Windows 10: Windows Update failed, now laptop is locked up...

The ISO is about 3-4GB large.

Using 32b brings limits with it, it would be better to use the 64b version.

 

How big would it be when extracted to the USB?

 

The same, an ISO is a compiled file of the whole package.

 

Opinion, do you think an original OEM Win10 CD/DVD have the capability of fixing this situation?

 

That depends on how you're planning on using it, there are some possibilities you could do with it although such is mostly used for a clean reinstall of the OS, but yeah it may solve the problem.

 

Download my Bootable PE Rescue Disk - link in sig below..

to gain access to your PC and HDD to see what is going on...

 

axe0
I was thinking I could get a clean install and correct all the problems and all then I could trying to reinstall the last backup without the OS.

Kyhi
Is the Win10 PESE iso the correct link?

 

there are 4 ISO's just choose your version and architecture

 

Hey guys,
What do you think of replacing the HD and installing a new clean OEM version of Win 10?

 

where can I purchase a full version of Win 10? I got an OEM version and upon reading the fine print I decided to return it and go with a genuine version.

Thanks

 

From Microsoft maybe? If you've had Windows 10 on that computer before, though, why pay for it when a clean install from downloaded Windows 10 ISO (from Microsoft) will give you exactly the same thing (except that you won't be able to transfer it to another computer later) but it will be for free.

Windows 10 Home: Upgrade or Purchase - Microsoft Store

 

Hi,
Decided to proceed with the free install and surprisingly it worked quite well. Can't seem to get all the apps that I had downloaded from the store but that's not a major concern. I do have another question however. In control panel I found a backup utility but it's marked Win 7. Does this mean it will only work with Win 7? I want to get a complete backup and repair disc just in case. Any suggestions?

Thanks to all for putting up with me with the previous problem.

 

The Windows 7 backup program built into Windows 10 works with Windows 10 the same way it did with 7. However, a much more reliable and flexible program is Macrium Reflect Free.

Macrium Reflect Free