Windows 10

Cosimo · 29 Jul 2015 at 12:29

Rilot said:
Meh, the wuauclt.exe /updatenow method isn't working for me. It does the download, gets to "Installing" then throws up 0x80070057 and 0x80240020 errors.

Been going around in circles with that one. Will try a proper update later.

wildest_jjk · 29 Jul 2015 at 12:30

jonwhite said:
hello,
just downloaded it onto my tablet, its a lenovo thinkpad, thye screen seems to be locked in portrate mode, just cant seem to move it into landscape by moving the the tablet
can someone please tell me how thank you

I can't remember if there is another way but if you head to screen resolution either from the right clicking on the desktop or searching. Then there should be an orientation drop down there. Let me know if that works.

linwelin · 29 Jul 2015 at 12:30

I had mine reserved last night, started computer up and nothing, not reserved anymore and when checking for updates finds no updates, what gives! have tried wuauclt.exe /updatenow but nothing.

MOOGLEYS · 29 Jul 2015 at 12:33

The update leaves a hell of a mess on your drive. Nearly 20GB was used in my update so it's worth doing a drive clean up when finished. You would have thought it would automatically do this....

ci_newman · 29 Jul 2015 at 12:33

Gilbert89 said:
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!

Have you got an on-board GPU you can use for the install?

koolpc · 29 Jul 2015 at 12:33

I am going to download the ISO and install at my leisure. I assume i just download the bog standard Windows 10 for my Windows 8.1, extract my product key first and do a clean install? That ok?

Old Man · 29 Jul 2015 at 12:34

what's the diff between win 10 pro and win 10 pro N ?

flopper · 29 Jul 2015 at 12:35

used the online win 10, choose upgrade this computer OS from win 8.1 and activated fine after it did its work.

followed this one he seems to know the stuff
http://winsupersite.com/windows-10/windows-10-clean-install-using-media-creation-tool

siege2 · 29 Jul 2015 at 12:36

mines preparing for installation atm.

Deleted member 77746 · 29 Jul 2015 at 12:37

Old Man said:
what's the diff between win 10 pro and win 10 pro N ?

What's an N edition of Windows?
N editions of Windows don't include media-related technologies like Windows Media Player or Camera. To play or create audio CDs, digital media files and video DVDs; organise content in a media library; create playlists; convert audio CDs to digital media files; view artist and title information of digital media files; view album art of music files; transfer music to personal music players; or record and play back TV broadcasts after Windows is installed, you'll need to install a media player and other software from Microsoft or another company.

Type_R · 29 Jul 2015 at 12:38

hyperseven said:
upgraded from a dodgy copy of 8.1 or 7 perhaps ?

Absolutely not.

I wouldn't be posting on here if I had! Fully activated windows 7 ultimate.

Went into msconfig and switched to full startup and everything has gone from bottom right of screen...strange!

cactusweasel · 29 Jul 2015 at 12:39

Yeah, don't bother with N versions.

~>Dg<~ · 29 Jul 2015 at 12:41

Loxa said:
Anyone looking to upgrade windows i would advise using the method below, i made a bootable usb and downloaded Windows10 within 10mniutes..

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10

cheers just added to usb. :cool:

nice and simple.

Old Man · 29 Jul 2015 at 12:43

ty

up to 25% on usb .. nice speed

stoofa · 29 Jul 2015 at 12:44

Guys - it's a 208 page thread, so forgive if this is already covered.
I've got two machines here, one running Windows 8.1 and one running 8.1 Professional.
I registered via the "flag icon" ages ago - bothmachines with legitimate copies of Windows, both compatible etc.

I see links that enable me to download the ISO's directly - nice and easy and would allow for a clean install.
I've not looked yet, but where will I find the product keys for Windows 10? Is it using the same key as Windows 8.1?

Cheers.

Phonesis · 29 Jul 2015 at 12:45

MOOGLEYS said:
The update leaves a hell of a mess on your drive. Nearly 20GB was used in my update so it's worth doing a drive clean up when finished. You would have thought it would automatically do this....

I'm concerned about this. My OS is on a 128gb SSD with 20gb free space. Wonder if that will be ok for the Win 10 upgrade? If I finish off the install with 1-2gb free space I'll be a bit gutted. Will have to remove a lot of stuff to try and get that space back.

~>Dg<~ · 29 Jul 2015 at 12:46

with the usb tool can you just do a clean install without upgrading ? or do i still have to upgrade before doing clean install ?.

Scottland · 29 Jul 2015 at 12:47

~>Dg<~ said:
with the usb tool can you just do a clean install without upgrading ? or do i still have to upgrade before doing clean install ?.

You need to do the upgrade first to activate your key, then you can reset it to do a clean install.

Danny091 · 29 Jul 2015 at 12:49

gooseuk said:
Well i attempted to install via ISO but it comes up asking me product key. I guess at this stage i just press skip as the windows 8 key wont work?

I will try again tonight after work and press skip this step lol

Was this when it restarted? If so it most likely tried to boot of the USB or Disk? I had this problem when i did a USB intstall of it. I pulled the USB out while it restarted and then put it back in.

Etheco · 29 Jul 2015 at 12:50

Finally, Its updating. Now the waiting game