Summary

We can summarize the chapter with the following points:

• Prior to running an in-place upgrade, make sure to back up your data.
• An installation media is a bootable DVD disc or bootable USB flash drive.
• Native boot is a method that enables the computer to boot from the VHD without the need for virtualization.
• A combination of Windows key + X displays the administrator's menu, also known as the secret Start menu.
• While Windows 7 and 8/8.1 can be upgraded to Windows 10, Windows 2000, XP, and Vista need to be migrated to Windows 10.
• A migration requires getting a new computer and installing Windows 10.
• Zinstall, EaseUS Todo PCTrans, and PCmover Express are some of the paid apps that help migrate user settings and data from an older versions of Windows to Windows 10.
• Clean install requires setting up the boot order in BIOS or UEFI.
• Any features you need that aren't preloaded by default in Windows 10, you can add through the Turn Windows features on or off option.
• Region & language helps you configure additional languages in Windows 10.