Use this tag for questions regarding the upgrade path to Windows 10 from an earlier version of Windows.
Questions tagged [windows-10-upgrade]
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Windows 10 update stuck at 0%
I just upgraded from 8 to 8.1 and immediately tried upgrading to windows 10. I got this same error so I killed the process and retried and restarted my computer a few times.
I turned off automatic updates thinking maybe I was getting the issue…
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Update to Windows 10: What is going to happen to my data and apps?
I have Windows 8.1 Update, if I update to Windows 10 when it becomes available what is going to happen to my data and apps?
Of course I have to do a backup, but I wonder if the data will be overwritten or not.
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Is it possible to completely opt of out the free Windows 10 upgrade? as it doesnt seem so
I am running Windows 8.1 Single Language for about a year now and although Windows 10 is due to release tomorrow, I've decided to put things on hold for a while and stick to Windows 8.1.
So I canceled my reservation for Windows 10 through the "Get…
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Windows 10 Offline upgrade
I'm trying to figure out how I upgraded machines from Windows 8.1 to Windows 10 without downloading the installation files every time. I have tried Mediacreator and create media. But then I have to enter a license which I dont have.
SOLUTION: You…
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Can I change a Windows Enterprise 10 (Volume License) to Windows 10 Pro (OEM)?
My Dell laptop came with Windows 7 Pro OEM label.
I have installed Windows 10 Enterprise edition (Volume License).
As Microsoft provides Windows 10 Pro for Windows 7 Pro OEM. I wanted to have Windows 10 Pro now as my laptop has Windows 7 OEM…
Crazy Cheenu
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Lost pictures after update to Windows 10
I updated to Windows 10 recently. I was in the process of transferring my pictures to a jump drive (I have a lot of pictures), but had not finished. I had elected automatic updates. When I got on the computer the next day, ALL of my pictures had…
user494809
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Windows 10 upgrade lost brightness Sony VAIO laptop
Following an upgrade to Windows 10 from Windows 7 on my Sony VAIO laptop, I have lost the ability to brighten the screen although controls indicate full brightness.
Any suggestions?
Paul Cotton
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Windows 10 upgrade not received
I am running Windows 8.1 x64 with all the latest updates from Microsoft. But still when I click on the GWX icon on the system tray it says "We are still evaluating your PC for the update".
People have already received the Windows 10 upgrade. Can…
Heidi
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Win 10 free upgrade license transferrable?
I have a promotional disc for Windows 7 Ultimate I received during the Windows 7 launch. I've transferred it new computers several times since (with the help of MS support to authorize the transfer in those cases where I neglected to deactivate it…
Ouroborus
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Windows 10 Upgrade Failure
I'm trying to upgrade to Windows 10 from Windows 7. However, it falls over at 71% stating c1900101-40017 with the following errors in the setuperr.log:
2015-10-09 10:27:05, Error [0x08085f] MIG…
MongoUK
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Windows 10 Upgrade Error c1900101 30018
I'm trying to upgrade from windows 8.1 to windows 10 on my Dell XPS
I keep getting error c1900101-30018
It just hangs on 32% (main) + 6% (sub)
Apparently this is when it is installing drivers.
Is there anywhere on my PC I can find a log and see what…
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Cannot delay 'Upgrade to Windows 10' prompt
I've already established a schedule to have my Windows 8.1 pc upgraded to Windows 10. I've set the schedule 3 days from now, however, only a few short hours later and it is prompting me to restart my system immediately for the installation as…
yuritsuki
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How to get the product key of Windows 8.1 preinstalled in Dell Pro Venue Tab?
I want to upgrade from Windows 8.1 to Windows 10 in my Dell pro venue tab. When upgrading, it was asking for the product key. How to find the product key for Windows as well as Office in tab?
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Windows 10: 0x8007002C - 0x2000D failed update from Windows 7 to Windows 10
While trying to upgrade from Windows 7 (windows 7 home premium) to Windows 10
during the copying files installation has been suddenly interrupted and system rebooted back to Windows 7 & i got the following message " SAFE_OS phase with an
error…
Alexsandr
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Upgrade Windows 10 Home to Pro fails with error code 0x0
I've been trying to upgrade a customer's Windows 10 Home to the Pro version but after the computer reboots to complete the upgrade I receive an unhelpful error that the upgrade couldn't be installed with an error code of 0x0.
Has anyone experienced…
Kinnectus
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