In-place upgrade – pro and cons

One of the most common methods to move from an old version of Windows to the newest version of Windows and be able to keep all of your files and apps is by doing an in-place upgrade. In addition, an in-place upgrade is suitable for less-experienced users. Here are the pros and cons of an upgrade:

• Pros:
  • No bootable media is required
  • Keep all of your files, settings, and apps
  • Roll back to previous versions of Windows

• Cons:
  • Apps and drivers may not work correctly
  • May not perform as expected
  • May contain bloatware from a previous Windows version