Will you be upgrading to Windows 10?

[Philip3ds]

I already upgraded to windows 10.

 

[Depravo]

Dammit, I'm trying to get @Depravo 's attention but it's not working. Maybe i shouldn't have asked.

The installer I linked presents you with these options:

I chose the first one so have no idea how the other option works regarding product keys and activation.

 

[the_randomizer]

The installer I linked presents you with these options:

I chose the first one so have no idea how the other option works.

The image is broken.

Edit: NVM

Edit 2: Dammit, I guess I can't install to another partition without a complicated process.

 

[Zerousen]

I've had no issues running it for a while now, my graphics card has supported Windows 10 for about a month or so already. I'll probably install Windows 8.1 and then upgrade to 10 once I get my SSD in the mail.

 

[the_randomizer]

@the_randomizer

Blame puuuuush.

Damn, that's what I was afraid of, I don't want to lose all my data , currently installed programs, heck, I don't even know if my GPU has drivers for it, so I don't want to make the jump without ending up making a mistake. What a bunch of bollocks

 

[loco365]

But I still haven't been able to find out if that ISO method would allow installation to another drive, then activate the key code online? I think my question regarding second hdd installs is being buried.

I don't think it's possible as it takes settings from perhaps the installed version of Windows. Perhaps what I would do is simulate what you're trying to do in a virtual machine and see if you can do it.

That, or else what I'd do is make an image of your Windows 7 hard drive, and copy it to another partition, then upgrade one of the partitions to Windows 10, and leave the other on 7. That may also work.

 

[mid-kid]

Not a windows user, but there seem to be some anti-features: https://8ch.net/n/res/102018.html
Bear in mind that some people on that site are a bit paranoid, so take it with a grain of salt.
I think I may have laughed a bit too hard at the fact they included ads in solitaire and ask subscription fees to remove them.

 

[the_randomizer]

I don't think it's possible as it takes settings from perhaps the installed version of Windows. Perhaps what I would do is simulate what you're trying to do in a virtual machine and see if you can do it.

That, or else what I'd do is make an image of your Windows 7 hard drive, and copy it to another partition, then upgrade one of the partitions to Windows 10, and leave the other on 7. That may also work.

Lack of space prevents me from cloning or imaging HDDs I'm afraid, I've only two 1 TB HDDs, each, one has 200 GB of free space while the other has 600 GB of space, so that leaves only 800 GB in total of which to work with. I don't know if I can simply clone the vital OS files only over to the other HDD, then maybe. The only other way I can see it is update to 10 with all my stuff, get the key for 10 (Speccy), downgrade back, then install 10 via the ISO installation method to the second HDD using the ISO method here http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10

Why they made it so convoluted I'll never know. I'm wary, blood wary about 10 because i'm too complacent with 7 for some reason. -_-

 

[loco365]

Lack of space prevents me from cloning or imaging HDDs I'm afraid, I've only two 1 TB HDDs, each, one has 200 GB of free space while the other has 600 GB of space, so that leaves only 800 GB in total of which to work with. I don't know if I can simply clone the vital OS files only over to the other HDD, then maybe. The only other way I can see it is update to 10 with all my stuff, get the key for 10 (Speccy), downgrade back, then install 10 via the ISO installation method to the second HDD using the ISO method here http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10

Why they made it so convoluted I'll never know. I'm wary, blood wary about 10 because i'm too complacent with 7 for some reason. -_-

I... Don't know if that'll work because they have things with keys. Then again, it's tied to the computer itself so if you dig out the key it might also work.

But yeah, Backing up especially with a new OS that has restrictions as it does is always a good idea. As well, you do have the option to revert your OS for a month from the settings app if you don't like it or it doesn't work out as you had hoped (Start -> Settings -> Update & Security -> Recovery -> Go back to Windows [insert version here]).

 

[the_randomizer]

I... Don't know if that'll work because they have things with keys. Then again, it's tied to the computer itself so if you dig out the key it might also work.

But yeah, Backing up especially with a new OS that has restrictions as it does is always a good idea. As well, you do have the option to revert your OS for a month from the settings app if you don't like it or it doesn't work out as you had hoped (Start -> Settings -> Update & Security -> Recovery -> Go back to Windows [insert version here]).

Yeah, I'm on the fence, I suppose I could call Microsoft and ask them directly on what the limitations, if any, apply to installations and how many times it can be installed. The reason I'm so wary is there are programs that rely heavily on certain file paths (3D programs mostly, like Source Filmmaker), that and I don't want to reconfigure programs either, seeing as I have everything just the way I like it and getting adjusted to a new OS sounds like a hassle coupled with a burden. That's just me, though.


Is there no way to tell Windows how much, in GB to back up, or just image/clone just the OS itself?

 

[Selim873]

Will I be able to put the OS on my flash drive to do a clean install? I don't like upgrading, plus, it's about time to wipe and clean install again for me. I do it every 3 months or so. I got the "Notify me when" window so I'm still waiting for the moment that I can.

EDIT: Saw the image above. Haha I would have been shocked if it weren't possible though lol

 

[loco365]

Yeah, I'm on the fence, I suppose I could call Microsoft and ask them directly on what the limitations, if any, apply to installations and how many times it can be installed. The reason I'm so wary is there are programs that rely heavily on certain file paths (3D programs mostly, like Source Filmmaker), that and I don't want to reconfigure programs either, seeing as I have everything just the way I like it and getting adjusted to a new OS sounds like a hassle coupled with a burden. That's just me, though.


Is there no way to tell Windows how much, in GB to back up, or just image/clone just the OS itself?

The image clone will only make a 1:1 backup of the data on the hard drive, free space won't do a thing. So if, let's say, half of a 250GB hard drive is full, the backup will be 125GB. It doesn't compress it as to ensure data is not lost.

Anyways, I'm going to go and do a refresh on the hard drive and wipe all my files since I've backed them all up. I really want a clean install as to not have all my programs bogging down the OS, plus, I'd like to run some benchmarks on a clean OS with some programs I have. I won't be immediately available, but I will try to be of assistance on my phone.

 

[chrisrlink]

I was on the tech preview so I get a free upgrade but my wireless N usb isn't supported by 8,8.1 or 10 besides my processor can handel it but ym ram can't (2GB)

 

[Deleted member 473940]

Definetely not gonna get it yet.
I suffered from a lot of incompatibility issues with the windows update 8.1

Internet security didnt work, a few other issues. Not willing to go through that again.

Let it get some stable ground first

 

[the_randomizer]

Definetely not gonna get it yet.
I suffered from a lot of incompatibility issues with the windows update 8.1

Internet security didnt work, a few other issues. Not willing to go through that again.

Let it get some stable ground first

Agreed, will wait till things are ironed out more and until I can install it on another HDD

 

[emmanu888]

My second gaming PC is upgrading right now, of course i have 7 on one HDD and 10 on another. I'm keeping 7 around for sure

 

[loco365]

Took an hour for my refresh to go from 1% to 2%. This is gonna take a while...

@mid-kid Yeah, they're being a bit paranoid about it. Besides, if you have a problem with features in it, simply disconnect from the internet and all is solved. No logging, no downloading, etc etc.

 

[Dust2dust]

I don't like upgrading, plus, it's about time to wipe and clean install again for me. I do it every 3 months or so.

You do a clean install every 3 months? Windows gets corrupted so quickly on your machine?! Damn! It's time to get this porn addiction fixed, son! (just joking, man)

 

[Selim873]

You do a clean install every 3 months? Windows gets corrupted so quickly on your machine?! Damn! It's time to get this porn addiction fixed, son! (just joking, man)

( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

Jokes aside, I just love a clean install, plus I'll install a program to use maybe once or twice and end up forgetting about it. Nothing malicious, but I just like to clean house.

I usually keep all my games and super important programs on my HDD and second SSD, and just format the main 128GB SSD.

 

[Taleweaver]

I voted "maybe later", but it should actually be a "certainly later". If any previous windows version was an indication, any attempt at upgrading it will fail a couple minutes *after* I allow it to screw up my multiboot configuration (probably due to an illegal windows, could also be because of multiple partitions and MS being different than linux). It's come to a point where I'm not even cynical anymore or blame Murphy's law: it's just that time where you do a full backup, do things as correct as possible, end up in a dead end because of that, restore to test if your backup worked (thank God this was always the case)...
...and then just wipe everything (but the backups, obviously) and start anew.

The thing is that I can't be bothered to spend "a PC day" right now. I've got a new girlfriend and a new job (which bring quite the ICT-challenges in itself ), so...meh. Besides...I'll put it on one of my backup pc's first (tried it in a virtual environment and looks interesting so far ). Those don't have any important data on them in the first place.