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Windows 10 Upgrade Strategies, Pitfalls and Fixes As MSFT Servers Are Hit Hard
MojoKid writes: The upgrade cycle begins, with Microsoft's latest operating system--the highly anticipated Windows 10--rolling out over Windows Update for free, for users of Windows 7, 8 and 8.1. For those that are ready to take the plunge over the weekend, there are some things to note. So far, Microsoft has been rolling out the upgrade in waves and stages. If you are not one of the 'lucky' ones to be in the first wave, you can take matters into your own hands and begin the upgrade process manually. While the process is mostly simple, it won't be for everyone. This guide steps through a few of the strategies and pitfalls. There are two main methods to upgrade, either through Windows Update or through the Media Creation Tool. In either case, you will need to have opted-in for the Windows 10 Free Upgrade program to reserve your license. Currently, the Windows Update method is hit or miss due to the requirement for additional updates needing to be installed first and Microsoft's servers being hit hard, leading to some rather humorous error messages like the oh-so helpful description, "Something Happened." Currently, it would be best to avoid the Windows Update upgrade, at least for the time being. Numerous issues with licensing have been reported, requiring manual activation either through the dreaded phone call, or by running slmgr.vbs /ato at the command prompt to force license registration.
Windows 10 upgrade tells me my CPU is not compatible. It's a Core 2 Q8400, and I can't find what's not compatible about it. There are descriptions on how to 'refresh' the detection system but so far no luck.
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I've done 2 machines, my surface tablet, which went super easy, the only issue that I noticed was I had to adjust the sensitivity for the pen. I actually like the handwriting recognition alot, I'm still getting used to it a bit, but it's very good. I've also updated a 3 year old lenovo laptop, no problems with that either, both updates went very smooth.
There could be less demand, If we really had a good handle on the limited time to upgrade for free window.
We have a good handle, it's one year. From their webpage
Is the upgrade really free?
Yes, it’s free. This is a full version of Windows, not a trial or introductory version. It is available for a limited time: you have until July 29, 2016 to take advantage of this offer. Once you upgrade, you’ll have Windows 10 for free on that device.
I think Microsoft is trying to drum up business by pushing it through WU, have the concept of "reserving" your free upgrade that you have a year to claim.
Just like they did when Windows 7 came out, they want to be able to have numbers that say "Look at how many people upgraded in the first 2 months. This is the most of any version of Windows ever!"
Myself I'm playing with it in a VM, but will probably wait a couple months before upgrading my main OS.
If you had actually looked at the image. These are things that are not optional (unless you call upgrading to windows 10 optional), and while there are settings, Microsoft indicates that they well respect these settings only in some situations.
If your company needs to sign NDA's, you can't run Windows 10. GPLv3 is peanuts compared to this.
Agreed. Most of my serious stuff is Linux.
I just made the comment because these young guppies haven't seen the carnage we've seen. We've been around.
Ain't that the troof!
I've stored up a lifetime's worth of nasty Windows memories, with some highlites of them making perfectly good peripherals obsolete, update hell, the removal of employees previously free version of Office, Ribbons, and Windows 8. And so much more! My hatred runs deep.
So I did need to do some Windows 10 support already - not a 10 problem, but that was the guy's OS. So I got W10 installed on a sacrificial computer. Took 4 hours to become proficient enough to not embarrass myself.
And damn - it isn't bad at all. I feel dirty for saying that, but I gotta be honest here. I didn't have one "What the hell?" moment.
I'm beginning to think that some of their arrogant "We'll tell you what you like" attitude might have gone away with the new owner of the LA Clippers.
The shepherds did so well protecting the flock that the sheep no longer believed that wolves existed.