Upgrade to Windows 10?
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Upgraded successfully but activation fails... and I was hoping to do a clean install today, which apparently I cannot do until I have successfully activated.
Anyone else in the same boat? Is it possible the activation servers are just slow or should I start looking into some alternatives?
Anyone else in the same boat? Is it possible the activation servers are just slow or should I start looking into some alternatives?
Eclectic Jabber Monkey
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I did last night about 11:00 PM (MST) on my HP laptop running Windows 7. It took me a few times opening and closing Windows Update for it to appear. I started the update process last night and checked this morning and it was at the Windows 10 first time login screen, hopefully things work OK tonight when I try it out.
Hopefully you see it soon!
I've forced it on a computer with no icon or reserved copy. Empty the folder again, try the command prompt again. Make sure your windows 8/7 is completely up to date, and that you are running the prompt as an admin.
DX12 has improved CPU usage for GPU calls, however that only matters when games are built for DX12. Currently none are.
alf717
Member
OK I will give it another go and see what happens.
If you decide you dont like windows 10 and want to downgrade back to win 7 or 8 you have 1 month from win 10 install date
http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/how-to/windows/how-downgrade-windows-10-to-windows-7-8-3615606/
http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/how-to/windows/how-downgrade-windows-10-to-windows-7-8-3615606/
The official FAQ page states 20gb minimum of free space required for 64bit and 32bit requires 16gb free.
LordAmused
Member
Thanks a lot! It was indeed set a 100%. I don't remember setting it that way, must have changed during the upgrade.
Interesting. Had to update my partners laptop first with a few updates that were published a few days ago and then restart Windows before it allowed me to start the Win 10 install.
Going from a 8.1 Pro (Bought Win 8 Pro ages ago and used that copy to install on the laptop after a Dell software overload) to Win 10 Pro, hopefully!
Going from a 8.1 Pro (Bought Win 8 Pro ages ago and used that copy to install on the laptop after a Dell software overload) to Win 10 Pro, hopefully!
Iriscomeback
Member
I upgraded, and went back to 8 after 30 minutes.
Spotify started crashing randomly, all of my Adobe software became very unstable and some games wouldn't load at all. VLC also started crashing a lot, even after an update.
It's crap.
Spotify started crashing randomly, all of my Adobe software became very unstable and some games wouldn't load at all. VLC also started crashing a lot, even after an update.
It's crap.
abracadaver
Member
How do you record a game clip?
Windows + R does nothing while in a game. And I can't add any of my steam games to the xbox app
Windows + R does nothing while in a game. And I can't add any of my steam games to the xbox app
Yeah, though press releases seem more nebulous on this area. So I'm kind of hoping if anyone here was successful in updating with less free space that he or she could let me know, or conversely whether everyone that doesn't have 16-20gbs of free space are also getting failed errors.
derExperte
Member
Oh shit, Windows 10 is up on Dreamspark. THANK GOD. It literally just went up, when I checked to get my 8.1 key they still had the technical preview, but they replaced it with the full version now
Edit: What's the difference between Windows 10 EDU and Windows 10 Multiple Editions? Anyone know?
Edit #2: I think it might just be called Multiple Editions because you get access to both 64 and 32 bit Windows. Previous one didn't use that naming scheme though. Odd.
Every key is for 32 and 64bit. So I'm wondering too what the difference between EDU and ME is. Maybe you can freely choose which one to install?
Check Device Manager.
Reboot.
Re-Check Device Manager.
May need to reboot again as after the first reboot it will actually install the proper driver.
LostMyNarbles
Member
Anyone know how to fix the Nvidia issues? I checked Windows Update and there's nothing to do and when I try to manually install the new drivers it shows up as "Failed". I can't game at all because everything is stuttering so badly.
Eclectic Jabber Monkey
Member
Do you have any optional Windows Updates that aren't installed? I believe you need to install certain ones to get the "Upgrade to Windows 10" icon on your task bar.
abracadaver
Member
I had 12GB left before the installation (64bit)
It installed just fine without any errors or problems
As long as your machine is up to date (install optional updates too), you can use the force method and get Windows 10, even without the icon or a reservation.
Compsiox
Banned
Restarting fixed the Nvidia failing issue for a lot of people.
StrangeTaco
Member
Any big incompatibilities with Steam or Steam games yet?
A new OS not out of the box being compatible with everything? Obviously lazy programming. /s
A new OS not out of the box being compatible with everything? Obviously lazy programming. /s
Mad Season
Banned
per system basis then. runs blazing fast with me by doing upgrade. SSD
LostMyNarbles
Member
I can't uninstall anything either. Whenever I try it immediately pops up as "Failed".
Thanks I'll try it now.
I have a few updates, but every time I try to install them they keep failing. Right now I have 5 failed updates on my windows update tab, so there might be something wrong with my computer.
Thank you, I'll keep that in mind after I'm done trying to get all updates installed.
Hmm that sounds promising thanks. Was it before or after downloading the files though? (if you have any way of knowing)
Iriscomeback
Member
I expected some problems, sure. But I need those Adobe apllications for work, so I can't afford to wait until it is fixed.
Upgraded (not clean installed) my Windows 7 to Windows 10 just fine. Zero issues so far, just about everything is where it should be other than some minor things like certain apps not being pinned to the start menu like I had previously.
Tried Xbox One streaming via the Xbox app, stream test says everything was good, but once I actually tried it, it was laggy and unplayable. Will try again another time.
Tried Xbox One streaming via the Xbox app, stream test says everything was good, but once I actually tried it, it was laggy and unplayable. Will try again another time.
Wow what lazy programmers
People you need to give it more than 30 minutes...also you need to make sure it is pulling new drivers correctly so everything is properly upgraded
You upgraded to Windows 10 but didn't have a previous version or the correct edition of Windows installed (error 0xC004F061)
If you see error 0xC004F061 when you try to activate Windows 10, it means one of the following:
You're using a product key to upgrade to Windows 10 but no previous version of Windows was installed on your PC. To update, you need to have Windows 8 or Windows 7 already on your PC.
If you formatted or replaced your hard drive, you won't be able to use a product key to update to Windows 10. You'll need to install your previous version of Windows, then reinstall Windows 10.
getting this code. the bolded part seems like a huge hassle. have support calling me tomorrow, hopefully can be sorted over the phone
If you see error 0xC004F061 when you try to activate Windows 10, it means one of the following:
You're using a product key to upgrade to Windows 10 but no previous version of Windows was installed on your PC. To update, you need to have Windows 8 or Windows 7 already on your PC.
If you formatted or replaced your hard drive, you won't be able to use a product key to update to Windows 10. You'll need to install your previous version of Windows, then reinstall Windows 10.
getting this code. the bolded part seems like a huge hassle. have support calling me tomorrow, hopefully can be sorted over the phone
jim2point0
Banned
That definitely does not seem to be typical behavior. I have Spotify, VLC, Photoshop CS6, as well as a few games and so far everything is rock solid and stable.
Some folks are going to experience problems that are likely unique to their setup. That doesn't make Windows 10 "crap."
Iriscomeback
Member
That's not what I meant. I mean the errors were crap, not the whole OS. I actualy liked the new layout.
But I must also admit that I'm very inpatient with these things... I'll try again later.
cripterion
Member
Is there seriously no way to save multiple attachments/pictures in the mail app?
quick bump.
The Lamonster
Member
Any Xbox One streaming impressions?
hoping it works smoothly on my crap 2006 PC, over a powerline network adapter wired connection...
hoping it works smoothly on my crap 2006 PC, over a powerline network adapter wired connection...
alexbull_uk
Member
Upgraded and very happy. Really snappy.
Kandrick
GAF's Ed McMahon
So if i want to install Windows 10 on another SSD, i have to install Windows 7 there first and then upgrade ? Or would upgrading my current Windows 7 installation be enough to activate Windows 10 on the PC and then i would be able to get 10 on whatever disk i want on the PC.
Anyone got information on how it works if you are swapping hard drives on your PC regarding activations ?
Anyone got information on how it works if you are swapping hard drives on your PC regarding activations ?
abracadaver
Member
Check "DVR" it's under that weirdly. You want to check the broadcast section.
As it is, Dirt Rally is supposed to run on 10 but I'm getting like 1-5 FPS on booting it. :|
search for disk cleanup...make sure you click through to system files and you can delete everything
abracadaver
Member
ARK is the first game I played on Windows 10
It crashed right after spawning on the island (never crashed before in windows 8.1)
It crashed right after spawning on the island (never crashed before in windows 8.1)
RandomSeed
Member
Most everything seems fine here. Only PITA now is waiting until Sep for Creative Labs to update their software. My USB headphones lack any punch and sound tinny without being able to adjust all the levels.
LostMyNarbles
Member
I'm not sure what the issue could be but it works like crap on my PC. We just got a new router to so realistically that shouldn't be the issue, but there was a huge controls delay and video delay from my monitor to the TV.
Compsiox
Banned
To be expected. They'll have to update the game.
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