Windows 10: Migrate from Win8.1 laptop to Win10 Laptop.

Discus and support Migrate from Win8.1 laptop to Win10 Laptop. in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade to solve the problem; Since there is NO reference material, I would like to move my setup on my laptop with Win8.1 Home, to a laptop with Win10 PRO. It seems there use to... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade' started by KWiz311, Feb 18, 2020.

  1. KWiz311 Win User

    Migrate from Win8.1 laptop to Win10 Laptop.


    Since there is NO reference material, I would like to move my setup on my laptop with Win8.1 Home, to a laptop with Win10 PRO. It seems there use to be a utility to accomplish this task. However, there appears to be so many blocks in the software to prevent this from happening unless I provide you with my entire life history. I admit that I use to design and build computers, both generally and for special purposes. But now, I just wish to use them without becoming addicted to every update and secret tip there is.

    :)
     
    KWiz311, Feb 18, 2020
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  2. n-ster Win User
    n-ster, Feb 18, 2020
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  3. BunnyJ Win User
    Hmm... Overall I think Win8(.1 update 1) is better than Win10.


    Question,.,, how is Win10 a backward step?? You do lose the start screen but there was an outcry when the start menu disappeared in Win8/Win8.1..
     
    BunnyJ, Feb 18, 2020
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  4. jfkjax Win User

    Migrate from Win8.1 laptop to Win10 Laptop.

    Win10 laptop w/laptop display (no others) labeled 2, can't change to 1

    alphanumeric and Helmut, Thank you for your replies.

    1. The drivers were installed when Windows 10 was installed. There was nothing on the laptop prior to installing Windows 10.
    2. I don't have another display to try attaching as suggested.
    3. Not sure if it's always been like this or not. I just started looking at the configuration settings a week or so ago.
    4. To check hardware status, I've run a bunch of Lenovo tests and update checks. Nothing found.
    5. I did the Device Manager suggestion. 2 PnP monitors listed ... clicked "Show Hidden devices" ... found 2 more PnP monitors for a total of 4 ... uninstalled all 4 ... restarted ... same situation. Results: Device Manager now only lists 2 PnP monitors total (no hidden monitors) even though the only monitor is the laptop built-in monitor, but no change on the designation of laptop monitor being number "2" monitor.

    Thanks for your help and suggestions. Not sure why it is like this. Might be something like Win10 compatibility, old hardware, or similar.

    I've taken enough of your time on this. I can live with it as it is. Might decide to upgrade to a new and current laptop, or just proceed as is. Anyway, your responses are greatly appreciated!
     
    jfkjax, Feb 18, 2020
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