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buc1980
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Aug 27, 2015

window 10 on laptop

I have a laptop with window 7 and i try to install window 10 on it but Microsoft don't recognize my laptop.I try Microsoft to help but theirs webside is no help.Anybody know how can I do it.I try to download the internet explorer 11 but I can't get the serv pack1.The laptop is Toshiba 670 window 7 is install new because the hard drive was replace. The wi fi drop all the time not on the other laptop.

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  • I went to Lenovo and ran all the updates, ATI graphics the same, then used media center to do Win 10 upgrade from USB. Had it on for a week and took it off, went back to Win 7. Laptop has 2 video cards and 10 insisted I had 2 monitors, so I kept losing mouse pointer to non existant 2 monitor.
  • Mine did the same thing. First go to your manufactures website and see if they have drivers for Windows 10 for your laptop. If they do then it is possible to force Windows 7 to download the Windows 10 update without waiting.

    Microsoft is staggering updates to people so their servers aren't overloaded. Thats the biggest reason for the message that they'll let you know when its ready. In my case I did have to search out the video card driver manually as the Windows 10 update didn't do that.

    I bought a 2nd cheap hard drive, mirrored my Windows 7 to it, then did the update to 10. That allows me to change back to 7 with ease if I decide to.
  • What laptop?

    Windows update tells me that right now my 5 yr old Thinkpad needs some drivers before it can be updated, They'll let me know when it's ready.
  • W10 is great.
    I have had it on my laptop for almost 30 days now.
    We are waiting for 3 others to update. Will not go back.
    I am letting MS built it with the downloads vs the other way.
    (Microsoft’s new Windows 10 Media Creation tool, which allows you to burn the operating system’s install media to a DVD or USB drive).

    Questions..
    Have you had the laptop since new?
    Was the W7 factory installed or did someone else install it?
    It could be improperly registered.

    Do you ave the automatic updates turned on?
    It must be up to date with all updates before it will start the downloads.

    You can go to MS then search for W7 SP1 and download it.
    Without SP1 it will not check for compatibility.
  • WHOA....don't do it! I've heard nothing but bad about 10. Our friend's son, a computer genius at 14, had his laptop crash when loading 10. He spent 3 days on the phone with Microsoft....no luck yet. I've also heard other stories. You best stay with 7.

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