Upgrading from Windows 7 to Windows 10 won't erase your network configurations.
Upgrading from Windows 7 to Windows 10 won't erase your network configurations.
you're dealing with a setup where your workstation acts as both a regular computer and a server. you're trying to upgrade from windows 7 to 10 using the Windows Media Creation Tool, aiming to keep data safe and avoid losing network settings or shared folders. since these devices have different IP addresses, they can't directly connect to the internet during the upgrade. whether you lose your network data depends on how the upgrade is handled—using a tool like Media Creation should preserve your files and settings if done properly. just make sure to follow the instructions carefully and consider backing up important data before proceeding.
It's similar to the server updates, so there will be no loss of static network or other configurations.
it's not a server—it's just a regular PC used every day for CAM programming. Like the others, it shares the same IP so computers can communicate with CNC machines. All devices are part of the same work group. There are some folders shared with the rest of the system, but I hope this clarifies things. Will I lose my IPs or shared folders?
I didn’t mention it was a server, though I’m not 100% certain. If it’s similar to the server upgrades I know about, you shouldn’t lose any settings. I haven’t done a 7 to 10 upgrade in a long time, so my memory is unclear on that point, but I think everything stays unchanged if done correctly. I haven’t found anyone online searching for this issue, so I’m fairly sure you won’t lose anything.
Before applying the update, duplicate the server's hard drive. This ensures you have a backup if the update fails and you need to revert.
Thanks everyone, I plan to clone the disk then set up Windows. Yes, Catsrules is the cam software we use—it functions well, though for reference, my PC has an i7 7700K with a 4.8GHz OC clock and becomes unstable at that speed, while it runs smoothly at 5GHz. Thanks again!