BB wants a new computer - PC this time

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Norgy

#135
September 06, 2015, 02:17:01 PM
You can download Win 10 from Microsoft's website and put it on a USB stick, Beeb.



I have Win 7 Ultimate and still haven't gotten my free upgrade.  <_<

viper37

#136
September 06, 2015, 03:02:20 PM
Quote from: Norgy on September 06, 2015, 02:17:01 PM
You can download Win 10 from Microsoft's website and put it on a USB stick, Beeb.



I have Win 7 Ultimate and still haven't gotten my free upgrade.  <_<
But you still need to install Windows 7 first so it will offer you a Win10 upgrade.  Then, even if it says it's not ready to install, you can use the ISO.  Not before.
I don't do meditation.  I drink alcohol to relax, like normal people.

If Microsoft Excel decided to stop working overnight, the world would practically end.

Liep

#137
September 06, 2015, 05:06:06 PM
Quote from: Norgy on September 06, 2015, 02:17:01 PM
I have Win 7 Ultimate and still haven't gotten my free upgrade.  <_<

Have you tried this?

Quote from: Grey Fox on August 01, 2015, 08:36:09 PM
Quote from: Liep on July 31, 2015, 01:09:09 PM
Quote from: MadBurgerMaker on July 31, 2015, 12:47:58 PM
Quote from: Grey Fox on July 31, 2015, 10:42:08 AM
:hmm:

You are on your own, my copy still hasn't showed up.

Yeah that's weird.  My wife's copy hasn't showed up either.  The little program still just says "Thanks For Reserving Your Copy!" or whatever.  Or at least it did this morning before I left.


Have you checked your Windows Update? Mine showed an upgrade failure so I had to do this to restart it:

Quote1. Go into "C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\Download" and delete everything in that folder. (If you're unable to complete this step, look at "edit 5" down below)
2. Now, run the command prompt as an administrator. Type in "wuauclt.exe /updatenow".
3. Go to your Control Panel > Windows Update and your Windows 10 should start re-downloading from scratch, hopefully without flaws this time.

Worked perfectly after this.


Yep that was my issue.

I am all upgraded now.
"Af alle latterlige Ting forekommer det mig at være det allerlatterligste at have travlt" - Kierkegaard

"JamenajmenømahrmDÆ!DÆ! Æhvnårvaæhvadlelæh! Hvor er det crazy, det her, mand!" - Uffe Elbæk

viper37

#138
September 06, 2015, 05:10:15 PM
Quote from: Norgy on September 06, 2015, 02:17:01 PM
I have Win 7 Ultimate and still haven't gotten my free upgrade.  <_<
Liep's trick is for when you do not have a notification to upgrade your OS. If you do have the notification but they simply tell you to wait, you can proceed with an ISO.
I don't do meditation.  I drink alcohol to relax, like normal people.

If Microsoft Excel decided to stop working overnight, the world would practically end.

DontSayBanana

#139
September 06, 2015, 08:48:42 PM
Quote from: viper37 on September 06, 2015, 05:10:15 PM
Quote from: Norgy on September 06, 2015, 02:17:01 PM
I have Win 7 Ultimate and still haven't gotten my free upgrade.  <_<
Liep's trick is for when you do not have a notification to upgrade your OS. If you do have the notification but they simply tell you to wait, you can proceed with an ISO.

No, it covers the eternal "we'll notify you when your upgrade is available," too.  I did it two weeks ago on my laptop and have been using Windows 10 on there since without much issue.
Experience bij!

Norgy

#140
September 07, 2015, 05:05:55 AM
I could get a Norwegian language upgrade, but I want my Windows to be in English, dammit.

viper37

#141
September 07, 2015, 07:35:48 PM
You have Win 7 ultimate, wich lets you change languages at will.  You can upgrade to Windows 10 Pro, wich will let you change language at will.
You install Windows 10 Norvegian, then download the english language pack and activate it.
I don't do meditation.  I drink alcohol to relax, like normal people.

If Microsoft Excel decided to stop working overnight, the world would practically end.

Norgy

#142
September 08, 2015, 05:00:23 AM
Quote from: viper37 on September 07, 2015, 07:35:48 PM
You have Win 7 ultimate, wich lets you change languages at will.  You can upgrade to Windows 10 Pro, wich will let you change language at will.
You install Windows 10 Norvegian, then download the english language pack and activate it.

Okay, I tried the upgrade thingie from MS' website.
I can install Win 10 and lose all my files and settings. Not happening, pal.

Grey Fox

#143
September 08, 2015, 07:17:37 AM
No update, just a fresh install?
Colonel Caliga is Awesome.

viper37

#144
September 08, 2015, 08:56:32 AM Last Edit: September 08, 2015, 08:59:28 AM by viper37
Quote from: Norgy on September 08, 2015, 05:00:23 AM
Okay, I tried the upgrade thingie from MS' website.
I can install Win 10 and lose all my files and settings. Not happening, pal.

well, ok, good to know :)  I thought others here (Caliga?) had upgraded with the ISO, I guess I was wrong :)

EDIT: yep, it was Caliga who said he forced installed it.  There's go to be a way for do an upgrade.
I don't do meditation.  I drink alcohol to relax, like normal people.

If Microsoft Excel decided to stop working overnight, the world would practically end.

Liep

#145
September 08, 2015, 02:23:01 PM
BB has been quiet, has he electrocuted himself?
"Af alle latterlige Ting forekommer det mig at være det allerlatterligste at have travlt" - Kierkegaard

"JamenajmenømahrmDÆ!DÆ! Æhvnårvaæhvadlelæh! Hvor er det crazy, det her, mand!" - Uffe Elbæk

Barrister

#146
September 08, 2015, 02:44:28 PM
Quote from: Liep on September 08, 2015, 02:23:01 PM
BB has been quiet, has he electrocuted himself?

Still stuck in a holding pattern - no CPU cooler. <_<

I think this is the last time I wind up buying something from an Amazon "partner" (I had issues before).  Everything else arrived a week ago. at least.  They gave me an estimated received by date of "August 27 to September 10th" so I can't even officially complain yet.
Posts here are my own private opinions.  I do not speak for my employer.

viper37

#147
September 08, 2015, 03:06:42 PM
Make it more simple than that :)
In the future, if you need to order parts from multiple suppliers, don't order from US based retailers.
I don't do meditation.  I drink alcohol to relax, like normal people.

If Microsoft Excel decided to stop working overnight, the world would practically end.

Barrister

#148
September 08, 2015, 03:08:41 PM
Quote from: viper37 on September 08, 2015, 03:06:42 PM
Make it more simple than that :)
In the future, if you need to order parts from multiple suppliers, don't order from US based retailers.

I was going off of amazon.ca, didn't realize it was a US-based seller.
Posts here are my own private opinions.  I do not speak for my employer.

Grey Fox

#149
September 08, 2015, 06:20:22 PM
Buy one at a different store & then use the still to arrive to return the unopened amazon product.
Colonel Caliga is Awesome.
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