Microsoft offers online tool to force Windows 10 update
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Truder
I imagine you'd be able to revoke your existing license if you're upgrading?
This is what I did with my existing Win7 key, did a full upgrade, new cpu/mobo/ram/gpu, but first I revoked the activation on my old PC so it became in a state that needed the product key/activation and retired the old hardware, installed Win7 on the new hardware and activated, no problems.
I imagine Microsoft will be fairly flexible about this though, people often upgrade hardware in a similar manner but also there are instances when hardware failures occur for example, sometimes a motherboard replacement is necessary and it's not possible to get a like-for-like replacement.
Loobyluggs
6th attempt - this is getting stupid now...
isidore
worked for me with http://www.guru3d.com/news-story/microsoft-offers-online-tool-to-force-windows-10-update.html.
Running windows 10 finally, looks really nice, seems stable, drivers were a bit weird because when it installed it created a cluster **** in my reg's. Had to clean everything and reinstall from AMD's site, but overall performance seems great in what i tested.
Adamora
To anyone having issues starting the update tool (aka: Cannot start windows 10 setup, reboot PC and try again).
First, Install and run http://www.thewindowsclub.com/downloading-fixwu
Then just install a random important update (I'm sure you have one 😀) from windows update, restart, and boom! that fixed it for me =)!
gUNN1993
Installed fine on a patrician HDD (No space on my SSD) using the iso downloaded from the force update app, seems nice ....
God damn do I not miss having OS on HDDs
Loobyluggs
It actually tried to reboot this time, but failed and said their was a safeOS error of some kind and restored the windows to the original installation.
So, now I am running the SFC thingy.
Other than that the system is pretty much clean anyway, as I uninstalled everything prior to doing this.
EDIT:
I have corrupt system registry files which are irrecoverable - So, I'm ****ed
tsunami231
lets the testing begin, Legacy bios with no sercure are fine correct and OS will work??
As for the person that mention OS on HDD oh god can do that on my personal computers, I have computer /laptops that use HDD for the OS and there unbearable imo.
First gona test in VM before tempting faith, Kinda amazed I getting 80mbits down on the download would think there internet would have heart attack today
btw Pro vs Pro N what is differences? or that version with out IE/?
Even better Retail key from 7 can still be transfer to new pc when
tsunami231
would fiqure after I use the tool to get the ISO WU would start download the win 10 to that folder "C:\$WINDOWS.~BT"
tsunami231
that makes sense then I created an ISO to store, then dumped a contents on to a USB, in process of doing VM to makes sure the iso works correct before try on really hardware
nevernamed
Just upgraded.. seemed to be a painless process.. interested to see if performance is affected in any of my games
tsunami231
no i was original right WU did download it cause i missing 3+ gbs on my SSD and GWX exe no longer running haha
Solfaur
I will give it some days (maybe weeks) before jumping to W10, just to be safe from some possible headaches.
However I'm curios, I have a valid Windows 7 Ultimate key and a Winows 8 Pro Upgrade key, will I be able to make a USB Windows 10 install stick which I can use in the future to do clean installs?
dsbig
I have one hp laptop here that took 4 hours to get to 83% on the black upgrade screen. and then stayed there for another hour.
I ended up shutting it off and restarted the upgrade.
first time was usb drives and usb phone system was attached.
this time I removed them and now waiting to see what happens.
It is ok to do a clean install of windows 8.1 before upgrading to windows 10?
if it upgrades gets stuck again. I might try a clean install of 8.1
keenan
7 Hours later and I'm finally done creating the iso..
LesserHellspawn
My machines are hogging my line, downloading the update version, none are installready yet. Slows the download of the new NV driver to a crawl. If there's still no install when the line calms down, I'll try the forced route.
PurSpyk!!
Upgraged my Windows 8.1 laptop, now Windows refuses to activate. Help telles me to go to the Store after click Activate in Settings, but there is no option to go to the store. I have 2 computers now with the same problem. Why must they make this so complicated?
Loobyluggs
finally got it working...finally.
Loobyluggs
I plugged the monitor into the MB gfx card using HDMI, that seemed to do it.
PurSpyk!!
Got it top work, just need to keep on clicking Activate, and now its activated, Microsoft obviosuly have not planned this too well, give something away for free, they should have expected a huge demand.
LesserHellspawn
Install on the first machine FAILED. Couldn't safe boot, reverted to Windows 7.
