Post what you are thinking at this very moment

[Hal-9000]

You're not supposed to use the upgrade as a fresh install. The ESD file download you're going to get is just an upgrade. I just posted that process there in case Microsoft doesn't keep their word, or what I've read about MS providing an ISO is false and the ISO isn't provided, or they're taking to long or whatever. Supposedly, every file you need to rip a full install ISO from the ESD is going to be in that ESD file. But by all accounts, you shouldn't have to... MS will supposedly provide the ISO as a separate download after you've installed the upgrade and verified it.

So it's hostage time....you gotta do the initial upgrade to get the 'usable' ISO for a fresh install for later.


a-holes


A lot of fibers in my being are telling me right now to wait and NOT try it

[DemonGeminiX]

I'm going to wait until people make the inevitable reports of how 10 screws up their media player, or ability to use a camera etc

Some people have already upgraded and they say it's fantastic, but there's some instructions you have to follow to get it right.

Hey DGX, let us know if you decide to do the upgrade pls and thanks.

I have two computers I'm going to upgrade. One's running 7 Home, no frills, no tricks and I'll probably upgrade that first. It should be simple. The other's my monster rig with 7 Pro and Linux configured in dual boot, and I may have some problems there as I have a non-windows based boot loader in my MBR. I may have to get rid of the dual boot and let Windows take over the entire drive, upgrade, then reconfigure the dual boot with the ISO later. We'll see what happens.

[Hal-9000]

I'm going to change my ISP in a couple of days. No changes for me until that's ironed out.

[Goofy]

I wonder if my 'cracked' OEM version of 7 ultimate will upgrade ok Think i'll wait for the reports then back-up everything first

[DemonGeminiX]

I wonder if my 'cracked' OEM version of 7 ultimate will upgrade ok Think i'll wait for the reports then back-up everything first

Did you reserve your copy and get verified?

This process is supposed to weed out hacked/cracked copies.

[redred]

I read somewhere that cracked files will be fine they just want as many people on w10 as possible, I'll see if I can find it when back on laptop

[Hugh_Janus]

fuckin people taking tools without asking and then not giving them back

[PorkChopSandwiches]

Did you reserve your copy and get verified?

This process is supposed to weed out hacked/cracked copies.

I read somewhere that cracked files will be fine they just want as many people on w10 as possible, I'll see if I can find it when back on laptop

Yeah, me too. They are just trying to get everyone into the ecosystem, they realize the money is in apps and what not

[redred]

http://www.forbes.com/sites/insertco...10-to-pirates/

[DemonGeminiX]

http://www.forbes.com/sites/insertco...10-to-pirates/

Update: Microsoft has clarified that even though pirates will be able to auto-upgrade to Windows 10, the version they get will still be considered unlicensed.“Although non-Genuine PCs might be able to upgrade to Windows 10, the upgrade will not change the genuine state of the license. This applies across geographies. Customers that are improperly licensed before the upgrade will be improperly licensed after the upgrade. We will provide a mechanism for non-genuine Windows 10 PC devices to “get genuine” via the new Windows Store, whether they are upgraded versions of Windows or purchased. We will have details on this as we get closer to launch.”
So, not outright amnesty or a fresh, legal start for all, but a free upgrade to Windows 10 all the same. Hopefully “conversion” licenses will be affordable enough to be attractive.

Not quite sure what they intend to do here. Are they just hoping people with pirated copies are going to buy a legitimate license out of the goodness of their hearts?

[DemonGeminiX]

One of the computers I have has the upgrade folder and the other doesn't. Wonder what's up with that.

[DemonGeminiX]

Just in case you guys missed it: Windows 10 is being downloaded in the background. If you go to your C:\ directory, you should see a folder named:

$windows.-BT

If you don't see it, you either need to enable hidden files and folders or the folder hasn't been built yet, but rest assured, everything's being downloaded to your computer. I don't have the folder on my monster rig, but I see in several folders dated today that file sizes are growing periodically.

[DemonGeminiX]

The OS has been downloaded to the other computer. I'll deal with it later and let you guys know how it goes. I'm still waiting for the monster rig to get all of the files. I've read some articles that said it may take weeks for some people's computers to be ready for the upgrade. I'm hoping the rig isn't one of them but oh well. In the meantime, I've got a boatload of junk to back up on the other computer before I start the upgrade, so I'm gonna be pretty busy for a while.

[Teh One Who Knocks]

I just checked (click on the Win10 icon in your taskbar) and my upgrade has already been downloaded on my work PC, I can upgrade it any time.

[Goofy]

Mine isnt ready yet