I would like to know wether I should download the free upgrade of windows 10 before or after I choose to upgrade my mobo and cpu.
I will be upgrading the mobo and cpu in September, as far as I'm aware, using my oem code I can continue to use 8.1 without another os purchase.
My question is: Will I be able to do the same with Windows 10, or should I wait until I have upgraded my hardware and then upgrade to 10.
After upgrading to windows 10, my mobo USBs will all disable... Why is this happening and how do I fix it? this makes my wifi mouse and keyboard stop working...
View 1 RepliesI have my serial key and an install ISO saved on a USB, my question is when I install my new motherboard and processor, will I have an option to completely wipe the computer for the fresh install of windows with none of my previous saved memory. Essentially factory resetting but just with windows and drivers.
I've never done an upgrade like this before and I know you can boot and download the graphics drivers and such, but how do I get about wiping all the memory?
I just reset my pc and did a clean install of windows 10. I have a maximus vi hero mobo and for the management interface driver the mobo's site has v11.0.0.1155 but windows already has it installed for v11.0.0.1157 Should I use the latest version that has auto installed or is the one on the asus website better for me? Is it more specific to my board since its from the mobo's site?
View 1 RepliesI have an AMD FX-8300, I found a FX-4350 (4.2gh ) I just want to get it to speed up a bit.
Now before all the AMD haters come running!! I'm going to switch to intel in the future, I'm just waiting for more 6th get stuff to come out and just saving money and so I just want some extra performance for the time. (plus its cheap)
Would I need to buy an actual copy of windows 10 or will my free upgrade still be on my pc?
I have seen this for a long time and just usually stick to the normal audio ports for everything but it has bothered me for a while. What are the sound plugs on the back of my motherboard for? They are colored as Black and Orange on the top and on the Bottom, Pink, Green and Blue. I was thinking of getting a surround sound system and have yet to find one that has plugs for these so what are they for and is there any surround systems
View 2 RepliesI today swapped from my AMD 8370 to an Intel Xeon 1231v3 and now when I'm trying to activate windows I get error with code: 0x8007232B. Do I need to reinstall windows or buy a new key what to activate with?
View 9 RepliesSo I got a new asus M5a97 for a new socket and whatnot and now when I shut down there are 2 issues (title bar not long enough for both). The first is whenever you shut it down it leaves all usb ports powered.
The second is that every second time you try to boot it goes to the asus screen where there's meant to be the little circle made of dots spinning and no circle appears nothing happens. Hardware all seems fine so not sure what needs changing.
How can I retrieve it or is it lost for good.
View 1 RepliesI'm having some hard times with my pc after installing windows 10...I used to have windows 8.1 and everything was fine. Since I downloaded 10:
-it's no more possible for me to restart my pc: it stops during the process.
-programs behave weirdly: adobe is going mad, it's no more possible to close skype when I don't need it, and other minor issues.
Now, I tried to go back to Windows8.1, I tried to reset the pc, BUT OF COURSE I CAN'T BECAUSE THE RESTART OPTION DOESN'T WORK!!!
Since upgrading to windows 10 I cannot scroll
View 1 RepliesQuite simply after updating to Windows 10 I've have had no sound on my computer for months now and don't know what to do. I've updated drivers like 12 times and I still don't get any sound and it's annoying having to put headphones in all the time. I have an Alienware and the crappy part is that I'd only had it a couple weeks before it happened. It happend right after the update so I'm guessing it has to do with something on the OS.
View 2 RepliesI have a windows 7pro system that I have used for about 3 years. A fairly substantial mix of software installed over time has predictably slowed down performance enough that a clean OS install is in order. I also have a SSD I would like to install as the primary C drive as well as the update to windows 10.
There are two ways to go about this, and am not sure which is the most reliable or cleanest way.
a) I can install the SSD then reinstall win7, and 3 years worth of OS patches. Wait around until Microsoft notifies me of availability of windows 10, install windows 10 and then install all the application software.
b) I could upgrade to windows 10 get a license key(?). Then install the SSD, next reinstall windows 10 and finally all the application software.
like I said - NO audio
View 1 RepliesI am going to switch out most of the components besides RAM, HDD, and CD-ROM. I have been informed that an OEM version of Windows is tied to the motherboard, but I need to switch out the motherboard. I understand that I need to purchase a retail version of Windows 10.
My question is how do I replace the old OS (Windows 8 upgraded to Windows 10) with a retail version? I am going to be keeping the HDD, so how exactly would I go about replacing the current OS on my HDD?
I'm having some hard times with my pc after installing windows 10...I used to have windows 8.1 and everything was fine. Since I downloaded 10:
-it's no more possible for me to restart my pc: it stops during the process.
-programs behave weirdly: adobe is going mad, it's no more possible to close skype when I don't need it, and other minor issues.
Now, I tried to go back to Windows8.1, I tried to reset the pc, BUT OF COURSE I CAN'T BECAUSE THE RESTART OPTION DOESN'T WORK!!!
I want my old OS back...
So I'm currently running Windows 7 Home Premium on my desktop and have two other hard drives for storage. The SSD is only 32GBs (Before you say, "Well 32GB's is way to small for an SSD" I know. But it works and I still have 3-4GBs free.) and I'm going to make an attempt to upgrade it this summer to a Samsung 840 EVO but I may be delayed because I'll be on vacation most of the summer. So my question is, can I fit Windows 10 on it because you need at least 20GBs to upgrade. But is that overwriting Win7? Do I need to install Windows 10 on my storage drive then migrate it to the SSD?
View 1 RepliesI have a retail copy of windows 8 on my desktop which I recently upgraded to win 10, I was wondering if I can use that windows 8 key again to install windows on a laptop since it is no longer on my desktop?
View 1 RepliesSo I am going to upgrade from an a8-7600 apu to possibly an AMD 6 core cpu which will require a new motherboard since its an am3+ Ok so since I need to change motherboards and on this current pc i am on i upgraded my windows 7 to windows 10 does that mean I cannot use this copy of windows 10 when i change my mobo and cpu? I would have to buy a new copy of windows basically?
View 1 RepliesI am trying to upgrade from win 7 sp1 pro. 64 bit in parallels but it keeps failing it is setup with 2 gig of RAM it is the latest parallels 11 .
l have checked for updates to win 7 but it keeps on checking forever not sure if this the problem but if it is not sure how to solve it . I have tried the standalone updater it is doing the same.
I ask this as i currently have no way to do any form of backup and wont be able to for some time but the only things i would need when i do upgrade is my chrome passwords and my steam games as have not long done a full reset using the acer e recovery program. Im using the steam beta client at present and running win 7 home premium.
View 7 RepliesZip file uploaded. As far as I know, this has only occurred once since upgrading to Windows 10.
View 9 RepliesAfter upgrading to Windows 10 I no longer have any WiFi capabilities. My laptop is HP Pavilion Intel Core i3 which I purchased in November 2014. In Windows - Settings - Network & Internet I do not have a WiFi option listed. However, when I go into Control Panel - Network and Internet - Network Connections I see my wireless service is listed and media state is 'enabled' but states IPv4 & IPv6 are 'not connected'. It is Intel(R) Dual Band Wireless-AC 3160. The MAC Address is 30-3A-64-13-2B-80. When I diagnose this connection I get the following message:
There might be a problem with the driver for the Wireless Network Connection adapter.
Windows couldn't automatically bind the IP protocol stack to the network adapter.
Ok, I know when doing a clean install or 1st time installation to disconnect the 2nd internal drive.
I have been testing Win10 on my laptop that only has one drive, but my desktop has an SSD OS drive and a 2TB spinner for the Libraries , File History and Macrium Reflect images. I have only started using 2 drives(before this I had never done it) at the end of last year and never had to upgrade or reinstall Win 8.1 update.
Question: When I run the upgrade to Win10, through Windows Update(whenever it comes down to me), Do I/Should I disconnect the 2nd internal(and redirect everything after), or can I just leave it connected, with no ill effects?
Have installed Windows 10 on two desktops, so decided to download and install on laptop. Laptop is currently on and shows 67% on Configure settings and 91% overall. There is no light flickering except a slight flicker about every 20-30 seconds showing action on hard drive and it has been at 91% for over an hour.
View 4 RepliesI think my windows 10 upgrade gets stuck at 92% with configuring windows at 69%. It's been at this screen for over 24 hours already. I'm a bit concerned now.
I'm wondering if I shut it down by pressing and holding the power button, would I get myself into another problem?