Set up Windows 10 Pro smoothly.

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luck12300
Member

11-26-2016, 01:45 PM

I purchased the Windows 10 Pro CD version. Should I prepare my file first before installing, and could my data be lost after installation?

luck12300

11-26-2016, 01:45 PM #1

I purchased the Windows 10 Pro CD version. Should I prepare my file first before installing, and could my data be lost after installation?

SawyerP7
Junior Member

11-26-2016, 02:40 PM

Yes, I currently have Windows installed and am transitioning to the Pro version.

SawyerP7

11-26-2016, 02:40 PM #2

Yes, I currently have Windows installed and am transitioning to the Pro version.

WhaleFisher
Junior Member

11-28-2016, 01:27 PM

You are using Windows 8.1.

WhaleFisher

11-28-2016, 01:27 PM #3

You are using Windows 8.1.

RoxXmaster
Member

206

11-28-2016, 05:25 PM

Hmmmm, It's been a while since I used 8.1, is there an upgrade option where you can use the activation code on your disc to upgrade to 10 pro? That way you aren't reinstalling from scratch.

RoxXmaster

11-28-2016, 05:25 PM #4

Hmmmm, It's been a while since I used 8.1, is there an upgrade option where you can use the activation code on your disc to upgrade to 10 pro? That way you aren't reinstalling from scratch.

Frostyduff
Member

237

11-28-2016, 07:12 PM

No, I don't think that way.

Frostyduff

11-28-2016, 07:12 PM #5

No, I don't think that way.

jamesbond57
Member

11-30-2016, 08:50 AM

No matter if you choose to upgrade or not, I strongly suggest a clean installation. If you possess all other software keys and have everything backed up, then give your machine a chance and start over.

jamesbond57

11-30-2016, 08:50 AM #6

catseecoo
Senior Member

662

11-30-2016, 03:49 PM

When is the estimated time for installation? It starts at 2:30 am from your location.

catseecoo

11-30-2016, 03:49 PM #7

When is the estimated time for installation? It starts at 2:30 am from your location.

LubyDaOreo
Member

120

12-08-2016, 03:25 PM

Install typically takes about 20 minutes. Formatting is possible within the installer. All files will be removed.

LubyDaOreo

12-08-2016, 03:25 PM #8

Install typically takes about 20 minutes. Formatting is possible within the installer. All files will be removed.

Maliwan99
Senior Member

346

12-11-2016, 07:55 PM

Ensure a backup is made first, as it may require the longest time based on your setup. The installation process can range from 20 minutes to an hour, influenced by your hardware.

Maliwan99

12-11-2016, 07:55 PM #9

Ensure a backup is made first, as it may require the longest time based on your setup. The installation process can range from 20 minutes to an hour, influenced by your hardware.

endersteve1234
Member

12-12-2016, 05:48 AM

#10

It won’t require much extra time beyond a standard upgrade. The additional duration depends on backing up your files, but the installation process itself won’t add significant time compared to typical updates.

endersteve1234

12-12-2016, 05:48 AM #10

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