Windows 10: Long install time

Discus and support Long install time in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade to solve the problem; I chose to try the upgrade exe file to install Windows 10 update to Windows 8.1. I started at 5PM. It is now 1015 PM and it's at 25%. I don't dare stop... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade' started by AllanP, Apr 1, 2015.

  1. ALLANP
    AllanP Win User

    Long install time


    I chose to try the upgrade exe file to install Windows 10 update to Windows 8.1. I started at 5PM. It is now 1015 PM and it's at 25%. I don't dare stop it, but have others experienced this?
    I forgot to mention that the upgrade is going on to 5 year old Dell Studio laptop. It passed the Windows 10 test OK.

    :)
     
    AllanP, Apr 1, 2015
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  2. KIRSTEYMD
    KirsteyMD Win User

    long time to install

    I didntt think I had too many files or programmes. I generally store most things on a separate hard drive
     
    KirsteyMD, Apr 1, 2015
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  3. WINDOWSOS
    WindowsOS Win User
    long time to install

    It does take a while. What part is it up too ??
     
    WindowsOS, Apr 1, 2015
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  4. CYBERRUFUS
    cyberrufus Win User

    Long install time

    That seems to be pretty typical. My .esd download took about 2-3 times longer than normal based on the size of the file.
     
    cyberrufus, Apr 1, 2015
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  5. BUNNYJ
    BunnyJ New Member
    My experience was that it took about 15-20 minutes to download the ESD.. but keep in mind this is my internet connection speed:


    Long install time [​IMG]


    From then I created an ISO and then I performed a clean instillation of the OS and that took about 30 minutes. So your update time could be a bit slow.. next time try doing the download and create an ISO..
     
    BunnyJ, Apr 1, 2015
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  6. WINUSER
    Winuser Win User
    What does the download speed have to do with the install taking over 5 hours for Windows 10 to install from the .exe file?
     
    Winuser, Apr 1, 2015
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  7. BUNNYJ
    BunnyJ New Member
    Well, once you get it downloaded you can create an ISO and do a clean instillation. That's much faster than updating. IMO
     
    BunnyJ, Apr 1, 2015
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  8. DUDE
    Dude Win User

    Long install time

    *Ditto That way is way faster
     
    Dude, Apr 1, 2015
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  9. WINUSER
    Winuser Win User
    If I'm understanding AllanP correctly he has the .exe file and the install is taking over 5 hours.
     
    Winuser, Apr 1, 2015
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  10. GARY
    Gary Win User
    I wasted 5 hours trying to upgrade to 10049. After the circle got to 100% it stayed that way for about 40 minutes. I rebooted and it start to go into 10049 then started to reinstall my previous 10041. At that point I wiped the drive and bid farewell to Windows 10.
     
    Gary, Apr 1, 2015
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  11. BADROBOT
    badrobot Win User
    The exe file is just like a mini-program that will take care of the upgrade from 8.1 to 10. It's not the Win 10 installer. You would still need to download the Win 10 installer but the program will take care of everything for you. I am thinking, the OP is connected to the internet via Wifi. It will definitely take forever that way.
     
    badrobot, Apr 1, 2015
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  12. BUNNYJ
    BunnyJ New Member
    From my experience I had the ISO, burdened it to a DVD and performed a clean instillation.. and it took about 30-40 minutes from start to end.
     
    BunnyJ, Apr 1, 2015
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  13. BADROBOT
    badrobot Win User

    Long install time

    You guys are talking about 2 different things.
    The OP is upgrading online from Win 8.1 by using upgrade method. He is not installing from an ISO.
     
    badrobot, Apr 1, 2015
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  14. BUNNYJ
    BunnyJ New Member
    Ok.. sorry.. my bad. *Wink
     
    BunnyJ, Apr 4, 2018
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