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    I had an Acer Aspire E 15 Windows 10 Home system that had problems couldn't be fixed as reported on https://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/win10itprogeneral/thread/1faafabe-33d8-4985-b4b3-7566853da1ba/#8a3216ca-3764-4eda-acf4-3a56ec47d7f6 and https://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/win10itprogeneral/thread/2d0e09b6-cf62-465c-b0b3-8db11d21554a/#14ab88ce-c049-4c53-816d-7a4001acfa3b.

    I restored to factory settings. The system recovered found to be a Windows 8 system, Version 6.3 Build 9600.

    Now how can I upgrade it to Windows 10 Home which I had paid and bought for.

    Wednesday, June 24, 2020 12:57 PM

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    You can reinstall the same edition of Windows 10 on the same PC without requiring to enter a product key. While reinstalling Windows 10, if you see a prompt asking to enter the product key, simply click the Skip option. Windows 10 will automatically activate once you connect your PC to online after completing the installation.

     

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    Tuesday, June 30, 2020 6:40 AM

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    Hello,

    You can upgrade to Windows 10 via ISO file.

    Refer this step-by-step guide:

    https://www.kapilarya.com/how-to-upgrade-to-windows-10-using-iso-file

    Let us know if this helps!

    Note: Included link in this reply refers to blog post by a trusted Microsoft MVP. 

    Microsoft MVP (Windows and Devices for IT)

    Windows Insider MVP

    Windows Help & Support [www.kapilarya.com]

    Wednesday, June 24, 2020 2:48 PM
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    I'm going to try it. It will surely help. Thanks for sharing the useful link sir.
    Wednesday, June 24, 2020 3:21 PM
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    The method provided by Kapil is very good.

     

    And you can refer the link below to find some answer about upgrading to windows 10.

     

    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/12435/windows-10-upgrade-faq

     

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    Sylvia

     

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    Thursday, June 25, 2020 2:04 AM
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    Thanks!

    I have been trying to find the ISO file to download, but your link seems to be going round and round. Could you please give me a direct link.

    I can only see Windows 10 insider preview build on your web page. I only want a Windows 10 Home 64 bits which was what I bought and paid for. By the way, would this upgrade be free?

    Friday, June 26, 2020 1:40 AM
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    Hi healee,

     

    You can get the ISO file from here:

     

    https://www.microsoft.com/en-in/software-download/windows10ISO

     

    But the Windows 10 free upgrade through the Get Windows 10 (GWX) app ended on July 29, 2016.

     

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    Friday, June 26, 2020 3:11 AM
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    I have copied down the code before doing the recovery. Will it help?
    Saturday, June 27, 2020 3:00 AM
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    Hi healee,

     

    Sorry I cannot understand  "copied down the code before doing the recovery", Please explain clearly what you have said.

     

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    Sylvia

     

     

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    Monday, June 29, 2020 8:59 AM
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    To upgrade Windows 8.1 to 10 follow these links:

    https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/139745-upgrade-windows-10-windows-7-free.html
    https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/23354-clean-install-windows-10-directly-without-having-upgrade-first.html

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    Monday, June 29, 2020 11:14 PM
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    The laptop I'm referring to was A Windows 10 Home system I bought and paid for.

    Owing to two problems I mentioned in the first post I restored the computer to factory settings. Now what I've got is a Windows 8.1 system. Before I did the restore, I copied down the Windows 10 product key code.

    Can I download and upgrade to Windows 10 on the same computer with the same product key code?

    Tuesday, June 30, 2020 1:57 AM
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    Please see each of the above tutorials with text and images.
    Tuesday, June 30, 2020 2:02 AM
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    You can reinstall the same edition of Windows 10 on the same PC without requiring to enter a product key. While reinstalling Windows 10, if you see a prompt asking to enter the product key, simply click the Skip option. Windows 10 will automatically activate once you connect your PC to online after completing the installation.

     

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    Tuesday, June 30, 2020 6:40 AM
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    Hi,

     

    Just checking in to see if the information provided was helpful.

     

    If the reply helped you, please remember to mark it as an answer.

    If no, please reply and tell us the current situation in order to provide further help.

     

    Best regard,

    Sylvia

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    Wednesday, July 1, 2020 1:23 AM
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    How can I directly download the ISO file without going through the download tool or creating installation media at the same time? Owing to local lock-down due to pandemic I have problem with downloading big file.

    Could downloading this big file be done in a few sessions? I guess Windows update download can download a file in a few sessions. I wonder if the ISO file can be done the same way.

    Friday, July 3, 2020 3:15 AM
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    The link might give you some clues.

     

    https://www.zdnet.com/article/windows-10-installer-files-too-big-for-usb-flash-drive-heres-the-fix/

    (Note: This is a third-party link and we do not have any guarantees on this website. And Microsoft does not make any guarantees about the content.)

     

    Feel free to ask back any questions and let us know how it goes. I will keep working with you until it's resolved.

     

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    Friday, July 3, 2020 8:10 AM
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    They never give a direct link.
    Monday, July 6, 2020 9:43 AM
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    Excuse me. Owing to limited time available for download I need to ask a few specific questions before I start.

    Does the media creation tool download the Windows 10 file and make a system bootable DVD at the same time? Can the download of the Windows 10 file be done in a few separate sessions using the tool, i.e. paused and resumed a few times? Can the Windows 10 file download and the media creation be done in separate occasions using the tool?

    Thank you!

    Monday, July 6, 2020 9:58 AM
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    yes, media creation tool can create a bootable windows installation media. just insert your usb drive and choose the first option.

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    Tuesday, July 7, 2020 5:08 AM
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    Could the download be interrupted and resumed a few times?
    Wednesday, July 8, 2020 2:56 AM
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    Hi healee,

     

    Unfortunately the ISO download option does *not* allow for interrupted downloads; you have to start over from the beginning.

     

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    Wednesday, July 8, 2020 6:35 AM
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    I've downloaded the Windows 10 file with the media creation toll and then with the Internet turned off upgraded the computer. During the process and thereafter, no product code was asked. Now I looked up the Activation under Settings, it doesn't say the Windows 10 system has been activated.

    Is the upgraded system valid and legal? Shall I activate it?

    Sunday, July 19, 2020 3:28 AM
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    These links can be used for troubleshooting:

    https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/55383-use-activation-troubleshooter-windows-10-a.html
    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/20527/windows-10-activation-troubleshooter
    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4051701/global-customer-service-phone-numbers
    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4028407/windows-10-activate
    https://support.microsoft.com/en-in/help/12440/windows-10-activate

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    Monday, July 20, 2020 4:08 AM
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    I don't have problem activating the Windows 10.

    What I'm asking if I should or need to and if my way of upgrading is legal and valid.

    Please read my first post on the top.

    Tuesday, July 21, 2020 12:29 AM