Upgrading to Windows 10

[Elijahonli]

I downloaded the iso using Media Tool and burned to DVD, then upgraded a second comp using the DVD. It worked.

I had to download twice, the first time hung at 93%.

Edit: If you still have problems downloading, I can put the iso in Dropbox and PM you the link. You can then burn the iso to a DVD.

Zzz cleaned install using the usb media and my windows 8 key cannot be used to acitvate the windows now im stuck

 

[Elijahonli]

Not tied to your microsoft ID?

Have you guys received the day 1 patch (1gb+)?

Gg instructions not clear... Look like i have to reinstall windows 8.1 again

 

[charleslin]

Not tied to your microsoft ID?

Have you guys received the day 1 patch (1gb+)?

How do I know what's the Microsoft ID my CD Key is tied to?

 

[socrates]

must i reinstall software of programmes/games after the windows 10 upgrade?

 

[tenzine]

Zzz cleaned install using the usb media and my windows 8 key cannot be used to acitvate the windows now im stuck

You need to upgrade fromWin8.1 first to win10. Then after that win10 recognise your computer if you next do a clean install and no need to enter new win10 key. But better to keep win10 product key by using NirSoft’s ProduKey to retrieve.

http://lifehacker.com/how-to-do-a-clean-install-of-windows-10-1720775893

 

[Koenig168]

Zzz cleaned install using the usb media and my windows 8 key cannot be used to acitvate the windows now im stuck

You cannot do a clean install using the Win 8 key.

You have to upgrade Win 8 first, get the new product key (may not be required as I think it will be stored in BIOS). Check that the Win 10 is activated.

Then do a clean install.

 

[Elijahonli]

I mention already i tried upgrading from 8.1 but installation failed. Thats why i follow what u said to use media method and choose clean not to keep anything. Now cannot activate

 

[Koenig168]

Not tied to your microsoft ID?

Have you guys received the day 1 patch (1gb+)?

I'm on Current Branch for Business, so will receive updates a few months later than the rest.

 

[Alphina]

I mention already i tried upgrading from 8.1 but installation failed. Thats why i follow what u said to use media method and choose clean not to keep anything. Now cannot activate

Mobo doesn't support?

 

[alvintan89]

Tried 2nd time but failed again. Same issue, installation failed during 2nd boot...

 

[xtramadness]

How do I know what's the Microsoft ID my CD Key is tied to?

The one th have signed into

 

[xtramadness]

I'm on Current Branch for Business, so will receive updates a few months later than the rest.

Or maybe year....

 

[Koenig168]

I mention already i tried upgrading from 8.1 but installation failed. Thats why i follow what u said to use media method and choose clean not to keep anything. Now cannot activate

You should have chosen to keep your existing files and programs. The DVD will then be used to upgrade Win 8.1 to Win 10. After this has been done, you can then do a fresh install if necessary.

 

[mudxblood]

You need to upgrade fromWin8.1 first to win10. Then after that win10 recognise your computer if you next do a clean install and no need to enter new win10 key. But better to keep win10 product key by using NirSoft’s ProduKey to retrieve.

http://lifehacker.com/how-to-do-a-clean-install-of-windows-10-1720775893

Thanks for the tip.

 

[Elijahonli]

So for windows 10 the key is stored where? In microsoft account? What if i want to reformat and administrator is local account, like that how to activate?

 

[xtramadness]

So for windows 10 the key is stored where? In microsoft account? What if i want to reformat and administrator is local account, like that how to activate?

As tenzine mentioned, try NirSoft’s ProduKey

 

[Free_MaN]

If i run slmgr/dlv and the descriptions listed the product key channel as retail does it mean that i can reinstall the windows 8.1 using the current cd key on my new pc?

Because i am building my room in Aug so planning to delay the Win 10 update.
Or has anybody tried G2A and actually bought a windows cd key that actually work?

Thanks for the help!

 

[muddle]

If i run slmgr/dlv and the descriptions listed the product key channel as retail does it mean that i can reinstall the windows 8.1 using the current cd key on my new pc?

Because i am building my room in Aug so planning to delay the Win 10 update.
Or has anybody tried G2A and actually bought a windows cd key that actually work?

Thanks for the help!

Bought a retail pro from g2a early june and so far it's been working fine. Keys are authentic and eligible for windows 10 upgrade.

 

[muddle]

To expand on elijahonli's question, does the windows 10 upgrade require a microsoft account login in windows 8.1? Or a local account will suffice?

I noticed I have one folder with that windows.bt something name. But have yet to be notified regarding the time to upgrade. I assume I can choose to wait for my turn to be notified in the coming days?

 

[xtramadness]

In case you guys want to know
Windows 10 home: SGD$229
Windows 10 Pro: SGD$399

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