[Update] Windows 10 Discussion - Page 79

roughbeast · 11-08-2015, 21:03

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Originally Posted by thenry

Did you reboot your machine after uninstalling security softwares?

there are these if you did...

https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=Se....microsoft.com

Thanks. Yes I did, even though it isn't required. I'll see what your link tells me.

However, I am beginning to wonder if it is worth it.

nomadking · 11-08-2015, 21:24

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Originally Posted by roughbeast

No go I am afraid. Did as you suggested thenry, but now I get the message

"Setup couldn't start properly. Please reboot your PC and try running Windows 10 Setup again"

This is entirely new. It occurs when Media Creation tool x64 is creating the setup media.

I have made no changes apart from uninstalling F-Secure and Spyhunter.

An added complication is that there are normal and N versions and even a KN version for South Korea. You have to update using the matching one.

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“N” and “KN” editions follow the upgrade path of the parent edition (e.g., Windows 7 Professional N upgrades to Windows 10 Pro N).

N version is without Windows Media Player etc.
There are a few more thing to watch out for in this link.

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Windows 7 desktop gadgets will be removed as part of installing Windows 10.

Dave42 · 11-08-2015, 21:31

firefox 40 out now with windows 10 support

http://www.winbeta.org/news/firefox-...ion-40-release

qasdfdsaq · 12-08-2015, 01:18

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Originally Posted by thenry

For downloading the file. MS cannot possibly refund those people eating into their monthly usage allowance.

It won't download on any connection you've marked as metered. But that's not possible on Windows 7.

roughbeast · 13-08-2015, 08:08

Interesting development!The roll out has reached me!

The process of installation began last night at 10.00 pm. A Get Windows 10 window appeared. This quickly read "Working on it..." At 8.00 this morning it is still there. The hard drive is busy processing something.

I am assuming that the installation process is busily figuring out my system and making adjustments for it - or has stalled.

What I don't get is why this upgrade is so naff that it can't work quickly with my very typical system / configuration. I remember upgrading to Windows 7 from my old operating system with no problems - all my old files, programmes, drivers, discs and add-ons being dealt with deftly. What is so special about Windows 10 that it can't manage my configuration swiftly?

SnoopZ · 13-08-2015, 09:13

Never had a problem on my system, it only took 30mins when I joined the insider program, so maybe you have a problem.

roughbeast · 13-08-2015, 09:23

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Originally Posted by SnoopZ

Never had a problem on my system, it only took 30mins when I joined the insider program, so maybe you have a problem.

That is an understatement! Yet, my configuration is not particularly unusual. It works without any sign of underlying problems. All drivers are up-to-date.

No system is the same. MS should be able to cope. Going by the problems I am reading about in the various forums there are mounting problems with the upgrade process, installed Windows 10 not functioning properly and ruined systems.

Imagine the millions of non-savvy computer users out there who don't know what is about to hit them.

Tinky · 13-08-2015, 10:22

I've reserved my free upgrade, but I didn't realise I had to wait until they tell me when it is ready, how long does that take?

thenry · 13-08-2015, 10:28

Don't know but there is an instant way of getting hold of W10 > https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/soft...load/windows10

Tinky · 13-08-2015, 10:35

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Originally Posted by thenry

Don't know but there is an instant way of getting hold of W10 > https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/soft...load/windows10

Oh thank you thenry, it would be helpful to know how many people are pleased with this upgrade, or wish they hadn't bothered.

SnoopZ · 13-08-2015, 10:46

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Originally Posted by Tinky

Oh thank you thenry, it would be helpful to know how many people are pleased with this upgrade, or wish they hadn't bothered.

I upgraded from Windows 8 a few months ago and have no problems or regrets, I am a happy camper!

gba93 · 13-08-2015, 11:39

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Originally Posted by SnoopZ

I upgraded from Windows 8 a few months ago and have no problems or regrets, I am a happy camper!

Me too ~ Hi De Hi

roughbeast · 13-08-2015, 11:51

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Originally Posted by Tinky

I've reserved my free upgrade, but I didn't realise I had to wait until they tell me when it is ready, how long does that take?

It varies. I waited since June some time.

Waste of time though, in my case.

The rolled out installation hung all night. So, this morning, I was recommended a Windows Update fixer so I ran that and the W10 upgrade resumed through Windows Update. "At last", I thought. Unfortunately after going through systems checks etc the installation fell over at 30% just at the point where it was installing drivers, etc. Same old, same old I'm afraid.

I have decided not to bother. Windows 7 is fine.

Tinky · 13-08-2015, 11:57

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Originally Posted by gba93

Me too ~ Hi De Hi

Thanks for that folks, but Windows 8 was not as good as 7 from what I gather. It would be handy to know if Windows 7 people are as happy about the upgrade.

I have decided to wait for the go ahead as I don't have a USB stick or enough DVD's to download the upgrade from Microsoft site.

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Oh deary me I hope I don't have any glitches when the time comes

nashville · 13-08-2015, 11:57

Just think I will stay with widows 7 too,