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Windows 10

Gawdzilla Sama said:
Forgive me if this is redundant, but will there be a "revert to previously installed OS"? And are we confident that will actually work if so?
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From the FAQ:

FAQ said:
Can I uninstall Windows 10 if I do not like it or something goes wrong?

Yes, you can see the following: How to: Rollback to a previous version of Windows from Windows 10
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My convertible Lenovo, which has been getting the update trickles for 6 weeks, just got a 2.6 GIG deluge! (damn glad I'm still up here on cable net, not back South on capped sat net :boggled: )

I don't think that was update Tuesday. :p

Win 10's almost here! Win 10's almost here! :D
 
Jim_MDP said:
My convertible Lenovo, which has been getting the update trickles for 6 weeks, just got a 2.6 GIG deluge! (damn glad I'm still up here on cable net, not back South on capped sat net :boggled: )

I don't think that was update Tuesday. :p

Win 10's almost here! Win 10's almost here! :D
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Are you sure it wasn't this monster? https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/2952664

By the way, thanks for the warning. I checked my machine and it's ready to install KB2952664. A little research shows that Microsoft has revamped the "compatibility update" that they rolled out to Windows 7 machines in Apr. 2014 in order to prepare them for an update to Windows 8. This one is supposed to prepare for an update to Windows 10.

http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/...o/b3ec3f95-2e6a-414b-ad18-0420a24f28d5?auth=1 You have to scroll down past the non-answers from Microsoft in the linked thread to get to anything useful, but someone does eventually explain what the update does and that it's safe to not install it.

http://www.infoworld.com/article/26...-users-with-sudden-release-of-kb-2952664.html Woody Leonhard also says that there's no reason to install KB2952664 if you're not planning to upgrade. (He's referring to the Windows 8 version, but I'm sure his reasoning still applies.)

Plus, there were multiple reports of endless install loops and frozen systems with the Apr. 2014 version, and it looks like there still might be problems with the current version. http://windowsitpro.com/patch-tuesday/kb2952664-endless-install-loop-some

Again, thanks for the warning. I have no intention of upgrading to Windows 10 on this machine, and I don't want a bunch of huge files bogging my system down. I also don't have the time or patience to wait for them to install. Nor can I afford to have my computer sidelined by the problems this update may cause.

I'm off to see if I can't keep the damn thing from installing by hiding the update. I hope I don't end up having to wait for it to install (hoping all the while that it does freeze my system), and then having to wait again while it uninstalls and reboots. Arrrrgghh. :mad:
 
CelticRose said:
Jim_MDP said:
My convertible Lenovo, which has been getting the update trickles for 6 weeks, just got a 2.6 GIG deluge! (damn glad I'm still up here on cable net, not back South on capped sat net :boggled: )

I don't think that was update Tuesday. :p

Win 10's almost here! Win 10's almost here! :D
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Are you sure it wasn't this monster? https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/2952664
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Okay, I was wrong. Turns out KB2952664 is only 6.0 MB, so what you got today wasn't that.

Still, your post made me look at my updates and helped me avoid some potential headaches, so thanks. :)

Unchecking the update and then hiding it did the trick. All is well. :)
 
From what I've read, it sounds like there might be a staggered rollout. Regardless, I will probably wait until Friday to install it due to work. I want to have time to get things set up right - and do whatever research I need to do to make that happen.
 
Sciwoman said:
From what I've read, it sounds like there might be a staggered rollout. Regardless, I will probably wait until Friday to install it due to work. I want to have time to get things set up right - and do whatever research I need to do to make that happen.
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Do you mean accept the offer, or run what I presume will be some "finish" script once the parts have d/l'd? Or you've got DVDs you've held off on?

I think it becomes available to activate on the first which is Saturday (Woot HBD to me! Typing this literally made me look and see that is was coming.)

I wouldn't think there would be a "get it now" d/l anytime for much of the rest of the year. I'm not sure if even MS could handle even a fraction of 100M users trying to grab a 4GB d/l.
 
I've had it d/l'ing on a rarely used old convertible netbook.

It sits to the side, with the occasional swipe of the trackpad to keep it awake. I expected that on the first or so there would be some "in your face" modal dialog requiring me to accept or decline the upgrade.

What should I be expecting?
 
"Somebody" here accidentally updated last night.

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Apparently according to the Windows 10 upgrade icon I will be informed when the Windows upgrade is available for my specific PC - Aren't I a special little snowflake :rolleyes:
 
I have two desktops which should be fully capable of hosting Win10 but have never shown me the upgrade icon. Ok, then this is supposed to help me...

Microsoft said:
If you don’t see the Get Windows 10 app (the small Windows icon in your system tray), it might be because:

1. Your device isn’t up-to-date with at least Windows 7 SP1 or Windows 8.1 Update.
2. Windows Update is turned off or is not set to received updates automatically.
3. You’ve blocked or uninstalled the necessary Windows Update functionality.
4. Your device is not running genuine Windows.
5. Your device is running Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 8/8.1 Enterprise, or Windows RT/RT 8.1, which are excluded from this reservation offer.
6. Your device is managed as part of a school or business network. (Check with your IT administrator.)
7. PCs that we determine cannot run Windows 10 will not see the Get Windows 10 app before July 29th. After July 29th, we’ll enable the icon in the system tray. This is to help ensure that you can easily check your PC’s compatibility if you choose.
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None of that applies to either of my machines. So, then...


If you don’t think any of these conditions apply to you, and you’re still not seeing the icon, you can also try running the solution below, which...
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Oh no, you have got to be kidding me. Microsoft, you really can't be serious.
 
William Parcher said:
Is your fix really as simple as disabling "Fast Start"?

I found that and apologize if it doesn't apply or is just wrong.
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Well, I'll keep that in mind; what I got today was a message saying "Unfortunately, this PC is unable to run Windows 10" due to compatibility issues. "ATI Radeon X1200 Series. The display manufacturer hasn't made your display compatible with Windows 10."

Heck, it wasn't compatible with Windows 7, either, but that didn't stop me from installing it. But it looks like the 10 updater won't even try to run.
 
If I was one of the early reservers shouldn't I be getting it sooner? How do you know when it's ready, and can you wait and tell it when to launch? (I still want to do a full backup first.)
 
alfaniner said:
If I was one of the early reservers shouldn't I be getting it sooner? How do you know when it's ready, and can you wait and tell it when to launch? (I still want to do a full backup first.)
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That seems not to be how it works. I accepted the invitation sorted as soon as it was out on this machine, but only accepted it a couple of days ago on my old laptop. My old laptop told me as soon as I got home from work (four hours ago) that it was ready to go, and it is now running 10. This machine still just tells me that it will let me know when it's ready, and I've done all the command line things that are supposed to hurry things up.
 
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