Windows 10: How do I load Windows 10 Pro that was upgraded from embedded Home version?

I couldn't find the answer anywhere. So, after much cussing I finally figured out the answer and figured I would share.

:)

 

DreamSpark Windows Embedded 8.1 Industry Pro upgrade to Windows 10

This topic describes the supported installation paths for upgrading Windows Embedded devices. Customers must have a license for Windows 10 Enterprise to exercise any of these upgrade paths. The following table shows the upgrade path
for various Windows Embedded devices.

Starting SKU
Ending SKU
Components upgraded
IT-initiated in-place upgrade

Windows Embedded 8.1 Pro

Windows 10 Enterprise

Operating system + data/settings

Yes

Windows Embedded 8 Pro

Windows 10 Enterprise

Operating system + data/settings

Yes

Windows Embedded Enterprise 7

Windows 10 Enterprise

Operating system + data/settings

Yes

The following devices cannot be upgraded directly to Windows 10. You must wipe the devices and then reload Windows 10 Enterprise.

• Windows Embedded 8.1 Industry Enterprise
• Windows Embedded 8.1 Industry Pro
• Windows Embedded 8 Industry Enterprise
• Windows Embedded 8 Industry Pro
• Windows Embedded POSReady 7
• Windows Embedded 8 Standard
• Windows Embedded Standard 7
• Windows Embedded Standard 7 Service Pack 1
• Windows XP Embedded

For information about upgrading Windows Embedded Handheld devices, see Enable offline upgrades to Windows 10
for Windows Embedded 8.1 Handheld devices.

https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windows/hardware/mt421179(v=vs.85).aspx

 

Windows 10 upgrade problem, no input accepted

I really hate having to come here and ask for help, but I really am stumped. It hurts my geek pride. I have a PC with fairly modern hardware in it. It has a p8p67 pro in it. I have tried upgrading windows 10 on it twice now. Both times I have had the same result.

After windows finishes upgrading it goes to the log in/set up screen. I can't do anything. No keyboard or mouse input is accepted.

I will list some, or hopefully all, of the troubleshooting steps I have tried:

• Move keyboard and mouse to different USB ports.
• Try different keyboard or mouse.
• Restart computer, repeatedly.
• Google for related issues.
• Update Bios, because why not.
• Create boot media and revert to windows 7.

The windows 10 system restore boot media works fine with keyboard and mouse. All USB ports work in windows 7. I don't know what is wrong. I suspect that windows 10 is lacking a driver of some sort, but since the computer accepts no input I have no way of checking for which driver let alone installing it.

Please help me figure this out. If I have to revert back to windows 7 again, I am not going to get it upgraded to windows 10. Thank you in advanced.

 

Windows 10 Release Date Announced

Windows 10 Home will be $119, Pro $199.

Microsoft: Windows 10 Home costs $119, Pro costs $199



Which is good news actually, because Windows 8.1 is loads cheaper than previous versions (retail licensing at Windows 7 OEM prices). And it sort of puts a huge hole in the Windows subscription theory.