Windows 10: Had windows 10 on my laptop. After reformat now has Windows 8.1. How do I get back to 10?

Discus and support Had windows 10 on my laptop. After reformat now has Windows 8.1. How do I get back to 10? in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; Had windows 10 on my laptop. Had to reformat the laptop to start fresh. After format, computer now has Windows 8.1. How do I get back to 10?... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by mike martin2, Jan 7, 2023.

  1. MIKE MARTIN2
    mike martin2 Win User

    Had windows 10 on my laptop. After reformat now has Windows 8.1. How do I get back to 10?


    Had windows 10 on my laptop. Had to reformat the laptop to start fresh. After format, computer now has Windows 8.1. How do I get back to 10?

    :)
     
    mike martin2, Jan 7, 2023
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  2. SCRIZZ
    Scrizz Win User

    Windows 10

    no, you can't go back..
    I suggest creating a backup image of your os drive
     
    Scrizz, Jan 7, 2023
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  3. AHHZZ
    Ahhzz Win User
    Windows 10 Tweaks

    Pressing “Windows+Pause Break” (it’s up there next to scroll lock) opens the “System” Window.

    Windows 10: In the new version of Windows, Explorer has a section called Quick Access. This includes your frequent folders and recent files. Explorer defaults to opening this page when you open a new window. If you’d rather open the usual This PC, with links to your drives and library folders, follow these steps:

    • Open a new Explorer window.
    • Click View in the ribbon.
    • Click Options.
    • Under General, next to “Open File Explorer to:” choose “This PC.”
    • Click OK


    credit to Lifehacker.
     
    Ahhzz, Jan 7, 2023
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  4. LUCASWEIR
    lucasweir Win User

    Had windows 10 on my laptop. After reformat now has Windows 8.1. How do I get back to 10?

    HWBot Windows 10?

    So this is what i found, however i dont get what an ORB link is, along with Intel XTU?

     
    lucasweir, Jan 7, 2023
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