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Richard2085
Nov 17, 2021Brass Contributor
Windows 10 install fails
I have a windows pc which originally had 8.1 installed and later upgraded to 10. Recently I was forced to restore it to it original factory settings, 8.1. I am trying to upgrade it to 10. I used th...
- Nov 23, 2021I was able to get ahold of a Microsoft support person. After a chat he had me download an older version of Windows 10 install and it worked.
Thank you for all your support. It was gratefully appreciated.
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Nov 23, 2021
And has the computer manufacturer installed an additional antivirus - other than Defender?
In this case, I suggest you uninstall it!
Richard2085
Nov 23, 2021Brass Contributor
I was able to get ahold of a Microsoft support person. After a chat he had me download an older version of Windows 10 install and it worked.
Thank you for all your support. It was gratefully appreciated.
Thank you for all your support. It was gratefully appreciated.
- Shark1210Jan 15, 2022Copper ContributorHi Richard,I am having the same problem currently(trying to update from win 8.1 to 10). Could you please share the steps? And which version of the windows 10 version did you download?
Thank you- Richard2085Jan 15, 2022Brass Contributor
Shark1210 I cannot remember the version number, but it was a much older version. He provided me with a link to a location where I could select it was a listing of older updates. I had asked him if there were older versions prior to the version that is currently version that is available to download via Microsoft's web page. Try contacting a support person.
- Shark1210Jan 15, 2022Copper Contributor
Richard2085 Ohkay! I managed to install it somehow,thank you for your reply! Take care 🙂
- DeletedNov 23, 2021I am very happy!
Best regards