Upgrade Windows

Norbert Kerr 0 Reputation points
2026-09-22T19:41:41.57+00:00

I want to upgrade from Window 7 to Windows 10 on a Dell Latitude E5440. How can I get the required Windows 10 ISO?

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Install and upgrade
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  1. Kapil Arya 38,471 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2026-09-23T07:26:27.7666667+00:00

    Microsoft provides Windows 10 ISO file on the public website and you can download it free of cost:

    microsoft.com/en-in/software-download/windows10

    Once you have the ISO file, you can simply double click on it to mount it to a DVD drive.

    Now go to the virtual DVD drive and double click on setup.exe file.

    Follow the on screen instructions to upgrade to Windows 10.

    Let us know this helps!

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  2. Marcin Policht 109.3K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
    2026-09-22T22:36:06.57+00:00

    Refer to https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10

    Follow these steps to create installation media (USB flash drive or DVD) you can use to install a new copy of Windows 10, perform a clean installation, or reinstall Windows 10.

    Before you download the tool make sure you have:

    • An internet connection (internet service provider fees may apply).
      • Sufficient data storage available on a computer, USB or external drive for the download.
      • A blank USB flash drive with at least 8GB of space or blank DVD (and DVD burner) if you want to create media. We recommend using a blank USB or blank DVD, because any content on it will be deleted.
      • When burning a DVD from an ISO file, if you are told the disc image file is too large you will need to use Dual Layer (DL) DVD Media.
        Check a few things on the PC where you want to install Windows 10:
    • 64-bit or 32-bit processor (CPU). You’ll create either a 64-bit or 32-bit version of Windows 10. To check this on your PC, go to PC info in PC settings or System in Control Panel, and look for System type.
      • System requirements. Make sure the PC meets the system requirements for Windows 10. We also recommend going to the PC manufacturer's website for additional info about updated drivers and hardware compatibility.
      • Language in Windows. You'll need to choose the same language when you install Windows 10. To see what language you're currently using, go to Time and language in PC settings or Region in Control Panel.
      • Edition of Windows. You should also choose the same edition of Windows. To check what edition you're currently running, go to PC info in PC settings or System in Control Panel, and look for Windows edition. Windows 10 Enterprise isn’t available in the media creation tool. For more info, go to the Microsoft 365 admin center.
      • Microsoft Office products. If you just purchased a new device that includes Office 365, we recommend redeeming (installing) Office before upgrading to Windows 10. To redeem your copy of Office, please see Download and install Office 365 Home, Personal, or University on your PC. For more information, check How to upgrade to Windows 10 on new devices that include Office 365.
        Using the tool to create installation media:
    1. Select Download tool now, and select Run. You need to be an administrator to run this tool.
    2. If you agree to the license terms, select Accept.
    3. On the What do you want to do? page, select Create installation media for another PC, and then select Next.
    4. Select the language, edition, and architecture (64-bit or 32-bit) for Windows 10. This table will help you decide which edition of Windows 10 you’ll choose: |Your current edition of Windows|Windows 10 edition| ||| |Windows 7 Starter
      Windows 7 Home Basic
      Windows 7 Home Premium
      Windows 7 Professional
      Windows 7 Ultimate
      Windows 8/8.1
      Windows 8.1 with Bing
      Windows 8 Pro
      Windows 8.1 Pro
      Windows 8/8.1 Professional with Media Center
      Windows 8/8.1 Single Language
      Windows 8 Single Language with Bing
      Windows 10 Home
      Windows 10 Pro|Windows 10| |Windows 8/8.1 Chinese Language Edition
      Windows 8 Chinese Language Edition with Bing|Windows 10 Home China​|  
    5. Select which media you want to use:
      • USB flash drive. Attach a blank USB flash drive with at least 8GB of space. Any content on the flash drive will be deleted.
      • ISO file. Save an ISO file to your PC, which you can use to create a DVD. After the file is downloaded, you can go to location where the file is saved, or select Open DVD burner, and follow the instructions to burn the file to a DVD. For more info about using an ISO file, see Additional methods for using the ISO file to install Windows 10 section below.
    6. After the installation media is created, follow the steps below to use it.
    7. After completing the steps to install Windows 10, please check that you have all the necessary device drivers installed. To check for updates now, select the Start button, and then go to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update, and select Check for updates. You may also wish to visit your device manufacturer’s support site for any additional drivers that may be needed.

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    hth

    Marcin

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  3. AI answer

    2026-09-22T19:41:53.21+00:00

    To get a Windows 10 ISO for an upgrade from Windows 7, use Microsoft’s installation media page and the Media Creation Tool:

    1. Go to the Download Windows 10 site.
    2. Under Create Windows 10 Installation Media, select Download Now.
    3. Run MediaCreationTool.exe.
    4. Use the tool to create installation media or download the ISO.

    If the target PC has no operating system, boot from the installation media and enter the Windows 10 product key when prompted. If the device originally shipped with Windows 10, Setup might use a license stored in firmware and may not ask for a product key.

    Before installing or reinstalling Windows, back up files first.

    If upgrading from Windows 7 and the normal update path fails, another supported method is to download and run the Media Creation Tool, or upgrade using an ISO or USB media.


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