Question about Windows 10 Installation

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Hello All,


I upgraded my OS from Windows 7 to Windows 10 a few months ago. I downloaded the Windows Installation Tool and the upgrade occurred without any issue. Phew.


My copy of Windows 7 is fully licensed and I have the DVD that I used to install 7. Since I used Microsoft's download tool, I don't have any type of DVD for Windows 10. What if something goes wrong and I need a Windows 10 DVD? Can I create a Windows 10 DVD? If my hard drive failed, how would I reinstall Windows 10? Install 7 and then run the Microsoft download tool?


I am sure this question is pretty naïve but I am a bit old school. I would have issues with Windows 7 and the PC would ask for the Windows 7 DVD.


Thanks, Bill
 

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ASRock Z97 Extreme6 LGA 1150
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1 x G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240 Pin SDRAM DDR3
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It's very simple you can go to media creation tool at any time and download the latest ISO free you don't need a key as it will activate from ms servers there is no point in making a ISO as it will be out date
 

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As you are now on Windows 10, you may want to join our Windows Ten forums Windows 10 Help Forums and ask your questions there. There is no automatic link but you should be able to setup and use your same User Name as here

In answer to your question ...

The microsoft download tool has an option to download an ISO file for installation purposes, this can be used to create a DVD or these days more likely a USB installer, (8GB is normally enough). some installs of windows 10 can now be larger than the capacity of a DVD so that the USB Installer is the recommended route.

Also using a USB Stick means that you can regularly update the installer to the latest version.

Create Bootable USB Flash Drive to Install Windows 10 | Tutorials

You could also look at making an image of you working system at regular intervals, using something like Macrium Reflect Free as this will allow reinstall of your system including all its applications in less than an Hour or so
 
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System One System Two

  • Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
    ChillBlast - Custom to my design
    OS
    Windows 11 Pro x64 [Latest Release and Release Preview]
    CPU
    Ryzen 9 5950X, 3.8 - 5.2 MHz
    Motherboard
    Asus Prime X570-Pro
    Memory
    64GB [2 x 32GB] DDR4 3200MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    4GB NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 1650 Ti
    Sound Card
    On-board SPDIF to 5.1 System + HDMI [5.1 system]
    Monitor(s) Displays
    32" UHD 32 Bit HDR Monitor + 43" UHD 4K 32Bit HDR TV
    Screen Resolution
    2 x 3840 x 2160 @60Hz
    Hard Drives
    1TB M2 SSD OS, 500GB Fast Access SSD, 2 x 8TB Data + Various Externals from 1TB to 4TB, 10TB NAS
    PSU
    NZXT C750 80 PLUS Gold 750W Modular PSU
    Case
    Workstation Case [Matt Black]
    Cooling
    NZXT Kraken X63 280mm CPU Cooler +2x Quiet Case fans
    Keyboard
    Logitech Wireless MX Keys & K400 + others
    Mouse
    Logitech Wireless MX Master 3S
    Internet Speed
    920 MB Down 50 MB Up
    Antivirus
    BitDefender Total Security Pro
    Browser
    Chrome (always run latest Non-Beta)
    Other Info
    Also run ...
    Laptop - Quad 8GB - Windows 10 Pro x64
    Nexus 7 Android tablet x2
    Samsung 10.2" tablet
    Blackview TAB 8 4G Android Tablet c/w Keyboard
    Wacom Intuos Pro Medium Pen Pad
    Wacom Intuos Pro Small Pen Pad
    Wacom Expresskeys Remote
    Loopdeck+ Graphics Controller
    Shuttle Pro v2 Control
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    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model Number
    Dell XPS 17 10750H
    OS
    Windows 11 Pro x64 Latest RP
    CPU
    Intel I7 10750H 5.0GHz
    Motherboard
    Dell XPS
    Memory
    32GB [2x16GB] DDR4 2933 MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    nVidia GTX1650Ti 4 GB GDDR6
    Sound Card
    Stock [Realtek] 4 Speaker
    Monitor(s) Displays
    17" IPS UHD+ Infinity Edge Touchscreen
    Screen Resolution
    3840 x 2400
    Hard Drives
    2TB M2 NVMe, 4TB External + various 500GB & 1TB External NVMe (also have access to spinner HDD from
    PSU
    Stock
    Case
    Stock XPS Aluminium & Carbon Fibre
    Cooling
    Stock - Active Fan Control
    Keyboard
    Backlit + Various Logitech
    Mouse
    Stock Track Pad + Logitech MX Trackball
    Internet Speed
    72 MB Down 18MB Up
    Browser
    Chrome
    Other Info
    Also run ...
    Laptop - Quad 8GB - Windows 10 Pro x64
    Nexus 7 Android tablet x2
    10.2" tablet
    Sony Z3 Android Smartphone
    Wacom Intuos Pro Medium Pen Pad
    Wacom Intuos Pro Small Pen Pad
    Wacom Expresskeys Remote
    Loopdeck+ Graphics Controller
    Shuttle Pro v2 Control Pad
    10TB NAS
Thank you both. I found the Windows 10 forum after posting this question.
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
ASRock Z97 Extreme6 LGA 1150
OS
Windows 7 64 bit
CPU
Intel Core i7-4790k Devil's Canyon Quad-Core
Motherboard
ASRock Z97 Extreme6 LGA 1150
Memory
1 x G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240 Pin SDRAM DDR3
Graphics Card(s)
Sapphire Radeon R7 260X 100366-2L 2Gb 128 Bit PCI Express
Sound Card
Built on Motherboard
Monitor(s) Displays
DELL FLAT SCREEN
Hard Drives
Western Digital Blue WD10EZEX 1TB 7200 RPM 64MB
PSU
Rosewill Stallion Series
Cooling
FANS: CPU, BACK, FRONT & TOP
Keyboard
STANDARD
Mouse
KENSINGTON
Internet Speed
U-VERSE
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