Haloid1177
Banned
Wait I'm super confused.
So it isn't a wide release on the 29th for everyone that wants to download?
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Microsoft Announces Windows 10
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Wait I'm super confused.
So it isn't a wide release on the 29th for everyone that wants to download?
The Elite
BOSS
Might be staggered throughout the day.
Dead Prince
Banned
yeah. sounds like it.
i expect nothing will download that day except the 1%
Yeah looking more and more like few will get it on the 29th...wpcentral's Daniel Rubino says its rtming today and will be sent to oems. The thought was that it was supposed to rtm last week so oem's might now be completely ready. But i'm running 10166 and its pretty much perfect so no complaints here.
Gaz Pwnage
Member
Has there been any info on whether or not when you upgrade, your serial is replaced with a new one, invalidating the one you upgraded from?
Dead Prince
Banned
yeah. it's been MUCH smoother since they launched the insider program for it. like a new computer feel. that and i got the right amd driver installed lol
As stated before, yes, clean installs will be available.
From what I've read, your Win 7, 8, 8.1 is transferred to the Windows Store as a Windows 10 key meaning that your activated Win 7, 8, 8.1 key is no longer valid after you upgrade. Hope that helps.
Dr. Zoidberg
Member
Are you using an SSD? I've known people with SSDs who go in and manually fiddle with the swap/page file settings and end up with this error. It could also be some incompatible 3rd party software. You could try uninstalling things in reverse order to see if the problem goes away at some point. A pain in the ass, certainly, but that's part of beta-testing OS software.
Boy am I glad I don't work at Staples anymore.
Giolon
Member
Heads up, folks. In the next 24 hours MS is going to cut off downloads of Win 10 and suspend new activations temporarily to prepare for the release.
See here: http://blogs.windows.com/bloggingwi...ncing-windows-10-insider-preview-build-10166/ (Yes it's the same URL as a prior announcement, but they added the new info at the top).
See here: http://blogs.windows.com/bloggingwi...ncing-windows-10-insider-preview-build-10166/ (Yes it's the same URL as a prior announcement, but they added the new info at the top).
Dead Prince
Banned
good. i'm up on the latest update.
Upsidedown Fuji
Member
The OS is 20GB, not sure, it's going to make keep a backup of your old OS and files so you may be cutting it close. It'll warn you to make more room before installation if you have insufficient space available. It won't install without enough space to do its thing.
BeforeU
Oft hope is born when all is forlorn.
I qualify on my gaming desktop from a legacy O/S I am have (Windows 7 Ultimate), but am currently running windows 8.1 enterprise. I also have Windows 7 enterprise on a laptop so that's won't qualify either.
I have been debating on installing the preview build of Windows 10, because if I understand it right to be able to get a license after its out I will need to downgrade to Windows 7, install the Windows 10 preview through Windows update, which also reserves you for Windows 10 at release.
Am I correct on this? Also when the new builds of Windows 10 comes out is it like installing an O/S fresh where you have to reinstall all of your apps or does everything carry over? I have been doing computer work for 20 years just never signed up for one of the Windows beta programs before.
Green Embers
Member
Ahh, yeah, the launch party, lol. That brings back memories.
The Elite
BOSS
Pie and Beans
Look for me on the local news, I'll be the guy arrested for trying to burn down a Nintendo exec's house.
Something I can't deal with until after the 20th as I dont have the time, but basically I'm upgrading my PC big time and girlfriend will inherit this base rig. We all have Windows 7 Professional on Upgrade Version student licenses (OEM or whatever?)
I'm gonna be upgrading motherboard, CPU, fan, and probably ram, and jamming my current HDD and disc drive into that all in a new case.
Girlfriend will be jamming her HDD and disc drives into my old computer and case, so were both making lateral upgrades.
During this process, will we be able to upgrade to Windows 10 and have that all be hunky dory anyone know? Or is it gonna be a complex case of getting around the Genuine Windows "youve changed too much shit!!" alerts.
I'm gonna be upgrading motherboard, CPU, fan, and probably ram, and jamming my current HDD and disc drive into that all in a new case.
Girlfriend will be jamming her HDD and disc drives into my old computer and case, so were both making lateral upgrades.
During this process, will we be able to upgrade to Windows 10 and have that all be hunky dory anyone know? Or is it gonna be a complex case of getting around the Genuine Windows "youve changed too much shit!!" alerts.
pixelation
Member
Anyone know if you download Windows 10 on a computer that has Windows 8.1 and already has Office, do you get to keep it or does it wipe the computer clean after the install?, total noob here sorry...
HarryDemeanor
Member
Everything that was installed on your computer will be carried over. You won't be able to go back to Windows 8.1 however.
pixelation
Member
Thanks a lot dude!
Yes you will be able to go back to wherever you came from if you don't like Windows 10 or things don't work.
In Settings there's something like this:
It of course says 7 or 8.1 depending on where you came from.
Thanks for clearing that up!
pixelation
Member
Yes you will be able to go back to wherever you came from if you don't like Windows 10 or things don't work.
In Settings there's something like this:
It of course says 7 or 8.1 depending on where you came from.
Awesome, thanks dude!
I signed up for the Insider program to reserve a copy of Windows 10 on the 29th. Figured I might as well install the preview build so I downloaded the windows10insiderpreview.exe thing. It opens Windows Update but I just get a "No updates are available" message. Should I just install from the ISO or is this a common thing?
HarryDemeanor
Member
Didn't know that! I've been giving wrong information to people. Time to go sit in my shame corner.Yes you will be able to go back to wherever you came from if you don't like Windows 10 or things don't work.
In Settings there's something like this:
It of course says 7 or 8.1 depending on where you came from.
Shit. I hope it's not down already. Anyone else getting this?
You can still download the ISO. I think I'm just going to use that.
Green Embers
Member
You and me both, hope there is room in that corner. lol
I think they are turning off updates for now.
http://blogs.windows.com/bloggingwi...ncing-windows-10-insider-preview-build-10166/
http://blogs.windows.com/bloggingwi...ncing-windows-10-insider-preview-build-10166/
Can you use the iso to upgrade in place operating systems?
I'm running setup.exe right off the disc as I type this. Trying to update from Windows 8.1.
Right. But when? I want to install tonight.
Please let me know how it goes And if you can activate.
Unless you are in the Windows insider program it sounds unlikely.
I see, I've had bad luck with Insider Builds in the past so I guess I'll just stick to 8.1 for now. And if I'm desperate I'll probably bring my desktop to a Microsoft Store and see what they say about it haha.
How is it going?
Worked fine. Running the setup.exe file right off the CD doesn't even look for an upgrade key. All of my programs are still installed and my settings were preserved. Painless.
Steelyuhas
Member
Is there any way to diagnose what is preventing my machine from sleeping?
Try to sign out while nothing is running and see if there's a process giving you trouble.
Never change the motherboard.
flaxknuckles
Member
Is this like Windows 8 where I just have to type in some long code or call in to get it to work on the new motherboard or is it gonna be impossible?