Windows 10: Don't see the upgrade? Try this...worked for me!

For all who see a failed "Windows 10 Upgrade" in Windows Update;


1. Go into "C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\Download" and delete everything in that folder.
2. Now, run the command prompt as an administrator. Type in "wuauclt.exe /updatenow".
3. Go to your Control Panel > Windows Update and your Windows 10 will start downloading (5,398.0MB total for me on 8.1 Pro)

This is working as of 7AM in Eastern time zone.

:)

 

Don't try this on a E70

Accidentally I have dialed "82" on my E70. The phone displayed "Requesting..." immediately I have received an operator message saying "UNKNOWN APPLICATION" on the phone screen. After this, I could not access anymore my phone "CALL SETTINGS" sub-menu. I
have tried to reboot, to redial "82", without success. Anyone knows how to fix this problem without resetting the phone? My operator "Telstra" could not help on this issue. Thanks

 

Don't try this on a E70

thanks for the advise. I have tried to leave the battery disconnected for several hours. when powered back, i had to adjust the time. unfortunately the issue is not solved. I believe that only a phone reset or firmware update will fix this buggy E70. I
am not happy to bring it to Nokia service now as they USUALLY RESET EVERY PHONE, and the restore is never 100% efficient. I'll wait for the new firmware v.3 availability, in order to reset the phone only once. thanks and regards

 

Hi there

This doesn't work if you are running the last insider build (10240). I think you have to do this from a "Qualifying OS - W7/8/8.1).

It worked fine from a W7 Ultimate Virtual machine I'm running.

Cheers
jimbo

 

@jimbo45 -- Right. Thanks for the clarification. This is for the upgrade from Windows 7, 8 and 8.1 through Windows Update. I was in the insider program, but only installed one early build to test my software with Windows 10 in a VM.

 

my download only 2.7 gb do you guys know why is that ? i have windows 8.1 pro thanks a lot.

 

I did a reformat, and the stupid I con won't show back up ( The update is installed) even tried the BATCH fix that was online long before release! I just don't understand why it won't turn on!

 

Thanks OP, been waiting since 1201am this morning lol. Will be deleting that folder soon as I get back to my desk.

 

I've had zero notification as yet, its now 1947 hrs UK

I'll try Mr P's solution but only on my laptop, till I know whats going on, both 8.1. Laptop is Pro; hope I get 10 Pro?

 

fwiw, i ran this on a second PC (this time Win 7 Enterprise) and it downloaded Windows 10 and brought me to the "Ready to Install" screen at around 1:00 today (Eastern time).

 

Does not work for me on laptop (8.1)

It works but no space between .exe and/updatenow - you have a space in your post

 

Space is accurate.

Just did another client's machine (Win 7 Pro) here is a screenshot.

 

I tried it 3 times with space, nothing. Did it without space then went into update and it was downloading. currently 85% ......

 

This works without the ICON showing. I just redid my PC last night couldn't get the ICON back, I did reserve already and have the update installed. Ran this and it's downloading!

 

FAILED!!! Upgrade failure ...............