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[smokeandmirrors]

So Microsoft wants a lot of my data....

 

[brandonh83]

Do all Windows Updates have to be installed before the update triggers? There's one important update that simply refuses to download and install. When I try to trigger the update manually it doesn't seem to work.

 

[Lashley]

That's not chrome, it's edge and IE.

Ah, is Edge any good? I love Chrome but would try it

 

[Azulsky]

So is it better to do a fresh install vs the upgrade or no real difference?

 

[velociraptor]

So I take it the way to install is to first upgrade, and then format? I have a legit Win 8 copy so I just want my license to transfer. Spent the day backing up my data. I'm ready for a full refresh. I haven't even reinstalled my PC since the day I built it in 2011!

 

[nOoblet16]

Uh I do not understand the upgrade procedure, it tells me to click the windows icon on bottom right but when I do it loads up this thing and gives me no option to do anything.

I don't remember if I actually registered by putting in my email or such but I might have done it already and if I have then why cant I upgrade?

 

[Ensirius]

Uh I do not understand the upgrade procedure, it tells me to click the windows icon on bottom right but when I do it loads up this thing and gives me no option to do anything.

I don't remember if I actually registered by putting in my email or such but I might have done it already and if I have then why cant I upgrade?

The update is not up for some people on purpose so that servers do not get overwhelmed.

 

[Totakeke]

Ohh sorry to tell you but is mobile is gone...edge is replacement for desktop and mobile is...will work great even in tablet mode

So people who told me Windows 10 is now great for tablets lied. How can it be great when the basic browsing experience is much worse? Glad I didn't upgrade on my SP3 now.

 

[DarkFlow]

Ah, is Edge any good? I love Chrome but would try it

It's faster then chrome, but has no extensions right now so that's a deal breaker.

 

[Xyber]

you are a fucking hero I was looking for it earlier and couldn't find it. Thanks sir!

Glad I could help, I had been looking for that thing for hours and finally found it myself.

 

[Pagusas]

The update is not up for some people on purpose so that servers do not get overwhelmed.

This was a very stupid rollout for MS. I've had 3 coworkers already asked me if something was wrong and wondering why they havnt got it.

 

[schlongdog]

Activated!!!!

For people having trouble, just keep trying the activate button. Failed for an hour solid for me but now I'm in!

 

[Esiquio]

So people who told me Windows 10 is now great for tablets lied. How can it be great when the basic browsing experience is much worse? Glad I didn't upgrade on my SP3 now.

DONT DO IT! My SP3 is hosed now. No internet or Bluetooth, period.

 

[ChoklitReign]

First bug: I can't sign into my Xbox account even when I'm clearly connected to the internet

 

[Deleted member 325805]

Ah, is Edge any good? I love Chrome but would try it

Fast but useless without addon support.

 

[BlueLiquid]

This is getting incredibly frustrating. I managed to upgrade Windows 8.1 to 10 on my laptop and get it installed and activated. I wanted to do a fresh install so I reinstalled after I was sure Windows 10 was activated, but now it will not activate. It says my product key is blocked! It was working fine a while ago. It only shows the last 5 numbers of the key and they're the same as they were when it was working fine after the upgrade. Any suggestions?

 

[Lexxism]

During the first install I chose the bottom option but all my files were kept intact. It nuked everything when I reset.

So, the last option is not clean install? Where do I find this "reset"?

 

[renegade_dewitt]

This is getting incredibly frustrating. I managed to upgrade Windows 8.1 to 10 on my laptop and get it installed and activated. I wanted to do a fresh install so I reinstalled after I was sure Windows 10 was activated, but now it will not activate. It says my product key is blocked! It was working fine a while ago. It only shows the last 5 numbers of the key and they're the same as they were when it was working fine after the upgrade. Any suggestions?

Other people are having activation issues as well so just wait it out.

 

[Zambatoh]

Go for reboot before trying to figure it out

I tried that already. I was able to get a few of my programs to appear like the nvidia control panel, but everything else seems to appear on a nonexistant 3rd monitor to my primary's left. My second monitor only shows as an extension to the right side.

 

[snap0212]

How exactly does one go about a clean install? I upgraded to Windows 10 and went into the system settings, set it up to factory reset and am now on Windows 8.1 again. It's downloading the update again and I want to do a completely fresh install after that without all the bloat- and adware and whatnot. What's the best way to go about this? One partition on my hard drive is reserved for recovery stuff and I would like to delete all of that as well as it seems like that's where all the HP crap is stored.

 

[CyReN]

How do you remove / disable the beach screensaver when you start with Windows 10?

 

[Xyber]

So, the last option is not clean install? Where do I find this "reset"?

Settings > Update & Security > Recovery

 

[mcrommert]

I tried that already. I was able to get a few of my programs to appear like the nvidia control panel, but everything else seems to appear on a nonexistant 3rd monitor to my primary's left. My second monitor only shows as an extension to the right side.

use start + tab and see if any virtual desktops are running

 

[Avalt]

Can't login to Windows Store app or the Xbox app. Anyone else having this issue?

 

[Pagusas]

Settings > Update & Security > Recovery

That wont let you do a clean install though right? What about those of us who want to change bios settings like ACHI or switch to UEFI bios that require a clean format.

 

[Zambatoh]

use start + tab and see if any virtual desktops are running

No. Only one desktop is running.

 

[StriKeVillain]

I got my PC upgraded and all set up.

One thing: Is anyone having any issues with the email notifications? I don't ever get a notification on my desktop when I get new mail.

 

[mcrommert]

Can't login to Windows Store app or the Xbox app. Anyone else having this issue?

On the gaming side they seem to be having this issue...servers are getting hammered...I would just try later

 

[mreddie]

 

[tearsofash]

Anyone else having trouble getting gimp to run?

 

[smokeandmirrors]

sound isn't working for me :c

also multiple desktops fucking finally

 

[Toki767]

Is there a shortcut for Task View? I kind of want to get rid of the icons.

 

[Blues1990]

I have finished installing Windows 10 on my computer, but it can't find the Tablet Driver. Despite reinstalling the Tablet River for my Wacom Cintiq, along with trying this, but nothing is working.

Can anyone help me? I want to work on my portfolio, but I didn't think this would be an issue.

UPDATE: Now, it seems that whenever I try to revert my settings to what I had (I have a monitor and my cintiq as my main displays), it keeps reverting back to a single screen. Also, my tablet driver is still absent. HELP!

 

[mcrommert]

I got my PC upgraded and all set up.

One thing: Is anyone having any issues with the email notifications? I don't ever get a notification on my desktop when I get new mail.

did you turn on notifications? It is here

 

[renegade_dewitt]

So, the last option is not clean install? Where do I find this "reset"?

Right here:

 

[MEsoJD]

If anyone is having trouble upgrading.

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10

 

[WonkyPanda]

You gotta install Windows 8.1 first, then upgrade to Windows 10. Once you do this, the Windows 10 license is synced to your Microsoft ID. Then you can burn an ISO and do a clean install of Windows 10. No serial key needed, just your Microsoft account.

Sorry. Do you mean upgrade on my hdd first? Is there any issue that I'm swapping parts out?

 

[mcrommert]

Is there a shortcut for Task View? I kind of want to get rid of the icons.

Start + Tab

same key combo as 3d flip in windows 7

 

[StriKeVillain]

did you turn on notifications? It is here

Yup, still nothing for me.

Bizarre.

 

[bill0527]

No Wifi or Bluetooth on my Surface Pro 3 after the update. Can't even get internet though a USB to Cat5e adapter. Holy crap.

Holy shit and I almost started installing on my SP3 but thought I would check this thread one more time to see if there were any major issues.

 

[Xyber]

That wont let you do a clean install though right? What about those of us who want to change bios settings like ACHI or switch to UEFI bios that require a clean format.

It's as close as you will get without going through the normal install process.

If you need to change bios settings that won't help. But if all you want is a normal clean install, it does the job.

 

[zou]

any way to fix the small icons in the taskbar? and the new highlight for grouped windows is shit, no way to distinguish between 1 or more open windows.

 

[Esiquio]

Holy shit and I almost started installing on my SP3 but thought I would check this thread one more time to see if there were any major issues.

I can't find anyone else with the same issue. Read my previous posts for a little more detail. Rolled back to 8.1 for now because I have urgent things that I need to get done.

 

[SPDIF]

Is there no way to make the taskbar bigger without making all the ui bigger?

By bigger I guess you mean taller? If so just right click the taskbar, untick the "Lock the taskbar" option and then drag the toolbar to the height you want.

 

[Ziffles]

whoops

So....What the fuck do I do?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bjSpO2B6G4s&feature=youtu.be&t=07

 

[bill0527]

I can't find anyone else with the same issue. Read my previous posts for a little more detail. Rolled back to 8.1 for now because I have urgent things that I need to get done.

I'm at work right now and using my SP3. I also have urgent things to get done and have no time for any fuckery. Don't think I'm going to take my chances right now.

 

[mokeyjoe]

Fast but useless without addon support.

It's fast to start but I'm not finding it much faster in normal browsing.

 

[MEsoJD]

any way to fix the small icons in the taskbar? and the new highlight for grouped windows is shit, no way to distinguish between 1 or more open windows.

Right-click on tool bar, properties, uncheck "use small taskbar buttons"

 

[Esiquio]

I will say that the rollback to 8.1 was fast and completely flawless. Wouldn't let me refresh the PC though because I didn't have recovery media, apparently.

 

[crpav]

So....What the fuck do I do?

LOL, sorry not laughing at your issue(did you really get this?) but I swear my 3 year old son wrote this error code. He always says he "needs something" or "ate something". When I ask what he says he doesn't know.