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Windows 10 Upgrade

Mar 27, 2016 3:04PM PDT

I keep getting an alert on the task bar about a Windows 10 upgrade. But, everytime I try to upgrade to Windows 10 there is some sort of Syntax or Installation Error that continues to come up. But, when Windows does the upgrade check, it says my system is fine for upgrading. Just wondering why my HP 2000 Notebook PC won't upgrade to Windows 10. Might be a good thing. lol

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I've found too many reasons.
Mar 27, 2016 3:10PM PDT

From a security suite issue to malware to those awful registry cleaners. Sadly with so many reasons out there and most folk just want their machines to work you need to read about changing Windows Update away from "Recommended Updates."

More at http://www.askwoody.com/automatic-updates/ to see the new recommended settings.

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RE: Windows 10 Upgrade
Mar 27, 2016 3:14PM PDT

Hi,

I would suggest you to call Microsoft Support Team, which will analyze your systems Hardware and will let you know whether system is compatible for Windows 10 or not.

If your system hardware is compatible for Windows 10, then please get in touch with system Motherboard in order to know whether they have drivers for Windows 10 or not.


Regards,
Brooks Payett

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Post was last edited on March 27, 2016 3:42 PM PDT

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Than You For Your Reply
Mar 27, 2016 3:19PM PDT

Microsoft wants to charge me almost $100.00 for system analysis. I am not sure what or who Motherboard is other than the interface in my Notebook. Can you direct me to what this Motherboard is, please?

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As you said, it might be a good thing
Mar 30, 2016 11:14AM PDT

My own recommendation is that you study up on Windows 10 versus whatever version you have. If Windows 10 does not offer a function or feature that you just can't live without, leave your notebook PC as is. It's difficult but not impossible to keep the upgrade nags under control. You may need to un-install a couple of Windows updates and hide them when they try to come back. You may need to change how and what updates are automatically delivered and installed but, unless Win10 is a must on this PC, don't risk it. You can always get Windows 10 on your next device.