Several user accounts in Windows 7 and Windows 10 update

Hello

I'll update my Windows 7 Windows 10 and I was wondering what would happen to user accounts on Windows 7?

The situation is this: the computer is used by me and my brother, and each of us has his user account. There are different programs that I installed with my account and he installed on his 'side' with his user account. There are also a lot of files that I don't want to lose with the update.

Is there a safe way for users to transition safely two accounts?

P.S. I read about backing up my files and I will not fail to do if there is no definitive answer to my question.

Is there a safe way for users to transition safely two accounts?

-> If the upgrade goes well, both accounts will be maintained.

I read on the backup of my files and I will not fail to do if there is no definitive answer to my question.

-> Wrong question. There is no certainty in life and the view of upgrade countless problems reported in these forums, you would take a serious risk, if you have not backed up your files beforehand.

You seem not to be aware of this rule of iron of the processing of the data. It is said that all important files should be kept at all times on two independent media. A lot of people ignore this rule. Here we see them when something goes wrong. It can be a tough lesson to learn.

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