Windows 10: I am running 8.1 on my laptop. I want to upgrade to window 10. Where should I begin?

Discus and support I am running 8.1 on my laptop. I want to upgrade to window 10. Where should I begin? in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; Where should I purchase the product key?... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by James Tomas, Jun 13, 2025 at 4:37 PM.

  1. JAMES TOMAS
    James Tomas Win User

    I am running 8.1 on my laptop. I want to upgrade to window 10. Where should I begin?


    Where should I purchase the product key?

    :)
     
    James Tomas, Jun 13, 2025 at 4:37 PM
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  2. MONK.E83
    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, Jun 13, 2025 at 4:53 PM
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  3. P4-630
    P4-630 Win User
    Windows 10 Upgrade Begins Rolling Out in Waves

    Will there be an Windows.old folder created that I cannot remove after the upgrade?
    My laptop came pre-installed with windows 8, it's on a hidden partition,
    if I want to to do a factory restore from within Windows 10, does it use the hidden partition and restore to Windows 8 on my laptop?
     
    P4-630, Jun 13, 2025 at 4:53 PM
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  4. PRAZE
    praze Win User

    I am running 8.1 on my laptop. I want to upgrade to window 10. Where should I begin?

    Windows 10 Upgrade Begins Rolling Out in Waves

    Yep, the Windows.old folder will be there with anything but a clean install. The good news is, it can be deleted. Simply run Disk Cleanup and check the Previous Windows installation(s) box. See this guide for more info.
     
    praze, Jun 13, 2025 at 4:53 PM
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I am running 8.1 on my laptop. I want to upgrade to window 10. Where should I begin?

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