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Upgraded to the Dark Side...
Finally decided it was time to move from Windows 7 to the dark side...(my taxes are done and submitted, so I could lose my computer for awhile and not be critical...)
Made sure Windows 7 was 100% up to date, Ran Belarc to capture all my software registration keys, ensured all drivers were up to date and Windows 10 compatible, even did a cleanup using System Mechanic to avoid any confusing, and then a backup using Macrium Free. Mentally prepared myself to spend a weekend doing nothing but chasing computer problems, since I am stuck at home ill this weekend. Crossed my fingers and hit the nagging Windows 10 icon on the menu bar and...
Nothing. Nada. zip. Absolutely no movement at all. Talk about an anti-climatic event.
Fortunately through this forum I knew about the Media Creation Tool, so off I went. That actually worked. About an hour later, Windows 10 was installed, configured the way I want it, and running. Just downloaded a bunch of updates, and going through all my programs to see if any updates are now required due to Windows 10.
At this time, did not perform a clean install. Maybe someday, I just don't feel compelled at the moment.
Thanks to the forum for helping me address several issues prior to the conversion.