Error updating to Windows 10 from Windows 7 Enterprise

Benis · Mar 2, 2021

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!

plodr · Mar 2, 2021

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.

Source: How to install and activate Windows 10 using your Windows 7 or Windows 8 product key

Benis · Mar 2, 2021

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.

xrobwx71 · Mar 2, 2021

Have you thought about skipping the upgrade, backing up your personal files, and doing a clean install?

Windows will install an edition of Win 10 comparable to the edition of Win 7 you have.

Doing a Completely Clean Install or Reinstall of Windows 10

zbook · Mar 3, 2021

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:
Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) Posting Instructions - Windows 10, 8.1, 8, 7 + Vista
Windows Update Forum Posting Instructions

Run HD Sentinel: (free or trial edition)
Hard Disk Sentinel - HDD health and temperature monitoring
Hard Disk Sentinel - HDD health and temperature monitoring
For each drive post images of these tabs into the thread:
Overview tab
Temperature
SMART
Disk performance

plodr · Mar 3, 2021

I am trying to use the free upgrade path

There is no free upgrade path for Windows 7 Enterprise.

xrobwx71 · Mar 3, 2021

zbook said:
Clean install places the light at the end of the tunnel.
Time is spent reinstalling drivers and applications.

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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