Clean Windows 7 install then go to Windows 10. In any case to jump 7?

Hey guys,.

I have a couple of years Dell desktop with Windows 7.  The hard drive has failed a few weeks ago.  I bought a new hard drive and I have oem Windows 7 disc.  I want to finish finally with windows 10.

What I have to do a clean install of 7 the new disk first, then upgrade to 10 or is there a way around it?

If I do the clean install I have to go through all the Win7 updates or can I just go straight to the Win10 upgrade once I get the machine?

Just try to save time if possible.

Thank you!!

Mr. Bill

You can go directly to Windows 10 using only your Windows 7 product key. Learn how to:

How to install and activate Windows 10 using your Windows 7 or Windows 8 product key

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