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Upgrading to Windows 10
I ordered a pre-release copy of 10 some time ago with the intention of installing it on my HP Envy 15. In the meantime, I decided instead to install it on an old Acer 4810 which is currently running Windows 7 SP1, this in order to see if I even wanted 10 on my HP Envy. So today I decided to attempt the install onto the old Laptop. The first problem is that Windows refused to accept my product code (purchased separately) for the copy of Windows 7 SP1 (which replaced Vista on the old Acer). I know the code is correct as I have the original packaging and the code is the same as shown by running Belarc Advisor.
I was given the option to skip the product key which I did and things moved on to where I was recommended to check for updates, which MS assured me would make the upgrade so much easier. Well, 3 hours later, the 'Getting Updates' screen is still showing 0%. I'm assuming that this is probably due to every man and his dog trying to do the same thing as me. Do I just wait, and wait, or if I back out and start again, will my Windows 7 still be OK? If it is, I assume I can attempt to carry on without doing an update check. In any case, I had already updated all the drivers, although I assume they would be Win 7 drivers.
Any suggestions pleas?
THanks.