Windows 10

[ED209]

So I have finally got W10 up and running now after just going through the official download link - W10 Download

I basically just ran the set up and it went through and appears to be activated. Though I still have the $Windows.~BT and .~WS taking up a large chunk of space so about to delete those and the Windows.old folder. Also I'm going to spend a bit of time sorting out the drivers (see below) and some programs again lol (see below)

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do a clean install of W10 now you have done the upgrade, this is what I did

 

[spudbynight]

I have Windows 8.1 on my machine. I am waiting for MS to notify me when I can upgrade for free.

I signed up to Insider previously but didn't get round to installing. Can I install this now?

If I upgrade with the insider ISO what serial to I need to use for Windows, my current 8.1 serial key?

 

[CK61938]

Just to make that I have understood this correctly, I will give my scenario first:

One PC with Win 7 Retail
One PC with Win 7 OEM

Both are going to get motherboards changed real soon (one will be x99 and the other z97). Would it be better for me change the motherboards and reinstall Win 7 on both machines (tho I will have to call MS to let them know of the mobo change on the machine using OEM)? Or should I just upgrade both machines to Win10, change out the mobos, then ring MS to let them know of the mobo change on the OEM?

Does that make any kind of sense?

 

[Cosimo]

It almost seems as though it's random who it assigns the download too. After a few attempts people eventually seem to be able to download it.

Looks like I got the same download as before and still fail with the 80240020 error. One more attempt and I'll wait.

 

[cactusweasel]

I have Windows 8.1 on my machine. I am waiting for MS to notify me when I can upgrade for free.

I signed up to Insider previously but didn't get round to installing. Can I install this now?

If I upgrade with the insider ISO what serial to I need to use for Windows, my current 8.1 serial key?

Nope, MS have disabled the insider CD key - everybody on the insider programed used the same key.

 

[Scottland]

Anyone having trouble just download the ISO from;

http://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/software-download/windows10ISO

Then get the right version and run it as an upgrade on the PC you wish to update.

Sorry, just want to double check. If I run this to upgrade my current 8.1 installation - will it activate ok as if done by the Windows update version?

 

[JoeF1]

VLS or MSDN for businesses. Unless you have Windows 7 Home/Pro or Windows 8 installed on any business laptops / desktops.

I am running 8.1 and the ISO method is working for me well its on 22%.

Just checked VLSC and it's not listed there. Was more making sure its 100% free for VLSC users too.

 

[Gilbert89]

As I explained earlier after booting into Windows 10 after installing updates which then required a reboot after the reboot I just black screened after passing the BIOS splash screen I then have gone onto reinstalling Windows 7 which I have then had the exact same problem, after disconnecting the GPU and rebooting I can now boot into Windows therefore it seems after instillation of drivers the issue is caused.

I don't mean to be somewhat off topic but could any of you tech guru's provide me some guidance as im stuck!

 

[davisdavid]

do a clean install of W10 now you have done the upgrade, this is what I did

Is that going to do much considering I've removed temp file Windows.~BT etc and Windows.old plus I never kept anything during install other than Steam Libraries on other drives. Probably still do it though, just through minor OCD but anyone reading might wonder if there is a valid reason other than the OCUK forum is more like OCDUK

 

[MichaelAwkward]

Lol, this is a bit of a shambles.

I don't understand why everyone is so eager to upgrade.

 

[cactusweasel]

I'm wanting to wait and see if MS answer any questions about reactivation etc after 1 year or after a hardware change.

 

[kayomani]

This worked for me:

1. Delete everything in the C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\Download folder
2. Run this command in an instance of cmd.exe ran as administrator: wuauclt.exe /updatenow

0x80070057 error? Run this as a .reg file
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\WindowsUpdate\UX] "IsConvergedUpdateStackEnabled"=dword:00000000
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\WindowsUpdate\UX\Settings] "UxOption"=dword:00000000

 

[Cooners]

Used the ISO to put windows 10 Pro on over Windows 8.1 Pro at work (didn't have the icon to do the other method as it's a domain machine). It installed fine but wouldn't activate, also it deactivated office 2013 (365 account) and wouldn't activate that either. Had to roll back!!!

 

[Ayahuasca]

Lol, this is a bit of a shambles.

I don't understand why everyone is so eager to upgrade.

Luckily mine has restored itself to windows 8.1 after failing. I'm pretty sure it's related to an issue where it tries to install the onboard intel gpu driver, as the standalone driver version crashes my system as well. Think I'll just wait till I upgrade my system before using W10.

 

[N17]

And has anyone else got slow internet speeds

 

[Deleted member 77746]

Sorry, just want to double check. If I run this to upgrade my current 8.1 installation - will it activate ok as if done by the Windows update version?

Give me a moment, just booting into 10 now to see if activation is fine. I guess it will be because it will use the key already on the system to sort itself out.

I am running 8.1 and the ISO method is working for me well its on 22%.

Just checked VLSC and it's not listed there. Was more making sure its 100% free for VLSC users too.

You will have to clarify this with your Microsoft rep.

 

[bigmac121]

I did mine via teamviewer at work.

 

[spudbynight]

Nope, MS have disabled the insider CD key - everybody on the insider programed used the same key.

I knew that, but the other day the insider download page said "we are no longer onboarding new people" and you couldn't download Windows 10. Now, it is possible to download it again...

 

[Credo]

If you have registered for the update, do you have the option of postponing it when it arrives?

 

[Deleted member 77746]

Give me a moment, just booting into 10 now to see if activation is fine. I guess it will be because it will use the key already on the system to sort itself out.

Yes it works fine, activates...