Upgrade or Clean install?

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  1. Posts : 16
    Win7 64Bit
       #1

    Upgrade or Clean install?


    I installed Win10 (clean Install) then reinstalled Win7 (clean). I'm now going to reinstall Win10 again after getting answers to issues I had with it. So my question, is it easier to just upgrade to Win10 since my programs are already installed in Win7, rather than a clean install which would save me time having to install all my program disc's again. Baring any problems this would allow me to get 10 installed & up and running with all my programs in place. Which way is best. I do have Win7 back upped to a disc using Acronis. Since I just put in Win7 I thought I might escape with an upgrade.

    I was told since I had installed and registered Win10 I wouldn't be able to use the upgrade route? I did put in my Serial # when asked during the Win10 installation so would that force me to do a clean install? I would like to do this quickly but if that wont work I will just have to do a clean install of Win10.
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  2. Posts : 5,478
    2004
       #2

    You can certainly try an upgrade. It should not ask you for a key. Upgrade worked fine for me although others have had issues. If you do run into issues you can always do a clean install after but as you say an upgrade will save you having to install all your programs again.

    Windows 10 - Upgrade Installation - Windows 10 Forums
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  3. Posts : 2,834
    Windows 11 Home (x64) Version 21H1 (build 19043.1202)
       #3

    On all my systems have only done upgrade
    Once the next big upgrade is released and running on all my systems ok will probably do a clean install then.
    But being as all running ok with upgrade I am leaving well alone.
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  4. Posts : 29
    Windows 10 Home 64bit
       #4

    I may be speaking out of turn here but I understand, maybe incorrectly, that using the free upgrade only gives one a 32bit version of Windows 10. To get a 64 bit version doesn't it still have to be a clean install? Maybe you are happy with the 32bit version but I see from your avatar you say you have a 64bit version.

    hTconeM9user said:
    On all my systems have only done upgrade
    Once the next big upgrade is released and running on all my systems ok will probably do a clean install then.
    But being as all running ok with upgrade I am leaving well alone.
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  5. Posts : 22,740
    Windows 10 Home x64
       #5

    Aurondium said:
    I may be speaking out of turn here but I understand, maybe incorrectly, that using the free upgrade only gives one a 32bit version of Windows 10. To get a 64 bit version doesn't it still have to be a clean install? Maybe you are happy with the 32bit version but I see from your avatar you say you have a 64bit version.
    The upgrade process allows you to install either the 32 or 64bit version. I perform the upgrade and I have a 64bit OS set up.
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  6. Posts : 7,128
    Windows 10 Pro Insider
       #6

    Aurondium said:
    I may be speaking out of turn here but I understand, maybe incorrectly, that using the free upgrade only gives one a 32bit version of Windows 10. To get a 64 bit version doesn't it still have to be a clean install? Maybe you are happy with the 32bit version but I see from your avatar you say you have a 64bit version.
    It upgrades the version you have. If you have the 32 bit version you will upgrade to Win 10 32 bit. If you have a 64 bit version you will upgrade to Win 10 64 bit.
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  7. Posts : 29
    Windows 10 Home 64bit
       #7

    Thank you for that information. Much appreciated.

    Is that a recent change? I'm not an expert in computer processes at all and reversed my initial attempt to upgrade quite a few months ago from Win7 Home Premium 64bit because originally there didn't seem to be a choice and I ended up with a 32 bit version.
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  8. Posts : 15,426
    Windows10
       #8

    Aurondium said:
    Thank you for that information. Much appreciated.

    Is that a recent change? I'm not an expert in computer processes at all and reversed my initial attempt to upgrade quite a few months ago from Win7 Home Premium 64bit because originally there didn't seem to be a choice and I ended up with a 32 bit version.
    As Winuser says, upgrades always upgrade to same type as original install. You do not get a choice when upgrading.
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    cereberus said:
    As Winuser says, upgrades always upgrade to same type as original install. You do not get a choice when upgrading.

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  10. Posts : 29
    Windows 10 Home 64bit
       #10

    Maybe I'm not using the right language but I took advantage of the free upgrade offer to upgrade my Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit system to Windows 10. After the upgrade My Computer was showing I had Windows 10 Home - but a 32bit system. Therefore I reversed the upgrade and went back to my Windows 7 system and that's where I am still.

    I am hesitant to do anything yet about trying the upgrade offer again..

    cereberus said:
    As Winuser says, upgrades always upgrade to same type as original install. You do not get a choice when upgrading.
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