Windows 10

nc6000

NoDrama wrote: »

The following worked for me;

-> CMD (Run as Admin)
-> wuacuclt.exe /updatenow


Then open and check for updates, and it should appear..

The command seemed to work as my free space on C: dropped by about 2.7GB but when I go to Check Updates it doesn't show anything.

Thar_Cian

nc6000 wrote: »

The command seemed to work as my free space on C: dropped by about 2.7GB but when I go to Check Updates it doesn't show anything.

Try deleting all the files contained in C:/Windows/SoftwareDistribution/Download first.

nc6000

Thar_Cian wrote: »

Try deleting all the files contained in C:/Windows/SoftwareDistribution/Download first.

I did that before running the command.

barrackali

Guys...can somebody answer this for me:

I ran the automatic upgrade (not a clean install) from windows 8.1...I never entered a product key at any stage, do I need my old product key to active Windows 10?

I'm very confused by this, as I can't seem to activate it.

Kermit.de.frog

About to enter the onion zone. My upgrade is ready! :S

py2006

So during the upgrade process, does it give you option to keep existing files? I'm fearful of wiping everything.

I'm going to try the upgrade on my laptop using the ISO as I've nothing to lose on it anyway and have a full system image that I made last night.

Will post back once it's done.

Skatedude

It's supposed to migrate all your stuff, but i wouldn't dare update without backing up first.

nc6000

Alanstrainor wrote: »

"This PC can't run Windows 10"

Asus me400c Windows 8.1 tablet, seemingly due to the display driver. :mad: ffs

I'm getting a similar message on a older laptop running 8.1 about the ATI Mobility Radeon X2300 not being supported.

Would have been better to tell me that when I initially reserved Windows 10.

ROAAAR

Pretty happy so far anyway. Very modern UI but it feels right from the get go.

demakinz

py2006 wrote: »

So during the upgrade process, does it give you option to keep existing files? I'm fearful of wiping everything.

No option, it will just upgrade and leave everything as is. I backed up beforehand just in case.

It will keep bookmarks, History, even programs on the task bar.

.G.

A good FAQ here answering some common questions.

http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18684092

biggebruv

so if i DL the iso from windows can i install win10 on my dads PC with my activation code

im on win8.1 atm still waiting for the win10 upgrade to popup and install

biggebruv

biggebruv wrote: »

so if i DL the iso from windows can i install win10 on my dads PC with my activation code

im on win8.1 atm still waiting for the win10 upgrade to popup and install

You won't be able to use your Windows 7 or Windows 8 key. Hold off for a little while as that's what I'm doing at the moment. I'll post back when I'm done.

Basically what I've done is clean installed Windows 7, activated it using my laptop's COA and then reserved the upgrade in GWX. Now I'm doing an upgrade from the ISO.

CrowdedHouse

No problem with actual upgrade but the top of every page/window is is a horrid grey/white which I can't figure out how to change.

My one drive stuff seems to be gone AWOL too

ricimaki

I've 4 PC's in the house to update, 2 of which are pro (both 8.1), and 2 of which are home (7 and 8.1).
If I download the Pro version using this, can it be used to upgrade a home version of 7 and 8.1, or does it strictly have to be a home ISO?

whats newxt

How do i upgrade i reserved the copy so do i just wait?

.G.

ricimaki wrote: »

I've 4 PC's in the house to update, 2 of which are pro (both 8.1), and 2 of which are home (7 and 8.1).
If I download the Pro version using this, can it be used to upgrade a home version of 7 and 8.1, or does it strictly have to be a home ISO?

You'll need each ISO, Home and Pro.

unkel

Handy enough that you can have both X86 and X64 within the one ISO. So only 2 needed, not 4 as before.

jonski

What does the N stand for in Windows 10 Home N ? The answer is probably obvious but not for me .

Also I currently use 7 Ultimate , would I still just choose the Home version ?

AlmightyCushion

jonski wrote: »

What does the N stand for in Windows 10 Home N ? The answer is probably obvious but not for me .

Also I currently use 7 Ultimate , would I still just choose the Home version ?

It's missing media related software, media player etc. They were made produce that version by the EU.

MagicMarker

Seamless install for me, but I can't say I notice any great difference. Looks a bit nicer, that's about it.

biggebruv

biggebruv wrote: »

so if i DL the iso from windows can i install win10 on my dads PC with my activation code

im on win8.1 atm still waiting for the win10 upgrade to popup and install

It worked!

Upgraded by running setup from the ISO inside Windows 7. Went rather quickly (thank you SSD :pac:) and booted into Windows 10. Didn't activate initially but was fine after a reboot.

whats newxt

Sorry, i'm lost everyone is upgrading and i don't know whats going on. Do they send you a new key or do you use an old one for windows 7?

biggebruv

Karsini wrote: »

It worked!

Upgraded by running setup from the ISO inside Windows 7. Went rather quickly (thank you SSD :pac:) and booted into Windows 10. Didn't activate initially but was fine after a reboot.

so my dad received a PC hes gonna put a new HDD into it so I could give him the ISO for win10 and give it to him to install and use my product key of win8

.G.

jonski wrote:

Also I currently use 7 Ultimate , would I still just choose the Home version ?

No windows 7 ultimate becomes windows 10 pro.

ricimaki

whats newxt wrote: »

Sorry, i'm lost everyone is upgrading and i don't know whats going on. Do they send you a new key or do you use an old one for windows 7?

Neither. You either get the update through windows update, or download the ISO, and run the .exe inside it.

biggebruv

ricimaki wrote: »

Neither. You either get the update through windows update, or download the ISO, and run the .exe inside it.

i keep clicking check for updates but it finds nothing

i have all updates+optional installed

Gbear

Can I delete $Windows.~BT and $Windows.~WS if I'm installing from the separate installer from here: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10?

I'm running out of crap to delete to make space for the installation.

biggebruv

biggebruv wrote: »

so my dad received a PC hes gonna put a new HDD into it so I could give him the ISO for win10 and give it to him to install and use my product key of win8

No, you install Windows 8.1 and activate it with your key, if you haven't already done so. Then you run the Windows 10 setup inside Windows 8.1.