OK, so I've now upgraded the shop computer from Windows 7 Pro to Windows 10 Pro, again no real problems. The only minor glitch was my video card drivers. They were messed up & didn't show the 2nd monitor that I have attached.
However, it wasn't finished installing the correct drivers, but I got the prompt after a bit saying; "Windows has finished installing your new hardware and needs to restart. Restart now?" Or something to that effect, so I restarted and everything was good!
As this workstation is part of a Domain (Business network with a Domain Controller, or main server attached, Small Business Server 2011 to be exact) there was no little "Window Icon" on the Task bar or what is known as the Windows 10 upgrade App so there was another way that I had to go to upgrade.
http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10
The "Download Tool" available there will enable you to download the installation files to create your own install media (A DVD or USB drive). Or you can just download and install Win 10 directly using that tool. I opted to do the direct install. I am however going to download and create an install media for future upgrades saving on future download bandwidth.
Another small issue was my "Remote Desktop" stopped working and I had to go into the Firewall settings to allow it back through again? This is normally all part of my Domain Group Policy? Upon further review, it seems that the User GP is working but NOT the Machine GP? Further troubleshooting will be required. This is ONLY an issue with systems on a Domain network, or at least a SBS 2011 network anyway. Perhaps a future update at the server, or Win 10 system will address that.
The "Download Tool" available there will enable you to download the installation files to create your own install media (A DVD or USB drive). Or you can just download and install Win 10 directly using that tool. I opted to do the direct install. I am however going to download and create an install media for future upgrades saving on future download bandwidth.
Another small issue was my "Remote Desktop" stopped working and I had to go into the Firewall settings to allow it back through again? This is normally all part of my Domain Group Policy? Upon further review, it seems that the User GP is working but NOT the Machine GP? Further troubleshooting will be required. This is ONLY an issue with systems on a Domain network, or at least a SBS 2011 network anyway. Perhaps a future update at the server, or Win 10 system will address that.
I also believe that your computer should be "Clean and Running well" BEFORE you try upgrading. In other words; No useless software, malware and virus free first! To be sure, run a FULL SCAN with your Anti-Virus program first. I would also download and run a full scan using the free version Malwarebytes and get rid of anything that it finds.
Also insure that all Windows updates are done before and do a "Cold Boot" (Shutdown computer, wait for about a minute then turn back on) before attempting the upgrade. This is something I ALWAYS do before doing any major install...
Cheers for now!
