Windows 10

demonix · 31 Jul 2015 at 17:20

After getting another failed attempt to install the upgrade I decided to purge the download folder in software distribution and try to force it to download it again, but all it did was attempt to download the 10 optional and 1 recommended updates (the recommended update was only for the .net framework and was never ticked until this farce) and after around half an hour of it grinding and seeming to do nothing I aborted the download and before I shut down I ran the disc cleanup utility and purged the 3.96GB of useless upgrade files so that at least when it tries to do it again it'll actually attempt to download everything instead of using the garbage that was already downloaded.

Danny091 · 31 Jul 2015 at 17:21

demonix said:
After getting another failed attempt to install the upgrade I decided to purge the download folder in software distribution and try to force it to download it again, but all it did was attempt to download the 10 optional and 1 recommended updates (the recommended update was only for the .net framework and was never ticked until this farce) and after around half an hour of it grinding and seeming to do nothing I aborted the download and before I shut down I ran the disc cleanup utility and purged the 3.96GB of useless upgrade files so that at least when it tries to do it again it'll actually attempt to download everything instead of using the garbage that was already downloaded.

Just go to the FAQ and use the ISO

It will save you a massive headace.

wildest_jjk · 31 Jul 2015 at 17:23

Acme said:
You can disable defender if you want to replace it with something else.

I just don't know if they run alongside each other, I'm guessing they must do?

easyrider · 31 Jul 2015 at 17:24

wildest_jjk said:
So does Malwarebytes Premium work fine against Windows Defender? It can't replace Defender right?

Thanks

Works in harmony...togther it's a ver robust solution.

Simon Belmont · 31 Jul 2015 at 17:27

Acme said:
Fantastic. I might give it a go but I'm a little bit worried.

I'm going to wait a few weeks on my main gaming rig then upgrade. I see no advantage of upgrading right away. Waiting a few weeks for the major bugs to be sorted. Then it might be worth it. As of right now it's not.

kmufc77 · 31 Jul 2015 at 17:40

I havent installed 10 yet, have there been any updates to correct the various bugs yet?

MeatLoaf · 31 Jul 2015 at 17:44

Has anyone tried a clean install after changing a major part such as mobo, GFX or CPU yet to see if it activates?

RJC · 31 Jul 2015 at 18:01

All the systems I have gone to update have failed with the Boot.wim error message.
Going to use the other method.

FML1990 · 31 Jul 2015 at 18:06

MeatLoaf said:
Has anyone tried a clean install after changing a major part such as mobo, GFX or CPU yet to see if it activates?

I've been worried of this.
I've used Speccy to get my serial number as well, just to see if that will work if I ever do a clean install.

Simon Belmont · 31 Jul 2015 at 18:09

kmufc77 said:
I havent installed 10 yet, have there been any updates to correct the various bugs yet?

They should get updates everyday. So it shouldn't take more then a few weeks to iron out the major issues at least. Like I said I'm waiting my rig is running butter smooth atm why ruin it with a buggy os?

koolpc · 31 Jul 2015 at 18:16

I checked and no updates available since first install

IT Troll · 31 Jul 2015 at 18:27

FML1990 said:
I've been worried of this.
I've used Speccy to get my serial number as well, just to see if that will work if I ever do a clean install.

I believe it is just a generic one which tells windows to check against Microsoft servers for hardware-based activation.

snips86x · 31 Jul 2015 at 19:05

Upgraded from 8.1 Pro to 10 Pro. Seamless and smooth with no issues what so ever. Impressed

robinbredin · 31 Jul 2015 at 19:15

Slow to update, it took me nearly 1 and a half hours, phew.

robfosters · 31 Jul 2015 at 19:28

I'm trying to download using the media creation tool, but it's stuck at progress 0%. Any idea what the issue could be?

Danny091 · 31 Jul 2015 at 19:30

robfosters said:
I'm trying to download using the media creation tool, but it's stuck at progress 0%. Any idea what the issue could be?

No idea, you could download the premade iso's in the FAQ if you cant get it working

snips86x · 31 Jul 2015 at 19:32

robfosters said:
I'm trying to download using the media creation tool, but it's stuck at progress 0%. Any idea what the issue could be?

Just download the ISO and burn it to DVD or create a bootable USB drive. Rufus is good for that.

Unicorn · 31 Jul 2015 at 19:32

MeatLoaf said:
Has anyone tried a clean install after changing a major part such as mobo, GFX or CPU yet to see if it activates?

I have, I changed my 280x to a 9500gt to check for drivers on my main desktop to see if drivers are avail/working incase i upgraded my htpc to win10 (it has my 9500gt passive in)

It didn't make my windows version go unactivated and didn't make me re-activate. I think cpu/gfx should be ok surely.. With only mobo affecting it?

kitch9 · 31 Jul 2015 at 19:41

I'm having a nightmare, my subscription office 365 keeps pestering me to activate even though it is saying it's activated in my account. When I try to activate I get a spurious error which none of the fixes I can find solve. No amount of os refreshes our office installs solves it. All my other PCs are ok, and my same problem pc refuses to show other PCs in my home group even though it's joined it ok.

To top it off my phone (S6) is hammering it's battery in a few hours for no apparent reason.

Gah.

robfosters · 31 Jul 2015 at 19:47

Danny091 said:
No idea, you could download the premade iso's in the FAQ if you cant get it working

Cheers, downloading the 64 bit home one now. Will make a bootable USB and cross my fingers.Will I need a product key?