#Easy grade pro windows 7 install#
#Easy grade pro windows 7 windows 10#
#Easy grade pro windows 7 pro#
#Easy grade pro windows 7 software#
#Easy grade pro windows 7 windows 8.1#

#Easy grade pro windows 7 install#

The technical upgrade path will be a fresh/clean/custom OS install - not an upgrade install. The actual media and VLKs will be available to you via the Microsoft VLSC website.

#Easy grade pro windows 7 pro#

You can purchase through an EA agreement or though a Select Volume LicensingВ agreementВ - you would be purchasing the Windows 8 Pro Upgrade w/SA for rights to the Windows 8 Enterprise OS and downgraded Windows 7 Enterprise OS.

#Easy grade pro windows 7 software#

You don't have to buy OEM Windows 8 Pro w/SA - but you will have to purchase Software Assurance to get the Windows 7 Enterprise. With Windows Intune - its a subscription license that has a yearly commitment if you purchase through Online Subscription agreement. If you are not looking for a long term solution, you might consider Windows Intune w/SA as a licensing vehicle to SA and Windows 7 Enterprise - at a shorter commitment length, with additionalВ product features like user/device management, end point protection, MDM and more (though Windows Intune/SCCM). Say what you want, but like any new video game, car, or other piece of technology - I expect something new and innovative to give me a reason to upgrade from what I currently own. And IMO Windows 8, a quick orientation of new features and abilities - overcomes many fears or apprehension behind using Windows 8. The 'start button' is there for those users who need it.

#Easy grade pro windows 7 windows 8.1#

I will say this about Windows 8.1 though, you can easily do everything you stated in Windows 8 Enterprise as you can in Windows 7 Enterprise. The LICENSE is for Windows 8 Pro w/SA - which entitles you to run any desktop OS offered under VL. Yes they can all upgrade to Windows 7 Enterprise.

Plus the yearly cost of the Software Assurance makes it harder. They do not want nor will ever be upgrading to Windows 8 which is what makes it such a hard push. So its easier to just upgrade them all vs figuring out by vote who does and doesn't need the upgrade.

#Easy grade pro windows 7 windows 10#

That's it! Now you'll have Windows 10 and will receive frequent software updates and important security patches when Microsoft releases them.So if we purchase SA for the number of computers we want to upgrade we should be able to go to Win 7 Enterprise? Roughly 2/3 of our users have dual monitors at home and work from home at least 2-3 days a week which requires about 4 programs open for viewing data (Our company offers flex hours). Enter in the product key if Microsoft asks for it.It could take longer than an hour depending on the speed of your current system, and will restart several times, so don't touch anything or turn it off. Make sure you choose to 'Keep personal files and apps' if you want to make sure everything transfers over properly.It will take a long time - up to a couple of hours. Windows 10 will download on your computer.Select 'Upgrade this PC now' and tap 'Next.'.Run the file after it downloads and agree to the terms and conditions.From your Windows 7 computer, visit Microsoft's website and download the Windows 10 installation media tool by selecting 'Download tool now.' In it is a 25-character code that looks like this, with numbers and letters: 'Product Key: XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX.' Keep that somewhere safe, because you'll need it soon. Microsoft will send you a confirmation email after your purchase.I recommend just buying it before you get started so you don't run into any problems.)

(CNET says Microsoft is still letting people upgrade for free, even though the free upgrade program ended in 2016, which means you might be asked to pay.

Buy Windows 10 from Microsoft's website.

If you're happy with the speed and battery life of your current computer, though, you might be good to upgrade the computer you already have to Windows 10. All have the latest Intel chip and should last you a few years.

Three Windows 10 laptops I'd recommend you check out are the Dell XPS 13 2-in-1, Lenovo Yoga C940 and 13-inch HP Spectre X360.

Microsoft will warn you that Windows 10 won't improve speed, battery life or performance, so if any of those are current issues you should buy a new computer with Windows 10 and skip the upgrade, which might just make your computer more sluggish.

It will ask you how fast your computer feels now, how long the battery typically lasts, how many programs are able to run at the same time, and how important security is for you. Microsoft has a short quiz on its website that will help you confirm that Windows 10 will run properly on your current computer.

Next, you want to make sure that your computer is capable of running Windows 10.

Find out what version of Windows you're running by opening the Start menu, choosing 'Settings,' selecting 'System' and then choosing 'About.' If you see Windows 7, it's time to upgrade.