Updating a new Smart PC ?

Montala

Montala

Montala

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Hi,

I have just purchased a small cased 'smart' or mini PC, with an Intel Atom Quad-Core 64bit Z3735D processor, 2GB of internal RAM, a 64GB internal SSD, plus 1 x HDMI port , 1 x USB 3 port, 2 x USB 2 ports, 1 x Micro SD-Card Slot.

It also came with an OEM version of Windows 8.1 with Bing, pre-installed, (which is at least 3 years old!) which I had to set up, as with any new device.

Although it all appeared to configure itself OK, I would now like to upgrade to Windows 10, but although I have downloaded the MS media Creation tool, even after being left running all night, it was still "Searching for Updates" in the morning, so I gave up!

I have used the above tool to create a bootable USB drive, but I guess this will not now give me a 'free' update from the OEM product key?

I am prepared to buy a 'retail' version of Widows 10 if necessary, but am really looking for way to upgrade without having to do a long (and slow!) download from the device itself.

I do appreciate that the processor leaves a lot to be desired, but hopefully Windows 10 will make the most of it!

Thanks! :)
 
Windows 10 stopped being a free upgrade last summer.

Is it really possible to define a PC as "smart"? They are the standard upon which smart devices get their name...
 
OK... I was only copying what it said on the box... let's just call it a mini PC then!

My problem still remains the same though!
 
You've answered the question yourself. Download it to USB from another machine, install and activate. This would work even if you could get the upgrade for free.

OEM keys are cheap.
 
My computer did this, albeit on Windows 8.1. Just kept searching for updates and never finding/installing any.

I got in touch with Microsoft and after about 10 hours of faultfinding they finally resolved the issue.
 
before you attempt any win 10 update to mini-pc, make sure you create a recovery file for OS so you can go back if it all go's wrong
and you cannot find drivers or have other issues with win 10 (I have a linx tablet with similar spec and saved OS onto a spare micro-sd)
(hotuk freebie was talking about win10 upgrade still being available for free - you might take a look)
 
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