Question: What Should You Do Before Upgrading to Windows 10?
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Do you need to backup before upgrading to Windows 10?

Back up your old PC – Before you upgrade to Windows 10, you need to back up all the information and applications on your original PC. Upgrading without first backing up all of your files and your system as a whole can lead to data loss.

What should you do first before installing an operating system upgrade?

Before You Begin

  1. Take a data inventory. During an upgrade, data can move or get lost. …
  2. Make a physical copy of all critical system-related information. …
  3. Remove spyware and run your antivirus program. …
  4. Clean up data. …
  5. Check your hard disk. …
  6. Defrag. …
  7. Back up your data.
Alexander Ross

Alexander Ross

Gaming, Esports & Interactive Media Writer

Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.

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