Syphon Filter
Member
elaborate,what do you mean they don't work? Nothing happens? Any error messages? Either way i wouldn't do anything serious on windows 10 right now while it's not finished.
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Microsoft Announces Windows 10
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elaborate,what do you mean they don't work? Nothing happens? Any error messages? Either way i wouldn't do anything serious on windows 10 right now while it's not finished.
ShaoranWright
Member
http://arstechnica.com/information-...hily-backs-away-from-free-windows-10-promise/
Welp, sounded to good to be true.
He had some license, can't remember which, something enterprise and it was going to expire in 4 days.
That's fallout 3. It will start to the please stand by screen then crash like that.
That's postal
Syphon Filter
Member
He had some license, can't remember which, something enterprise and it was going to expire in 4 days.
That's fallout 3. It will start to the please stand by screen then crash like that.
That's postal
yup that is issues currently with windows 10. They fixed some issues and these recently came up with the new build [critical error in particular].
brochiller
Member
This is hardly a big deal. They already said that non-genuine versions of Windows wouldn't get the free update. At least you can still get it coming form the preview even if it isn't official.
Conkerkid11
Member
Umm... That's why I have Windows 10 right now though.
Am I correct in reading into that as meaning that people who jumped in while this was briefly offered are safe, or... ?
So there's no fix?
Syphon Filter
Member
It's up to Microsoft. I'd wait for a new build and see. They are definitely working on the issues because there was a big thread on the windows forum talking about issues with games on windows 10.
Try rolling back to an older driver? That error message is definitely related to the GPU driver.
Keep in mind the previews that go out are a few builds lower than they are at. I'm confident Windows 10 will be ready July 29. I'm sure updates and patches will be needed and will come quickly.
Syphon Filter
Member
They worked fine before the most recent build. From what i understand MS is looking into the issue.
The Last Wizard
Member
Was really looking forward to trying out windows 10 but my graphics card is crapping so I'm gonna miss out
Told you GAF whoever already upgraded.
http://blogs.windows.com/bloggingwi...changes-to-windows-10-insider-preview-builds/
So you can either choose to forever be a beta tester or roll back and upgrade to final.
http://blogs.windows.com/bloggingwi...changes-to-windows-10-insider-preview-builds/
So you can either choose to forever be a beta tester or roll back and upgrade to final.
I can live with that.
Although after Win10 release and it become my main OS, I will switch to the Slow ring.
Steelyuhas
Member
Upgrade through to final and opt out of Insider program, seems like it'll work fine.
Can't decide if I want to opt out or just hit the slow ring.
We'll see. I'd be surprised if that's how it's coded considering the installation media already autofills the beta key.
I think it's better to upgrade from Windows 7/8.1 to 10 rather than jumping in now.
I would opt out. You really don't want to see the upgrade message every time you boot up. Your machine isn't a Xbox One.
Sky Interloper
Member
From what I understood, if you do that your Windows 10 install (if clean installed) becomes an unactivated one, which will expire after a period of days like on previous versions. If you want to keep a "genuine" Windows 10 you must stay in the Insider program after RTM, effectively becoming a beta tester.
So they aren't gifting a finalized Windows build to people lacking a product key, they are just keeping the option to stay on development branches of the OS for people conscious of the risks involved in doing so.
Steelyuhas
Member
Well to be fair, I never see an update on the Xbox thanks to their ability to complete the updates while in sleep mode.
Probably leaning towards opting out though.
Yeah not sure how clean installs work, I upgraded though so I'm all good.
I always get an E100 error with mine, so it never updates silently.
After a thorough power off and on it updates successfully.
Some update during the beginning of the testing program broke its background updating feature. Also none of the tools listed on Microsoft's support site aside from deleting the hard drive.
Chance Hale
Member
Anyone else with a Surface Pro 2(or any computer I guess) having issues with Service Host: Local System and Local Security Process eating up all of your cpu? Made it somewhat unusable. Only started happening after the latest update although I suppose it could be coincidental.
Edit: Running an SFC scan seeemed to fix it
Edit: Running an SFC scan seeemed to fix it
I'd also like to know this one.
Also I'm about to reinstall Windows 7 on my new SSD tonight but I've never installed fresh when I have programs installed on other drives (current SSD is C: but as it's rather small most programs are installed to D
does anyone have experience with this> I'm wonderng if restoring from image on the new drive will work or something.
CaptainABAB
Member
This is the way I see it working:
If you upgrade to Insider W10 Pro...
- You can continue to stay in the Insider program and get W10 Pro (but then you are also getting any future preview updates, which may affect stability)
- Roll-back to Win8.1 and upgrade to W10 non-pro
There is no way to use Insider to get Pro w/o continuing to participate in the Insider program.
Sky Interloper
Member
No, only Windows 8.1 Pro can upgrade to Windows 10 Pro. I haven't made an inplace upgrade from an older version, but I would assume it updates to the Home version.
Ah, so you have to stay with Insider builds then to keep the Pro version.
Not if you upgraded from 7/8 to the TP like I did:
My ship of Theseus PC lives on and continues on its journey. But I'm considering remaining an insider, it's great to be able to
I still advise people to hold off upgrading to the current build.
Poodlestrike
Banned
What, 10130? Why?
RTM is just a little over a month away for the non-enthusiasts out there.
Was going to install Windows 10 on my Macbook Pro but after reading this I will install Windows 7 and register using my upgrade license key --hopefully I can do it "upgrading" from nothing.
Then July 29 I'll get the real and stable Windows 10!
Sky Interloper
Member
It should actívate itself without problem, as it was an inplace upgrade from 8.1. As for the key, new computers since the release of Windows 8 lack the sticker that used to be included, as the PC firmware now has it embedded.
Face it Tiger..
Banned
Steelyuhas
Member
I have an issue that's cropped up where I get a message that "I don't have permission to save in this location" when trying to save something...anywhere.
I've checked the common suggestions (make sure permissions are enabled on the C drive, disable UAC). No luck. Anyone else?
I've checked the common suggestions (make sure permissions are enabled on the C drive, disable UAC). No luck. Anyone else?
Vestal
Junior Member
Interesting, I installed Fallout 3 GOTY from Steam 2 days ago and ive been running it with no issues.
Setup
Core I7 2600k(at 3.4ghz)
16GB Ram
Nvidia 660 GTX ti
This bug shows up on my 8.1 install too, so it isn't isolated to win10.
Kibbles
Member
Anyone else have issues with the Windows Beta store not working at all? It pops up for a few seconds then just vanishes. I'd like to try out Xbox streaming but can't update the app due to this.
Also, restarting takes forever. I always just power off and reboot myself. I'm on a SSD, it just sits on the restart loop for a long time.
Also, restarting takes forever. I always just power off and reboot myself. I'm on a SSD, it just sits on the restart loop for a long time.
Syphon Filter
Member
I don't mean that game specifically, i mean older games than that.
CyclopsRock
Member
I recently upgraded to the latest (I assume?) technical preview and my explorer.exe crashes every time I turn off the machine - I have to hit the "Ok" button on the crash dialogue before it'll actually turn off. I had to do this before but I thought it'd get fixed with the update.
Not sure this is ready to release in a month or so!
Also - I've asked this a few times and I don't think anyone's been able to answer yet - but does anyone know whether, for those of us on the technical preview, we'll be able to just "upgrade" to the full licensed version (after putting in a CD Key) or will we need to actually reinstall with the final consumer version?
Not sure this is ready to release in a month or so!
Also - I've asked this a few times and I don't think anyone's been able to answer yet - but does anyone know whether, for those of us on the technical preview, we'll be able to just "upgrade" to the full licensed version (after putting in a CD Key) or will we need to actually reinstall with the final consumer version?
Conflict NZ
Member
So I just tried installing the preview on my surface pro 2. It went through the installation guide then it restarted and came to a screen that says "Hi There, Welcome Back!" And my name. There is also an option for "I'm Not ______". If I click on either next or that my surface freezes then crashes and restarts. I can't get past this screen. Anyone encounter this?
CyclopsRock
Member
Brilliant, thanks very much.