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I shutter when I say this but am thinking of upgrading to Windows 10 Pro from Windows 7 Pro.
I've searched for the last hour and am under the impression that I have to buy a fresh version of Windows 10 Pro as no upgrade exists? Could this be?
Everyone has a photographic memory; some just don't have film. Steven Wright
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Not looking for the free upgrade, looking to buy the upgrade.
Everyone has a photographic memory; some just don't have film. Steven Wright
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Yes, you need to buy the upgrade, and the free upgrade has passed (I believe).
I made the switch from Windows 7 to Windows 10 (with new PC), and I am quite happy now with Windows 10.
At first, Windows 10 was a nightmare, I have been told, but after a number of Windows 10 updates and patches, I think most of the big bugs have been taken care of.
Might I suggest though, that you get a new PC/laptop with your Windows 10, if possible. I don't know how Windows 10 will operate on the old hardware...if it is "that" old. 
-- My 2 cents
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Slacker007 wrote: -- My 2 cents
… and my proof of pudding corroboration:
With my old Acer I took the free upgrade from 7 Pro to 10 Pro and had no end of trouble. Finally the machine kept crashing to the point where I had to do two complete rebuilds within a week, coupled with multiple processor shut-downs due to overheating when running Hyper-V.
Solution - buy a new laptop - a top of the range HP gaming laptop (what the shop had in stock at the time) and the world changed. It is really stable and I have had no problems with it at all for four months. I have yet to try two VMs in Hyper-V, but I suspect it will be no problem.
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Quote: They are normally pretty keen to take money off you ...
So, please call me 
It does not solve my Problem, but it answers my question
modified 19-Jan-21 21:04pm.
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Ed Bott on ZDNet says it's still upgradable free:
Here's how you can still get a free Windows 10 upgrade | ZDNet[^]
Seems the free upgrade is still valid for people using assistive technologies, so if for example you sometimes use the Magnifier you're using an assistive technology and qualify for the free upgrade.
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Consider installing Start10[^] - the best $5 I've spent.
/ravi
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Thanks Ravi, if I get Windows 10 I will definitely give it a shot.
Everyone has a photographic memory; some just don't have film. Steven Wright
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Mike Hankey wrote: I shutter when I say this
Afraid of the light? 
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😱
Who would a thunk it?
Keep your friends close. Keep Kill your enemies closer.
The End
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What they lack in real intelligence they figure they can make up for using AI?
Everyone has a photographic memory; some just don't have film. Steven Wright
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if AI was so smart it would make us do all the work (esp if risk involved)
This internet thing is amazing! Letting people use it: worst idea ever!
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Lopatir wrote: if AI was so smart it would manuke us
FTFY
M.D.V. 
If something has a solution... Why do we have to worry about?. If it has no solution... For what reason do we have to worry about?
Help me to understand what I'm saying, and I'll explain it better to you
Rating helpful answers is nice, but saying thanks can be even nicer.
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' Would you like to play a game? ' 
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yes, pull my finger
If you can keep your head while those about you are losing theirs, perhaps you don't understand the situation.
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There is one of the missing variables of the Drake-equation
Bastard Programmer from Hell 
If you can't read my code, try converting it here[^]
"If you just follow the bacon Eddy, wherever it leads you, then you won't have to think about politics." -- Some Bell.
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What's that? ...perhaps, X = probability of creating technologies leading to self-eXtinction"?
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Weaponized AI: Imagine Bob with an M-16!
... such stuff as dreams are made on
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Cows got in to my Marijuana farm: now the steaks have never been higher.
Bad command or file name. Bad, bad command! Sit! Stay! Staaaay...
AntiTwitter: @DalekDave is now a follower!
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I was never into grass. I prefer mooooooonshine.
... such stuff as dreams are made on
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Gives new meaning to "grass fed beef"
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Weed rather not know about what you pot into your garden, so doobie more discreet.
Otherwise, you're on a roll.
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