Prophet Steve
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Unknown, I doubt it would just start downloading though.
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How the Windows 10 upgrade works (no, it won't delete your stuff)
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Unknown, I doubt it would just start downloading though.
Ambition
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I have a 128GB SSD that has my current OS on it(Windows 7).
I only have 29GB left.
Will there be any problems upgrading to Windows 10 using this drive in terms of storage space? I don't expect Windows 10 to ultimately take up more than I have, but if it has to download Windows 10 on top of the existing OS before initiating the upgrade, could that create an issue?
I only have 29GB left.
Will there be any problems upgrading to Windows 10 using this drive in terms of storage space? I don't expect Windows 10 to ultimately take up more than I have, but if it has to download Windows 10 on top of the existing OS before initiating the upgrade, could that create an issue?
Prophet Steve
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It could, but the download is only 3GB. I think I had trouble with so little space when I upgraded to Windows 8, but the filesize might be smaller now.
For Windows 7 and 8.1 users, it is included in update KB3035583.
Similarly, if you want to get rid of it from your notifications bar, just delete the update.
BasilZero
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Where do you see this by any chance?
Since MS wants maximum update ratio, I guess it will work on reduced space too. After all, there are Win 8.1 tablets with only 16GBs and they should be able to update without jumping through hoops.
That's awesome news. I will do exactly that!
Hari Seldon
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I don't understand the point of "reserving" this. Do they have a limited amount of upgrade keys or someshit? I don't want to autodownload or install this until a few months after release.
Prophet Steve
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Doesn't seem like much of a point to it. I guess it will notify you or download immediately or something.
Junior Mint
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Maybe it's to start getting word of mouth out and so people start taking a look at what's new early on. I dunno.
Hari Seldon
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I'm guessing MS is doing this to offload some of the day 1 bandwidth ahead of time. I just don't see any benefit for me to go along with this.
Much like regular preordering, it's putting it out there now so they can make sure people will upgrade and put numbers into their quarterly reports.
Also, if you reserve it, you can wait to upgrade at any point after the one year window, since it sends it as an email.
Prophet Steve
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Well, we can't download it already, so just creating hype.
This.
I hope 7 Pro 64bit to 10 Pro will be smooth in terms of drivers. I just did reinstalls recently on our two PCs and am not looking forward to more.
Checked it,says Windows is up to date.....
Tal Shiar Agent
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If I installed my 7 OEM on multiple machines will I be able to upgrade to 10 on all of them?
Mengy
wishes it were bannable to say mean things about Marvel
Okay,this intrigues me. I've never had an illegal version of windows, so what does "upgrade to a pirated version of Win10" even mean? Does Microsoft actually have an official "pirated" version of their operating systems? Are they gimped from the legal versions in some way? That just sounds outrageous, lol.
Prophet Steve
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I think you'll have a notification in the bottom right of your desktop. Also every so often you get a popup saying it is not genuine.
SuperLurker
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GregLombardi
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Yeah I accepted the upgrade but I'm still unsure. Windows 7 is literally perfect.
Leatherface
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I'd like to install WIN10 on a new HD all together. Anyone know if I'll be able to do with with this "upgrade"?
Prophet Steve
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From Win 7 to 8 you'll already have faster boot times and better performance. Smaller windows file size too. Besides that it is supported by Microsoft for longer and everybody is better off just having the most recent version of software.
It isn't.
Not yet known how clean installs will work.
Leatherface
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Okay thanks. Hopefully this will be an option. If I'm upgrading to this from glorious Win7 I want a fresh clean install.
I didn't have the notification but I did windows update and it was installed right away. I'm guessing it was the very last Windows update that installed the Windows 10 thing. Why worry about the icon in the notification bar? You can simply hide it like I do with every other icon that bugs me in the taskbar settings.
LoveCake
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Thanks OP.
Just a couple of questions, is there anything that i should do to prepare before upgrading, uninstall any problem programs for example?
It is probably straight forward, but i'm a bit of a worrier
& i don't want to get half way though & something goes all wrong.
I think i will do my Games PC first as i only have games on it & i can back up all the saves onto a USB.
I agree with some other the others on here saying that this thread should be stickied.
Just a couple of questions, is there anything that i should do to prepare before upgrading, uninstall any problem programs for example?
It is probably straight forward, but i'm a bit of a worrier
& i don't want to get half way though & something goes all wrong.I think i will do my Games PC first as i only have games on it & i can back up all the saves onto a USB.
I agree with some other the others on here saying that this thread should be stickied.
Has there been any information yet on if we can get clean ISOs through the upgrade program, and if we'll also get new keys or if our current keys will be upgraded to work on 10? I definitely want the upgrade, but I don't want to do it immediately on 7/29, and I want to do a clean install rather than an in-place upgrade.
Nostremitus
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In what sense? I use 8.1 and work exclusively from the desktop without using classic shell or anything like it. W10 does bring back an expanded start menu, though. I guess they merged the two options into one. ( On W8.1 left clicking the start button brings up metro, right clicking brings up the start menu.)
It'll be through Windows Update.
Chie Satonaka
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I just ordered a Win 8.1 laptop.
I get the upgrade for that as well, correct? Is there going to be a conflict if I enter the same email address as I did for my desktop? Anyone with multiple devices know how this works?
I get the upgrade for that as well, correct? Is there going to be a conflict if I enter the same email address as I did for my desktop? Anyone with multiple devices know how this works?
I recently started using Windows 8.1 for the first time (previously on Windows 7), and I really can't stand what they've done to the interface. It seems like there are extra steps to everything, many of which involve that stupid tile screen.
It seems like they tried to create a unified touchscreen/mouse-driven OS, which serves neither function very well. I'm hoping Windows 10 addresses some of these issues.
It seems like they tried to create a unified touchscreen/mouse-driven OS, which serves neither function very well. I'm hoping Windows 10 addresses some of these issues.
The Albatross
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but will I lose my photos??
... the question my mom will ask me 50,000 times
... the question my mom will ask me 50,000 times
Tell her to put her photos on some kind of cloud storage solution and stop worrying about it.
DXLelouch153
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ill be your best friend if you confirm it keeps Steam?
downloading Witcher 3 was a slog
downloading Witcher 3 was a slog
When you install some editions of Windows (non-OEM, I think), you can actually use the OS without inputting a CD key for up to 90 days ("evaluation mode"). After that it will start nagging the user to register Windows once in a while, WinRAR-style. It will also slap "unregistered copy" on the desktop and replace the background image by a solid black color. I'm not sure if it ever stops working outright, but the nagging will become more frequent and obnoxious over time.
You could use reading the OP some more.
All programs you see there were installed before the upgrade (except the W10 ones and Visual Studio 2015 preview, of course).
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