Windows 10

i suggest getting hold of win7 with sp1 media it'll cut down on afew of the updates..

the free upgrade to win 10 via WU needs 7 sp1 hence why im guessing if u had win7 with sp1 media u should be able upgrade straight to w10
 
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even with W7 Sp1 installed there is like 200+ updates.

I have resorted to making my own W7 CDs which normally have 20 odd after a clean install.
 
but what i mean is the upgrade to win 10 via within OS needs 7 sp1 hence why im guessing if u had win7 with sp1 media u should be able to upgrade straight to w10 without having to fully download all updates for w7
 
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gareth170 said:
but what i mean is the upgrade to win 10 via within OS needs 7 sp1 hence why im guessing if u had win7 with sp1 media u should be able upgrade straight to w10
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windows 8 and windows 7 (non sp1) cannot upgrade to win 10 they both need clean installs so if possible update to SP1 and then to 10
 
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Apologies if this has been answered already. I guess we will know all the answers soon enough anyway.

I have 4 machines that will be upgraded.

When i upgrade to Win10, is my Win7 key for example tied to the windows upgrade, as in we can have Win10 or Win7 installed with that key.



I understand that they want to keep it simple as we are in the minority who do these types of things and too much information would confuse people, but they should have a seperate FAQ for advanced users :)
 
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atheos said:
Apologies if this has been answered already. I guess we will know all the answers soon enough anyway.

I have 4 machines that will be upgraded.

When i upgrade to Win10, is my Win7 key for example tied to the windows upgrade, as in we can have Win10 or Win7 installed with that key.



I understand that they want to keep it simple as we are in the minority who do these types of things and too much information would confuse people, but they should have a seperate FAQ for advanced users :)
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Its an upgrade. It will take your Windows 7 licence and turn it into a Windows 10 licence.
 
Anyone having issues with VLC on 10130? My audio keeps cutting out every second, tried uninstalling in re installing but nothing. No issues with Media Player.
 
Maybe this has been answered already. What happens once we have converted over to Win10 you reckon... will we get a W10 ISO to be able to reinstall without having to install win7/8/8.1 first?
 
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Maybe this has been answered already. What happens once we have converted over to Win10 you reckon... will we get a W10 ISO to be able to reinstall without having to install win7/8/8.1 first?
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you can use the rest feature to reinstall w10

but if you hdd completely dies im guessing you'll have to install win7/8/8.1 first then upgrade w10 via WU or media..
 
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I'm going to start a FAQ and ask Glaucus to put it in the opening post.

If anyone has others they think should be in it fire away.

Windows 10 Upgrade FAQ

Is it really free?
Yes.

Will I be charged after a year, or will I have to pay a subscription or something?
No. Its free forever.

How long is the free offer for?
You can take the upgrade for free until the end of July 2016. Once you have upgraded Windows 10 is yours forever.

Is it just a trial/demo?
No. Its an upgrade to a full version of Windows 10.

What do I need to get the free upgrade?
Windows 7 SP1 or Windows 8.1. If you are on 7 and not SP1 you need to update, and if you are on 8.0 you need to update to 8.1.

I can't see the upgrade option in my task tray?
Check you have Windows Update KB3035583 installed, and then run this script from an elevated command prompt and work through the options: https://www.dropbox.com/s/0u0au9xgy6..._full.zip?dl=0

What if I don't like it, can I downgrade back to 7/8.1?
Theres conflicting information on this. Some sources have said yes, others have said no.

Should I upgrade?
This is entirely up to you. If your in any way doubtful I would recommend waiting until others have ironed out the teething issues for you. So long as you take the upgrade before July 2016 it will be free.

Can I do a clean install?
Once you have upgraded a 7 or 8.1 licence, yes. You cannot simply install 10 using an ISO/USB Media and enter a non upgraded 7/8.1 key.

So will there be installation media (ISOs) available?
Yes. Most likely a USB media creation tool like there is with 8.1 currently.

Can I dual boot my Windows 7/8.1 and my new free Windows 10?
No. Its an upgrade licence. Your 7/8.1 licence will be transformed into a 10 licence. You cannot run both at the same time.

I have a retail Windows 7 key, will it become an OEM Windows 10 key and be locked to one motherboard?
No. Licences will retain the terms of the original licence. A retail Windows 7 key will become a retail Windows 10 key, and remain transferable across hardware.

What about OEM Windows 8.1? Aren't they different?
Yes. If you buy an OEM Windows 8 installation and install and use it yourself then it can be transferred. This will be the same when you move to Windows 10. The only Windows 8.1 licences that cannot be transferred are those that came pre installed on a prebuilt system.

I'm running the Windows 10 Techincal Preview, can I upgrade straight to the final version on release?
If you installed 10 Preview over a licensed 7 or 8.1 installation using the Windows Update method, yes. If you clean installed 10 Preview using a ISO, no, as there is no existing licence in the installation. Those who have done the latter will need to reinstall their 7/8.1 installation and upgrade through that.

So what is the best way to get a clean Windows 10 installation once its released?
Install 7/8.1. Take the free upgrade and apply to that installation. Use the Reset PC option within Windows 10 to create a clean installation, or use the Media to format and install from scratch.

Where can I go to ask a question already asked and answered 3 times within the previous 10 posts?
Well now that we have this FAQ, not here! :D
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Glaucus, can you please put this in the OP, and add any more people come up with. Thanks.
 
The dropbox batch file complains I haven't got KB2952664, but it isn't listed as a dowload option in Windows Update. How do I get it? The MS page for that KB has no direct file download link.
 
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