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Discus and support My dell laptop had windows 8 preinstalled on it. I updated to free version of Windows 10.... in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade to solve the problem; I don't have access to the product key.... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade' started by Irfan Malik1, Jun 5, 2023.

  1. IRFAN MALIK1
    Irfan Malik1 Win User

    My dell laptop had windows 8 preinstalled on it. I updated to free version of Windows 10....


    I don't have access to the product key.

    :)
     
    Irfan Malik1, Jun 5, 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, Jun 5, 2023
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  3. BLACKHAWK1
    BlackHawk1 Win User
    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 5, 2023
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  4. MONK.E83
    Monk.e83 Win User

    My dell laptop had windows 8 preinstalled on it. I updated to free version of Windows 10....

    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 5, 2023
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