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The Windows 10 Discussion Thread

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bssunilreddy
bssunilreddy Original post #1
Jul 23, 2015 at 9:24 PM
My 1st Windows 10 Activation

*i.imgur.com/d1JZPyj.png
K
Jul 24, 2015 at 8:44 PM
Nice dude. Welcome to the club! Windows 10 is pretty sweet so far.
krishnandu.sarkar
Jul 25, 2015 at 1:51 AM
It started rolling out? I thought it'd start from 29th. Or it's a preview build?
K
Jul 25, 2015 at 2:58 AM
It started rolling out? I thought it'd start from 29th. Or it's a preview build?
Yes. Build 10240 is a preview build. He means he's officially on Windows 10 for the first time.
Flash
Flash #6
Jul 25, 2015 at 11:25 AM
So you directly upgraded from Win 7/8 to Win 10?
bssunilreddy
Jul 25, 2015 at 1:40 PM
So you directly upgraded from Win 7/8 to Win 10?

No, have done a clean install with a full format and it was very smooth and installed in less than 10 minutes even with my Kingston SSD.
K
Jul 25, 2015 at 10:08 PM
So you directly upgraded from Win 7/8 to Win 10?
You can't directly upgrade to an official, licenced copy of Windows 10 because it hasn't launched yet. It releases on the 29th officially.
Nerevarine
Jul 25, 2015 at 11:15 PM
Dreamspark premium users, too.. i just got notice from our admin @ university.. :D cant wait
ankush28
ankush28 #10
Jul 26, 2015 at 11:45 AM
10240 is RTM build. Installed it few hours ago. Updating right now. Without graphics/touchpad drivers this is nearly useless (Can't even adjust brightness)
quicky008
quicky008 #12
Jul 29, 2015 at 12:18 AM
10240 is RTM build. Installed it few hours ago. Updating right now. Without graphics/touchpad drivers this is nearly useless (Can't even adjust brightness)

brightness of what?can you please elaborate on that?were you attempting to install it on a mobile device?
ankush28
ankush28 #13
Jul 29, 2015 at 7:43 AM
brightness of what?can you please elaborate on that?were you attempting to install it on a mobile device?

Desktop. Brightness of monitor. BTW it started working, intel pushed graphics drivers via MS update center. It's not available officially on website though.
Gollum
Gollum #14
Jul 29, 2015 at 8:03 AM
Desktop. Brightness of monitor. BTW it started working, intel pushed graphics drivers via MS update center. It's not available officially on website though.

So is the 3GB update available to download?
sidtechster
Jul 29, 2015 at 9:07 AM
Yes I can see some constant download operation happening in background on my laptop.
Desmond
Desmond #18
Jul 29, 2015 at 10:02 AM
Yes I can see some constant download operation happening in background on my laptop.

Go to Windows Update and check whether it is really downloading.

Also check whether the following folder exists or empty: C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution

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BTW, if downloads haven't started for any of you guys and you had reserved earlier, do this:

- Go to command prompt (Start > Run > "cmd")
- Type "wuauclt.exe /updatenow" at the prompt and press enter.

It will then start downloading in a few mins.

Source: *www.reddit.com/r/Windows10/comments/3exx29/preload_windows_10_if_you_dont_have_the_folder/
Gollum
Gollum #19
Jul 29, 2015 at 10:12 AM
My question was, have you guys got it already?
I am in the office so I cannot check
A
amit.tiger12 #20
Jul 29, 2015 at 11:50 AM
Somebody said enterprise has more features than pro version.

thanks... found comparison on wikipedia... ;)
*en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_10_editions

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My question was, have you guys got it already?
I am in the office so I cannot check

Already cleaned installed when available on net... get Windows 10 Enterprise, it has more features..
Desmond
Desmond #21
Jul 29, 2015 at 12:07 PM
Already cleaned installed when available on net... get Windows 10 Enterprise, it has more features..

Can you choose the type of Windows while upgrading?

Also, Enterprise editions are usually more suited for Corporate environments and companies since it provides features such as LDAP servers, Domain hosts, Server Virtualization, etc. Such features are too excessive for home usage and unnecessarily use up space.
thetechfreak
Jul 29, 2015 at 1:09 PM
Go to Windows Update and check whether it is really downloading.

Also check whether the following folder exists or empty: C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution

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BTW, if downloads haven't started for any of you guys and you had reserved earlier, do this:

- Go to command prompt (Start > Run > "cmd")
- Type "wuauclt.exe /updatenow" at the prompt and press enter.

It will then start downloading in a few mins.

Source: *www.reddit.com/r/Windows10/comments/3exx29/preload_windows_10_if_you_dont_have_the_folder/

Trying a lot of stuff but little luck :(
amjath
amjath #23
Jul 29, 2015 at 1:10 PM
For me its been downloading since yesterday in my 512 KB/s line and my download folder under softwaredistribution folder shows 2.68 GB as of now. Cant see anything in windows store. Where can I check the progress?
K
Kaltrops #24
Jul 29, 2015 at 1:15 PM
Can we please keep everything on this thread. Multiple threads can become confusing.


Here's the iso -

Windows 10 ISO

Windows 10 Mobo drivers -

Windows 10 Graphics and Motherboard Drivers (Updating) - Maximum PC
thetechfreak
Jul 29, 2015 at 1:23 PM
Can we please keep everything on this thread. Multiple threads can become confusing.


Here's the iso -

-snip-

Windows 10 Mobo drivers -

Windows 10 Graphics and Motherboard Drivers (Updating) - Maximum PC

Better link the official MSFT download page then through a blog:

Windows 10
K
Kaltrops #26
Jul 29, 2015 at 1:33 PM
Better link the official MSFT download page then through a blog:

Windows 10
That link was included there. But I placed the download link directly, thanks.
Desmond
Desmond #27
Jul 29, 2015 at 2:10 PM
For me its been downloading since yesterday in my 512 KB/s line and my download folder under softwaredistribution folder shows 2.68 GB as of now. Cant see anything in windows store. Where can I check the progress?

The upgrade downloads via Windows Update and you can check the progress for the same over there.
amjath
amjath #28
Jul 29, 2015 at 2:22 PM
The upgrade downloads via Windows Update and you can check the progress for the same over there.

its not showing anything in Windows update

For fresh install and iso downloading people

Download app from above posts' link
Open app
Select "Create installation media for another PC"
Next
Select Language, Edtion, Architecture
Next
Select "ISO file"
Next Select the path to save
Start downloading

Did not ask for key whatsoever during download.
While installing when it asks for keys click Next to skip.
Once you use MS account to login the windows gets activated.
Desmond
Desmond #29
Jul 29, 2015 at 2:41 PM
Did you reserve in advance?

Did you try running "wuauclt.exe /updatenow" on the command prompt?
A
amit.tiger12 #30
Jul 29, 2015 at 2:45 PM
Can you choose the type of Windows while upgrading?

Also, Enterprise editions are usually more suited for Corporate environments and companies since it provides features such as LDAP servers, Domain hosts, Server Virtualization, etc. Such features are too excessive for home usage and unnecessarily use up space.

when installing win 10, i saw home and pro editions only, I downloaded iso from net. 10240. I did not upgrade...
Desmond
Desmond #31
Jul 29, 2015 at 3:37 PM
Professional and Enterprise have different keys. I don't think you will be able to activate them using Home edition keys. For example, Enterprise editions have Volume Licenses that corporate establishments purchase en masse.

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PSA: YOU MUST UPGRADE YOUR EXISTING WINDOWS OS TO GET A VALID WINDOWS 10 KEY BEFORE DOING A CLEAN INSTALL

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when installing win 10, i saw home and pro editions only, I downloaded iso from net. 10240. I did not upgrade...

Read this: *twitter.com/joebelfiore/status/626240636715339776

10240 is not the final retail build.
amjath
amjath #32
Jul 29, 2015 at 4:50 PM
I can see the progress now after force updating using command prompt. 48% downloaded :(
RCuber
RCuber #33
Jul 29, 2015 at 4:53 PM
Locking this thread. Please continue here *www.digit.in/forum/technology-news/187362-microsoft-announced-windows-10-a.html