I want to upgrade my Windows 7 to a Windows 10 on my Compaq Presario cq56

[Soullaboy2]

I need step by step details for a beginner on how to upgrade my Compaq Presario cq56 from a Windows 7 to a Windows 10 can anybody help me thank you.

[IT_WinSec]

Hello @Soullaboy2

Welcome to the HP Support forum. Thank you for posting.

If you don't see drivers available for your model for Windows 10, this means HP hasn't released drivers for Windows 10 for your PC model, and may also have not tested the model with Windows 10.  Therefore, chances are Windows 10 may not work well on your PC. If your computer works well now with your Windows 7, I'd recommend you leave it like that. If it ain't broke don't fix it .

There is a small chance Windows 10 may work on your PC. If you want, you can try and test it on your own. This includes performing clean installation, removing everything you have now, installing Windows 10 and needing to reinstall apps, restore documents, etc.... Let me know if you want to try this (unofficial) procedure - I will post instructions if you want to.

[duckster1954]

The problem is Microsoft will not support windows 7 after 1/20/20 and if I continue to use it how can I secure it for security ?

[IT_WinSec]

Dear @duckster1954 

Thank you for posting in the HP Support Community.

Sorry about the late response - I was away from the HP Community for about a week.

If your PC is very old (like 5+ years), you may consider either upgrading it or replacing it with a new one.

With regards to Windows Updates - yes, they will be stopped after about half an year but you may temporary secure Windows 7 after that by means of firewalls, antivirus products, secure and updated 3rd party applications, etc. You will have to eventually replace the old computer with a new one - it's just a matter of time, not if, but when.