Hi cholan,

I think some of the issues you are wondering about are similar to those in this thread

https://acusersforum.com/ub/ubbthreads.php/topics/74303/windows-7#Post74303

I have upgraded a few of our client computers from Windows 7 Pro to Windows 10 Pro using the free upgrade, no problems so far.

I was actually somewhat heartened to hear that Bert is using a server that is about 9 years old. Some rudimentary research that I did seem to indicate that the most common failure items, by far, as computers age are hard drives and power supplies. I have swapped out several hard drives on older PCs, and I keep spare power supplies around.

So I feel much better about older hardware.

Since you are talking about your main computer, I personally would be a little chicken about upgrading it. What would happen if, for whatever reason, the upgrade failed? Do you have a "plan B" to keep you up and running if this turned into a disaster?

I think I would purchase a new Windows 10 machine, install amazing charts on it, get AC support to credential it, all the while having the current main computer as a backup.

Then, if all was well after a few weeks, the old main computer would be a really, really nice computer for someone. (Presumably you)

Good luck whatever you decide!

Gene

Gene Nallin MD solo family practice with one PA Cumberland, Md