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Windows 10 RTM is out - DX12 games to follow?
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Uno Venova
Banned
i'm wondering about having an offline account too, since you need to sign in to get updates right now, I don't know how it will be in the final version.
Ricerocket
Member
I'd like to know this as well, didn't make an account with 8.1 because don't care about their fullscreen apps from the store.
Judge Magister Zexion
Banned
I remember joining the insider program but I forgot to download the ISO. Now that RTM is out I want to download it but the "Get started" tab is grayed out. Wtf
EDIT: This and losing the little flag icon on the left is bugging me out. Now ill have to buy the final version since I wont be able to upgrade.
No Insider ISO downloads until the 29th
Judge Magister Zexion
Banned
Once the initial release happens, you can either use that or go back to insider if you want to test upcoming builds
So installing my iso from build 10130 wouldn't work either then? I guess I can wait a bit longer.
SlickShoesRUCrazy
Member
Hopefully sooner than later. I'm ready for some 4k 60fps games on my xb1!!!
i've been visiting misterxmedia XD
Judge Magister Zexion
Banned
You can do that and update from windows update since all builds go through windows update
Cool, i'll try that then!
Judge Magister Zexion
Banned
If it asks you for a key you can use these:
EDIT: All insider keys have been disabled, so it'll say not activated until release
and you can also upgrade to pro for free as long as you use insider
MikeE21286
Member
With Windows 10 am I going to be required to do a full wipe and re-install of Windows?
I really hope not. Macs solved that years ago
I really hope not. Macs solved that years ago
Judge Magister Zexion
Banned
Nope you don't have to wipe
Thank you!
MikeE21286
Member
Awesome!
Judge Magister Zexion
Banned
Apparently people are having problems activating from that build, Microsoft is recommending to either wipe or to wait for the next patch which will fix it
SOURCE: https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/insider/forum/insider_wintp-insider_install/activate-windows-watermark-on-windows-10-insider/cae92439-f115-45ea-a109-14332c5f56ec
So did Windows.
Leafhopper
Banned
Yeah Ill just wait until release and see how the update process goes.
Iced_Eagle
Member
Of course not. You always can do an in-place upgrade.
Windows has always had in-place upgrades, so not sure why you seem to imply they haven't?
If you don't believe me, here's a video someone made showing someone upgrading from MS-DOS to Windows 8 for kicks and giggles: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ep1MvNyHSWs Windows still runs programs from 1985 as well (though it gives you a warning that it's old as hell and you should probably not use it).
Judge Magister Zexion
Banned
you need to login to get the update, but after that you can use a offline account and not have to use it ever again
andrerobot
Member
The fuck??!
Don't listen to this man. Those keys are not legitimate as they are only meant to be used by volume licensing or university programs.
I do believe MS have turned the activation servers off until release by now.
That's what Win7 was compared to Vista. More of a rebranding with a few changes than a new OS. Win8 was the big jump in terms of speed and features but most people will first experience those benefits in Win10.
Me too considering they giving it away free to any previous windows users legitimate or pirated. I think I'll wait for a month after official release,
Mad Season
Banned
Is upgrading instead of a fresh install still not the best choice as it was years ago? Apparently fresh install always gave better performance
OldAsUrSock
Banned
No, there is a setting to use a local account.
They dont do Windows keys anymore. Been about a year since they made that rule
soulassssns
Banned
What do they do?
Hopefully I get option to wipe for the free upgrade copy. Could use a fresh install.
No. You can make a non-.Net account just like Windows XP, 7.
You needed an .Net account for the tech preview for obvious reasons (they wanted feedback, etc. They even had a keylogger on your stuff. Eek.), but Windows 10 won't have either (.Net required nor a keylogger... knock on wood on that last one)
No, you haven't had to do that since XP, AFAIK. It'll do a "clean install" but have your old files in a "backup" folder.
Poodlestrike
Banned
Vulkan would be great, I would love to see every new game released on Linux.
Yeah my 10130 wouldn't activate. Rolled back to 8.1 for now, and I'll just wait till the 29th.
So what does your W10 'key' get tied to then upon installing and not logging into a MS account?
Mango Positive
Member
It's working pretty well for me so far. It activated automatically doing the upgrade from 8.1. I haven't tried gaming yet, but I do dig Edge. Aren't Chrome extensions supposed to be working? I can't seem to figure out how to make them work.
Whogie
Member
Why not?
You need to be on SP1, which means you need to run Windows Update a lot. That's all.
OmegaDL50
Member
What do you think Dreamspark is?
I believe they created a sub-reddit just for Windows software only, but like any software purchase from a non-official provider, there is always a risk involved, which is why one should only deal with verified sellers.
Iced_Eagle
Member
You just need to get all of the important updates from Windows Update to get SP1 and then you're good to go. Doesn't seem like a big thing to do for a free OS.
I doubt it, seriously doubt it.
Has nothing to do with release times between Windows versions. I just think that Win10 has not baked long enough yet.
Conkerkid11
Member
You run out of socks?
So you're not using Windows 10 at the moment then? If you were, you wouldn't have any doubts.
Bubba_Sparks
Member
Thanks! Followed this link to upgrade and it was pretty painless. It just did its install and I was back to Windows with all my programs intact! My nVidia drivers were even updated to the Windows 10 versions.
I really like the new taskbar! Its pretty sleek and integrates a lot of features without being as overbearing as the Windows 8/8.1 Start Screen. Everything looks nice as far as user interface and it runs flawlessly on my system.
Here are my specs:
Intel H57 Mobo
Intel Core i7 860
16Gb 1866Mhz DDR3
ASUS nVidia GTX 970
Samsung 840 Evo
TouchMyBox
Member
For what it's worth, since Windows 8, there is no such thing as a non-fully functional non-updateable copy of windows.
But yes, the upgrade should be legitimately activated automatically.
what is this even suppose to mean? you're just saying vague things to appear like you have some great insight into the subject but you're not actually saying anything.
have you even used Windows 10?
soulassssns
Banned
This ISO upgraded and activated just fine? no issues with not being "genuine" or anything else?
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