That's really too bad bean... The guide you followed worked for me after assuring I had all the Windows updates.. Especially KB3035583
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Btw... How long did it take the CMD file to finish running? It seems like it's in a loop, then it finishes after about half an hour
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From what I read, the loop is an indication that you don't have the required KB files loaded. I initially had the loop, but instead of waiting, I did a Windows update (even though I knew I had the KB files already loaded) and then I ran through the process again, and didn't experience a loop. It just ran for a second and sais "Success". I then rebooted, but still didn't get the icon.
I even tried this program in the link below (From a dropbox account) that gives you three options to autmatically get the icon, but none of them worked. So, at this point I'm done.
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Apparently it just seems like a loop. I waited until it finished, it took probably 30 to 45 minutes, then after a reboot it worked.
Does anybody know for certain how it will work for those in the insider preview for upgrading to 10 when it's fully released?
I've read that I would have to roll back to 8.1 and then re-upgrade to the release version. It's not a problem if that's the case, but is it the official stance from MS or is it just speculation from the masses?
Would be easier though to just upgrade to release version from the preview version using the Windows 8 key that I already have stored in the BIOS.
I've read that I would have to roll back to 8.1 and then re-upgrade to the release version. It's not a problem if that's the case, but is it the official stance from MS or is it just speculation from the masses?
Would be easier though to just upgrade to release version from the preview version using the Windows 8 key that I already have stored in the BIOS.
It seems to be saying that the full release will be activated through the Microsoft Account of those in the Insider Preview as opposed to a key? That would be so much easier.
I have a bit of a hard time with the wording of these articles. This part confuses me:
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If I've already upgraded, why would I need to do a clean install?
I get what you're saying. I think it's just an extra convenience that's pretty cool. Having an ISO would mean not needing to take an upgrade path in the situation of having to re-install. You have the full retail version, all you have to do is using the new ISO to create a DVD or bootable USB thumb stick.
It being connected to your Microsoft/MSN account is indeed pretty great too... I had the same questions in my head that you had to tell the truth
I get what you're saying. I think it's just an extra convenience that's pretty cool. Having an ISO would mean not needing to take an upgrade path in the situation of having to re-install. You have the full retail version, all you have to do is using the new ISO to create a DVD or bootable USB thumb stick.
It being connected to your Microsoft/MSN account is indeed pretty great too... I had the same questions in my head that you had to tell the truth
Ok cool. I was wondering if it wasn't just to have the ISO in case you need it. Anyway, not much longer until it's released anyway, so I guess we'll all know for sure then.
Pretty funny, they basically just said to Insiders "Guess what, if you're running Insider build 10240 you have already been running the final version of Windows 10 for the last few weeks!" Doh didn't think that's what they meant by Insiders getting it first lol
Yeah I read that. I'm still trying to find out if I have access to the .iso file without upgrading from 7/8.1 first since, you know I did that already for the Insider Preview.
Cool! I did download the tool from the MS website but I haven't done anything with it. So I shouldn't need to "accept" the upgrade within the first year since I essentially already did?
For anyone getting error 80240020 when trying to start the upgrade to Windows 10 do the following:
- Go into the directory "C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\Download" and delete everything inside.
- Run a command prompt as administrator and type: wuauclt.exe /updatenow
- Try getting updates again
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So,what do our resident early adopters think of Win10 now that you've had time to used the official release?
Any major bugs? Minor but annoying bugs?
Any major bugs? Minor but annoying bugs?
It's been fine, I have no complaints at all about it, and so far the upgrade has been great on Chryssie's computer too.
