Upgrading from windows 8.1 pro to windows 10 pro

There are a few applications that come with a factory install that can be a little challenging to reinstall. Other than that a clean install allows you to start fresh. No issues with partitions, malware, incompatible software etc.

Take a look now at the Toshiba web site. Input you computers serial or product number and view the drivers and applications for windows 10 versus windows 8.1. You can quickly see what has and has not been certified or tested for windows 10 and what has not.

When I did a clean install on one of my HP computers it no longer had the link for the cyberlink application. I used the recovery DVD from an older version of windows for the application. The alternatives were to do a cyberlink trial or download a different player such as VLC media player.

If you do a clean install make sure all of your files are backed up, record all of your applications, and save all of your bookmarks.

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f14tomcat said:

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Thanks ,
I have question should I make backup for the hidden recovery partiotion only or for the whole SSD ( System + C : partition + Recovery partition )?

Thank you

f14tomcat said:

In addition...

Once you have a Windows 10 OS installed, it is registered on the MS servers with a digital key, and will activate on a clean install.
If you have all your data backed up (externally), any keys for licenses you may need (3rd party apps). and all the prep done....yes, a clean install is the preferred way.

f14tomcat said:

@omaer97

Have you done the step in this post by @cereberus ? Upgrading from windows 8.1 pro to windows 10 pro Solved - Windows 10 Forums

Yes I got the key of my windows 8.1 pro

f14tomcat said:

And it looks similar to this, but top line says Windows 8.1? (don't post your key....)

yes I got the key and checked microsoft company customer service they told me this key is for windows 8.1 pro ,
but they told me something strange to be able to activate windows 10 pro with this key I should first upgrade from windows 7 to windows 8.1 pro then from windows 8.1 to 10 ! I want to skip part of windows 8.1 pro