Cómo actualizar a Windows 10 desde Windows 7

• To upgrade Windows 7 to Windows 10, download the “Media Creation Tool” and launch the setup. Choose “Upgrade this PC now” to upgrade to Windows 10 from 7, select the “Keep personal files and apps” option, and click "Instalar".
• You should also create a full backup before proceeding as part of the process.

UPDATED 10/5/2023: Using the in-place upgrade option, you can upgrade Windows 7 to Windows 10 without losing your files and erasing everything on the hard drive. You can quickly perform this task with the Microsoft Media Creation Tool, available for Windows 7 and 8.1.

However, before proceeding, you must confirm the hardware is compatible, purchase a Windows 10 license, and create a backup to roll back in case something goes wrong. In addition, you want to ensure that the “Windows 7 Service Pack 1” is installed on the computer.

It is also a good idea to uninstall any security software (such as antivirus, security tools, and old third-party programs) that may prevent the successful upgrade to Windows 10. It would also help if you disconnected any hardware connected to the computer, including printers, phones, cameras, external hard drives, and other USB peripherals, to help avoid problems.

This tutorial will teach you how to upgrade to Windows 10 from Windows 7, ensuring you do not run into issues during the installation. (If you prefer to upgrade by performing a clean installation, follow these step-by-step instructions.)

Check requirements before upgrade to Windows 10 from 7

If you want to upgrade to Windows 10 from Windows 7, the computer must meet the minimum system requirements:

• Procesador: 1GHz or faster CPU or System on a Chip (SoC).
• RAM: 1GB requirement for 32-bit or 2GB for 64-bit.
• Hard drive: 32GB clean install or new PC (16 GB for 32-bit or 20 GB for 64-bit existing installation).
• Graphics: DirectX 9 or later with WDDM 1.0 driver.
• Display resolution: 800×600 minimum requirement.
• Networking: Wi-Fi or Ethernet adapter.

You will also need to have the latest version of the operating system, in this case, “Windows 7 Service Pack 1.” If you do not have this update installed, download it here.

You can confirm the version of Windows by opening the Ejecutar command using the “Windows key + R” keyboard shortcut, typing “winver,” and clicking the "OK" botón.

Microsoft has closed the loophole to activate Windows 10 with a Windows 7 product key. As a result, you will need a Windows 10 product key to activate the new installation. In addition, Microsoft no longer provides licenses for Windows 10. If you need an activation key, you may be able to buy them from a third-party website like Amazon, or you could also try using a Windows 11 key.

Create backup before upgrade to Windows 10 from 7

Although the upgrade process to Windows 10 is usually safe, there are always chances of problems, and to avoid any issues, you should make sure to have a full backup, which you can use to roll back if anything unexpected happens.

To create a full backup on Windows 7, connect an external hard drive and use these steps:

1. Abrir Panel de control.

2. Haga clic en System and Security.

3. Haga clic en Backup and Restore.

   

4. Haga clic en el botón “Create a system image” opción del panel izquierdo.

   

5. Seleccione “On a hard disk” opción.

   

6. Haga clic en el botón Siguiente botón.

7. Haga clic en el botón Start backup botón.

   

8. Haga clic en el botón No button to confirm you do not want to create a system repair disc. (You can also use the Windows 10 or 7 bootable media.)

9. Haga clic en el botón Cerrar botón.

Once you complete the steps, the backup files will be saved on the external storage, which you can use if something goes wrong during the upgrade.

En addition to the system backup, you also want to create a backup of your files and web web browser configurations (favorites, login credentials, and personal configurations) to OneDrive or another cloud service or external drive if you need to restore them manually if the unexpected happens. If you need assistance, use this tutorial with the complete process to create a backup and restore Windows 7 and files.

Upgrade from Windows 7 to Windows 10

A upgrade from Windows 7 to Windows 10, use these steps:

1. Descargar Media Creation Tool.

   Consejo rápido: If you have an older version of Internet Explorer, you probably won’t be able to access the Microsoft download website. Use another web web browser like Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox if this is your case.

2. Haga clic en el botón Download tool now button and save the installer on the device.

3. Haga doble clic en el botón MediaCreationTooxxxx.exe file to launch the Windows 10 setup wizard.

4. Haga clic en el botón Accept button for the licensing agreement.

5. Seleccione “Upgrade this PC now” option to download the files and begin the upgrade to Windows 10.

   

6. Haga clic en el botón Siguiente botón.

7. Type a valid Windows 10 product key for the edition you are trying to upgrade (if applicable).

8. Haga clic en el botón Siguiente botón.

9. Haga clic en el botón Accept button to agree to the licensing agreement again.

10. Seleccione “Keep personal files and apps” opción.

11. Haga clic en el botón Instale button to upgrade to Windows 10 from 7.

    

After the installation, you must go through the out-of-box experience (OOBE) to finish setting up Windows 10. You can also watch this YouTube video tutorial to perform the upgrade:

Once on the desktop, you want to use “Device Manager” to check that every piece of hardware is installed correctly on your system, and then reinstall your preferred antivirus (if applicable) and any other software you uninstall before the upgrade.

It’s important to note that the Windows 7 support officially ended on January 14, 2020. The January 10, 2023 date marks the end of the Extended Security Updates (ESU) available through specific volume licensing programs for Windows 7 Professional, Enterprise, and Professional for Embedded Systems editions of this product. If you plan to upgrade to Windows 10, remember that this version will have support until October 14, 2025. You should consider upgrading to Windows 11 if the hardware supports it.

Update October 5, 2023: This tutorial has been updated to reflect that you can no longer use a Windows 7 product key to activate Windows 10.