Need assistance with the Win10 upgrade?

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HatemKing
Junior Member

11-03-2016, 06:00 PM

You can perform the upgrade using a separate installation drive distinct from the one already running Win8.1 on. The support staff mentioned needing to use the Windows icon for the installation process.

HatemKing

11-03-2016, 06:00 PM #1

JustSayLucy
Junior Member

11-11-2016, 03:19 PM

When you first set up Windows 10, you must upgrade from your existing Windows 8.1 setup to officially register your key as Windows 10. You also have the choice to go back to your earlier installation whenever you wish, which might explain why you’re considering using a different drive.

JustSayLucy

11-11-2016, 03:19 PM #2

Dat_Asian_
Member

146

11-11-2016, 11:42 PM

Yes, you're considering running both Windows 10 and Windows 8.1 simultaneously.

Dat_Asian_

11-11-2016, 11:42 PM #3

Yes, you're considering running both Windows 10 and Windows 8.1 simultaneously.

AristerDRA
Member

143

11-18-2016, 11:42 AM

You're aiming for Windows 10 on an SSD, but your system started as an SSD with a SATA hard drive.

AristerDRA

11-18-2016, 11:42 AM #4

You're aiming for Windows 10 on an SSD, but your system started as an SSD with a SATA hard drive.

Pixel_Knight24
Junior Member

11-22-2016, 08:54 PM

It's currently installed on your SSHD (8GB/1TB) and you're looking to move it to a 128GB SSD. There seems to be no built-in option for transferring between drives, so you'll need to obtain a product key from the manufacturer or retailer. If the key is available, you can install it on your new SSD if it's already connected.

Pixel_Knight24

11-22-2016, 08:54 PM #5

martiondude123
Member

162

11-22-2016, 10:23 PM

It would save time and ensure everything is up to date.

martiondude123

11-22-2016, 10:23 PM #6

It would save time and ensure everything is up to date.

AxelOG
Junior Member

11-22-2016, 11:46 PM

I don’t possess a product key; I received the free upgrade they provided. However, there’s no clean-install option available. I performed a fresh installation on my SSD, but without a key.

AxelOG

11-22-2016, 11:46 PM #7

I don’t possess a product key; I received the free upgrade they provided. However, there’s no clean-install option available. I performed a fresh installation on my SSD, but without a key.

TheBozoPlays
Senior Member

642

12-10-2016, 11:13 PM

Upgrade to Windows 10 on that SSHD. Verify the activation. Finally, perform a clean install of Windows 10 on an SSD.

TheBozoPlays

12-10-2016, 11:13 PM #8

Upgrade to Windows 10 on that SSHD. Verify the activation. Finally, perform a clean install of Windows 10 on an SSD.

slayer__is
Senior Member

521

12-11-2016, 12:02 AM

Use Speccy to view your Windows key details.

slayer__is

12-11-2016, 12:02 AM #9

Use Speccy to view your Windows key details.

RD1928
Member

12-11-2016, 08:55 PM

#10

You can perform a clean install by following the installation steps again or using a fresh installation media. Alternatively, you could copy the SSH key from your SSHD to another device and transfer it, then erase the SSHD on that new machine.

RD1928

12-11-2016, 08:55 PM #10

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