Windows 10: Windows 10 Software Retention?

Hello,

I have my OS installed on an SSD. I have all of my other software (many games) installed on HDDs. Will the software need to be reinstalled when I upgrade to Windows 10?

Thanks.

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Windows 10 Unexpected shutdown on start up

OK, so i figured it out myself

Found the logfile in "C:\Windows\Minidump".

You need the Windows Development Kit to open it and a bit of googling to understand it.

Found out that a Daemon driver caused an error. Removed Daemon but this didn't solve it. (ps: Daemon itself worked normally).

I let hibernate my computer again and found another error with sptd2.sys: SCSI Pass Through Direct layer

More google and ended up on the duplexsecure site. Downloaded the W10 version and voila: problem fixed.

For the Windows support team: It would be really helpfull if you could pass problems to a more skilled helpdesk who can do more than proposing the standard solutions in case those won't work.

Cheers

 

Windows 10 Unexpected shutdown on start up

OK, so I also found out that this occurs when sleepmode (for me after 3 hours) changes into hibernate mode.

Seems like the going into hibernate and/or starting up from HIbernate results in a shutdown. In safeboot it works perfectly.

Anyone any idea how I can figure out where it goes wrong. Is there a way to log this (I couldn't find it in bootlog)

 

Some may but most will work without you having to do anything.

 

Any idea what time Windows 10 will be available? I just dont want to spend years reinstalling everything...

 

It started downloading to peoples computers this morning. The installations will start on the 29th but no idea exactly when. I don't think anyone knows.

It's not a forced upgrade. It will download then tell you it's ready to be installed then let you choose when.

Did you reserve a copy? If not you won't get the free upgrade.

 

Yes I reserved a copy. I'm just deciding whether or not to install it. If I have to reinstall everything, then I'd have to clear a week to do that.

 

To add a little detail:

If you upgrade to 10 in the default manner, keeping all data files and applications, most of your installed software may run without any actions from you.

Games are another matter, because they may be programmed more for performance than compatibility.. Here's an unofficial list:

Windows 10 Games Compatibility List - Microsoft Community