Windows 10 tablet upgrade

[TheMastr13]

So I have a Dell Venue 8 Pro that I would like to upgrade to Windows 10.

Currently it runs Windows 8.1 32-bit. But, it has an Intel Atom Z3740D, which is a 64-bit processor.

My question: I really would prefer a x64 OS, so can I download the x64 ISO/upgrade from the Windows 10 website, or do I have to use a x86 upgrade?

Thanks!

[shypin]

if you want to do that then you would have to do a clean install

 

isnt that tablet ARM based tho?

[Jlryan]

You need the x86 build if you're wanting to upgrade for free, to go x64 you would need a x64 key.

[Mug]

I would not go 64 bit if you're not upgrading ram (reality is that that's not possible in such a small tablet)

 

There is literally no point.

 

 

Also, Windows 109 has worse battery life (on my Surface Pro 3) so I'd stick with 8 until they can be arsed to fix it.

[Mug]

@Jlryan

 

Not true

 

 

 

http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_7-windows_install/is-a-windows-7-license-key-valid-for-both-32-bit/70d546cd-b6e3-44d8-a6c8-fd7feb7d1915?auth=1

 

Example *not with Windows 10 but applies nonetheless.​

[TheMastr13]

if you want to do that then you would have to do a clean install

 

isnt that tablet ARM based tho?

The venue 8 is ARM based but, the venue 8 pro runs Windows

I would not go 64 bit if you're not upgrading ram (reality is that that's not possible in such a small tablet)

 

There is literally no point.

 

 

Also, Windows 109 has worse battery life (on my Surface Pro 3) so I'd stick with 8 until they can be arsed to fix it.

That's too bad, but I'm gonna go ahead with the upgrade.

[TheMastr13]

@Jlryan

Not true

http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_7-windows_install/is-a-windows-7-license-key-valid-for-both-32-bit/70d546cd-b6e3-44d8-a6c8-fd7feb7d1915?auth=1

Example with Windows 10 but applies nonetheless.​

But can I upgrade from a x86 to an x64 through the little tool? Or would I need a fresh install?

EDIT: never mind, the x64 upgrade installer won't even run.

[shypin]

I would not go 64 bit if you're not upgrading ram (reality is that that's not possible in such a small tablet)

 

There is literally no point.

 

 

Also, Windows 109 has worse battery life (on my Surface Pro 3) so I'd stick with 8 until they can be arsed to fix it.

my battery life is actually longer now (i have a first gen surface pro)

i get around 3 hours on windows 8 but now i can get around 5

[Jlryan]

@Jlryan

 

Not true

 

 

 

http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_7-windows_install/is-a-windows-7-license-key-valid-for-both-32-bit/70d546cd-b6e3-44d8-a6c8-fd7feb7d1915?auth=1

 

Example with Windows 10 but applies nonetheless.​

Interesting... I stand corrected then, they never used to let you in the past. Think I'll try and upgrade my tablet to x64 then. Eh, doesn't give me the option to, and I can't use an external USB key without messing around with the recovery/tablet BIOS

[Mug]

But can I upgrade from a x86 to an x64 through the little tool? Or would I need a fresh install?

I'd fresh inastall anyway but the process if you're upgrading is:

 

• Download the Update Tool
• Download the iso file (you know, 64-bit etc)
• Re-start tool
• Select update this pc in the tool
• update
• Extract the key
• Install 64-bit (but select upgrade - keep your old files)
• Activate Windows if it wants it (I've found 50% it does automatically, 50% it does not)

[Mug]

my battery life is actually longer now (i have a first gen surface pro)

i get around 3 hours on windows 8 but now i can get around 5

Woah! I get like 5 hours at a push when using Edge, 6 hours using IE and like 3 using Chrome :'(

 

Out of curiosity, is there a way to turn the brightness below 25% yet? I'm finding it's too bright at night.

[shypin]

Woah! I get like 5 hours at a push when using Edge, 6 hours using IE and like 3 using Chrome :'(

 

Out of curiosity, is there a way to turn the brightness below 25% yet? I'm finding it's too bright at night.

try fn+del (increase brightness) / fn+backspace (decrease brightness)

[Mug]

try fn+del (increase brightness) / fn+backspace (decrease brightness)

Oh my, you've saved me. Thanks, couldn't find this Evidently my googling skills are not up to scratch.

[shypin]

Oh my, you've saved me. Thanks, couldn't find this Evidently my googling skills are not up to scratch.

guess im the only one who reads manuals

[Mug]

guess im the only one who reads manuals

Wait, a manual came in the box with my surface?

[shypin]

Wait, a manual came in the box with my surface?

yep theres a small booklet (dont know about surface pro 3)

 

you can find a much more detailed version here https://www.microsoft.com/surface/en-us/support/userguides

[Mug]

yep theres a small booklet (dont know about surface pro 3)

 

you can find a much more detailed version here https://www.microsoft.com/surface/en-us/support/userguides

Wow, thanks. Will give a read if I find time.