Windows 10 - free upgrade to those with PC using Windows 7 or 8 - Page 77

theducks · 07-30-2015, 10:08 PM

The DVD seems to have TWO install modes.
I originally BOOTED the DVD , That is where it asked for the Key

I just reread the instructions. RUN Setup (from W7)

It is checking for updates (15%) as I type (on my XP system)
:fingers crossed:

dkperez · 07-30-2015, 10:16 PM

Thanks for the replies... It sounds like a worthwhile upgrade, although I probably won't mess with it 'til winter-ish. I'm gotten used to hyperbolic claims of magical performance improvements from Adobe with every new version, that never come true and usually cause more resource usage, poorer performance, and generally bizarre problems. So, I'm not real trusting of companies that offer magical productivity improvements and better user interfaces. But, in this case it sounds like something that may not IMPROVE performance but shouldn't cause it to DETERIORATE...

Thanks all...

kennyc · 07-30-2015, 10:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theducks

The DVD seems to have TWO install modes.
I originally BOOTED the DVD , That is where it asked for the Key

I just reread the instructions. RUN Setup (from W7)

It is checking for updates (15%) as I type (on my XP system)
:fingers crossed:

By golly I think you've got it!
(that's what I did, plugged in my USB and ran Setup.exe from it)

But I still don't know what/where/how to figure out the Key in case it is needed for a clean install. Also not finding any options to create recovery discs....

kennyc · 07-30-2015, 10:26 PM

I ended up uninstalling (not without a battle - had to download a Norton Uninstall Tool) Norton Security Suite (it is free for me from Comcast). Windows Claims it is unneeded because of Windows Defender which is part of Win 10....not sure I trust that though....may try reinstalling Norton again....I think I had to do that on Win 7 and someone on line said they removed and reinstalled and it all worked. (LiveUpdate was not working).

Jack Torrance · 07-30-2015, 10:29 PM

Did an in place upgrade with the media creation tool and made a DVD with the disk image file with no issues aside from an itunes gripe but with the added bonus of getting my DVD player working again.

Turtle91 · 07-30-2015, 10:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wodin

A bit of googling revealed the error code C1900208 indicates my security software (Symantec Endpoint Protection) is blocking the installation. And that the Media Creation Too might allow an upgrade without wiping the drive. Being a loyal M$ fanboi I'm inclined to blame Symantec rather than Microsoft.

The Media Creation tool does allow an upgrade. It does not require a clean install... at least in my case. (Windows 8.1 64) It was easy...just downloaded the file and ran it. I created a bootable USB recovery drive...then ran setup.... 45 minutes later I was done.

theducks · 07-30-2015, 10:50 PM

If I read the directions correctly (We all know how well I did

previously

), the Key is your OLD W7 or W8 key from the COA Label on your PC.

Do keep written copies of this in a safe place, the labels suffer on portable devices. Watch out for O vs Q and similar
Unfortunately W7 COA Barcodes won't produce meaningful (text) when scanned with a real bar code scanner (XP bars scans just fine)

kennyc · 07-30-2015, 10:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theducks

If I read the directions correctly (We all know how well I did

previously

), the Key is your OLD W7 or W8 key from the COA Label on your PC.

Do keep written copies of this in a safe place, the labels suffer on portable devices. Watch out for O vs Q and similar
Unfortunately W7 COA Barcodes won't produce meaningful (text) when scanned with a real bar code scanner (XP bars scans just fine)

Yes, but you said your key didn't work. ???

theducks · 07-30-2015, 11:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kennyc

Yes, but you said your key didn't work. ???

That is MY key, yours might (it should work if you had to reinstall the original O/S)

kennyc · 07-30-2015, 11:24 PM

I downloaded this little utility produkey and it pulled the key from win 10 which is different than what the key for win 7 was. (assuming the tag on the laptop is correct, I've no reason to doubt it)

but anyway I've had enough.....pretty much wasted the whole day on this and it's getting on to bed time. At least I've to Win 10 running on the laptop. It's working pretty well....

jhowell · 07-30-2015, 11:26 PM

I may have this wrong, but my understanding is that product keys for older versions of Windows are not valid for installing Windows 10. The free upgrade requires an existing installed and activated copy of Windows 7 or 8.1. The installer upgrades to Windows 10 and sends a snapshot of your hardware configuration to Microsoft. They store that and use it to verify your license during activation if you ever need to do a clean install of Windows 10 on the same PC in the future.

Any other installation of Windows 10 requires a new, paid for, Windows 10 license. It is not transferable to new hardware.

theducks · 07-30-2015, 11:37 PM

Woo Hoo! W10 pro is running (time to do upgrade 1:30, faster than applying SP 1 to W7)

Calibre runs
Sigil Runs... I am happy

for the help

kennyc · 07-30-2015, 11:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jhowell

I may have this wrong, but my understanding is that product keys for older versions of Windows are not valid for installing Windows 10. The free upgrade requires an existing installed and activated copy of Windows 7 or 8.1. The installer upgrades to Windows 10 and sends a snapshot of your hardware configuration to Microsoft. They store that and use it to verify your license during activation if you ever need to do a clean install of Windows 10 on the same PC in the future.

Any other installation of Windows 10 requires a new, paid for, Windows 10 license. It is not transferable to new hardware.

Interesting. That seems to fit what I'm reading on line and experiencing....

Thanks.

It does appear that the produkey tool will let you read the keys for your MS products and record them if you don't have them recorded or on tags already.

The Win 10 Product key it shows after the install does not match the tag for the win7 product key (I wish I'd had/used this tool before starting to know for sure)

I guess I'm going to need to download/burn a DVD using the Windows Product Tool.....but tomorrow, tomorrow...

kennyc · 07-30-2015, 11:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theducks

Woo Hoo! W10 pro is running (time to do upgrade 1:30, faster than applying SP 1 to W7)

Calibre runs
Sigil Runs... I am happy

for the help

Excellent! Congrats and loads of fish!

eschwartz · 07-31-2015, 12:43 AM

Just installed Windows 10 on my sister's laptop. Slightly awed at the speed of the upgrade, Microsoft has improved tremendously.

The upgrade went as smooth as butter. Of course, it was a crappy laptop anyway that she plans on returning anyway (so she says)...

After a dozen failed attempts to use the `wuauclt.exe /updatenow` trick, I found the media creation tool, which worked.

07-30-2015, 10:08 PM	#1141
theducks Well trained by Cats Posts: 31,079 Karma: 60358908 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The Central Coast of California Device: Kobo Libra2,Kobo Aura2v1, K4NT(Fixed: New Bat.), Galaxy Tab A	It helps to follow the right directions The DVD seems to have TWO install modes. I originally BOOTED the DVD , That is where it asked for the Key I just reread the instructions. RUN Setup (from W7) It is checking for updates (15%) as I type (on my XP system) :fingers crossed:

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07-30-2015, 10:16 PM	#1142
dkperez Groupie Posts: 184 Karma: 1047931 Join Date: Dec 2010 Device: nine	Thanks for the replies... It sounds like a worthwhile upgrade, although I probably won't mess with it 'til winter-ish. I'm gotten used to hyperbolic claims of magical performance improvements from Adobe with every new version, that never come true and usually cause more resource usage, poorer performance, and generally bizarre problems. So, I'm not real trusting of companies that offer magical productivity improvements and better user interfaces. But, in this case it sounds like something that may not IMPROVE performance but shouldn't cause it to DETERIORATE... Thanks all...

07-30-2015, 10:26 PM	#1144
kennyc The Dank Side of the Moon Posts: 35,904 Karma: 119230421 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Denver, CO Device: Kindle2; Kindle Fire	I ended up uninstalling (not without a battle - had to download a Norton Uninstall Tool) Norton Security Suite (it is free for me from Comcast). Windows Claims it is unneeded because of Windows Defender which is part of Win 10....not sure I trust that though....may try reinstalling Norton again....I think I had to do that on Win 7 and someone on line said they removed and reinstalled and it all worked. (LiveUpdate was not working).

07-30-2015, 10:29 PM	#1145
Jack Torrance “Here’s Johnny Posts: 186 Karma: 3863056 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Overlook Hotel Colorado Device: Kindle DXG - 9.7 iPad - iPhone 12PM - Macbook Pro	Did an in place upgrade with the media creation tool and made a DVD with the disk image file with no issues aside from an itunes gripe but with the added bonus of getting my DVD player working again.

07-30-2015, 10:50 PM	#1147
theducks Well trained by Cats Posts: 31,079 Karma: 60358908 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The Central Coast of California Device: Kobo Libra2,Kobo Aura2v1, K4NT(Fixed: New Bat.), Galaxy Tab A	If I read the directions correctly (We all know how well I did previously ), the Key is your OLD W7 or W8 key from the COA Label on your PC. Do keep written copies of this in a safe place, the labels suffer on portable devices. Watch out for O vs Q and similar Unfortunately W7 COA Barcodes won't produce meaningful (text) when scanned with a real bar code scanner (XP bars scans just fine)

07-30-2015, 11:24 PM	#1150
kennyc The Dank Side of the Moon Posts: 35,904 Karma: 119230421 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Denver, CO Device: Kindle2; Kindle Fire	I downloaded this little utility produkey and it pulled the key from win 10 which is different than what the key for win 7 was. (assuming the tag on the laptop is correct, I've no reason to doubt it) but anyway I've had enough.....pretty much wasted the whole day on this and it's getting on to bed time. At least I've to Win 10 running on the laptop. It's working pretty well....

07-30-2015, 11:26 PM	#1151
jhowell Grand Sorcerer Posts: 7,078 Karma: 91577715 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Charlottesville, VA Device: Kindles	I may have this wrong, but my understanding is that product keys for older versions of Windows are not valid for installing Windows 10. The free upgrade requires an existing installed and activated copy of Windows 7 or 8.1. The installer upgrades to Windows 10 and sends a snapshot of your hardware configuration to Microsoft. They store that and use it to verify your license during activation if you ever need to do a clean install of Windows 10 on the same PC in the future. Any other installation of Windows 10 requires a new, paid for, Windows 10 license. It is not transferable to new hardware.

07-30-2015, 11:37 PM	#1152
theducks Well trained by Cats Posts: 31,079 Karma: 60358908 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The Central Coast of California Device: Kobo Libra2,Kobo Aura2v1, K4NT(Fixed: New Bat.), Galaxy Tab A	Woo Hoo! W10 pro is running (time to do upgrade 1:30, faster than applying SP 1 to W7) Calibre runs Sigil Runs... I am happy for the help

07-31-2015, 12:43 AM	#1155
eschwartz Ex-Helpdesk Junkie Posts: 19,421 Karma: 85400180 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: The Beaten Path, USA, Roundworld, This Side of Infinity Device: Kindle Touch fw5.3.7 (Wifi only)	Just installed Windows 10 on my sister's laptop. Slightly awed at the speed of the upgrade, Microsoft has improved tremendously. The upgrade went as smooth as butter. Of course, it was a crappy laptop anyway that she plans on returning anyway (so she says)... After a dozen failed attempts to use the `wuauclt.exe /updatenow` trick, I found the media creation tool, which worked.

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