Upgrading to Windows 10

I've written about getting off of Windows 7. It's not required, but highly recommended. Whether you go to a Windows 10 PC or an Apple PC, it's definitely time to move. Generally, folks stick with one or the other, so let's assume you will be going to Windows 10.

You may be able to buy Windows 10 and UPGRADE your current PC to Windows 10. That is an option in the Win 10 software. If you can do this, then pretty much everything is right there on your computer. If you are buying a new computer, then it's all done for you, except for everything on the old computer.

There are several ways to transfer data, although a really good way, Windows Easy Transfer, was not included with Win 10. So there you go. I suggest using a backup of the old data and just copying it to Windows 10. It's straightforward, simple, and it works pretty well. There's an option I haven't tried in decades, using a transfer cable. That's what has replaced the Windows Easy Transfer. 

​There are other ways which Windows advises you on HERE. And of course, you can hire someone to do it for you. If you buy a computer at Best Buy, for instance, I'm sure their Geek Squad would be able to transfer your data.

Whatever you do, it's likely time to start thinking about this, if you are on Windows 7.

note: Walter pointed out an issue when removing Internet Explorer from your computer. He had an issue with Quickbooks no longer working. He ended up reinstalling IE. If you plan on removing IE instead of disabling it, make sure you don't have any programs that still use it. If you have any problems, you'll need to reactivate it.