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XxMOTOADxX
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Jul 22, 2025

Where to download Windows 10 installation assistant to let me upgrade from Windows 7

My company has several old Windows 7 desktop PCs and need an upgrade to Windows 10 as many of the modern apps does not work well on the old Windows version. I was told to create a bootable Windows 10...
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Saomrui
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Jul 22, 2025

To upgrade your Windows 7 PCs to Windows 10, you have a couple of options:

1. Using the Windows 10 Install Assistant
- The Windows 10 Install Assistant is primarily designed for upgrading a single PC from within Windows. It does not create a bootable USB installer.
- You can download the Windows 10 Installation Assistant directly from the official Microsoft website.

Note: As of recent updates, Microsoft has shifted toward using the Media Creation Tool for creating bootable installation media.

2. Creating Bootable Windows 10 USB Installer
Since you want to upgrade multiple old PCs, the recommended approach is to create a bootable USB with Windows 10 installation media. This allows you to perform a clean install or upgrade from boot.

Steps to create a bootable USB:

  • Download the Media Creation Tool linked above.
  • Run the tool on a working Windows PC.
  • Choose Create installation media (USB flash drive, DVD, or ISO file) for another PC.
  • Select USB flash drive (8 GB or larger).
  • Follow the prompts to create the bootable Windows 10 installer.
  • Insert the USB into the old Windows 7 PC.
  • Boot from the USB (you may need to change the boot order in BIOS/UEFI).
  • Follow the on-screen instructions to upgrade or perform a clean install.

 

For upgrading directly from Windows 7 via software, use the Media Creation Tool to create bootable USB. The Windows 10 Install Assistant is mainly for upgrading from within Windows, not for creating bootable media.