Windows 10: Upgrade using media creation tool vs Windows Download notification

Are the files the same when using the Media Creation tool immediate upgrade vs waiting for the Windows download notification? I am upgrading from Windows 7 Pro . Tks

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Wait or use media creation tool?

Hi,

If you are unable to wait for the upgrade to be offered to your computer, then you may use the Media Creation tool. There is no advantages and disadvantages of doing media creation tool vs waiting for the upgrade.

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Can I start Windows 10 installation from the old downloaded setup files

Hi,

Have you downloaded iso of Windows 10?

You can install Windows 10 using the downloaded files through the Media creation tool. Try to turn off notifications to upgrade to Windows 10 and then use your downloaded files to install Windows 10.

Installing Windows 10 using the media creation tool

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How do I turn off notifications to upgrade to Windows 10?

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Yes, they are the same.

Some said there is less problematic using the MCT to install than using Windows Update.

I used both methods, one to each laptop. To me, there is no issue on either install.

I prefer to use MCT instead of WU because I have no patience to wait for my turn to install.

By the way, there are 2 sources to download and install Windows 10.

MCT
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/soft...load/windows10

Tech Bench
http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/softw...load/techbench

 

OK . I will use MCT . I asked because I wasn't sure whether the display drivers are different between the 2 types of upgrade. Btw after upgrading with MCT is the Windows Reservation notification automatically deleted or do I have to manually cancel it.

 

That will be history, gone automatically. Never seen again.

 

OK and Thanks for the quick responses.

 

I did the upgrade this afternoon. It went smoothly . Took about the same time as my other computers .You are right the Windows upgrade icon was gone after update.

I have a new question: After I used disk cleanup for system files in another computer , I am still left with a 0 bytes windows.old file containing Windows infused apps . Any reason to keep this file ?

 

Windows.old is use for reverting your system back to your previous operating system, which in your case , is Win 7 Pro.
Windows.old is supposed to be deleted automatically after 30 days of the Win 10 installation. Although I had read in one thread where someone said it was not true. That it stays on after 30 days. I have no proof one way or the other as I always delete it as soon as I am satisfied with the new install.

As to the "0 byte windows.old file"................. try right click at it > click Take Ownership > then try to delete it again.
If you do not have Take Ownership of a file or folder in your right click context menu, use this tutorial:
https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/3...dows-10-a.html

 

Yep , need to take ownership to delete the file. Tks

 

You are welcome.