Windows 10: Cannot use programs/games after upgrading windows 8.1 to windows 10

Discus and support Cannot use programs/games after upgrading windows 8.1 to windows 10 in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; Recently I have upgraded my old windows 8.1 to windows 10. On my computer I got 2 HDD drives C and D. I have installed new windows on the C drive and... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by SzymonChojczak, Nov 28, 2021.

  1. Cannot use programs/games after upgrading windows 8.1 to windows 10


    Recently I have upgraded my old windows 8.1 to windows 10. On my computer I got 2 HDD drives C and D. I have installed new windows on the C drive and when the computer launched I realized that I cannot play games which were previously installed both on C and D Drive. After the upgrade to windows 10 I have installed battlefield 2042 and It worked just fine but I cannot lauch the games I had before the upgrade. The system seems not to ‚recognize’ everything I have on the D drive that was installed previously as when I tried to remove a game it was not visible when in the

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    SzymonChojczak, Nov 28, 2021
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  2. Monk.e83 Win User

    Unlocked Realtek HD Audio Drivers Windows 7 & 8 (With Dolby Digital Live and DTS Interactive)

    DTS supported natively by Windows 8/8.1 and it should work on windows 10 too just DDL require to unlock your driver .
     
    Monk.e83, Nov 28, 2021
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  3. windows 10 worth the upgrade?

    Did u try right clicking and select add to start menu?

    When did AMD release DX12 drivers?
     
    Pill Monster, Nov 28, 2021
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  4. Cannot use programs/games after upgrading windows 8.1 to windows 10

    How to reinstall Windows 10 if my computers used the free upgrade from 7 and 8?

    Will windows 10 still accept the license keys from 7 and 8 now if I reinstall my computer?

    Does Microsoft keep a list of users who upgraded to Win 10 using their 7 and 8 keys so that when users need to reinstall windows 10 the old keys would work?

    Do I need to call in Microsoft to ask them to activate my Windows 10 when I give them my win 7 keys?

    Both computers are laptops. The windows 7 machine had the serial printed on the back, and I needed to enter that when I upgraded to 10. The windows 8 machine had the serial built in inside its boot system so I didn't need to enter the key when I upgraded to 10, but I did manage to write down the keys using a fetcher program.
     
    JebusPrime, Nov 28, 2021
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