windows 10 upgrade from windows 8.1 pro with media center


  1. taffa
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    windows 8.1 pro with media center
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    windows 10 upgrade from windows 8.1 pro with media center


    when the first windows upgrade appeared I signed on for upgrade 26/07/2015 windows upgrade gave me a message saying everything on my laptop (pc) is ready to upgrade even all app not from Microsoft are compatible with windows 10
    29/07/15 I had 5 failed upgrade Microsoft say I must do this

    I did everything to the letter and have same stuff in
    C:\Windows\    SoftwareDistribution\Download


    WE VALIDATEING WINDOWS 10 FOR YOUR PC
    WE RECOMMEND THAT YOU UPGRADE AFTER YOU GET YOUR NOTIFICATION THAT WINDOWS
    10 IS READY FOR YOUR SPERSIFIC PC
    OK NOTIFY ME WHEN READY
    TANK YOu
    TAFFA
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  3. Brink
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    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
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    Hello TAFFA, and welcome to Ten Forums.


    If you like, you could also upgrade to Windows 10 using step 3 below. :)

    Windows 10 - Upgrade Installation - Windows 10 Forums
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  4. bobkn
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    Win 11 Pro 22000.708
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    And Media Center will be gone. It's not supported under Win 10.

    Microsoft is supposed to allow you to download a free DVD player software soon, to replace that capability in Media Center.

    Microsoft rolls out Windows DVD Player for Windows 10 users
    Last edited by Brink; 30 Jul 2015 at 16:57. Reason: added link for more info
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