Funny, I use the MediaCreatorTool and it's far simpler than that, haven't had similar issues as Grall above.
Sounds like a shit tonne of work, tbh. Media creator tool is just like, three clicks with the mouse, when it works properly... It just goes and does its thing, then done in a few mins depending on how fast flash drive and download pipe is.
Yes, it's supposed to be that way I hear, except it wouldn't accept my key back in the day. Might've been some fuckup caused by early win10 days tho since the key I was feeding it was from win7 pro; I dunno. This time I have a fresh win10 license.
Oh, I haven't actually ever installed it, I just know what it isBtw, grats on being the first person EVER to install windows N-version!
No, it's a known glitch when upgrading from OEM versions of Windows 7 Home and 8/8.1 Core - see Fix Windows 10 Media Creation Tool from Defaulting to Home Instead of Pro
Automatic Microsoft download tools can fail in subtle non-predictable ways before even getting to the Windows Setup screen, it's have been like this since Windows 7 - that's why enthusiast users prefer to directly download ESD files from Microsoft servers. These are the exact same ESD files as used by Windows Update and the Media Creation Tool.
You do NOT need to enter your product key during Windows Setup since November Update 1511 (and Windows 7/8/8.1 keys are not accepted during Setup anymore) - if asked, just skip this step by choosing "I don't have a product key", "Skip", "Do this later", etc.
Yeah, they changed that after I got burnt by this wonky behavior. Anyway, I got it fixed, and MS fixed things also so should not be any problems going forward.
I can claim moral victory and still benefit from the advantages you presented!Maybe it works better for you native english-speakers. It would not give me the direct page for all I tried, through both MS's own search and google. And I'm crap at practical things (which is why I still haven't finished building my PC) and not the handiest person in general, but at least I can type on a keyboard!
Well, if PCs were like Macs nobody would have to. Just connect to a network and the firmware pulls down the OS installer for you by itself... Rather handy I must say.
Yeah I figured it was a local issue, languages and such. Just as likely it was the EU forcing devaluing useful results cause Monopoly or some shit. The convoluted method using 5.25" disks should be a higher result! Otherwise anti-competetive!
Yes, quite convenient if you have several Windows 10 PCs with full retail licenses, which are transferable to new hardware - i.e. not OEM/OEI licenses which are tied to the original motherboard, except Windows 8 OEM licenses which ARE transferable.... doh.
Because of many reasons, lack of performance and choice of hardware (and lack of games software too) are major ones. Oh, and lack of bling and LEDs. Apple doesn't care for shit like that, but I do.
The firmware could just as easily offer a choice of offers, including windows and linux flavors and whatnot. All you'd need is a standardized system for connecting OS providers to customers' computers. It doesn't have to be a one size fits all approach like Apple's.
Huh? It's like 3 clicks with the MediaCreatorTool to make bootable USB stick to install Windows with.Unless you're trying to install windows on usb stick
IIRC* at one time the PS3 was noted for its good performance at FAH (Folding At Home). So using a console for mining isn't far fetched imo. People who are into mining, and have a console lying around, might be able to run them at a profit.How do you mine on a console? Or is a joke flying over my head right now?
