For Anti-virus and Anti-malware applications, during upgrade Windows will check to see if your Anti-virus or Anti-malware subscription is current.

Applications, files and settings will migrate as part of the upgrade, however some applications or settings may not migrate.

If your PC or tablet is currently running Windows 7 SP1 or Windows 8.1 Update, you can check to see if it meets the requirements by using ‘Check my PC’ in the Get Windows 10 app.

This includes driver and firmware support, application compatibility, and feature support, regardless of whether or not the device meets the minimum system specification for Windows 10.

The upgradeability of a device has factors beyond the system specification.See also: Windows 10 FAQ Tips - Microsoft Keep in mind that no matter which operating system you’re upgrading from, you should play it safe and back up everything. This table shows what you can keep when you upgrade from your current version of Windows. During the upgrade, setup will let you know if there’s anything that’ll be removed-but it’s always a good idea to back up your files before you start upgrading. If you’re running Windows 7 SP1 or Windows 8.1 Update, in most cases, you’ll be able to keep your Windows settings, personal files, and most apps when you upgrade to Windows 10. Graphics card: Microsoft DirectX 9 graphics device with WDDM driver.See also: Minimum hardware requirements - Windows 10 hardware dev This tutorial will show you step by step on how to do an upgrade to Windows 10 from Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, or Windows 10.

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