When I install W10 am I doing an "upgrade" or a "clean install"?

[Windows Central Question]

Very basic question: When I install Windows 10 from the download provided after July 29th by my Microsoft "reservation," am I doing an "upgrade" of my current Windows 7 OS or am I doing a "clean install"? Will my current programs and files be retained?? I will, of course, backup before the install, just want to be sure I don't lose anything important. Thanks!!

 

[haykol]

Re: Basic question: When I install Windows 10 am I doing an "upgrade" or a "clean install"?

I am sorry that i cant answer but hope someone help you

 

[a5cent]

Re: Basic question: When I install Windows 10 am I doing an "upgrade" or a "clean install"?

It's an upgrade. It's NOT a clean install. Your installed software and settings will be retained.
Since you're also sophisticated enough to make a backup before the update you have nothing to worry about