Re: Breaches No. 1 rule of upgrading.
Rule One: Never upgrade over an existing OS. Generally it has been my habit in recent years to replace the system drive if I am changing OS anyway, whether it's Windows or Linux. The only exception was when I was testing W10 and the machine that I had it on gave me no choice as it was an OEM install.
Rule Two: If you do have to upgrade, do a backup first.
Rule Three: Nah Pooftas! (Well spotted, Bruce!)
Rule Four: Protect your data. If you suspect that it may be compromised, even by accident because you didn't set something up correctly, disconnect your data.
Rule Five: There is NO rule five.
Rule Six: Always prepare for the worst. My preference is Wadworth's 6X or Abbot.
Biting the hand that feeds IT
