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![]() ![]() Send message Joined: 16 Dec 07 Posts: 625 Credit: 3,590,440 RAC: 0 ![]() |
Hi OzzFan, Any idea 'where' one gets the iso from? As I understand it MS is using windows update to send a single 3gig file as an upgrade, not as an iso. And the ArsTech article doesn't provide any clarification on that score. Regards, Cliff, Been there, Done that, Still no damm T shirt! ![]() |
![]() Send message Joined: 25 Nov 01 Posts: 21573 Credit: 7,508,002 RAC: 20 ![]() ![]() |
For a view of reality aptly from the sharp observations from The Register tech news: Windows 10 upgrade ADWARE forces its way on to Windows 7 and 8.1 Microsoft: Here's what you'll cough up for Windows 10 next year So... Microsoft have now subverted their "patch updates" to now update you with their new Marketing. How soon to also including additions from other "trusted associates" who have bought into the Microsoft program?... All tricky stuff... And a good reminder of who really owns and runs your computer? Who owns your data and your work?... IT is what you allow it to be... Martin See new freedom: Mageia Linux Take a look for yourself: Linux Format The Future is what We all make IT (GPLv3) |
Keith J. LaGue ![]() Send message Joined: 17 May 99 Posts: 59 Credit: 40,441,387 RAC: 0 ![]() |
Also I'm unsure if one can back out of a Win10 upgrade if it creates problems. That was my question. Keifer ![]() |
Speedy ![]() Send message Joined: 26 Jun 04 Posts: 1643 Credit: 12,921,799 RAC: 89 ![]() ![]() |
Also I'm unsure if one can back out of a Win10 upgrade if it creates problems. I would say absolutely as long as you have a legit Windows 7 or 8.1 key. Goes without saying of course that you would lose all of your data unless you back it up as you will have to do a clean install of your chosen operating system ![]() |
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I would say absolutely as long as you have a legit Windows 7 or 8.1 key. Goes without saying of course that you would lose all of your data unless you back it up as you will have to do a clean install of your chosen operating system I see many issues of problems in the near future for support techs like myself ![]() ![]() |
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Send message Joined: 25 Dec 00 Posts: 31126 Credit: 53,134,872 RAC: 32 ![]() ![]() |
I would say absolutely as long as you have a legit Windows 7 or 8.1 key. Goes without saying of course that you would lose all of your data unless you back it up as you will have to do a clean install of your chosen operating system Macro$oft doing its part for full employment. ![]() |
![]() ![]() Send message Joined: 16 Dec 07 Posts: 625 Credit: 3,590,440 RAC: 0 ![]() |
Hi Zoom314, I would say absolutely as long as you have a legit Windows 7 or 8.1 key. Goes without saying of course that you would lose all of your data unless you back it up as you will have to do a clean install of your chosen operating system Ecktually it seems like it could be quite a problem for A.N Other as well, how many folks remember or have hardcopy of ALL the keydata of ALL the software they have installed? Like that little old proggie you got when M$ stopped its gadgets in Win7 and you wanted a replacement for the calendar or weather gadget or whatever? I know its a problem:-/ I have always had software key problems when doing a clean install, not only keys but loadsa updates as well, can take hours even with a fast cable feed. And I have a hardcopy list of keydata [for most] of the software, but not all, especially stuff I only use now and then:-( Cheers, Cliff, Been there, Done that, Still no damm T shirt! ![]() |
![]() ![]() Send message Joined: 16 Dec 07 Posts: 625 Credit: 3,590,440 RAC: 0 ![]() |
Hi Zoom314, Windows keys are not a problem, lavelys Everest program records all M$ keys when its run:-) Its the keys for the odd little programs you only use once in a blue moon:-/ Those tend to get lost over time. Cheers, Cliff, Been there, Done that, Still no damm T shirt! ![]() |
Cosmic_Ocean ![]() Send message Joined: 23 Dec 00 Posts: 3027 Credit: 13,516,867 RAC: 13 ![]() ![]() |
I like ProduKey as it is portable and handy for Techs that have to go and do any work and so forth. The ability to point it to a different windows folder if you've installed another computer's disk in another machine to try to fix it, or to even just point it to a registry hive, etc. It's a pretty handy utility to have. Also relevant to this thread: Neowin - Here are the features that will no longer work when you upgrade to Windows 10. Linux laptop: record uptime: 1511d 20h 19m (ended due to the power brick giving-up) |
![]() ![]() Send message Joined: 24 Jan 00 Posts: 37376 Credit: 261,360,520 RAC: 489 ![]() ![]() |
I would say absolutely as long as you have a legit Windows 7 or 8.1 key. Goes without saying of course that you would lose all of your data unless you back it up as you will have to do a clean install of your chosen operating system Just make sure that you backup all your personal files before you attempt a clean/upgrade install. Having an updated backup restore image of the previous software is always the best option. ;-) Cheers. |
![]() ![]() Send message Joined: 23 May 99 Posts: 7379 Credit: 44,181,323 RAC: 238 ![]() ![]() |
-[ snip ]- Greetings Bernie, This PC has IE 11 on it. I don't remember if I upgraded my laptop to it or not. I will have to check. Win10 is reserved on my laptop, so if this is essential for the icon, great to know. My other half is having the same problem of the icon not showing up. She does not use IE, she uses Chrome (yuck). ;) I'll have her check her laptop as well. Thanks for this info, Bernie! :) Keep on BOINCing...! :) CAPT Siran d'Vel'nahr - L L & P _\\// Winders 11 OS? "What a piece of junk!" - L. Skywalker "Logic is the cement of our civilization with which we ascend from chaos using reason as our guide." - T'Plana-hath |
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-[ snip ]- Greetings Hal, Not only that, but Win10 will no longer have IE. They are coming out with an all new browser... :\ I forget the name off hand... Keep on BOINCing...! :) CAPT Siran d'Vel'nahr - L L & P _\\// Winders 11 OS? "What a piece of junk!" - L. Skywalker "Logic is the cement of our civilization with which we ascend from chaos using reason as our guide." - T'Plana-hath |
OzzFan ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Send message Joined: 9 Apr 02 Posts: 15691 Credit: 84,761,841 RAC: 28 ![]() ![]() |
Not only that, but Win10 will no longer have IE. They are coming out with an all new browser... :\ I forget the name off hand... No, Windows 10 will still include Internet Explorer for compatibility's sake, but no new features will be added to it. The new browser is called Microsoft Edge (named after the rendering engine). It was called Spartan while in development. |
OzzFan ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Send message Joined: 9 Apr 02 Posts: 15691 Credit: 84,761,841 RAC: 28 ![]() ![]() |
Hi OzzFan, I will continue searching for definitive information, but presumably since they are going to allow you to use an ISO to install fresh, that suggests they will have the ISO stored somewhere for you to download. For those that are reserving a copy of Windows 10: Are you required to sign up for a Microsoft account and/or do you provide your email at any point in the reservation process? My thinking is that you will be emailed a link to a download page where the ISO will be stored. |
![]() ![]() Send message Joined: 26 May 99 Posts: 9958 Credit: 103,452,613 RAC: 328 ![]() ![]() |
Not only that, but Win10 will no longer have IE. They are coming out with an all new browser... :\ I forget the name off hand... Hopefully we will be able to delete both if we wish. |
OzzFan ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Send message Joined: 9 Apr 02 Posts: 15691 Credit: 84,761,841 RAC: 28 ![]() ![]() |
Not only that, but Win10 will no longer have IE. They are coming out with an all new browser... :\ I forget the name off hand... Not sure why you'd want to delete either. If you don't use them, I'm sure you can install a different browser and set it as the default. |
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Not only that, but Win10 will no longer have IE. They are coming out with an all new browser... :\ I forget the name off hand... I'm about 95% sure they called it Edge so they wouldn't have to design a new logo. SETI@home classic workunits: 93,865 CPU time: 863,447 hours ![]() |
OzzFan ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Send message Joined: 9 Apr 02 Posts: 15691 Credit: 84,761,841 RAC: 28 ![]() ![]() |
Not only that, but Win10 will no longer have IE. They are coming out with an all new browser... :\ I forget the name off hand... lol! Could be.... |
![]() ![]() Send message Joined: 24 Jan 00 Posts: 37376 Credit: 261,360,520 RAC: 489 ![]() ![]() |
Not only that, but Win10 will no longer have IE. They are coming out with an all new browser... :\ I forget the name off hand... It is called "Edge", and the icon for it still has a big "E" on it, but the background shape has been changed slightly to reflect the change. Cheers. |
![]() ![]() Send message Joined: 11 Sep 99 Posts: 6534 Credit: 196,805,888 RAC: 57 ![]() ![]() |
Not only that, but Win10 will no longer have IE. They are coming out with an all new browser... :\ I forget the name off hand... Well it is a "new" logo, but it really just looks like a new version of the IE logo to me. ![]() ![]() SETI@home classic workunits: 93,865 CPU time: 863,447 hours ![]() |
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