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Migrating from Windows 7 to Windows 10 Virtual Machine
Posted by Shannon Mattila on 24 January 2022 08:29 AM
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Notice: All Windows 10 devices are to be set up with standard supported browsers, Adobe Acrobat, and Microsoft Office products. If you have additional software needs, please inform support@nescmn.net. 

If you are in need of additional Windows 10 help, please visit NESC's internal Knowledge Base Windows 10 documents, or visit Microsoft Windows Support. 

Microsoft Office Notice: NESC is using Microsoft Office 365. Microsoft allows you to be signed in on up to 4 devices. 

On Current Windows 7 Virtual Machine:

On New Windows 10 Virtual Machine

Step 1: Backup Local Files
All working documents should be saved to a network drive and opened from a network drive. Any local files on the machine should be backed up to a network drive. 


1. Save files to a network storage drive such as the Home drive, or create a temporary folder on the Share drive.




2. After selecting a network storage location, navigate through all of your local folders, select all files and copy over to the network location.
  • Folders to check would normally include:
    • Desktop
    • Documents
    • Pictures
    • Music, Videos, and Downloads may also have files depending on where you choose to save documents. 


-Tips-
  • Select Multiples Files: Click on a file, then hold keyboard button Ctrl and select other desired files
  • Select All Files: Either click in the white space of File Explorer and drag over all of the files in a folder, or use keyboard shortcut Ctrl+A.


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Step 2: Export Browser Bookmarks & Passwords
NESC supports Microsoft Edge & Google Chrome.

NOICE: Exported password files should be stored in a SECURE location that nobody else has access to, such as your Home network drive, or your Share\Drop Folder network location.


Please view the links associated with your preferred browser for instructions to export bookmarks and passwords: 

Google Chrome
Importing Advisory: Google Chrome requires a Google account to import password files onto a new machine. A free account can be created at www.gmail.com. 

Microsoft Edge
Importing Advisory: Microsoft Edge DOES NOT have a way of importing an exported .CSV file as of August 2021. This feature may be coming but is not currently available. Exported files can be used as reference when logging into a website on a new device for the first time.

Please see preferred web browser's support page for additional support or information.


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Step 3: Import Browser Bookmarks & Passwords

Please view the links associated with your preferred browser for instructions to export bookmarks and passwords: 

Google Chrome
Importing Advisory: Google Chrome requires a Google account to import password files onto a new machine. A free account can be created at www.gmail.com. 

Microsoft Edge
Importing Advisory: Microsoft Edge DOES NOT have a way of importing an exported .CSV file as of August 2021. This feature may be coming but is not currently available.
  • Exported files can be used as reference when logging into a website on a new device for the first time.


Please see preferred web browser's support page for additional support or information.


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Step 5: Unpin Native Mail App & Set Default Apps

1. On the taskbar, unpin the native mail application but right-clicking on the envelope, then selecting Unpin from taskbar from the menu. 



2. Pin Outlook 365 (Note: the desktop application must be installed first) by navigating to Start Menu > Scroll down the application list to Outlook, then right-click Outlook > More > Pin to taskbar. This will provide easy access to Outlook email.



3. Set your default mail application and preferred browser. Windows 10 defaults the browser to Microsoft edge and mail application to the native mail application. You'll want mail to default to Outlook. Change browser if desired. 
http://support.nenet.us/index.php?/Knowledgebase/Article/View/118/38/windows-10-selecting-default-apps


4. Windows 10 defaults the PDF viewer to Microsoft Edge. You'll want to change your default PDF viewer to your version of Adobe Acrobat. This can be done via the prompt upon first entering Adobe Acrobat; however, it can be changed via Windows settings, too.
http://support.nenet.us/index.php?/Knowledgebase/Article/View/152/42/adobe-acrobat-set-default-pdf-reader-on-windows#Win10


5. Set desired default printer: http://support.nenet.us/index.php?/Knowledgebase/Article/View/92/38/setting-default-printer-windows-7-10--mac#Section%202:%20Windows%2010


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