MS thinks I have W8 but I have W8.1

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    W8.1
    Thread Starter
       #11

    Slartybart said:
    Everyone got those at some point, at least I did.

    Mystere's suggestion will stop the messages. Don't worry about a real msg - when to upgrade - that will come through Windows Update. Or hang around here ... members are really really fast on news
    Thanks, waiting for the Windows upgrade makes sense.
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    W8.1
    Thread Starter
       #12

    Dude said:
    @redbourn, you would have to run it as admin for it to show in the command prompt
    The attached says 32 bit but I am running 64

    ThanksMS thinks I have W8 but I have W8.1-32.jpg
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    Windows 10 Pro 64-bit
       #13

    Did you by any chance apply the Windows 8/8.1 Microsoft Media Center key in control panel? That can change the Windows version back to 8.
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    W8.1
    Thread Starter
       #14

    Seems like I will be offered the upgrade whether I have 8 or 8.1

    I wonder how many programs will continue to work.

    Thanks for the reply!
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       #15

    redbourn said:
    The attached says 32 bit but I am running 64

    ThanksMS thinks I have W8 but I have W8.1-32.jpg
    Your post #7 shows 64 bit. This pic does not mean 32bit
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    W8.1
    Thread Starter
       #16

    Dude said:
    Your post #7 shows 64 bit. This pic does not mean 32bit
    Thanks
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  7. Posts : 3,502
    Win_8.1-Pro, Win_10.1607-Pro, Mint_17.3
       #17

    redbourn said:
    Seems like I will be offered the upgrade whether I have 8 or 8.1

    I wonder how many programs will continue to work.

    Thanks for the reply!
    Only Win8.1 can upgrade though WU, Win8 will have to use the ISO install media.
    You're fine at 8.1 so no worries there.

    Users with Win8 installs might get another eMail urging them to update to 8.1 before Win10 goes live.

    Lots of programs are working - here's what other members have reported (working / not working)

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    W8.1
    Thread Starter
       #18

    Slartybart said:
    Only Win8.1 can upgrade though WU, Win8 will have to use the ISO install media.
    You're fine at 8.1 so no worries there.

    Users with Win8 installs might get another eMail urging them to update to 8.1 before Win10 goes live.

    Lots of programs are working - here's what other members have reported (working / not working)
    Thanks. How about programs such as Adobe Premiere and Lightroom? MS Word 2010?
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    Win_8.1-Pro, Win_10.1607-Pro, Mint_17.3
       #19

    redbourn said:
    Thanks. How about programs such as Adobe Premiere and Lightroom? MS Word 2010?
    If they're not listed in thopse threads, try searching the forum ... some member has probably tried those applications.

    It might be quicker if you installled them and see what happens. If one doesn't work, please post the information in one of the threads I provided.

    Win10 is a sandbox - have fun - try lots of things - let others know what you find out - don't run with scissors
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  10. Posts : 15,027
    Windows 10 IoT
       #20

    swarfega said:
    Did you by any chance apply the Windows 8/8.1 Microsoft Media Center key in control panel? That can change the Windows version back to 8.
    I have Media Center installed on two PC's, System screen shows Windows 8.1 with Media Center.
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