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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 Gaming to solve the problem; I don't have access to the product key.... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' 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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