Windows 10: Updating from Windows 8.1 to Windows 10

My old laptop was running Windows 8.1 and I wanted to update it to Windows 10. I downloaded the media tool and waited for everything to be ready. After, a screen popped up telling me to insert a product key, though I heard that you could install Windows 10 for free without a product key or activating it. There were no buttons to skip product key, unlike what I had seen in a video.

Th only option I had was to input a product key, the back and next buttons were greyed out and there were no other buttons for me to press. I don’t a drive so I can’t download it from a drive.

Help would be appreciated.

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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!

 

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Windows 10

no, you can't go back..
I suggest creating a backup image of your os drive