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Few questions about upgrading from Windows 7, UEFI and compatibility.
Hey everyone. Fist post :)
So I'm in the process of getting my system upgrade-ready for Windows 10 and I would appreciate if anyone could clear up some of my questions. It's the first time I will attempt an actual "upgrade" instead of a clean install. Let's see:
1) UEFI
Currently my Win7 installation is Legacy-BIOS mode. Does that mean the upgrade will default at that? Or will it somehow prompt me for a UEFI install? Given the two use different file systems, could that even be possible without a clean installation or converting afterwards? Would it make more sense to convert Win7 to UEFI prior upgrading? I do want to switch to UEFI, just trying to figure out the best way. Is there any tool that automates the procedure for the conversion, or do I have to manually backup, format in GPT, then restore?
2) Compatibility
That little GWX icon is telling me all is fine and dandy and that I'm good to go, but I'm a little hesitant. What is that thing looking for exactly? I'm pretty convinced that programs that interfere with built-in operations will become fubar. I'm talking about stuff like teracopy, proccess hacker, etc. Won't these be broken? And if so, could they possibly break Windows itself? Should I uninstall them? And how good would you think those tasks are in Win10? Am I better off without third party programs or is it still very basic?
3) Drivers
Will I need to re-install my drivers? If yes, will the old installations somehow end up being there but crippled? Am I better off removing any drivers prior upgrading? Also, would it be wise to check manually for all of my internal hardware to make sure they all have working Win10 versions?
Those are my questions. You can get all technical if you want, no problem. Any answers appreciated and you shall receive free cookies! :)