Windows 10: Windows 10 upgrade worked - but programs believe they are on Windows 8

Discus and support Windows 10 upgrade worked - but programs believe they are on Windows 8 in Windows 10 Support to solve the problem; I think perhaps you missed the "I'm not a very good programmer " bit.... *Sad No, I didn't. I was and still am totally aware of it. *Wink Discussion in 'Windows 10 Support' started by Joergi, Oct 1, 2015.

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  1. JOERGI
    Joergi Win User

    Windows 10 upgrade worked - but programs believe they are on Windows 8


    No, I didn't. I was and still am totally aware of it. *Wink
     
    Joergi, Oct 1, 2015
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  2. DCH48
    Dch48 Win User

    Some software will still report it is running on 8 or 8.1. It's nothing to worry about if everything works. They just need to update their programs.
     
    Dch48, Apr 4, 2018
    #17
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