upgrade from win 7 to 10?

Hi Brad!

Thank you for posting your query on community forum!

As I understand, you want to upgrade from Windows 7 to Windows 10, here I am sharing you the steps which you may try:

1. Back Up Your Data: Ensure you back up all your important files using an external hard drive or cloud storage service.
2. Check System Requirements: Verify that your computer meets the minimum system requirements for Windows 10, including a 1GHz processor, 1GB RAM for 32-bit or 2GB for 64-bit, and 16GB of storage.
3. Download the Windows 10 Media Creation Tool: Visit Microsoft's official website to download the Media Creation Tool here. Download Windows 10
4. Run the Media Creation Tool: Open the downloaded tool and select Upgrade this PC now.
5. Follow On-Screen Instructions: Follow the prompts to complete the installation of Windows 10. Choose to keep your files and apps to avoid data loss.
6. Check Activation: After the upgrade, go to Settings > Update & Security > Activation to ensure your system is activated with a digital license.
7. Update Drivers and Software: Install all necessary drivers, particularly for graphics, network, and any peripherals. Check Windows Update for any additional updates.

I hope this answers your query, but if you need further assistance feel free to reply.

Best regards,
Scott_LA || Microsoft Community Moderator.

I tried Windows 10 2022 Update Version 22H2, but then when I tried to open the file, I got the error message C:\users\new owner\Downloads\Windows10Upgrade9252 (2).exe is not a valid Win 32 application. (but I'm pretty sure my Windows 7 Home Premium is 64 bit, so I don't know why I'm getting this error message.) Secondly, I tried Create Windows 10 Installation Media, and got another error message, this time 0x80072F8F-0x20000. I really do not understand why I am getting these error messages- my system is MORE than capable of running Windows 10. I have the latest Windows 7 SP1 installed.

1. Windows 7 can't run the Update Assistant.
2. Windows 7 can run the Media Creation Tool, but not until the TLS 1.2 protocol is enabled. See

I can not update or upgrade my elitebook 8460p from windows 7 32bit to windows 10, i receive error 0x80072F8F

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