Ĭontact the IS Service Desk with any questions or for technical assistance.If you have a computer that is running Windows 7 /8/8.1 and is showing as licensed and activated with a genuine key then follow some steps that I did to upgrade it to Windows 10.

If you are already running a valid copy of Win7 Pro you can use the link below to download Win10 Pro and perform the upgrade.

The device runs Windows 7 or 8 Pro Edition. Contact the IS Service Desk to have a ticket opened to discussion options and compatibility. Which scenario best describes your non-standard Windows PC? The device runs Windows 7, 8 or 10 Home Edition.Ĭontact your purchasing department to acquire best pricing for Windows 10 Professional upgrade software. Check which edition you're using by right-clicking the Start button, clicking System, and finding the Windows Edition. Please review the Windows 10 minimum requirements. HOWTO: Determine whether you are using a standard or non-standard computer

Non-Standard Windows PC: Follow the instructions below.

Mass General Brigham standard Windows devices: Devices are being upgraded by your IS Department.

If the vendor device is not compatible with Windows 10, work with the Information Security and Privacy Office.

Vendor-provided device: Work with the vendor.

If you are currently running Windows 7 or older, you must upgrade to Windows 10 Professional. Microsoft ended support for Windows 7 on January 14, 2020. In order to stay secure and compliant with Mass General Brigham policies, make sure that you are running a current, supported Operating System (OS) and that your software applications are up to date. Vulnerabilities are discovered frequently in software and they put your computer, data and the enterprise at risk.

Access, Account and Password Management.

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