Windows 10: should I reinstall build 10074

All was working well with build 10074, then for some reason, I lost the start screen, Cortana and the ability to personalize the display. I can right click the start icon (greyed out) and I can click on the 'search' option , but nothing happens. Dare I reinstall 10074, or should I just wait for the next update?

Here's a second problem I've always had with Win 10. If my mouse leaves an open window for even a nano second, the window minimizes. With Win 7 as long I moved the mouse quickly between open windows, the window I was leaving stayed - I got a second of grace. But not with win 10, and I don't like it.

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Windows 10 Activation - after clean install from Tech preview build 10074

I was part of the windows Insider program. I had installed Windows 10 Tech preview on my Dell XPS laptop that had previously had Windows 8.1 installed on it. The product key for the windows 8 installation was part of the UEFI settings (ie installed on
the motherboard).

I had the Windows Tech preview build 10074 installed on my PC. For some reason it was corrupted and was not able to be upgraded past build 10074. I attempted to roll back to Windows 8 but had no success as I did not have the correct install media and the rollback
option was not working.

I ended up installing a fresh version of Windows 10, it seemed like my only option to get past the preview build 10074. Now I am being prompted for a product key for Windows 10 even though it should be a free upgrade from Windows 8.1. Given the tech preview
build 10074 did not let me use the normal upgrade path, how do I get my product activated ?

I have contacted 2 different Microsoft Helpdesk staff and they have been of no help. They tell me that I need to purchase a product key. I am only in this position due to the corrupted 10074 build that prevented me form using the normal upgrade path. I am not
so keen on spending $300 on a product key.

 

After resetting Windows 10 preview, I no longer have any available internet connections!!!

It happened on Build 10074.

 

It could be a good idea.. if you decide to do that I would do a clean instillation from the ISO.
And yes... I would do it.

 

A clean install always solves many problems. I agree with Bunny.

 

Bunny

I did reinstall using the iso file. Alas, I still have no start or search. On the other hand, I do have the two Korean folders. back.

Wow. I just checked before I sent this. 'right click start, click search' Nothing. So I clicked 'task view' and up it came. I clicked on 10forums, the screen flashed a few times and up came 'start' and cortana. Miracle??

Thank you

John

 

No, John, not a miracle. Just a dingblasted computer messing with your mind! *Smile