Windows 10 offers no upgrade path for Windows XP users

Posted on Monday, December 29 2014 @ 13:27 CET by Thomas De Maesschalck

While I didn't expect Microsoft would go out of its way to create an update path from Windows XP to Windows 10, it's now official that a clean install will be the only option for those still using Windows XP.

The news was made public on Twitter by Gabriel Aul from the Windows 10 team as he received questions from followers about possible Windows XP upgrade paths:

@enoslayd No, you'll need to use the ISO to upgrade from XP.
— Gabriel Aul (@GabeAul) December 24, 2014

@jftimm_ @enoslayd Only clean installs are supported from XP at this point. You'd need to backup your data first and reinstall any apps.
— Gabriel Aul (@GabeAul) December 28, 2014

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Thomas has been messing with computer since early childhood and firmly believes the Internet is the best thing since sliced bread. Enjoys playing with new tech, is fascinated by science, and passionate about financial markets. When not behind a computer, he can be found with running shoes on or lifting heavy weights in the weight room.

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