Windows 10: Returning PC OS from Linux to Windows

Discus and support Returning PC OS from Linux to Windows in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade to solve the problem; A friend of mine, with even less know how than me, wants to see if she can return her PC from Linux (which she does not like), to Windows OS. The... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade' started by clayto, Mar 25, 2019.

  1. CLAYTO
    clayto Win User

    Returning PC OS from Linux to Windows


    A friend of mine, with even less know how than me, wants to see if she can return her PC from Linux (which she does not like), to Windows OS. The machine had Windows on it previously, though we are not sure which version.

    I am trying to find some advice for her.

    As a start, we will establish the specs of her approx. 6 year old Toshiba to see if it (more than) matches the minimum requirements. I have provided MS's list of specifications, but it seems Speccy is not available for Linux. However, I am checking out alternatives.

    Next, I guess there is not much point in installing an earlier version than Windows 10, Home? (Except that we are going to check if the original Windows OS is still on the machine.) I understand there are a number of ways to (legally) acquire a Product Key other than paying the full market price? This is something I am not at all familiar with, as I have always bought a machine with Windows ready for activation.

    If we find for some reason W10 is not a realistic option, what would be involved in installing W8.1? She would be happy with XP, which she uses on another machine, if it were not for the internet security issue.

    We would both welcome some guidance.

    :)
     
    clayto, Mar 25, 2019
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  2. DEVLIN SCO
    Devlin Sco Win User

    Windows Subsystem Linux

    Hello,

    We would like to know more about the issue you're experiencing with using
    Windows Subsystem for Linux    . Kindly answer the following questions:

    • Are you developing a program, an app, or a software for Linux?
    • Is your Window 10 PC connected to a domain?
    • Are you managing a Windows Server PC?
    • What troubleshooting steps have you tried so far?
    • Can you tell us the Version and OS build of your Windows 10 device? You can find this information by clicking the
      Start button, type About your PC, and then press
      Enter.

    We need the following information in order to determine if we need to refer your concern to the
    TechNet forums or the Microsoft Developer Network (MSDN) forums.

    For now, we suggest reviewing these support articles to find out if there's an issue with the installation of
    Windows Subsystem for Linux:


    We'll be waiting for your response.
     
    Devlin Sco, Mar 25, 2019
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  3. SILVEREL
    Silverel Win User
    Guide: How to enable, use, and configure SLI on Linux.

    I guess the next logical step would be to report on the performance you can get with SLI in Linux. That'd be my suggestion anyway.
     
    Silverel, Mar 25, 2019
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  4. MIGONS
    Migons Win User

    Returning PC OS from Linux to Windows

    Linux. Start here!

    You're right, but why to list Mac OS X while Linux with KDE/Gnome is so similar to it? Well, almost.. BSDs aren't listed either, even they are pretty similar to Linuxes too.

    In my opinion, it almost exactly same to learn Linux in real Linux or Mac OS... But of course it's better to learn Linux in Linux *Wink Returning PC OS from Linux to Windows ;)
     
    Migons, Mar 25, 2019
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