If you're still using Windows 7, you've probably seen messages from Microsoft about its impending end of life. After January 15, there will be no more security updates, at least for home users. Windows 7 will still keep working, but using it on an internet-connected PC will become riskier.
At least for now, if you have a registered and activated copy of Windows 7, you can probably upgrade to Windows 10 for no charge. I decided to do that last week, using the PowerShell script from this article, which performs an in-place upgrade.
To run the script there are a couple of things you will need to do. First, give PowerShell permission to run scripts. (You should remove the permission after the upgrade is complete). Also, you'll need to edit the script in Notepad or another text editor to remove extra line breaks.
I ran the script and it ran as advertised. The whole process took a bit over three hours and involved a couple of reboots. All of my applications and user settings seem to have been migrated successfully. The PC I upgraded has a ridiculously small hard drive, but I didn't have to worry as I ended up with more free space after the upgrade and performance hasn't suffered.
If you hate the default Windows 10 start menu, it is highly customizable, or you can replace it with a third-party tool that mimics Windows 7.
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