Yes, I had just shy of that.
Upgrade to Windows 10?
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Yes, I had just shy of that.
Maiden Voyage
Gold™ Member
FYI Windows asks for the product key when you boot from USB. I was able to find mine using some sketchy software called Magic Jelly Bean. I wasn't too worried because I'm completely wiping everything and starting fresh.
Ah cheers, what's the difference between this and the standard update app?
Also this install won't delete all my data right? I'd rather not do a complete clean install.
ultraspank
Member
I only got one Hard Drive on my PC.
If i install W10, will it wipe everything on it (programs, games, documents etc)?
If i install W10, will it wipe everything on it (programs, games, documents etc)?
nibblemonkey
Neo Member
It shouldn't do, even you do the update everything should be exactly as it was before the update.
Nope. Works like any other Windows update. everything stays the same
Nope. It's still sitting on my hdd taking up room, and I can't actually access any of it.
You can choose to wipe everything or keep everything when you upgrade.
maniac-kun
Member
You can upgrade. That keeps everything.
Sweet! Thanks for the help, I'll get to downloading it then.
Got tired waiting for windows update, so I used that MS tool to upgrade my Win7 x64 Pro installation and it worked fine! Downloaded and installed everything without problems, took some time and 3 or 4 reboots.
Was scared at one point because a black screen was staying there for some time, until I understood that Windows install is using my TV as a primary monitor, keeping my main monitor dark, so I pulled the PC to TV HDMI cable out and progress circle popped into the right screen.
Love the dark theme, easy on eyes, just how I like it.
Was scared at one point because a black screen was staying there for some time, until I understood that Windows install is using my TV as a primary monitor, keeping my main monitor dark, so I pulled the PC to TV HDMI cable out and progress circle popped into the right screen.
Love the dark theme, easy on eyes, just how I like it.
Were you replying to me? Upgrading allows you to keep almost everything.
knightfolk
Member
Did the force update trick, and man MS servers are fast; downloaded 5.4 gigs in less than 5 min. Pretty impressive considering the massive load they must be under ATM.
ultraspank
Member
Thank you and everyone who answered ^.^
Emedan
Member
I would assume you do a reformat before install like before.
I need to keep my schoolwork and this computer wasn't partitioned when I bought it so I'll just do the update - whenever I can do that now, I'm afraid I restarted my computer yesterday while the files were being downloaded and I don't know if it got resumed or not - It didn't really show you it was downloading so I would assume there shouldn't be a problem or they would've warned me but I haven't gotten any prompt today to install W10? Common?
Edit:
Ah, W10 in update history in Windows Update said it failed, I did the trick and we'll see!
SyberWolf
Member
Got tired waiting for windows update, so I used that MS tool to upgrade my Win7 x64 Pro installation and it worked fine! Downloaded and installed everything without problems, took some time and 3 or 4 reboots.
Was scared at one point because a black screen was staying there for some time, until I understood that Windows install is using my TV as a primary monitor, keeping my main monitor dark, so I pulled the PC to TV HDMI cable out and progress circle popped into the right screen.
Love the dark theme, easy on eyes, just how I like it.
is windows activated after using that tool?
DXLelouch153
Banned
sound is completely fucked in most games
restored to Windows 8.1 till everything isnt fucked
DMC4SE was completely silent when streamed to my TV in 10
restored to Windows 8.1 till everything isnt fucked
DMC4SE was completely silent when streamed to my TV in 10
if you choose to upgrade your already activated win 7/8 it will stay activated
Didn't check really, needed to run to work. Will check when I get home, i.e. in 5-6 hours.
SyberWolf
Member
ok thanks i will try it
nullpoynter
Member
Good luck with Parallels. It wouldn't surprise me if they wait and just force you to pay for the next upgrade. That's the way it happens with Mac OS X when it comes to major OS upgrades. It sucks...
cripterion
Member
Upgrade tool is not letting me keep apps, only personal files. Anyone got the same thing?
SyberWolf
Member
did you make a microsoft account? it should be linked to that
Presumably "apps" only includes the metro apps, which would make sense as they're being replaced in Windows 10.
Personal files should be everything else right?
The Dear Leader
Banned
I'm digging Windows 10 Pro so far, really like how clean everything is. The Xbox app is nice and works well, going to do testing of all my installed games and programs all day tomorrow to see whats compatible and all that. Then give it a few days to make sure nothing catches on fire then I'll wipe the Windows 8.1 files that are taking up 30gb on my harddrive.
Really impressed, it feels like a lot more solid of a product day 1 than 7 or 8 did when I had those. Everything feels logically laid out and I'm actually excited to use some of the Windows features that I ignored on 8.1.
Really impressed, it feels like a lot more solid of a product day 1 than 7 or 8 did when I had those. Everything feels logically laid out and I'm actually excited to use some of the Windows features that I ignored on 8.1.
They're basically the same from what I gather.
I'd backup what's important (doc's, pictures, music etc...) Games and apps can also be re-downloaded if need be. Always have your pc/laptop original drivers on hand, most manufactures have them on their website.
You shouldn't lose anything if the installation goes well.
cripterion
Member
It is saying it's not letting me keep my windows settings, programs, etc... cause I have a different language installed. My Windows 8.1 is in french and the installer seems ot be in french too.
Oh well, I'm going to YOLO that thing!
dgrdsv
Member
Cool stuff, eh? Now that would be too much work for them to actually TELL how all this supposed to function prior to Win10 release instead of letting us find it out for ourselves, I suppose.
Thanks - worked on my surface pro 3, I now have the ~BT folder.
CyanideFuse
Member
I am going to run the installation as an upgrade rather than fresh install. Does anyone know if the folder/sub folders C:\users\MYNAME\AppData will be left intact as several of my games put their saves and configs into this area.
Just hit skip whenever it asks for a key. It will activate automatically when you get to the desktop.
That's how it worked for me.
After reading all the issues that people are having im very glad I bought a new HDD
I will keep my old HDD with my Win7 on it, and just do a fresh install of Win10 on my new one
Seems like the best solution
wont that mean you need to buy win10? I'm just making backups of my computers and doing an in place update, then a fresh install, the clone to a new SSD. Can always restore back to the backup if needed.
Windows 10 setup is failing on my tablet. Can't seem to skip updates - no option. Checks for updates initially, and again after accepting the T&Cs, starts to install and then quits out at 41% with 'something happened' and 'Windows 10 installation has failed'
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