Microsoft has begun pre-loading Windows 10

BunnyJ · 28 Jul 2015

Hi..
Now just what should I be looking for to see if I'm getting the upgrade to Windows 10 from 8.1.

TIA

paulsalter · 28 Jul 2015

BunnyJ said:

Hi..
Now just what should I be looking for to see if I'm getting the upgrade to Windows 10 from 8.1.

TIA

look in c:\$windows.~bt

if this folder exists windows is downloading 10 update (make sure it has todays date on it)

BunnyJ · 28 Jul 2015

paulsalter said:

look in c:\$windows.~bt

if this folder exists windows is downloading 10 update (make sure it has todays date on it)

So if I don't have it what would that mean?? The download hasn't started yet?

paulsalter · 28 Jul 2015

BunnyJ said:

So if I don't have it what would that mean?? The download hasn't started yet?

yup, if you don't have it then no downloads yet (make sure hidden & hidden os files set to show)

Sandman · 28 Jul 2015

BunnyJ said:

So if I don't have it what would that mean?? The download hasn't started yet?

I'd make sure all updates have been manually checked for, and run, if available. Seems to have started and finished on my 8.1 Pro system after installing updates.

LittleJay · 28 Jul 2015

Would not being logged into a Microsoft Account be a problem with not getting the download? I didn't set up a MS account when I installed W7 on this PC a few years ago.

DKW · 28 Jul 2015

Sandman said:

I'd make sure all updates have been manually checked for, and run, if available. Seems to have started and finished on my 8.1 Pro system after installing updates.

Ditto!

groze · 28 Jul 2015

I noticed a strange thing in the registry

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\AppCompatFlags\UpgradeExperienceIndicators\Reduced

What does the reduced key mean?

@BunnyJ Do have the reduced key as well?

Akane · 28 Jul 2015

Excuse me where can I find [ BT folder]

Davy49 · 28 Jul 2015

Hi All,
Per paulsalter " look in c:\$windows.~bt

if this folder exists windows is downloading 10 update (make sure it has todays date on it)"
I have this folder on my laptop..but not with todays date on it, so I guess I'll be waiting till tomorrow.
David