Windows 10 Troubleshooting Thread
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Holy shit this actually worked thank you!
nocturnalis
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Seriously GAF, how do you block ads in Edge via host files?
Saiyan-Rox
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after looking at pages all i saw were the install errors so sorry if someone else has asked
But is the W10/Nvidia driver problem still there? that damn driver was the reason I uninstalled the insider preview
But is the W10/Nvidia driver problem still there? that damn driver was the reason I uninstalled the insider preview
renegade_dewitt
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If you have to edit host files in order to block ads, well....just go to chrome and download the plethora of adblockers that are out there for this browser. Just too much work.
I've already got W10 as I've been on the insider preview for months
...but how do I upgrade a PC that's got windows 8 with 10 reserved? Is there a link? Or do I have to wait? All the PCs at my parents house are awaiting the upgrade.
Oh and windows 10 is the best OS I have ever used btw. Started with BBC Micro and Windows 3.11
...but how do I upgrade a PC that's got windows 8 with 10 reserved? Is there a link? Or do I have to wait? All the PCs at my parents house are awaiting the upgrade.
Oh and windows 10 is the best OS I have ever used btw. Started with BBC Micro and Windows 3.11
smokeandmirrors
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Sound works now. All good to go.
Ah, so that's the reset that folks were talking about. I got the option to rollback within a month. Is that the folder windows.old I'm seeing? If I'm pretty satisfied with Windows 10 and don't want to do a rollback, can I deleted the windows.old folder? It is eating a lot of space (24GB).
renegade_dewitt
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I had issues upon the initial install with the latest nvidia drivers, but after a quick reboot, everything was fixed related to nvidia graphics (970 here)
Zambatoh
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I can now confirm that my desktop icons and programs are being run on a nonexistant 3rd monitor. I also cannot access the program needed to change this because Win10 says "this app has expired."
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Since when did changing the resolution and managing multiple monitors become optional store bought programs?
What the hell, Microsoft?
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Since when did changing the resolution and managing multiple monitors become optional store bought programs?
What the hell, Microsoft?
Specialmias
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Once setup can you use the xbox streaming over the internet ala like the ps4 remote play?
renegade_dewitt
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yes!
Hopefully this solves my Dirt Rally 5FPS issue. What's funny is that Nvidia's drivers didn't have problems in the beta. So I dunno why my GPU drivers are having issues with the release now. But *shrug* alls well that ends well... hopefully? *knock on wood*
nocturnalis
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I hate using Chrome. Every time I install it, it slows my computer to crawl regardless if I'm using if or not. Then when I uninstall it, the computer works fine.
Editing hosts on a system wide basis is a better method of ad blocking as more apps include adverts.
Editing host files is literally pasting into a text document, there is nothing complex about it.
A good list is maintained here http://someonewhocares.org/hosts/
nocturnalis
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But where do I bet this text document and where do I paste it?
Other people are having this issue on the gaming side...hmmm...must be something to do with how the store is being hammered
crimsonheadGCN
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It keeps getting stuck at 89% in copying files and it stays there for hours. I really wish there was a way to upgrade my key to 10 without having to do the upgrade (so I can just do a fresh install).
Thanks for verification. Good to hear.
No software keyboard popping up when tapping a text input field unless in tablet mode is a shame. It should know if you have a keyboard paired and if not, pop up the keyboard.
Also google maps doesn't seem to like the edge browser - can't zoom or pan. Is there a google maps app, or is Windows maps any good?
Also google maps doesn't seem to like the edge browser - can't zoom or pan. Is there a google maps app, or is Windows maps any good?
Dead Man Typing
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Relatively painless upgrade from Windows 8.1 for me.
Nvidia driver failed and I was stuck with 1024x768 on Windows default display driver. A restart fixed it.
So far everything seems to be running a little slower than it did previously. I haven't tried any games yet, but boot time and time to open Chrome was a bit longer. Maybe it's still setting some stuff up in the background.
Nvidia driver failed and I was stuck with 1024x768 on Windows default display driver. A restart fixed it.
So far everything seems to be running a little slower than it did previously. I haven't tried any games yet, but boot time and time to open Chrome was a bit longer. Maybe it's still setting some stuff up in the background.
smokeandmirrors
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I feel like Cortana will be useful... I just set up for her to listen for "Hey Cortana"
Click this link (be warned that it'll immediately start downloading a ZIP file). Extract the contents, then right-click the mvps file and run it as administrator. That's it.
Edit:
Just if you're curious, the site where the file comes from is here: http://winhelp2002.mvps.org/hosts.htm
yes it will hit in the fall...almost perfect porting of chrome apps will work
From: http://blogs.windows.com/bloggingwi...ree-upgrade-available-in-190-countries-today/
Well, Insiders, time to end your insider program if you have it.
Options > Update and Recovery > Windows Update > Advanced Options > Insider > Stop receiving compilations > Restart
If you have 10240 and the updates from July 27-28 you're ready.
If you continue Insider you will receive new compilations and new experimental features.
Well, Insiders, time to end your insider program if you have it.
Options > Update and Recovery > Windows Update > Advanced Options > Insider > Stop receiving compilations > Restart
If you have 10240 and the updates from July 27-28 you're ready.
If you continue Insider you will receive new compilations and new experimental features.
This is a guide https://www.petri.com/easily-edit-hosts-file-windows-10
hosts is located in ../Windows/System32/Drivers/etc
The Elite
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AFAIK, you don't want to end your Insider if you didn't install it as an upgrade on an existing Genuine version of Windows.
Zambatoh
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I'm not even trying to access the store though.
Also after just now struggling to blindly drag half my programs back into visible view, I was able to open my nvidia control panel so I could turn off this 3rd monitor, I find out that it really does not exist.
So for whatever reason, Microsoft actually added in an invisible zone to the desktop. Why they would do this, I have no idea. They fucked up big time.
SP3 works fine for me, dont use Bluetooth for anything though
Sodding_Gamer
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Glad I'm not the only one with this issue. I literally can't reset my Windows 10 because the reset settings is a seperate app. All my apps and shit that came with windows 10 won't open and say they were trials and have now expired wtf?!
Your Entertainer
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Wondering how to "force" the upgrade too. It just says I'll be notified when it's ready for my pc.
The new settings app is a store app...so it might need to authenticate to the store
the 3rd monitor seems like a glitch
Looks like the upgrade does indeed have some issues with the way it handles the preexisting nvidia drivers. Have 2 of my PCs down ATM because of it (only similar hardware between the two is an nvidia GPU and a logitech webcam). Login screen flashes continuously after the upgrade. Rolling back one and have to clean install on the other (BCD somehow got corrupted)
User 463088
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For anyone else getting the error that Windows cannot activate, I just got off the phone with Microsoft. (After being on hold for over an hour, but I had nothing better to do.)
Supposedly, they're aware of the issue. They said it should fix itself sometime in the near future.
Plus, the woman told me "Thank you for calling Microsoft, God Bless" which...was...ya. Guess they need the Holy Ghost to get this stuff fixed now.
Supposedly, they're aware of the issue. They said it should fix itself sometime in the near future.
Plus, the woman told me "Thank you for calling Microsoft, God Bless" which...was...ya. Guess they need the Holy Ghost to get this stuff fixed now.
Sodding_Gamer
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I can't even click on the windows start menu and bring up a menu. Can't even open up an app as I'm getting a random trial period has expired error lmao. What the hell is going on haha
Hi, I'm currently running the Win 10 upgrade from Win 7, it's at 9% on a black screen with the progress number inside a big circle.
My question is, why didn't I get asked what partition or HDD to use prior getting to the actual install?
Right now I assume Win 10 is being installed on my old 2TB C: HDD where Win 7 was, however I didn't want to have Win 10 on that HDD since it's old and slow, I was going to keep the drive for backups and storage, but I wanted Win 10 to be installed on my new and currently empty 500 GB SSD.
So, how can I get Win 10 on my SSD after this install finishes in about 2 hours
My question is, why didn't I get asked what partition or HDD to use prior getting to the actual install?
Right now I assume Win 10 is being installed on my old 2TB C: HDD where Win 7 was, however I didn't want to have Win 10 on that HDD since it's old and slow, I was going to keep the drive for backups and storage, but I wanted Win 10 to be installed on my new and currently empty 500 GB SSD.
So, how can I get Win 10 on my SSD after this install finishes in about 2 hours
Unless you know the exact phrases to use, half her responses will just be pulling up searches on Bing using your browser.
ShaoranWright
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As I understand, Win 10 Home User can't deactivate automatic updates, Pro user can postpone them for 8 months and enterprise user are the only ones who can deactivate them.
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