Taking a leap into the unknown.

[Deleted User]

OK, so I'm finally going to try updating to Windows 10.

I'm starting with my Laptop, which I don't use much, since I got my Hudl.

I'm currently updating Windows and AVG, after which I'll launch the Windows 10 update.

Wish me luck.

I_have_spoken

Remove the AV before you start the upgrade, IMHO

[Deleted User]

I_have_spoken wrote: »

Remove the AV before you start the upgrade, IMHO

Remove, or disable?

Fightsback

Good luck bob

bsod

not a good combination from a privacy perspective

poppellerant

I don't mind Windows 10, but be sure to research how to disable Windows 10 tracking. Avoid tools if you can, there are plenty of guides.

[Deleted User]

bsod wrote: »

not a good combination from a privacy perspective

There's nothing particularly private on the laptop, and I seldom use it, as can be seen from the 57 updates, currently installing.

enfield_freddy

when you are installing , and get to the screen offering express settings , click on custom , and disable quite a few


if you are happy with the install and have no personal data , then d/load the iso and do a clean install , (custom) and delete all partitions and create new ones ,


once installed go to updates , and it should find "most" drivers , if not go to manufacturers website on either on that or another machine and d/load them


you will probably like to install classic shell menu as well

[Deleted User]

enfield_freddy wrote: »

then d/load the iso and do a clean install , (custom) and delete all partitions and create new ones

Can I do that, without a DVD burner?

Fightsback

Bedsit_Bob wrote: »

Can I do that, without a DVD burner?

Got a usb stick or SD card ?

Then use Rufus

See here:

http://www.cnet.com/uk/how-to/how-to-install-windows-10-technical-preview-from-a-flash-drive/

enfield_freddy

you can d/load the iso to a pendrive




copy/save this link https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10 , when you do it , it will ask you what you want to do with it , click "run" and save (burn to) pendrive.


NOTE: you need to actually run the upgrade first , so that your machine is legal


NOTE 2: when installing from the ISO , skip serial number , when you go to updates it will register your machine (as its a re install of win 10)