Windows 10: Updating from 8.1 to 10

Discus and support Updating from 8.1 to 10 in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade to solve the problem; Hi, I was wondering if updating from windows 8.1 to 10 will delete any files or essentially wipe my pc? Somewhere online stated it won't, but just in... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade' started by JeremyBang, Sep 16, 2018.

  1. JEREMYBANG
    JeremyBang Win User

    Updating from 8.1 to 10


    Hi, I was wondering if updating from windows 8.1 to 10 will delete any files or essentially wipe my pc? Somewhere online stated it won't, but just in case ty.

    :)
     
    JeremyBang, Sep 16, 2018
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  2. 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, Sep 16, 2018
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  3. MONK.E83
    Monk.e83 Win User
    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, Sep 16, 2018
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  4. 3COLORS
    3Colors Win User

    Updating from 8.1 to 10

    Windows Updated(16299.309).KB4088776 Restart is required to complete.


    Hi dalchina. Good news, I followed your suggestion and reinstalled the update and now it appears as "installed correctly" *Biggrin Maybe it was not necessary to run the Windows Update Troubleshooter or maybe if necessary. But using it I do not think it could have worsened something. The installation was very fast, unlike the first time it showed step 1 and step 2 completed.

    Thanks for the suggestions and for the time to respond Updating from 8.1 to 10 :) Best regards.


    And thanks for the tip of that program, I'll have it on my list.
     
    3Colors, Sep 16, 2018
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