e
Michael, thank you for this video. helped me a lot. was running on windows 7 and finally pluck up the courage to upgrade to windows 10. took about 7 hours but it was worth it. no trouble at all afterwards. all my files and settings and connections is as it was. even my desktop picture didn't change. just a small problem with the screen resolution but i'm positive that i will get it sorted. i don't mind the windows 10 user interface because i had windows 8 on a previous laptop so i'm familiar with how windows 10 work. Thanks a million.
Michael Cooper, I am English and find some American accents and presentation styles quite unbearable. It was such a pleasure to experience your tutorial a really thorough and straightforward explanation on how to upgrade to windows 7 to 10. Delivered in a clear and calm manner. I copied your presentation to a usb drive and upgraded two laptops and a desktop with a virtual you by my side, couldn't have done it without you, many thanks from me here in Somerset England.
Clear, concise, and detailed. The way all how-to videos should be done. Thank you.
This video is legit. I used the process today to upgrade Windows 7 Ultimate to Windows 10 Pro. No issues to report. Remember to backup before you perform the upgrade.
BlackMesaNorth it’s backed up when you upgrade it and wait for Windows 10 to install. Like the keep all apps and files button on the bottom before you upgrade
Upgraded mine from Windows 7 on May 29, 2020. It was a few hours of waiting for me, but so far it’s been good. Thank you.
Upgraded from win 7 Ultimate right to 10 pro with no issues this morning. Glad I found this before plopping down $130 for home and then having to deal with forced updates!
I had to comment on this Did this December 14th 2019 I knew the steps before finding this video however I kept running into a issue where it would just stop after watching this video helped me something simple turning off my firewall everything all good ran smooth this time. Appreciate the video keep it up.
I was going to try to update before the support ran out in January. Have been dodging windows 10 for so long, guess it's time to update. Thanks!
Me too. Funny thing is: I've just upgraded from XP to W7 this year. :/
@@persona83XP was a good operating system. But there is no money in it for Microsoft, so why not have another operating system so people are forced to buy it? It's all about the Benjamins for Bill Gates. Nothing wrong with windows 7 but Microsoft doesn't want to provide patches for their holes.
Thank you for this clear and easy to follow instruction video for Win10 Upgrade without having to listen to a hard to understand Hindi - English accent; I will try this today after getting home from work with my Win7 !
Thank you Michael! Plain and easy, And free! Less than three hours while watching TV and everything is working well, and even faster. Great channel!
Best tutorial video ever! I am very computer illiterate and even I could follow along on this tutorial! Simple, clear, and no gimmicks!
Mike : I'm a retired tech. lecturer and I think your presentation was excellent. SUBSCRIBED !!
stop kissing ass bud
Worked like a charm. Many thanks. Love how you explain it!.
Your vid popped up at random and as I have still been running Windows 7 and believed the media that I was now stuck with it unless I coughed up cash to upgrade, I was a bit cynical.
However, your tutorial was so engaging I decided to give it a go. I backed up my stuff before starting, then once that was done I played along with you.
Well I'm pleased to report that it worked completely and now my saggy Windows 7 ten year old PC is running Windows 10 beautifully.
What makes this more amazing is the fact that when Windows 10 was first launched I got the notification downloaded from Microsoft inviting me to get it. The app did a scan of my system and went 'nope, your system isn't compatible' Well you showed them!
I can't thank you enough for this video, like and subscribed - looking forward to more excellent content. The date is 19/01/2020 - anybody else thinking of upgrading, do it!
Michael, your explanation was one of the most informative and pleasant explanations I have ever heard on UA-cam. You engage your audience well and have a great command of your subject matter; this is not easy, but you make it look easy. Can you provide the updated link for 2020 because it's not working the same from google. Thanks again!
I certainly appreciate the info from this video!! I too was very concerned about the impending fate of Win 7. I wasn't quite sure how I was going to deal with it. I certainly couldn't afford buying a new PC with Win 10, or a product key ( $120, the last time I checked). I have a pretty good HP Pavilion ( that's got a few years on it ). I feel it can handle Win 10, and stumbling on this video, couldn't have come at a better time. My hat's off to you Michael, for taking the time to inform those of us who want the best ( and least budget breaking ) solution/s to our computing needs. Maybe one day I can breakout and purchase a brand spankin' new PC w/Win 10. Until that time, I'm going to give this method a go. Thanks a MILLION!!!
A Windows 10 product key is $180 for the home version I believe
Excellent information! I'm holding on to Windows 7 for as long as possible but I'll probably have to bite the bullet and do it someday. I'll refer to your video for this.
Hi Michael, I've just installed windows 10 on my desktop and all is well,
Thanks for your reply to my question earlier, great video by the way I followed it step by step and had no issues with my install
Thank you.
Michael, Thank you so much for the tutorial! I installed Windows 10 on my husband's Dell Latitude E5400 2 Duo Core, 4 gb ram with no problems. The system screen states its Windows is activated. Now I have two more to go a Dell Optiplex and Thinkpad T504p.
Thinkpad T540p now has Windows 10! One more to go!
31st October 2019 - I'm a complete computer numpty who finds plugging the damn thing in and switching it on a major challenge. However, I followed the instructions step by step and, although some of the Microsoft graphics seem somewhat different since this video was made, I was able to follow through successfully and installation on my desktop is now complete. All programs and apps are up and running (even some I thought I'd lose, like Picasa 3 and Movie Maker as well as Microsoft Office 2003 and Paint. Also all bookmarks still there). The whole process took a little over 4 hours but it seems my worries were unfounded. Many thanks Michael for your clear and concise instructions . . . . . Now I've got to go through the whole thing again with my wife's and my daughter's laptops.
Update: 10th Nov 2019 - Now also done the other two computers. Everything working fine. If I can do it, anyone can.
PreNeanderthal, by the time you have completed your 3rd computer you may be qualified to come back to these threads and help Micheal C. teach the rest of us "numptys"
Thanks for being so clear & taking your time with explaining everything, you would be a great teacher :))))))))
mibrown2007 😘😘😘😘
It still works. I managed to do it tonight (13 March 2023). Thank you and greetings from Serbia.☀️🎉
Still works! Updated yesterday from 7 Pro to 10 Pro, no issues. Thanks Michael for your helpfull, detailed and easy to follow video... a lot!
Great tutorial! Downloading Windows 10 was a breeze. Thank you so very much. Very helpful video!
DID YOU HAVE TO BACK UP ANY DATA AFTER YOU DOWNLOAD WINDOWS 10.
BEFORE YOU DOWNLOADED WINDOWS SORRY
You should have ways have your important data backed up somewhere else other than your main drive. That means having anything important in more than one place.
Yup! Worked fine 2020-1-4 on my old laptop that had a Windows 7 COA sticker. Thank you!
I really appreciate your video. I have inherited 4 commercial HP Elite One 800 PC's with a bundle Windows 7 pro 64b. Having called HP customer service didn't help. They said I had to buy the license from Microsoft but after following these useful instructions, I didn't need a key and it appears as already activated. Thank you
Thanks... I successfully upgraded using your instructions. The first time I tried it, I ended up with a message saying the Win10 could not be installed on my machine. But that turned out to be caused my MBR partition being almost full. I was able to find step-by-step instructions on how to clear out some logfiles in the MBR and... The second time I tried to upgrade to Win10, it worked fine.
OK that's great. Do you remember the searches you did to find the fix?
@@MichaelTheComputerGuy I don't remember the exact error message that I got when the initial install failed but I found a solution by typing that exact message into google and doing a search. I found out the one likely reason for the failure was that the MBR partition didn't have a enough room. And there were suggestions on how to check the size of the MBR partition. I found that my Win7 MBR partition was, indeed, close to full. I followed some instructions that involved running the command line as admin, and entered a series of commands that allowed me to make the MBR editable, assigned it a drive letter, and then allowed me to purge a bunch of log files. The next step was to detach the MBR from the assigned drive letter... I confirmed that I reduced the size of the files in the MBR partition by about 50%. After that, I reran the upgrade and it worked fine.
Worked on my old 2013 Dell XPS 8300 , Dec 26, 2019. I installed right over Win 7 Home. Thanks a bunch, now to start my Keto.
@@OneSeasonMan with an ugly brain
I'm too!, using 2007 HP Mini 210, running Atom 1.6GHz.
@Donald J Ur making me install Linux mint kinda funny.
@Donald J wtf
u high dont be salty
Thank you Michael :) that was very informative. I'll be using your step by step info to upgrade my computer
We need people like you who share a clear and working information and techniques to the world. I've tried it and worked perfectly. Thank you sir
Did a lot of reading and looking at other Utube videos. Being computer illiterate your video was the best. Explanations are clear. Great that you explained how to temporarily uninstalling antivirus. Also, loved how you added in the extra on how to change the look after installing Windows 10. I updated to Windows 10 today with no problems. Thank you very much.
Great illustration on how to upgrade from 7 to 10
Thank you
Thank you so much, I've been a bit nervous about this. Finished and all running well thanks to you Michael..yay!
OXYGEN IS FREE. FISH DONT PAY FOR AIR.
will upgrade format my datas photos and files on my computer ?
Thanks Michael, just used it last night to upgrade both my wife and my desktop computers, both on Win 7 Pro. Followed your instructions to the letter, worked like a charm.
Today I updated (long overdue) my daughters Windows 7 Pro laptop to Windows 10 Pro. Watched the video a few times before the update, bottom line good information and the update to Windows 10 worked like a charm. Plus my daughter is happy for the update to her laptop. Thanks Michael for a great video to walk through the process.
Thanks Michael - this was so easy - I'm off & running!
I COULD NOT DOWNLOAD EVERYBODY IS COMPUTER LITERACY THERE SHOULD BE ASSIDTANCE FOR ESPECIALLY FOR THE DISABLE WHERE ASSISTANCE IS OFFERED WHO KNOW NOT MUCH ABOUT SOFTWARE OR COMPUTERS THat NEED HELP
THANK YOU ANYWAY
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Thank so much. I was just about to buy the upgrade and have it installed then came across your tutorial. It went exactly as you said it would. Thanks also for ninite.
Thanks to your help I was able to update my 12 year old Tower PC. I had already upgraded the RAM to 4gig and fitted a sold state drive along with the sata devices. Took about 4 hours to do and update but all programs and devices worded fine including my old Office 2010 suite. No problems with two old printer either. Thanks again.
Very helpful. I upgraded for free on 3/23. Classic start menu directions are great. Info at end to restart very helpful. Thanks.
Hey thanks Michael, great explanation that allowed me to upgrade without any issues.
That was a brilliant tutorial. Thank you. Subscribed.....
The most comprehensive and informative guidance video for upgrading to Windows 10.
A lot easier than many people think.
Thank you for your advice
Thank You , the picture of you on the video shows you sitting with a smug look on your face . Michael Cooper , you sir .... own it .... thank you sir , I have subscribed . Before I retired , I was a Certified Welder , 36 years with my last employer . I did x-ray welds all the time , most of the time actually , I owned that look also for a very long time . Thank You again Michael
thank you for the information this works perfectly!! Didnt lose any of my files or settings (wish i was worried about)