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Error updating to Windows 10 from Windows 7 Enterprise

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Benis

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Hello,

I am trying to upgrade to windows 10 from windows 7 enterprise and I get to 15% complete and the computer restarts and rolls back the upgrade.

I believe it may due to me installing windows 7 on a newer SSD when the old OS was on an older drive but is still connected. When I attempt to disconnect the older drive the bios attempts to use a LAN link to boot to.

Here is my previous thread on attempting to solve the issue; Applying Windows update fails

I was curious if anyone had any thoughts on what the issue could be.

Thanks so much!
 
In your earlier thread you said you have Windows 7 Ultimate. In this thread you say you have Windows 7 Enterprise.

The only upgrade path from either of those two editions is Windows 10 Education or Windows 10 Enterprise.
Source: Windows 10 upgrade paths (Windows 10) - Windows Deployment

I suspect you are not using the correct version of Windows 10.

To add further information:
  • If you are using Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 8.0 Enterprise, Windows 8.1 Enterprise editions you won't be able to use the free upgrade offer.
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Oh gosh, yes I am using Windows 7 ultimate. My mistake.

I am trying to use the free upgrade path for now, but I do have a windows 10 pro key.
 
Clean install places the light at the end of the tunnel.
Time is spent reinstalling drivers and applications.

If you want to troubleshoot then some steps that were already performed may be repeated.


Upload new results from these links:
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Run HD Sentinel: (free or trial edition)
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zbook said:
Clean install places the light at the end of the tunnel.
Time is spent reinstalling drivers and applications.
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In this particular case, this is flawed logic. Now, if you just want to practice and the Op is willing, be my guest.

The OP has already spent almost a month here and I commend the efforts. It would take far less time for the OP to clean install and reinstall drivers and applications.

I and many others I've observed across the tech sites I peruse have had issues when upgrading from 7-10 and in most cases, a clean install is best, especially after spending a lot of time troubleshooting, as is the case with this OP.

However, checking the drive health is not a bad idea.
 

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