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How can I directly upgrade Windows XP to Windows 10?
Attempting to directly upgrade Windows XP to Windows 10 has several significant disadvantages and risks, Windows XP and Windows 10 have vastly different architectures. Many hardware drivers and software that work on XP may not work properly or at all on Windows 10. Since there's no supported upgrade path, files, settings, and applications may become corrupted or lost during the process.
The process of upgrading Windows XP to Windows 10 may fail, leave your system in an unstable state, or result in a partially functional OS. Even if the upgrade completes, the system may become slow or unstable because the hardware and drivers aren’t optimized for Windows 10. A failed or incomplete upgrade can leave your system vulnerable, especially if it becomes unstable or unbootable.