I have windows 8 (not 8.1) on a laptop. I have ran updates till there are no more important updates. I want to upgrade to 10. I looked at the tutorial (Windows 10 - Upgrade Installation - Windows 10 blog[2]=Installation%20and%20Setup#step6) and it seems straight forward. Just want to make sure this will take me from 8 (not 8.1) to 10?
I don't think you should have any problems. But first, make a backup image of your system to make sure you can restore your PC if there are any issues.
The System Requirements for the FREE Upgrade to Win10 includes having either Win8.1 or Win7 w/SP1 installed. Win8.0 could be updated to 8.1 free from the Windows Store, might check that. I tried to Upgrade 8.0 to Win10 and it failed big time so I first updated to 8.1 then installed any updates available and the Upgrade to Win10 worked fine. But this is all based on getting the FREE Upgrade, not a purchased product.I have windows 8 (not 8.1) on a laptop. I have ran updates till there are no more important updates. I want to upgrade to 10. I looked at the tutorial (Windows 10 - Upgrade Installation - Windows 10 blog[2]=Installation%20and%20Setup#step6) and it seems straight forward. Just want to make sure this will take me from 8 (not 8.1) to 10?
If one wants to upgrade through Windows Update, then the requirement is to have either Win 7 SP1 or Windows 8.1.
If one wants to upgrade through anISO file, the above requirement is NOT applicable. One can upgrade Win 7 (without SP1) or Win 8 (without Update 1).
Microsoft have stated that it has to be Windows 8.1 or Windows 7 SP1.
The installer file size will be very large if you upgrade from Windows 8 or Windows 7.
The latter is the process I was referring to.If one wants to upgrade through Windows Update, then the requirement is to have either Win 7 SP1 or Windows 8.1.
If one wants to upgrade through anISO file, the above requirement is NOT applicable. One can upgrade Win 7 (without SP1) or Win 8 (without Update 1).
Yes. I know that.The latter is the process I was referring to.
My reply is mainly in response to Berton's post.
Please read my post #4 again.Microsoft have stated that it has to be Windows 8.1 or Windows 7 SP1.
The installer file size will be very large if you upgrade from Windows 8 or Windows 7.
There are 2 ways to upgrade :
1. UsingWindows Update. That requires Win 7 SP1 or Win 8.1
2. Using downloaded ISO file. That does NOT requires Win 7 SP1 or Win 8 Update 1.
Whether the installer file " will be very large " or not is another matter. It can be done and it has been done.
I was expanding on my first reply.Yes. I know that.
My reply is mainly for Berton.
Windows 10 - Upgrade InstallationI have windows 8 (not 8.1) on a laptop. I have ran updates till there are no more important updates. I want to upgrade to 10. I looked at the tutorial (Windows 10 - Upgrade Installation - Windows 10 blog[2]=Installation%20and%20Setup#step6) and it seems straight forward. Just want to make sure this will take me from 8 (not 8.1) to 10?
Upgrade editions: Windows 8 (footnote 3)
3 Must be running the latest version of Windows 8 (Windows 8.1 Update) to receive the free upgrade to Windows 10 via Windows Update.
To go directly from Win8.0 to Win10 you need to upgrade using an ISO
Windows 10 - Upgrade Installation 7. To Upgrade to Windows 10 with an ISO fileGet the ISO
Techbench: Windows 10 ISO Download
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Media Creation Tool: Windows 10 ISO Download
