

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. As part of the process, you should also create a full backup before proceeding.Finally, select the “Keep personal files and apps” option and click the Install button.Then choose “Upgrade this PC now” to upgrade to Windows 10 from 7.To upgrade Windows 7 to Windows 10, download the “Media Creation Tool” and launch the setup.For more information on GPT partitioning and step-by-step instructions on upgrading, please see How to resolve the "Windows cannot be installed to disk # partition #" error when installing Windows. Upgrading to this partition will allow you to obtain the best possible support for new hardware while also resolving errors you may encounter while reimaging your system. GPT partitioning is a standard for the layout of the partition table on a physical hard disk, using globally unique identifiers (GUID). Once you determine the Dell Windows 7 recovery image is right for you, we recommend that you migrate your systems to GUID Partition Table (GPT)/Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) BIOS during the reimaging process. For more information on the system restore options available to you, please see Factory Reset, Restore, or Reinstall Microsoft Windows on a Dell computer.If you need to retain your data, please you use our Dell Recovery and Restore USB key ( ) to repair or restore your computer.Performing an image recovery will erase all data that is not backed up.

Once you have determined that you have a Skylake system and that you have the appropriate rights, make sure a Dell recovery image is absolutely necessary. The Windows 7 recovery image for Skylake systems is only available on systems purchased with a factory-installed Windows 8.1 or 10 to Windows 7 Professional operating system downgrade license. Note: If your system was not packaged with Windows 7 or a downgrade license, then you cannot download this image per licensing agreements with Microsoft. This Windows 7 image includes USB 3.1 and Non-Volatile Memory Express (NVMe) driver support required for Skylake systems, whether you upgraded your operating system to Windows 10 and would like to downgrade again or you require a Windows 7 recovery image to restore your system. Skylake images do not support legacy processors. Some system models may have been sold with either a Skylake or earlier Haswell processors.
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Verify the system in question contains a Skylake processor before applying a Skylake image. Note: The Skylake image applies only to systems with a Skylake processor.
