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I updated my my laptop from 8 to 8.1 I just did this because I barely use it. I logged on to the laptop and saw there was no window 10 redeem icon. How could I get it. The reason I wanted to get the windows 10 is because I want to use the key on my desktop PC if I can even do that.

 

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It is just a windows update.

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I updated my my laptop from 8 to 8.1 I just did this because I barely use it. I logged on to the laptop and saw there was no window 10 redeem icon. How could I get it. The reason I wanted to get the windows 10 is because I want to use the key on my desktop PC if I can even do that.

Have you downloaded and installed all updates for Windows 8.1? The free upgrade offer comes through Windows Updates.

 

Also, the Windows 10 key will be tied to your hardware, you will not be able to use it on your desktop. Does your desktop not already have Windows 7 or 8.1 on it?

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I updated my my laptop from 8 to 8.1 I just did this because I barely use it. I logged on to the laptop and saw there was no window 10 redeem icon. How could I get it. The reason I wanted to get the windows 10 is because I want to use the key on my desktop PC if I can even do that.

 

Run a couple rounds of windows update then look again.

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When you install the update to get the W10 upgrade, it firstly checks if your computer can handle W10, and it checks it at 8PM, or you can help it a hand

First go to C:\Windows\System32 and see if there is a folder called GWX in there with a couple of files in, and programs with the upgrade logo.

If there is, open task scheduler and search for Microsoft>Windows>GWXTrigger, there should be 1 task in it, run that.

If it works, the icon will appear straight away, might take a while before it completes.

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Make sure you have auto updates on and that you computer is compatible.

 

Also you don't get a key when the free upgrade comes

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Have you downloaded and installed all updates for Windows 8.1? The free upgrade offer comes through Windows Updates.

 

Also, the Windows 10 key will be tied to your hardware, you will not be able to use it on your desktop. Does your desktop not already have Windows 7 or 8.1 on it?

I have the windows 10 beta on my desktop bc i am poor people 

 

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I have the windows 10 beta on my desktop bc i am poor people 

You can continue to use the Windows 10 Technical Preview for the foreseeable future, for free. You'll just have to put up with frequent beta test updates. Just do that until you can save up and buy Windows :)

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You can continue to use the Windows 10 Technical Preview for the foreseeable future, for free. You'll just have to put up with frequent beta test updates. Just do that until you can save up and buy Windows :)

oh that dose not sound to bad. if i buy a copy of windows 10 do i have to reinstall windows or just put in the key and make it the full version

 

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When you install the update to get the W10 upgrade, it firstly checks if your computer can handle W10, and it checks it at 8PM, or you can help it a hand

First go to C:\Windows\System32 and see if there is a folder called GWX in there with a couple of files in, and programs with the upgrade logo.

If there is, open task scheduler and search for Microsoft>Windows>GWXTrigger, there should be 1 task in it, run that.

If it works, the icon will appear straight away, might take a while before it completes.

in C:\Windows\System32 i see the things put in the tasks i do not see it 

 

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oh that dose not sound to bad. if i buy a copy of windows 10 do i have to reinstall windows or just put in the key and make it the full version

If you buy Windows 10, you'll get a Product Key with your purchase. You should be able to Activate the TP with that key. There may be specific steps involved - we won't know until after Retail Launch hits, but it shouldn't be difficult.

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in C:\Windows\System32 i see the things put in the tasks i do not see it 

Go though this list, might help; http://www.askvg.com/fix-get-windows-10-upgrade-app-icon-is-missing-in-taskbar/

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