Windows 10

ED209 · 29 Jul 2015 at 11:36

davisdavid said:
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

I always prefer to do a clean install so I am using the W10 drivers and nothing left behind from W7 but that's just me. if your happy with it then keep it as it is

wildest_jjk · 29 Jul 2015 at 11:36

The people talking about reverting back etc. I noticed this on the Microsoft FAQ site:

What on earth is that talking about? Is that just the built in feature or something?

Efour · 29 Jul 2015 at 11:39

Detach your upgrade license key and revert it back to its old use?

Oh Ed not again. · 29 Jul 2015 at 11:39

anything I don't mind said:
New mdt is not released yet, the current version does not support win10.

Ah nuts.

wildest_jjk · 29 Jul 2015 at 11:41

Efour said:
Detach your upgrade license key and revert it back to its old use?

Yeh it must be, just wanted to clarify lol

Nismo · 29 Jul 2015 at 11:42

Now have 9 failed "Upgrade to Windows 10 Pro" updates showing in Windows Update - anything I can do/should do to solve this or is it normal?

liamcrane · 29 Jul 2015 at 11:42

For people asking if you can do fresh installs after an upgrade rad the below if you don't want to go through the thread... Taken from the Microsoft site

Can I reinstall Windows 10 on my computer after upgrading?
Yes. Once you’ve upgraded to Windows 10 using the free upgrade offer, you will be able to reinstall, including a clean install, on the same device. You won’t need a product key for re-activations on the same hardware. If you make a meaningful change to your hardware, you may need to contact customer support to help with activation. You’ll also be able to create your own installation media like a USB drive or DVD, and use that to upgrade your device or reinstall after you’ve upgraded.

Dano · 29 Jul 2015 at 11:43

wildest_jjk said:
The people talking about reverting back etc. I noticed this on the Microsoft FAQ site:

What on earth is that talking about? Is that just the built in feature or something?

Looks like it will save a system image basically, but only for a month.

mrk · 29 Jul 2015 at 11:45

Someone got that on pcmr, nice to see some things never change with MS

xdcx · 29 Jul 2015 at 11:45

N17 said:
And has anyone else got slow internet speeds

Yes. Have you?
I am in the same boat as you, nothing triggering. Maybe if we both have terrible broadband connections it might be chucking us down the priority list?

Deleted member 77746 · 29 Jul 2015 at 11:45

Nismo said:
Now have 9 failed "Upgrade to Windows 10 Pro" updates showing in Windows Update - anything I can do/should do to solve this or is it normal?

Yes GET the ISO file and do the upgrade through that! It activates fine as long as you have a legit install.

CK61938 · 29 Jul 2015 at 11:46

liamcrane said:
For people asking if you can do fresh installs after an upgrade rad the below if you don't want to go through the thread... Taken from the Microsoft site

Can I reinstall Windows 10 on my computer after upgrading?
Yes. Once you’ve upgraded to Windows 10 using the free upgrade offer, you will be able to reinstall, including a clean install, on the same device. You won’t need a product key for re-activations on the same hardware. If you make a meaningful change to your hardware, you may need to contact customer support to help with activation. You’ll also be able to create your own installation media like a USB drive or DVD, and use that to upgrade your device or reinstall after you’ve upgraded.

Good. That clears up my question from earlier! Looks like I will upgrade to Win10 on both machines, change hardware and away I go!

TonyTurbo78 · 29 Jul 2015 at 11:47

how do i get the Windows 10 upgrade guys? I had the Windows 10 upgrade notification in my task bar months back, signed up for it and put in all my details. But today when I click on it, it just says you will be notified once you can upgrade. Are you guys forcing the upgrade through some how ?

cactusweasel · 29 Jul 2015 at 11:49

I want to just do a fresh install and then install using my windows 8 key

don't want to mess about installing 8 and then 10
and then wiping and doing a fresh install

Its a retarded way of doing it MS.

nightmare99 · 29 Jul 2015 at 11:50

Looks like it will save a system image basically, but only for a month.

As long as you don't run disk clean-up and tick the option for previous windows installation (about 2GB)

koolpc · 29 Jul 2015 at 11:52

Lol at all the hassle. I am going to wait for Windows 50!! lol

Type_R · 29 Jul 2015 at 11:55

Upgraded using the forced method...many moments where it just paused for ages...but upgraded fine in the end!

Much better 4k experience

compared to windows 7!

Deleted member 77746 · 29 Jul 2015 at 11:57

Look if you people can't do it via the automatic method just download the ISO from Microsoft directly and install it from there, activations are fine.

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10ISO

ScoobyDoo · 29 Jul 2015 at 11:57

Found the upgrade really easy. Downloaded the windows 10 media creator, created a windows 10 USB , ran setup from this. This upgraded my 8.1 pro to 10.
Then booted from the USB and did a clean install of 10, skipped the product key entry. Installed and it automatically activated itself.
Really quick and easy

Cosimo · 29 Jul 2015 at 11:58

Second attempt and this time only starts a 2711.4 MB download. Previous update history gone as well. At this rate there won't be anything left.