Windows 10: No go upgrade

Hi. I have just got a new laptop with win 8.1 on it. For some strange reason it will not upgrade to win 10. It is a HP 15-G036AU LAPTOP - AMD QUAD CORE + 1TB HDD + 8GB RAM + WINDOWS 8.1. Any help appreciated. Thanks.

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Windows 10 upgrade Forced......now what?

I'm on Windows 7 Home Premium. I don't want Windows 10 because some of my apps aren't compatible (like quickbooks). Several times I've updated settings on Windows Update that would supposedly stop the install from happening. Today I got a popup
that said it was installed again and it was ready to upgrade with a reboot. There was no option to cancel. I went into windows update and found the install and unistalled it per directions I found on this board. However, the pop-up wouldn't go
away. I tried shutting it down with task manager but it kept coming back. I double checked that the install for the windows 10 was no longer on my computer, and confirmed it was gone. I tried doing a restart hoping that would get rid of the pop-up
that was in the way on my screen. Of course windows 10 is now installing on my PC. How long will this take? How long to back it out? I need this PC for work today. I have deadlines and now it is essentially a brick. What can I do?

thanks for the help.

Pete

 

Several Windows 10 upgrade attempts - no go

Before you resort to a "Clean Install" try using the Windows 10 Media Creation Tool:

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10


　


Note: When you click on the above link, please read the instructions carefully.

　

Step by Step:
http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_10-windows_install/re-installing-windows-10-after-returning-to/591819a5-4eb4-4bdc-95c7-1e98eb8b72ac

　

"IMPORTANT: To upgrade for free, select Upgrade this PC now in the tool. You should NOT be asked for a product key during the upgrade process. If you create a USB and use it to install, make sure to remove the USB as soon
as setup begins. If you don't, you may be prompted for a product key. If this happens, remove the USB and restart your PC to continue with setup.

Will you be running the tool from a 32 bit or a 64 bit device? Download the version for the device that will run the tool."


　


You can also download the Windows 10 ISO file(s) version 1511 from Microsoft's Tech Bench, create your own installation media and use it to install Windows 10:
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/techbench


　


Step by Step User Guide for Tech Bench:
How to use Microsoft's Tech Bench web site to download a Windows 10 ISO file, create installation media and activate Windows 10


　

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How to use your Windows 7 / 8 or 8.1 Product key to activate Windows 10.


Activation in Windows 10 - Microsoft improves activation process in Windows 10:

"We have received a lot of feedback from Insiders on making it easier to activate Windows 10 on devices that take advantage of the free upgrade offer to genuine Windows by using existing Windows 7, Windows 8 or Windows 8.1 product keys. If you install this
build of the Windows 10 Insider Preview on a PC and it doesn’t automatically activate, you can enter the product key from Windows 7, Windows 8 or Windows 8.1 used to activate the prior Windows version on the same device to activate Windows 10 by going to Settings
> Update & security > Activation and selecting Change Product Key. If you do a clean install of Windows 10 by booting off the media, you can also enter the product key from prior Windows versions on qualifying devices during setup."

　

Reference:
http://winsupersite.com/windows-10/microsoft-improves-activation-process-windows-10

　

Additional information: Starting with the November update, Windows 10 (Version 1511) can be activated using most Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1 product keys. For more info, see the section Activating Windows 10 (Version 1511 or higher)
using a Windows 7, Windows 8, or Windows 8.1 product key in this topic.

Reference: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10/activation-in-windows-10


　

　

Activating after reinstalling Windows 10


http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10/activation-in-windows-10

How you activate Windows 10 after reinstalling it depends on how Windows 10 was originally installed on your device. If you activated a free upgrade to Windows 10 or bought and activated Windows 10 from the Windows Store, you have a digital entitlement for
your device. This means you can reinstall the same edition of Windows 10 that your device has a digital entitlement for without entering a product key. During reinstallation, if you’re asked to enter a product key, select Skip. Windows 10 will automatically
activate online after the installation is complete.

　

If you previously installed and activated Windows 10 using a product key, you’ll need to enter the product key during reinstallation.

　

How to find your Windows 7 product key after upgrading to Windows 10 You upgraded your PC to Windows 10 and now you want to reinstall Windows 7 or Windows 8 key:

http://www.pagestart.com/win10shkeyplus02271601.html

　

Select the Start button icon button, then select Settings > Update & security > Activation. If Windows 10 isn’t activated on your device, see Get help with Windows 10 activation errors for more info.

　

One of the most common is a generic key associated with "Digital entitlement" computers. Digital entitlement is a new method of activation in Windows 10 that doesn't require you to enter a product key:

Windows 10 - What type of product key do I have?


　


Get help with Windows 10 activation errors: If you upgraded to Windows 10 for free and ended up in a non-activated state, try following these steps:

Select the Start button icon button, then select Settings > Update & security > Activation.

Reference:
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10/activation-errors-windows-10


　

Activate Your Windows 10 License via Microsoft Chat Support


Activate Your Windows 10 License via Microsoft Chat Support

　

　

Customer support contact options:
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/search?query=windows%2010&p=windows


　


Note: I suggest you make an Image Backup (to an external USB drive) of your current version of Windows before you attempt the upgrade. Should anything go wrong during or after the upgrade you can use the backup to restore your previous version.

　


=================== Image Backup Software ===================


　

How to create an Image Backup to a USB Flash Drive:
http://www.pagestart.com/win10flashdrive0929152.html

　

How to create an Image Backup of Windows 7, 8 or 8.1 to an External USB Drive:
How to create an Image Backup of Windows 7, 8 or 8.1 to an External USB Drive

　

EaseUS Todo Backup Home V9.1
http://www.todo-backup.com/home/home-backup.htm

User friendly interface simplifies the backup process.

Free version:
http://www.todo-backup.com/products/home/free-backup-software.htm

Version comparison chart:
http://www.todo-backup.com/products/home/comparison.htm

Includes: Disk/partition backups, Incremental backups, and cloning

User's Guide:
http://www.todo-backup.com/download/docs/User_Guide.pdf

(Note: Install Todo and then create an "Emergency Disk" before you start creating your first image backup)

Version 9.1 supports XP, Vista, Windows 7, 8 / 8.1 and Windows 10

　

　


Acronis True Image 2016:


Has a 30 day trial version available, trial Key sent to your Email Address.

User interface has become more complex and less obvious, be prepared to read the user's guide before you start. Pay special attention to the "Options" and don't exclude the "System Volume Information" folder from the backup.

Note: Cloning and drive initialization (creating a MBR) are not supported in the trial version. Image Backups and restores are fully functional.

For the trial version, recovery / restore image is available only when booting from an Acronis Bootable Media CD.

Install Acronis and then create a bootable Restore/Rescue Media CD before you start creating your first image backup

Acronis True Image 2018 -- Comparison -- Packages

30 day trial:
http://www.acronis.com/en-sg/homecomputing/thanks/ati-local/

True Image User Guides and documentation:

Customer Support & Product Documentation - Acronis

2016 supports XP, Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8 / 8.1 and Windows 10

There is also a "Cloud" backup version so you don't need to lug an external USB Drive around if you travel a lot:

http://www.acronis.com/en-us/cloud/backup/

　

　


Paragon:


Free version 14:
http://www.paragon-software.com/home/br-free/

User's Guide:
http://www.paragon-software.com/home/br-free/download.html

Home Version 15 $39.95:
http://www.paragon-software.com/home/brh/

User's Guide:
http://download.paragon-software.com/doc/Paragon-Backup-and-Recovery-15-Home-Manual.pdf

Support:
http://www.paragon-software.com/support/

supports XP, Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8 / 8.1, Windows 10

　

　


Macrium Reflect:


Free version:
http://www.macrium.com/reflectfree.aspx

(No technical support available for the free version)

Macrum Reflect Home Edition ($69.95)

Macrium Software | Home Edition

Suport:
http://www.macrium.com/ticket.aspx

Version 6.1.1125 supports XP, Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8 / 8.1 and Windows 10　

　

　


Notes:


1) For users who have a Western Digital disk drive there is a free version of Acronis 2015:

Software and Firmware Downloads | WD Support

Instructions

You need at least one WD hard drive attached in your system to be able to install and run the product.

The installation procedure is straightforward.

1.Download the .zip file that includes both the executable file as well as the User Guide.

2.Extract the .exe file and the User Guide. (Read the User's Guide before you install)

3.Run the executable file and follow the on-screen instructions.

Supports: Windows XP SP3, Windows 7 SP1 (all editions), Windows 8 /8.1 and Windows 10 Insider Preview

　

　

2) For users who have a Seagate / Samsung disk drive there is a free version of Acronis 2013, It's called Seagate Disc Wizard:

Home Page:
http://www.seagate.com/support/downloads/discwizard/

User's Guide:
http://www.seagate.com/files/support/discwizard/dw_ug.en.pdf

　

　

　

　

　

:
http://www.pagestart.com

 

First screen says Getting ready. second says working on updates and third says restoring to your previous version of windows. My previous laptop was a less specced HP and it upgraded fine

 

What are you using to do the upgrade the latest iso?

 

I have tried the latest ISO and another ISO i have had for six months. This last time was done online with the MS upgrade assistant online. Same result with all 3.

 

Try again from the iso and make a note of the error codes it reports. Then look at this reference to find out what they mean and what steps you can take to resolve them.

Microsoft - Resolve Windows 10 upgrade errors : Technical information for IT Pros

 

I remember the first time the code was ??????? followed by something to do with a driver error. I will try again with the latest ISO and let you know. Thanks all for your help to this point. I might add someone said something in relation to legacy settings in the BIOS. Forgot what that was about though.

 

Ok. Started the install, went online for updates, got to 35% install. Went and got a coffee, came back to Restoring your previous version of Windows. No error codes, nothing.

 

0xC 1900101-0x40017. Failed at second boot. Tried to attach pic here, no go.

 

You can clean install Windows 10 and activate it with the Windows 8 Product Key.

 

Just make an image of 8.1 before you do a clean install, just in case it doesn`t work *Smile

 

But before i do that i will try again with secure boot in the bios off. Having just said that i did a clean install the other day with same results. And on top of that i tried two different versions of Linux. They would run off the USB, ie that was live, but when install was almost done sent an error, nowhere to install grub. So now i have got secure boot off and will see what happens. I have a memory problem as i have had a cerebral aneurysm clipped. It plays with my memory all the time. Will keep you posted.

 

How Secure Boot Works on Windows 8 and 10, and What It Means for Linux This is what i read. Might help some of us.

 

No need for a pic...

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-gb/win...ors#0xc1900101