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Fire4wd

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November 27th, 2020 07:00

Windows7 to windows10

hi everyone 

I have an old Inspiron 560 that I recently brought up to life again.

Has a win7 Home Premium sp1 Licensed OEM and I was wondering if Ithis allow me to upgrade to windows10 .

Thx in advance for the help

wish everyone a wonderful day

  • fireberd

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    Posted November 27th, 2020 07:00

    Yes and No.  I've seen posts on the net of users still getting the free upgrade and I've seen others that couldn't.

    If you want to try it, first make a full disc image (backup) all partitions of the hard drive to separate drive in case Microsoft does not allow the upgrade.  The free Macrium Reflect is a popular image program.

    Also be aware Dell does not support Win 10 on this model (No drivers) and some old hardware is not supported by Win 10 (a lot of times the old sound card is one).  

     

    Inspiron 16 5630 Laptop and WD22TB4 Docking Station
    Self-built desktop for recording studio application
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    Posted November 27th, 2020 08:00

    thx a lot for your answer

    I will try to update it after backup 

    thx for now 

  • redxps630

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    Posted November 27th, 2020 09:00

    Windows 7 home COA key will allow you to activate Windows 10 Home after fresh clean install.  Note that 7 home key would not help you activate Win10 Pro.

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    Posted November 27th, 2020 10:00

    Upgrade no

    Clean install Yes.

    Cost of disk $12

    Windows 7 Starter
    Windows 7 Home Basic
    Windows 7 Home Premium
    use home FOR INSTALL Version

    Windows 7 Professional
    Windows 7 Ultimate
    use pro For install version

    There are no windows 10 drivers. HOWEVER the windows 7 drivers work fine. Most of the hardware is already on the disk.  The Legacy Audio and video drivers are not. Nor are any card readers etc. Networking is easy using a USB WIFI adapter that is Plug and play.

    https://www.amazon.com/600Mbps-Bluetooth-Wireless-Computer-10-6-10-15-3/dp/B085TDFQX1

     

    https://www.dell.com/support/home/en-us/product-support/product/inspiron-560/drivers

     

    https://www.newegg.com/microsoft-windows-10-pro-64-bit-reinstall-recovery-disc-only-no-license-key-included/p/N82E16832350238

    the disk for home or pro are one and the same disk

    You install using the "I don't have a key option"

    it will then ask what version of windows to install choose home if you have home coa choose pro if you have pro coa.

    Once online you activate by using the WIN7 home OEM KEY.

    Not supported does not mean not working.