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Windows 10 Technical Preview - Insider Program
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skimread
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I'm literally watching my c:\$windows.~BT\Sources folder fill up with Windows 10 goodness
I've set my Windows 8.1 to automatic updates and made sure that all updates are installed. I got the Windows 10 icon but it isn't downloading. No $windows folder. How do I trigger the download process?
Is this relevant for Windows Insiders?
Please post in a new thread.
skimread
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I installed Win 10 240 when it came out on my old laptop via insider program.
Was under the impression the downloads for the 29th are already starting so I can do my other laptop.
faniebraai
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Is hidden folders enabled?
It downloaded stuff, but it's not doing anything more than that... it's probably waiting for tomorrow morning to start.
These are staged upgrades from older OS, not for Insiders. If you reserved upgrade on the WEB site, you will be served first. If you didn't, just wait.
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and this:
which means it is primed and ready to go for tomorrow (as I understand from reddit)
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I have reserved and have none of that ****. GWX just sits there looking at me...
And yes forum / thread police I am also part of the insider program :erm:
Then post in this thread about upgrades on computers which are part of the program.And yes forum / thread police I am also part of the insider program :erm:
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like a fly and poo.
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Start > "maintenance" > Change Automatic Maintenance Settings > Change the hour to the one you're in currently. If you've reserved your upgrade, it will begin downloading only during the maintenance period.
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Go to C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\Download\8f36b36c5f97d84a69eedf4ec27435ec and watch it getting filled up with full fat genuine Windows 10 goodness.
EDIT: I see that you've already downloaded Win10 goodness.
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AthenianOwl
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I have reserved and have none of that ****. GWX just sits there looking at me...
And yes forum / thread police I am also part of the insider program :erm:
Lol
Dude, do you have $Windows.~BT folder in your C:\? If yes, then your PC's busy receiving Windows 10 goodness in the background. Silently
Check your network monitor if it's being downloaded right now.reactor_sa
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Windows~bt is bigger than 5gb on my main rig, only 3.7gb on my micro servers ??
Lol
Dude, do you have $Windows.~BT folder in your C:\? If yes, then your PC's busy receiving Windows 10 goodness in the background. Silently
Yes all that happened yesterday but up to now nothing more has happened. I feel cheated.
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MSDN subscriber downloads today:
Windows 10 (Multiple Editions) New!
Windows 10 Education New!
Windows 10 Enterprise New!
Windows 10 Enterprise 2015 LTSB New!
Windows 10 Features on Demand New!
Windows 10 (Multiple Editions) New!
Windows 10 Education New!
Windows 10 Enterprise New!
Windows 10 Enterprise 2015 LTSB New!
Windows 10 Features on Demand New!
faniebraai
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Windows 10 started installing now on my pirated Windows 7 copy.
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Lol
Dude, do you have $Windows.~BT folder in your C:\? If yes, then your PC's busy receiving Windows 10 goodness in the background. Silently
No but this worked for me
1. delete everything in this folder
C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\Download
2. set update settings to
Install updates automatically (recommended)
3. open cmd as admin and run
wuauclt.exe /updatenow
The update instantly started and the bt folder was created.
source
https://www.reddit.com/r/Windows10/comments/3exx29/preload_windows_10_if_you_dont_have_the_folder/
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MSDN subscriber downloads today:
Windows 10 (Multiple Editions) New!
Windows 10 Education New!
Windows 10 Enterprise New!
Windows 10 Enterprise 2015 LTSB New!
Windows 10 Features on Demand New!
I can only download Enterprise on my subscription.
Anyone know where I can get en-gb_windows_10_multiple_editions_x86_dvd_6846906.iso
AthenianOwl
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No but this worked for me
1. delete everything in this folder
C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\Download
2. set update settings to
Install updates automatically (recommended)
3. open cmd as admin and run
wuauclt.exe /updatenow
The update instantly started and the bt folder was created.
source
https://www.reddit.com/r/Windows10/comments/3exx29/preload_windows_10_if_you_dont_have_the_folder/
Lekker man
See you on the other side!Official Win10 ISO's are available for download now.
http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10
P.S You need to upgrade from genuine 7/8 first to get free Win10 license linked to your MSA then you can do a clean install anytime afterwards.