Windows 10 - free upgrade to those with PC using Windows 7 or 8 - Page 95

danwdoo · 08-07-2015, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by kennyc

The update release continued to fail to install on my laptop. I tried downloading it directly and installing, but the the windows update seems to be locked up checking, checking, checking for updates and never doing anything. I've rolled back to win 7 (home) and am in the process of reinstalling win 10.....will let you know what happens....

Apparently a number of people are having trouble with that update release installing. It either doesn't install or goes into continuous rebooting of your system according to some reports. Lots of talk and rumors on the interwebz as usual...I've not seen anything 'official' from Microsoft though....

If it's just Windows Update failing, there is a Microsoft tool that can reset it and resolve many problems related to it:

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/971058

I'd try this before rolling back (though I know it's too late in this case). Hope you get it working soon.

kennyc · 08-07-2015, 08:58 AM

Thanks. It's coming up now....in win 10.....I'll see where things are...

ETA, back up in Win 10 on the laptop (everything is fine here on the desktop...other than I did have an unexpected restart that seemed related to internet access...)

Had to reinstall a few applications on the laptop that I'd installed/updated after first installation of win 10, but I think I'm back where I was....the Windows Update is checking for updates and reporting that none are available....i.e. all is up to date.

I did have it check for updates before reinstalling and so I'm thinking it may have downloaded the Windows 10 patch KB 3081424 but I'm not sure how to check of know for sure. BTW for anyone interested is this: http://www.infoworld.com/article/296...o-install.html

I'm just going to leave it alone and proceed.

Now back to my desktop crash...more for anyone reading than anything else....my internet connection dropped (wireless - comcast) and I ran the troubleshooter (this happens, Comcast drops or goes out or whatever and I have to restart the wireless adapter). The desktop crashed while this was in progress. The restarted with the heart-stopping message "Missing Operating System" -- I've seen this before on this machine on a few rare occasions. I did the three-finger salute (ctrl-alt-del) and it restarted and all seems fine since.

Good Luck Everyone!

Apache · 08-07-2015, 09:09 AM

After I installed 10 on my work computer, I noticed that all of my programs all had my fax machine set as the default printer. Did anyone else run into this?
Apache

kennyc · 08-07-2015, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Apache

After I installed 10 on my work computer, I noticed that all of my programs all had my fax machine set as the default printer. Did anyone else run into this?
Apache

my two wireless printers installed and are working fine (on/from both laptop and desktop) - Brother B&W and Epson all in one.

theducks · 08-07-2015, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by GreenMonkey

Norton got a bad rap in the early 2000s. It got much better at some point. That said, any AV is going to cause some overhead (file scanning, etc).

Bloat was only 1 issue.
Getting new programs 'Network access' was always a pain

I was trying to get a striped RAID running on XP. Norton shut down my A/V with a recent PAID Subscription. The license clearly stated 'Single system'. No mention on how many tries on that system. They would not reinstate.

Yellow boxes WILL NO Longer be purchased in my house.

I am not adverse to paying for A/V (or other reasonably priced tools). The problem (IMHO) is the paid versions are all BLOATED with extra stuff.

theducks · 08-07-2015, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Apache

After I installed 10 on my work computer, I noticed that all of my programs all had my fax machine set as the default printer. Did anyone else run into this?
Apache

Printers (all wired network type) came up fine. What was lost was all the other (Workgroup type) MFC functions.

Those are no longer available via network (manufactures site)

Someone did an upgrade via WiFi ?

WT Sharpe · 08-07-2015, 12:09 PM

Windows 10 continues to be a winner in my book, but I couldn't help but laugh at this graphic:

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kennyc · 08-07-2015, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by WT Sharpe

Windows 10 continues to be a winner in my book, but I couldn't help but laugh at this graphic:
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It Flies! It Flies!

...

or has flies or something.

danwdoo · 08-07-2015, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by theducks

Someone did an upgrade via WiFi ?

I've upgraded/installed every build of Windows 10 since the very first one over a mid-level wireless home router. That's like 2 2-3GB installs a month for the past several months. I guess must be a special kinda nuts.

Sirtel · 08-07-2015, 12:30 PM

I upgraded my laptop via WiFi too. No problems.

theducks · 08-07-2015, 12:33 PM

Youz guys is brave.

WiFi is usually my first fail issue.

kennyc · 08-07-2015, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Sirtel

I upgraded my laptop via WiFi too. No problems.

Yep, same here for both the laptop and desktop. Wifi connected to Comcast internet.

AnemicOak · 08-07-2015, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by theducks

Someone did an upgrade via WiFi ?

DiapDealer · 08-07-2015, 12:43 PM

Wifi here as well.
It's not as if the actual upgrade process involves having an internet connection. The files needed download in the background. When the Get Windows 10 app has everything it needs to proceed, then the upgrade process can begin.

Josieb1 · 08-07-2015, 01:55 PM

I'm actually very tempted to upgrade my W7 acer laptop now I've got my Surface as I really like W10. Before I risk it I know I need to back up but what else do I need to do?

Can I use the same usb I created to upgrade my Surface from 8.1?

I've found a page on ACER that has 8 driver updates for my PC when upgrading from W7 to 8.1, do I just download them all and save them on a usb key in case I need them? I know one of them matches my Wireless LAN as i've run Acers detection program. Nothing else seems to match but i just don't know about this stuff.

If it all goes wrong hoe easy is it to roll back?

08-07-2015, 08:58 AM	#1412
kennyc The Dank Side of the Moon Posts: 35,922 Karma: 119747553 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Denver, CO Device: Kindle2 & PW, Onyx Boox Go6	Thanks. It's coming up now....in win 10.....I'll see where things are... ETA, back up in Win 10 on the laptop (everything is fine here on the desktop...other than I did have an unexpected restart that seemed related to internet access...) Had to reinstall a few applications on the laptop that I'd installed/updated after first installation of win 10, but I think I'm back where I was....the Windows Update is checking for updates and reporting that none are available....i.e. all is up to date. I did have it check for updates before reinstalling and so I'm thinking it may have downloaded the Windows 10 patch KB 3081424 but I'm not sure how to check of know for sure. BTW for anyone interested is this: http://www.infoworld.com/article/296...o-install.html I'm just going to leave it alone and proceed. Now back to my desktop crash...more for anyone reading than anything else....my internet connection dropped (wireless - comcast) and I ran the troubleshooter (this happens, Comcast drops or goes out or whatever and I have to restart the wireless adapter). The desktop crashed while this was in progress. The restarted with the heart-stopping message "Missing Operating System" -- I've seen this before on this machine on a few rare occasions. I did the three-finger salute (ctrl-alt-del) and it restarted and all seems fine since. Good Luck Everyone! Last edited by kennyc; 08-07-2015 at 09:23 AM.

08-07-2015, 12:09 PM	#1417
WT Sharpe Bah, humbug! Posts: 39,072 Karma: 157049943 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Chesapeake, VA, USA Device: Kindle Oasis, iPad Pro, & a Samsung Galaxy S9.	Windows 10 - free upgrade to those with PC using Windows 7 or 8 Windows 10 continues to be a winner in my book, but I couldn't help but laugh at this graphic:

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08-07-2015, 09:09 AM	#1413
Apache Readaholic Posts: 5,282 Karma: 90000484 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: South Georgia Device: Surface Pro 6 / Galaxy Tab A 8"	After I installed 10 on my work computer, I noticed that all of my programs all had my fax machine set as the default printer. Did anyone else run into this? Apache

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Sirtel Grand Sorcerer Posts: 13,632 Karma: 241126341 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Estonia Device: Kobo Sage & Libra 2	I upgraded my laptop via WiFi too. No problems.

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theducks Well trained by Cats Posts: 31,123 Karma: 60406498 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The Central Coast of California Device: Kobo Libra2,Kobo Aura2v1, K4NT(Fixed: New Bat.), Galaxy Tab A	Youz guys is brave. WiFi is usually my first fail issue.

08-07-2015, 12:43 PM	#1424
DiapDealer Grand Sorcerer Posts: 28,691 Karma: 205039118 Join Date: Jan 2010 Device: Nexus 7, Kindle Fire HD	Wifi here as well. It's not as if the actual upgrade process involves having an internet connection. The files needed download in the background. When the Get Windows 10 app has everything it needs to proceed, then the upgrade process can begin.

08-07-2015, 01:55 PM	#1425
Josieb1 Grand Sorcerer Posts: 5,090 Karma: 18051062 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: UK Device: Kindle Scribe, Coloursoft, PW SE, Kindle 6, Kobo Libra 2, Clara BW	I'm actually very tempted to upgrade my W7 acer laptop now I've got my Surface as I really like W10. Before I risk it I know I need to back up but what else do I need to do? Can I use the same usb I created to upgrade my Surface from 8.1? I've found a page on ACER that has 8 driver updates for my PC when upgrading from W7 to 8.1, do I just download them all and save them on a usb key in case I need them? I know one of them matches my Wireless LAN as i've run Acers detection program. Nothing else seems to match but i just don't know about this stuff. If it all goes wrong hoe easy is it to roll back?