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Almost ready to give 'er, just checking in and a last question
Since my last post almost a week ago, I've been prepping for my attempt at upgrading W7 to W10.
So far, here's my checklist, in no particular order:
I
- updated Windows
- new OS drive has lots of room (330 GB free on C)
- ended up removing all programs and games from my other internal drives so I can disconnect them for the upgrade
- run sfc
- created Macrium reflect disk image and recovery USB (and DVD for good measure)
- disconnected all peripherals
- bought a wired keyboard
- plugged in my wireless mouse to usb
- uninstalled Malwarebytes
- will uninstall Avira just before proceeding
- run disk cleanup
- made sure I don't have secure boot or fast boot
- backed up all files
- printed out my activation info for Windows7 Pro and OfficePro (very old....)
- uninstalled ZeroTier and PIA
- removed virtual drive from Alcohol 120
- recorded all my Astute Graphics serial numbers
- did NOT flash my BIOS
I've used the lastest version of Rufus to download Win10_1909_English_x64.iso and verified it's checksum, and used Rufus to load it onto a new USB drive.
During the upgrade, I intend to answer "NO" to updates, keep my internet connected, and decline the creation of a MS account.
Have I missed anything?
And of course, a few more questions:
- is the consensus to start the upgrade after a clean boot?
- in addition to unplugging all peripherals, should I uninstall my wirelessly connected Brother printer, plus all the other things I can see listed under "Devices and Printers" (some virtual printers, plus things that aren't connected now - another USB printer, an MP3 player...
- in addtion to unplugging all peripherals, should I disable them in the Device Manager? I have a hard time knowing exactly what's what in there
- is it ok to plug my Win10_1909_English_x64.iso and my keyboard into a USB 3.0 port, or is USB 2.0 preferred?
- my motherboard has a built-in Bluetooth dongle thing that I cannot remove - what to do about that?
I have been truly awed over the last week by the dedication, patience and desire to help that I've seen on TenForums and SevenForums. You're wonderful.