Windows 10 installation question

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tomx2

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Hi.
I will probably wait for 3-4 months before I install the new windows 10 to replace my current 8.1 windows.
Question:
If there are updates/fixes for windows 10, will they be applied regularly to the version in “Get windows 10” icon I have on my task-bar. Or will I have to get the latest windows 10 from another location?
Thanks.
TC.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8
Hello Tom,

If you like, you can also use step 3 in the tutorial link below to upgrade to the free offer of Windows 10 on your activated Windows 7 or 8.1 PC at any time.

How to Upgrade to Windows 10
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    64-bit Windows 10
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Custom self built
    CPU
    Intel i7-8700K OC'd to 5 GHz
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG Maximus XI Formula Z390
    Memory
    64 GB (4x16GB) G.SKILL TridentZ RGB DDR4 3600 MHz (F4-3600C18D-32GTZR)
    Graphics Card(s)
    ASUS ROG-STRIX-GTX1080TI-O11G-GAMING
    Sound Card
    Integrated Digital Audio (S/PDIF)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    2 x Samsung Odyssey G7 27"
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    1TB Samsung 990 PRO M.2,
    4TB Samsung 990 PRO PRO M.2,
    8TB WD MyCloudEX2Ultra NAS
    PSU
    OCZ Series Gold OCZZ1000M 1000W
    Case
    Thermaltake Core P3
    Cooling
    Corsair Hydro H115i
    Keyboard
    Logitech wireless K800
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Master 3
    Internet Speed
    1 Gb/s Download and 35 Mb/s Upload
    Browser
    Internet Explorer 11
    Antivirus
    Malwarebyte Anti-Malware Premium
    Other Info
    Logitech Z625 speaker system,
    Logitech BRIO 4K Pro webcam,
    HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M477fdn,
    APC SMART-UPS RT 1000 XL - SURT1000XLI,
    Galaxy S23 Plus phone
Thanks Brink.
Just to clarify, if any bug fixes are applied to windows 10, will I be getting the latest version no of win10 if I download from
your link(step03) 3-6 months (down the road) or will I be getting the original roll-out version no of win10.

Thanks.
TC.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8
If you upgrade from your activated 8.1 to the free 10 using the Media Creation Tool in step 3, then yes you'll get the latest retail copy of Windows 10 installed and activated. :)
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    64-bit Windows 10
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Custom self built
    CPU
    Intel i7-8700K OC'd to 5 GHz
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG Maximus XI Formula Z390
    Memory
    64 GB (4x16GB) G.SKILL TridentZ RGB DDR4 3600 MHz (F4-3600C18D-32GTZR)
    Graphics Card(s)
    ASUS ROG-STRIX-GTX1080TI-O11G-GAMING
    Sound Card
    Integrated Digital Audio (S/PDIF)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    2 x Samsung Odyssey G7 27"
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    1TB Samsung 990 PRO M.2,
    4TB Samsung 990 PRO PRO M.2,
    8TB WD MyCloudEX2Ultra NAS
    PSU
    OCZ Series Gold OCZZ1000M 1000W
    Case
    Thermaltake Core P3
    Cooling
    Corsair Hydro H115i
    Keyboard
    Logitech wireless K800
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Master 3
    Internet Speed
    1 Gb/s Download and 35 Mb/s Upload
    Browser
    Internet Explorer 11
    Antivirus
    Malwarebyte Anti-Malware Premium
    Other Info
    Logitech Z625 speaker system,
    Logitech BRIO 4K Pro webcam,
    HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M477fdn,
    APC SMART-UPS RT 1000 XL - SURT1000XLI,
    Galaxy S23 Plus phone
Brink said:
If you upgrade from your activated 8.1 to the free 10 using the Media Creation Tool in step 3, then yes you'll get the latest retail copy of Windows 10 installed and activated. :)
Click to expand...

Hi, what if I opt to upgrade to Windows 10 via Windows Update, will I still get the latest copy along with any fix that Microsoft might release? Thanks
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    HP
    CPU
    i7
    Graphics Card(s)
    Nvidia
    Browser
    Chrome, IE
    Antivirus
    Norton
Yep, you sure will. :)
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    64-bit Windows 10
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Custom self built
    CPU
    Intel i7-8700K OC'd to 5 GHz
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG Maximus XI Formula Z390
    Memory
    64 GB (4x16GB) G.SKILL TridentZ RGB DDR4 3600 MHz (F4-3600C18D-32GTZR)
    Graphics Card(s)
    ASUS ROG-STRIX-GTX1080TI-O11G-GAMING
    Sound Card
    Integrated Digital Audio (S/PDIF)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    2 x Samsung Odyssey G7 27"
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    1TB Samsung 990 PRO M.2,
    4TB Samsung 990 PRO PRO M.2,
    8TB WD MyCloudEX2Ultra NAS
    PSU
    OCZ Series Gold OCZZ1000M 1000W
    Case
    Thermaltake Core P3
    Cooling
    Corsair Hydro H115i
    Keyboard
    Logitech wireless K800
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Master 3
    Internet Speed
    1 Gb/s Download and 35 Mb/s Upload
    Browser
    Internet Explorer 11
    Antivirus
    Malwarebyte Anti-Malware Premium
    Other Info
    Logitech Z625 speaker system,
    Logitech BRIO 4K Pro webcam,
    HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M477fdn,
    APC SMART-UPS RT 1000 XL - SURT1000XLI,
    Galaxy S23 Plus phone
Btw, which is a better way to upgrade? Windows Update or Media Creation tool? Thanks
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    HP
    CPU
    i7
    Graphics Card(s)
    Nvidia
    Browser
    Chrome, IE
    Antivirus
    Norton
The windows update method has failed for a lot of people..
ISO method seems to do better..
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 3.1 > Windows 10
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Dell XPS 8700
    CPU
    I7
    Memory
    24 GB
For me, GWX worked fine Laptop and ISO method in Home PC. But none has worked in my Dell Venue 8 Pro tablet PC.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    windows8.1;OSX 10.10.3;vb with debian,ubuntu and Windows 10 TP
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Asus Vivobook S400CA
    CPU
    i5-3317U
    Memory
    8 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    intel4000
    Hard Drives
    HDD 500GB;24GB SSD Cache
The Dell Venue 8 uses x86 software
even though x64 CPU
Does not have enough RAM to support x64 OS
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 3.1 > Windows 10
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Dell XPS 8700
    CPU
    I7
    Memory
    24 GB
KYHI said:
The Dell Venue 8 uses x86 software
even though x64 CPU
Does not have enough RAM to support x64 OS
Click to expand...

I agree with You. It also has only 32 bit EFI. Hence the problem.
However I tried 32 bit media creation tool only to upgrade. Still failed so far. Iy goes as far as 91% and says it is going to reboot, but finally get message that upgrade failed.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    windows8.1;OSX 10.10.3;vb with debian,ubuntu and Windows 10 TP
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Asus Vivobook S400CA
    CPU
    i5-3317U
    Memory
    8 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    intel4000
    Hard Drives
    HDD 500GB;24GB SSD Cache
It also has only 32 bit EFI. Hence the problem.
Click to expand...
Not a problem - it is a feature..
32Bit UEFI support is only supported on ATOM CPU's

Noticed you had 64GB drive - nice option, mine is 32GB
Upgrade failure may be freespace

How much Disk space you using before trying the upgrade ?
Are you using the ISO to upgrade or windows update ??

Suggest ISO method and do not download any updates during the installation..
you can download them after
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 3.1 > Windows 10
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Dell XPS 8700
    CPU
    I7
    Memory
    24 GB
KYHI said:
It also has only 32 bit EFI. Hence the problem.
Click to expand...
Not a problem - it is a feature..
32Bit UEFI support is only supported on ATOM CPU's

Noticed you had 64GB drive - nice option, mine is 32GB
Upgrade failure may be freespace

How much Disk space you using before trying the upgrade ?
Are you using the ISO to upgrade or windows update ??

Suggest ISO method and do not download any updates during the installation..
you can download them after
Click to expand...

I after restting have nearly 32 GB free. Still after getting installing windows 10 message and going to reboot message, I get message installation/update failed.
I tried with straight upgrade from the tool and also using setup.exe from usb disk.
In both cases, final result is same.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    windows8.1;OSX 10.10.3;vb with debian,ubuntu and Windows 10 TP
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Asus Vivobook S400CA
    CPU
    i5-3317U
    Memory
    8 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    intel4000
    Hard Drives
    HDD 500GB;24GB SSD Cache
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