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How to force Windows to start downloading the Windows 10 update files (direct download link also included)

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Windows 10 is here! Well, it’s here for a lot of people, but many of us still cannot download it until Microsoft says it’s OK.

You see, Microsoft plans to release Windows 10 in waves. That means even if your computer is ready, you won’t necessarily be able to download Windows 10 right away. Waiting, however, is for suckers

Even if the Windows 10 install app still says it will “notify you when ready,” you can force Windows 7 or Windows 8 to start downloading the Windows 10 files (thanks to Reddit’s Windows 10 subreddit for helping us figure this out). We’ve laid out the instructions with screenshots to guide you through it.

First, navigate to “C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\Download” (you may need to replace C: with a different drive letter if you installed Windows elsewhere) and delete all the files there. This will give Windows Update a clean slate.

Open up Windows Update by hitting the Windows key and typing “Windows Update” and clicking on it
https://i.imgur.com/3leyIeM.png

Open up the command prompt by hitting the Windows key and typing in cmd. Don’t hit enter. Right click and choose “Run as administrator.”
https://i.imgur.com/LWmfYm6.png

Type (but do not enter yet) “wuauclt.exe /updatenow” — this is the command to force Windows Update to check for updates
https://i.imgur.com/irbh4BH.png

Back in the Windows Update window, click “Check for updates” on the left hand side. It should say “Checking for updates…”
https://i.imgur.com/e46GdsJ.png

While this is happening, switch back to the command prompt and enter the command you already typed in
https://i.imgur.com/BZWWMAg.png

You should now see Windows Update say that it is downloading Windows 10. Before you actually install it though, back everything up and make sure you’re ready.

original link-
http://venturebeat.com/2015/07/28/how-to-force-...

way to legally download the final build windows 10 ISO (for Windows Home 10 and Windows 10 Pro) directly from Microsoft.

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-downlo...

download link given by by-opium dd member

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Deal Cadet Deal Cadet
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nice share!! VU!!!

Deal's Advocate Deal's Advocate
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Any one tried ?

Deal Captain Deal Captain
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if anyone tried and its working plz reply:cool:

Deal Lieutenant Deal Lieutenant
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I have 7 will this work?

Deal Subedar Deal Subedar
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any1 tried ,total memory to download?

Deal Lieutenant Deal Lieutenant
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I have fake windows 7 will it start downloading automatically if yes then how to stop it

Deal Cadet Deal Cadet
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I tried. It’s working.

Deal Lieutenant Deal Lieutenant
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Not working for me… Win 8.1

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@bujii221 wrote:

I tried. It’s working.


From which os version you upgraded ? currently my bandwidth exhausted. i can try this after 1/8/2015

Deal Subedar Deal Subedar
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working for me. upgraded to windows 10 successfully.

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8.1.

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Even windows has started giving updates on most of the windows mobiles also.
Just download windows insider app and enroll in for windows 10 updates https://cdn2.desidime.com/assets/textile-editor/icon_toungueout.gif

Deal Lieutenant Deal Lieutenant
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You dont need to do this, just download mediacreationtool.exe from microsoft site and upgrade.

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@narayanvyas wrote:

working for me. upgraded to windows 10 successfully.


Your data lost or still there after updating??

Deal Cadet Deal Cadet
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after using windows 10 i still want to install windows 7. I am facing drivers issue in windows 10 and also not find any good features in windows 10.

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I think I will chose to wait for 11 by that time 10 will be stable. it’s Microsoft… the Tata motors of USA

"@devil;(":http://www.desidime.com/users/272553 wrote:

after using windows 10 i still want to install windows 7. I am facing drivers issue in windows 10 and also not find any good features in windows 10.

Deal Captain Deal Captain
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How can I clean install Windows 10? Is it possible with the Windows 8 key as I also chose to update for Windows 10?

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I’ve downloaded media creation tool in USB flash drive
The process is fully complete
It said u need a product key to install windows 10
i have original windows 7 with key. so can i use that key?

Deal Subedar Deal Subedar
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so this usb tool will download another 2.7gb of install files yet again?

first feedback online is its better to stick with win7 https://cdn1.desidime.com/assets/textile-editor/icon_biggrin.gif

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WTF ITS 3.7GB. However the download started automatically for me. I didn’t use any tricks

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@dealshunter wrote:

so this usb tool will download another 2.7gb of install files yet again?

first feedback online is its better to stick with win7 https://cdn1.desidime.com/assets/textile-editor/icon_biggrin.gif


2.7 GB if its 32 bit or 3.7 GB for 64 bit

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@dharmanath481 wrote:

I think I will chose to wait for 11 by that time 10 will be stable. it’s Microsoft… the Tata motors of USA

"@devil;(":http://www.desidime.com/users/272553 wrote:

after using windows 10 i still want to install windows 7. I am facing drivers issue in windows 10 and also not find any good features in windows 10.


From a review I saw, there will not be windows 11 i.e there will not be a complete overhaul of the OS. As they managed to fragment the OS into multiple ones, there will be separate individual updates to each fragment.

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meri c drive main gta 4 game install hai

please koi btayega agar mian update karuga window ko c drive main then game delete ho jayegi kya

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"@BUTTERFLYBOY":http://www.desidime.com/users/63089 wrote:

How can I clean install Windows 10? Is it possible with the Windows 8 key as I also chose to update for Windows 10?

you will get answers in this link

m.winsupersite.com/windows-10/how-make-sure-your-free-copy-windows-10-activated

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Your wait for 11 will be forever as 10 is the last version of windows…

@dharmanath481 wrote:

I think I will chose to wait for 11 by that time 10 will be stable. it’s Microsoft… the Tata motors of USA

"@devil;(":http://www.desidime.com/users/272553 wrote:

after using windows 10 i still want to install windows 7. I am facing drivers issue in windows 10 and also not find any good features in windows 10.


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@BUTTERFLYBOY wrote:

How can I clean install Windows 10? Is it possible with the Windows 8 key as I also chose to update for Windows 10?


Dont Download Through windows update option
Just download 64bit tool from microsoft website and click on upgrade now,
then the files will be downloaded and there will be an option to wipe all data and install windows and that will be a clean wipe
Also if you have already downloaded through windows update then upgrade to windows 10 and after that goto pc setting and go for Refresh windows and wipe all data.

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none of pc’s, laptops nor netbooks in mymy arsenal have 8.1 but no regrets. rather 1 pc is still running xp because of driver issues compatibility with hp1010 printer.

exploring the UI is interesting but after spending 3 hours in installation and over 8 gb in downloads you realise all has been wasted.

wouldn’t it be better wait?

@amit3880 wrote:

Your wait for 11 will be forever as 10 is the last version of windows…
@dharmanath481 wrote:

I think I will chose to wait for 11 by that time 10 will be stable. it’s Microsoft… the Tata motors of USA

"@devil;(":http://www.desidime.com/users/272553 wrote:

after using windows 10 i still want to install windows 7. I am facing drivers issue in windows 10 and also not find any good features in windows 10.



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