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[mo60]

Figured out how to determine the size of that folder. The size of that folder on my laptop is currently 6.23GB and 4.70GB on disk Now to wait until the download starts.

 

[Mr Cola]

Someone on reddit said clear out your \windows\softwaredistribution\downloads folder and that worked for me

Can confirm this worked for me, downloading win 10 now

 

[Lashley]

Don't know whether to do a clean install or not

 

[| Praxis |]

Getting this screen every time I restart:

 

[Dio]

Someone on reddit said clear out your windowssoftwaredistributiondownloads folder and that worked for me

This works for me too I am now installing Windows 10 as well. First it downloaded 5.4 gigabytes of data in the software update thing

The upgrade to Windows 10 window appeared and now I am on a black screen where it's telling me it's upgrading windows after restarting

 

[th3dude]

Doing this might work. It started the install for me.
http://www.reddit.com/r/Windows10/comments/3exx29/preload_windows_10_if_you_dont_have_the_folder/

This did the trick for me on 8.1: https://www.reddit.com/r/Windows10/...indows_10_if_you_dont_have_the_folder/ctjlcdb

 

[Bam Bam Baklava]

Getting this screen every time I restart:

indeed.

 

[fluffydelusions]

Getting this screen every time I restart:

Try this maybe
http://www.tomshardware.com/faq/id-1655596/fix-kmode-exception-handled-error-windows.html

 

[paperspace]

If I upgrade now and would want to do a clean install in a week on a new SSD, would that be an issue?

 

[schlongdog]

Anyone managed a clean install yet?

 

[Einchy]

It is just on the C: drive for me. But it is a hidden folder, so you would need to enable viewing of hidden system folders.

I did that but it's still not showing up, not sure what's going on.

 

[| Praxis |]

indeed.

You too?

Did you go from 7 to 10?

Try this maybe
http://www.tomshardware.com/faq/id-1655596/fix-kmode-exception-handled-error-windows.html

I will have a look at that thanks.

 

[Elija2]

Thought this was pretty cute:

Would have been better without the Vista diss.

 

[The Elite]

I did that but it's still not showing up, not sure what's going on.

Are you looking for hidden files?

Edit: looks like you are.

 

[renegade_dewitt]

Reddit method did something:

Edit: Just realized that by following the Reddit method, it deleted the pre-cached Windows 10 pre-load that I had and is now re-downloading it.Ok....at least I have a decent internet connection, otherwise these 5.0 GB+ would've been a nightmare to redownload all over again!

 

[SyberWolf]

This works for me too I am now installing Windows 10 as well. First it downloaded 5.4 gigabytes of data in the software update thing

The upgrade to Windows 10 window appeared and now I am on a black screen where it's telling me it's upgrading windows after restarting

works indeed

for other people

step one C:/windows/softwaredistribution/downloads clear out or rename the folder

step two start CMD as admin and enter wuauclt.exe /updatenow

do this now it started to update

 

[LordAmused]

Reddit method worked here too. 2.6gb isn't a bit low though?

 

[BronzeWolf]

Reddit method worked here too. 2.6gb isn't a bit low though?

https://www.reddit.com/r/Windows10/comments/3eywzc/windows_10_download_seems_small/ctjp5tw

 

[Taco_Human]

My download finished, now it says preparing for installation. Word? Maybe it will?

 

[LordAmused]

https://www.reddit.com/r/Windows10/comments/3eywzc/windows_10_download_seems_small/ctjp5tw

It's on a Windows 7 PC.

 

[Ultryx]

I'm sure this has been answered before (hopefully by MS), but I have to ask.

If I install this now when it's available, over my W8 install, will I be able to use a CD key MS gives me for W10 to do a brand new fresh install of W10 on my drive in the future?

 

[Deleted member 325805]

Upgrade and clean install done, time to set everything up.

 

[Pepiope]

My download finished, now it says preparing for installation. Word? Maybe it will?

Nah. Mine went through that whole process. It's just prepared for installation, it didn't actually let me do it yet.

 

[Lashley]

Who's clean installing and whos upgrading?

 

[Dicer]

Why is it re-downloading if all the files are there?

Edit: nvm, the BT folder reverted to zero when it started, WTF lol

 

[Taco_Human]

Nah. Mine went through that whole process. It's just prepared for installation, it didn't actually let me do it yet.

Aww Lucky UKers already installing it by now.

 

[renegade_dewitt]

I'm sure this has been answered before (hopefully by MS), but I have to ask.

If I install this now when it's available, over my W8 install, will I be able to use a CD key MS gives me for W10 to do a brand new fresh install of W10 on my drive in the future?

Windows 10 will associate your Windows 8 product key with your Microsoft account when you 1st setup Windows 10. Afterwards, if you clean install Windows 10 and then sign up with your Microsoft Account, you will be automatically activated! No need to enter product keys anymore!

 

[schlongdog]

Upgrade and clean install done, time to set everything up.

Did you do it from an ISO or from in Windows 10 itself?

 

[Pepiope]

Aww Lucky UKers already installing it by now.

Maybe you're lucky. I'm just gonna go play some Rocket League and try back later.

 

[Mr Cola]

If you update can you clean install later? Id love to do a clean but I need to transfer files over to an external first, which will take a week or so.

 

[GoldenEye 007]

I did that but it's still not showing up, not sure what's going on.

Ah, not sure then.

 

[Ghost_Messiah]

works indeed

for other people

step one C:/windows/softwaredistribution/downloads clear out or rename the folder

step two start CMD as admin and enter wuauclt.exe /updatenow

do this now it started to update

Woah just tried this and it's working for me too. Windows 10 is downloading now. Success! Now to see if it actually allows me to upgrade.

 

[SPDIF]

If you update can you clean install later? Id love to do a clean but I need to transfer files over to an external first, which will take a week or so.

Yes. Update and then just do this afterwards:

There's no need to do that. Just go to Settings -> Update & security -> Recovery -> Reset this PC

 

[Oozer3993]

The command line trick refuses to work on my desktop. It's on Window 8.1 and has every possible update. I deleted the SoftwareDistribution folder, but that didn't work either.

 

[ShadowSoldier89]

Im up and running. No major issues so far upgrading from 7

Quick notes so far

1. New start menu while not as shit as 8 isnt as immediately great as 7. Once I get around to customizing it it should be fine. Default icons are all bullshit
2. Wallpapers were confusing me at first. On this computer I have 2 1600x900 monitors. In 7 I had a slideshow with mainly 1920x1080 wallpapers that used "stretch" mode to downsample to 1600x900. Windows 7 would then show the same image on both moniters. 10 at first was taking the 1 image and stretching it across to the extended display. I tried playing with the options and eventually tried Fit which turned out awesome. Now it grabs 2 wallpapers from my slideshow folder and puts 1 on each monitor. When I click Next Desktop Background it rotates only one of them, alternating. Really awesome
3. Final Fantasy XI worked perfectly nearly immediately. Upon trying to run windows informed me that it needed DirectPlay installed, let it install and BAM, ffxi running flawlessly
4. had to reload motioninjoy drivers (for PS2 controller mode for FFXI) these reloaded fine based on the DS3tool install (the drivers didnt carry across during the upgrade)

 

[Deleted member 325805]

Did you do it from an ISO or from in Windows 10 itself?

USB ISO.

 

[renegade_dewitt]

The command line trick refuses to work on my desktop. It's on Window 8.1 and has every possible update. I deleted the SoftwareDistribution folder, but that didn't work either.

It didn't work for me either, but after waiting like 5 min and then clicking on Check for updates, it started redownloading the entire update (5.0 GB+)

 

[paperspace]

Is it possible to re-download Windows 10 somehow (via W 8.1/GWX)? I have it downloaded (~6 GB) and ready but I realized I used the wrong language in Windows when it downloaded, so I have a Windows 10 ESD with the wrong language.

 

[xBladeM6x]

How does upgrading affect secondary drives? Does it only make changes to the C: drive?

 

[SyberWolf]

Woah just tried this and it's working for me too. Windows 10 is downloading now. Success! Now to see if it actually allows me to upgrade.

it re-downloaded the windows BT folder and install files but it failed to start the installer for some reason

 

[José Mourinho]

The command line trick refuses to work on my desktop. It's on Window 8.1 and has every possible update. I deleted the SoftwareDistribution folder, but that didn't work either.

I think it's just luck of the draw. Wouldn't be surprised if the people the various tricks are working for have had the switch flipped and are in a particular wave.

 

[JMTHEFOX]

The reddit methood worked for me! Wish me luck!

 

[renegade_dewitt]

How does upgrading affect secondary drives? Does it only make changes to the C: drive?

Upgrade should only affect the primary drive. Only changes to the C drive.

 

[Ultryx]

Windows 10 will associate your Windows 8 product key with your Microsoft account when you 1st setup Windows 10. Afterwards, if you clean install Windows 10 and then sign up with your Microsoft Account, you will be automatically activated! No need to enter product keys anymore!

So is this the Microsoft account Windows 8 asked about when I installed? I don't keep any of that active or connected to my Windows 8 environment now. When I install Windows 10, will it give me the option to create a Microsoft account to associate the Windows 8 key with Windows 10 from there?

 

[renegade_dewitt]

So is this the Microsoft account Windows 8 asked about when I installed? I don't keep any of that active or connected to my Windows 8 environment now. When I install Windows 10, will it give me the option to create a Microsoft account to associate the Windows 8 key with Windows 10 from there?

Yup! Exactly! Create a new Microsoft Account during the Windows 10 install process or sign in with an existing Microsoft Account that you created with Windows 8, up to you.

 

[Deleted member 325805]

Whenever I reboot I'm stuck on a black screen with just a mouse cursor. And so it begins...

 

[Delryk]

My download finished, now it says preparing for installation. Word? Maybe it will?

Worked for me! It asked upgrade right now or upgrade later right after preparing for installation!

 

[Ultryx]

Yup! Exactly! Create a new Microsoft Account during the Windows 10 install process or sign in with an existing Microsoft Account that you created with Windows 8, up to you.

Awesome! Thanks so much for answering my question so simply! I'm excited to upgrade!

 

[Sgt.Pepper]

USB ISO.

Will a 8 gb usb stick work to make a bootable usb?

 

[ashylarry]

The command line trick refuses to work on my desktop. It's on Window 8.1 and has every possible update. I deleted the SoftwareDistribution folder, but that didn't work either.

For me the Windows Update Fixit worked. After that run the cmd thing and you are good to go.

Edit: If you want to know that the files are getting downloaded, check the network activity in the task manager and look after svchost.exe