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Once Windows 10 is available to you (time that will vary from PC to PC), a notification on your desktop will appear. Windows 10 requires at least 16GB of space to install the 32-bit or 20GB to install the 64-bit version. You also want to make sure you have at least 10GB or more of free storage space available to perform the upgrade. Sometimes antivirus, peripherals, and certain software could be the cause of an unsuccessful installation.

You may also want to uninstall any applications that you don't use or apps that have been listed by the 'Get Windows 10' as problematic. Next, you want to disable or uninstall your antivirus and other security software, and you want to disconnect any peripherals other than your keyboard, mouse, and monitor. (You can use my previous guide to perform this task, but note that even though the guide was written for on Windows 10 and 8.1, the same instructions will work on Windows 7.) Even though the installation should be straightforward, you should make a backup of all your personal files to an external storage and make a full backup of your system using the built-in System Image Backup tool.

Once Windows 10 is available for your computer, you will get notified.

To check your PC compatibility, open the Get Windows 10 app, click the hamburger button, and from the menu click Check your PC. Luckily, the Get Windows 10 app also includes a PC checkup tool that will list any problems with your computer, and various other information you need to know before the upgrade. You also have to make sure your apps, all your hardware, peripherals, and drivers are compatible as well. If you were able to make a reservation, it means that your computer or tablet is compatible with Windows 10, but it doesn't mean you won't encounter any issues at the time of the upgrade. Making a reservation before it releases will ensure your PC will get the new operating system as soon as possible. So, this means that as we have previously reported, Windows 10 won't be available for everyone at once on July 29. Later on, everyone else will get the upgrade as well. The company will continue rolling out Windows 10 gradually to everyone else who reserved the copy using the 'Get Windows 10' app and those who bought a new PC.

On July 29, Microsoft will begin rolling out its new operating system starting with machines that are part of the Windows Insider Program.

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