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post Jul 29 2015, 04:14 PM

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QUOTE(llk @ Jul 29 2015, 04:08 PM)
First of all thanks for the info, actually i have done my Windows 8.1pro update & mange to submit the reservation for Windows 10, i also had received email from MS for the reservation confirmation. However after that process i'm changing my hardware (GPU & adding a sound card) & format my pc, i did the fresh installation of he Windows again, i have done all the Windows update again now the small windows upgrade logo (GWX) didn't appeared anymore, my C: drive also don't have downloaded Windows 10 file folder  doh.gif , not sure it is related to the new hardware?
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don't worry, as long as the os is activated, you can use the iso to do upgrade.

just make sure the computer is connected to the internet during upgrade. ms will collect necessary information about your computer for w10 activation, so it needs a working internet connection.
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post Jul 29 2015, 04:15 PM

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QUOTE(llk @ Jul 29 2015, 04:08 PM)
First of all thanks for the info, actually i have done my Windows 8.1pro update & mange to submit the reservation for Windows 10, i also had received email from MS for the reservation confirmation. However after that process i'm changing my hardware (GPU & adding a sound card) & format my pc, i did the fresh installation of he Windows again, i have done all the Windows update again now the small windows upgrade logo (GWX) didn't appeared anymore, my C: drive also don't have downloaded Windows 10 file folder  doh.gif , not sure it is related to the new hardware?
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i think only changing a major part like motherboard and hard disk (from my own experience) will alter the HardwareID and make the key not working.

So your fresh install Windows 8.1 pro and activated successfully? If yes, then you should just download and apply all the windows update and wait for the logo to appear. biggrin.gif
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post Jul 29 2015, 04:16 PM

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QUOTE(horns @ Jul 29 2015, 04:14 PM)
don't worry, as long as the os is activated, you can use the iso to do upgrade.

just make sure the computer is connected to the internet during upgrade. ms will collect necessary information about your computer for w10 activation, so it needs a working internet connection.
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I see, thanks you so much. Tonight will download the ISO & do the upgrade thumbup.gif
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post Jul 29 2015, 04:17 PM

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QUOTE(Cynox @ Jul 29 2015, 04:15 PM)
i think only changing a major part like motherboard and hard disk (from my own experience) will alter the HardwareID and make the key not working. 

So your fresh install Windows 8.1 pro and activated successfully?  If yes, then you should just download and apply all the windows update and wait for the logo to appear.  biggrin.gif
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Ya, activated successfully, will download the iso & do the upgrade. Thank you so much thumbup.gif

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post Jul 29 2015, 04:20 PM

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QUOTE(pakji @ Jul 29 2015, 04:13 PM)
my win 8.1 pro its already activated last year never do format
but i want win 10 for to do format ssd again clean
i can burn dvd iso win 10
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we know what you want. sweat.gif but to have a working activation for Windows 10, you need to follow what me and horns suggest.

1. Do upgrade from existing activated Win7 or 8.
2. Make sure the upgrade Windows 10 is activated.
3. Do a clean install (wipe clean clean your SSD in the process) for Windows 10 again.
4. Your Windows 10 should be auto activated now.

If you are using Pro version, it will remain Pro version, same for Home version.
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post Jul 29 2015, 04:26 PM

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QUOTE(Cynox @ Jul 29 2015, 04:15 PM)
i think only changing a major part like motherboard and hard disk (from my own experience) will alter the HardwareID and make the key not working. 

So your fresh install Windows 8.1 pro and activated successfully?  If yes, then you should just download and apply all the windows update and wait for the logo to appear.  biggrin.gif
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for 8.x, the most important hwid is from mobo. the rest is not that critical from my limited experience. (i have swapped different ssds/gpu for testing many times. no issues with my retail key)

if you have downloaded the iso, you can straightaway do offline upgrade. it will download necessary drivers and critical windows updates during the preparation process also. that's what i did previously.
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post Jul 29 2015, 04:26 PM

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QUOTE(pakji @ Jul 29 2015, 03:50 PM)
my bro pc windows 8.1 pro

if i download ISO WINDOWS 10 how i get windows 10 pro select or auto select

how about product key
i have windows 8.1 pro 64bit product key

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Just launch the link and download the tools, inside the tools, it will ask you which version of windows 10 you want to download smile.gif

For key, i havent figured out cause still working in office ...
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post Jul 29 2015, 04:32 PM

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QUOTE(Cynox @ Jul 29 2015, 04:20 PM)
we know what you want.  sweat.gif  but to have a working activation for Windows 10, you need to follow what me and horns suggest.

1.  Do upgrade from existing activated Win7 or 8.
2.  Make sure the upgrade Windows 10 is activated.
3.  Do a clean install (wipe clean clean your SSD in the process) for Windows 10 again.
4.  Your Windows 10 should be auto activated now.

If you are using Pro version, it will remain Pro version, same for Home version.
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Bro, so the process doesn't require keying any Product key at all ?

Because what I know is some desktop pre-installed with Windows 8.1 right now, those product key embedded in their motherboard.
So when you install the windows, it will detect the motherboard hence, the windows will get activated once finish install.

That's what happen to my current desktop.

But my laptop, I normally need to key windows 8.1 key whenever I finish install windows 8.1
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post Jul 29 2015, 04:35 PM

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QUOTE(TongCN @ Jul 29 2015, 04:32 PM)
Bro, so the process doesn't require keying any Product key at all ?

Because what I know is some desktop pre-installed with Windows 8.1 right now, those product key embedded in their motherboard.
So when you install the windows, it will detect the motherboard hence, the windows will get activated once finish install.

That's what happen to my current desktop.

But my laptop, I normally need to key windows 8.1 key whenever I finish install windows 8.1
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Yes, it will prompt you for product key but if you are upgrading from an activated windows, you can just skip the product key section. After the successful installation, it will auto activate your new Windows 10.

The version will be the same as your current windows 8.1 - Pro will get Pro back and Home will get Home (info from one the Microsoft technical blog but i myself not tested it yet).
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QUOTE(Cynox @ Jul 29 2015, 04:35 PM)
Yes, it will prompt you for product key but if you are upgrading from an activated windows, you can just skip the product key section.  After the successful installation, it will auto activate your new Windows 10.

The version will be the same as your current windows 8.1 - Pro will get Pro back and Home will get Home (info from one the Microsoft technical blog but i myself not tested it yet).
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So there is a button for skip this round eh?

Windows 8.1 doesn't have so normally i need to use generic key to bypass sweat.gif
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post Jul 29 2015, 04:38 PM

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QUOTE(TongCN @ Jul 29 2015, 04:32 PM)
Bro, so the process doesn't require keying any Product key at all ?

Because what I know is some desktop pre-installed with Windows 8.1 right now, those product key embedded in their motherboard.
So when you install the windows, it will detect the motherboard hence, the windows will get activated once finish install.

That's what happen to my current desktop.

But my laptop, I normally need to key windows 8.1 key whenever I finish install windows 8.1
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no need. confirmed.

my laptops have keys embedded in mobo also. i didn't use them because i need a different version of windows for work.

the free upgrade offer is not about product key. it's about having a legit windows running on your computer, and it's connected to internet.
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QUOTE(TongCN @ Jul 29 2015, 04:36 PM)
So there is a button for skip this round eh?

Windows 8.1 doesn't have so normally i need to use generic key to bypass  sweat.gif
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yes, you can skip it all the way.... biggrin.gif
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post Jul 29 2015, 04:43 PM

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WTA

if upgrade to win 10 and change the proc and mobo, do i need to resintall or refresh back the win 10?

btw my win 8.1 is retail version
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post Jul 29 2015, 04:46 PM

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QUOTE(mdzaboy @ Jul 29 2015, 04:43 PM)
WTA

if upgrade to win 10 and change the proc and mobo, do i need to resintall or refresh back the win 10?

btw my win 8.1 is retail version
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i think upgrade use refresh.

if use usb flash, then no need, cause will format as part of the process :}
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post Jul 29 2015, 04:49 PM

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QUOTE(Cynox @ Jul 29 2015, 04:35 PM)
The version will be the same as your current windows 8.1 - Pro will get Pro back and Home will get Home (info from one the Microsoft technical blog but i myself not tested it yet).
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yes you're correct.

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QUOTE(Moogle Stiltzkin @ Jul 29 2015, 04:46 PM)
i think upgrade use refresh.

if use usb flash, then no need, cause will format as part of the process :}
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means just swap the hdd and start with new proc/mobo and then use refresh isn't it?

im scared later cannot boot up the windows..hehe
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why you guys already downloading or installing....mines still waiting......
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post Jul 29 2015, 04:53 PM

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I reserved the upgrade for my win8.1 pro tablet. Problem is, it doesn't have enough free space for the upgrade to download. <300mb left on primary ssd.

In this case, how do I upgrade it? Wait for MS to release ISO and via USB installer?
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QUOTE(Morpheus2be @ Jul 29 2015, 04:53 PM)
I reserved the upgrade for my win8.1 pro tablet. Problem is, it doesn't have enough free space for the upgrade to download. <300mb left on primary ssd.

In this case, how do I upgrade it? Wait for MS to release ISO and via USB installer?
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not possible to uninstall all your existing programs to free some space? I think it is about time you clean up your hard disk. biggrin.gif

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