Windows 10: Laptop with Windows 8 license and Win10 update: Reinstall Win10?

Discus and support Laptop with Windows 8 license and Win10 update: Reinstall Win10? in Windows 10 Updates and Activation to solve the problem; I have a slightly older laptop that came with Windows 8.1 and has the license key for it "built in". I updated it for free when Windows 10 came out.... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Updates and Activation' started by daedag, Jun 27, 2020.

  1. daedag Win User

    Laptop with Windows 8 license and Win10 update: Reinstall Win10?


    I have a slightly older laptop that came with Windows 8.1 and has the license key for it "built in". I updated it for free when Windows 10 came out. Now I would like to format it and reinstall it because I want to sell it. The question is, can I just put Windows 10 on it now, or do I have to use Windows 8 first and then update it again?

    :)
     
    daedag, Jun 27, 2020
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  2. user33331 Win User

    Win10: windows update stuck at never ending loop ?

    When in win10:
    • Update&security -> Windows update -> Finding update... .... .... ....
    Planning to download the latest Win10.ISO (vers.1803) and manually update:
    - Then wait that my ordered new SSD arrives and clone the old HDD to it.
     
    user33331, Jun 27, 2020
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  3. user33331 Win User
    Win10: windows update stuck at never ending loop ?

    Hello
    Win10: Windows update is stuck at never ending loop ? ( Last Win10 updates in 2017 ). Can't update the laptop. Genuine Win10 on a HP 2015 17.3" laptop that originally had Win8. ( CPU:AMD A9, GPU:Radeon R5 ).

    If I download this below file does it manually install the latest updates of Win10 (=2018 April Update) without losing any files currently on the machine ? ( Mainly paid Office 2013 )
    MediaCreationTool1803.exe
    Download Windows 10
     
    user33331, Jun 27, 2020
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  4. Laptop with Windows 8 license and Win10 update: Reinstall Win10?

    Windows 8 failure configuring updates and reverting

    I agree 8 is awful! It's not for me though... I replaced a broken screen in a Win 8 laptop that was given to me and I am going to give it for free to someone that can't afford one so they can do homework at home. Yes I took it from 8 to 8.1 back on 10/09/2014. This is what I posted there...

    "Great post! I found a similar one. I would like to point out that you may want to edit your OP...

    1. Step 1 should read to disable AUTOMATIC updates, not disable manual updates.

    2. KB2871398 should really read KB2871389

    I would like to say that KB2917499 may also be needed as it was in my case. I also had to run the Windows Update Troubleshooter after installing those 2 updates. After these steps I was able to begin my 8.1 download from the Microsoft store. I don't know if it made a difference or not, but I also went into the Bios and disabled "Secure Boot."


    It was a helpful post. Thanks!
     
    BlackHawk1, Jun 27, 2020
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