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    • DustinB3403D
      DustinB3403 @scottalanmiller
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      @scottalanmiller I think the more important question is.

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      • WrCombsW
        WrCombs @scottalanmiller
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        @scottalanmiller said in What Are You Doing Right Now:

        @DustinB3403 said in What Are You Doing Right Now:

        @WrCombs said in What Are You Doing Right Now:

        My lunch break included a 20 minute power nap and coffee. . .

        That must've been nice, my lunch consisted of my eating while still working and having people walk up to me while I'm mid bite.

        All 10 minutes of my lunch..

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        as I said: I capitalize on when i get my hour lunch .

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        • popesterP
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          Crash course on Targets n devices n paths OH MY!!!

          Trying to set up network fail-over for our phone system. Stumbled slipped and fell quite a lot, but I think I got it.

          We experienced a power issue with one of our backbone switches and the Fail Over that was "Implemented?" by the vendor failed to fail-over........

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          • DashrenderD
            Dashrender @jmoore
            last edited by

            @jmoore said in What Are You Doing Right Now:

            @WrCombs said in What Are You Doing Right Now:

            is there a way to tell if a computer is licensed for Windows 10 (currently Windows 7) via a Command Line.

            If they are on your domain then I use powershell or wmi for this. You can get literally all the info about a machine using either of these methods.

            Sure - don't even need a domain if you know the local admin username/password AND remote access/etc is enabled.

            Bigger question though - does the machine have any knowledge that it was upgraded to Windows 10 in the past so that it can be queried about license status for Win10?

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            • WrCombsW
              WrCombs @Dashrender
              last edited by

              @Dashrender said in What Are You Doing Right Now:

              @jmoore said in What Are You Doing Right Now:

              @WrCombs said in What Are You Doing Right Now:

              is there a way to tell if a computer is licensed for Windows 10 (currently Windows 7) via a Command Line.

              If they are on your domain then I use powershell or wmi for this. You can get literally all the info about a machine using either of these methods.

              Sure - don't even need a domain if you know the local admin username/password AND remote access/etc is enabled.

              Bigger question though - does the machine have any knowledge that it was upgraded to Windows 10 in the past so that it can be queried about license status for Win10?

              via Vendor SSN I was able to find it on their portal. It was imaged as Windows 10 Base image from vendor then, was imaged to windows 7 Pro at our request 3 years ago.. why? I have no idea.
              But lets be honest here.. look at what we're talking about.

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              • DashrenderD
                Dashrender @WrCombs
                last edited by

                @WrCombs said in What Are You Doing Right Now:

                @WrCombs said in What Are You Doing Right Now:

                @RojoLoco said in What Are You Doing Right Now:

                @WrCombs said in What Are You Doing Right Now:

                is there a way to tell if a computer is licensed for Windows 10 (currently Windows 7) via a Command Line.

                From what I've seen lately, if the machine has a legit, activated Win 7 license, you're eligible to upgrade it win 10 (same edition - home, pro, etc).

                thanks. I got this email earlier :

                We are getting an error that states Windows 7 is obsolete and we need to use Windows 10 on another computer.  
                
                 
                
                When we bought the system, I was of the understanding they would be Windows 10 machines. I specifically asked about the OS because I wanted the system to last 8-10 years. Then we discussed the lifecycle of an OS is 5 years for mainstream support and 5 more for extended support. 
                
                 
                
                Please let me know why we were sold Windows 7 that was released in 2009 which would have made it 8 years old upon purchase in 2017.
                
                 
                
                Please let me know what we need to do to resolve this issue as soon as possible.
                
                 
                
                Thank you, 
                

                The Devices in question are licensed for Windows 10. I wasn't here when the site was installed and He's been to known to bend what was actually said to something that benefits him, a lot in the past year or so.. Regardless the issue is we have to upgrade them to windows 10. I was able to find the SN on a portal from the vendor that tells what it's licensed for.

                The machines should also have a sticker on them - either a Windows 10 foil, or a full windows 10 OEM sticker (but i don't think they do OEM stickers anymore).

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                • WrCombsW
                  WrCombs @Dashrender
                  last edited by

                  @Dashrender said in What Are You Doing Right Now:

                  @WrCombs said in What Are You Doing Right Now:

                  @WrCombs said in What Are You Doing Right Now:

                  @RojoLoco said in What Are You Doing Right Now:

                  @WrCombs said in What Are You Doing Right Now:

                  is there a way to tell if a computer is licensed for Windows 10 (currently Windows 7) via a Command Line.

                  From what I've seen lately, if the machine has a legit, activated Win 7 license, you're eligible to upgrade it win 10 (same edition - home, pro, etc).

                  thanks. I got this email earlier :

                  We are getting an error that states Windows 7 is obsolete and we need to use Windows 10 on another computer.  
                  
                   
                  
                  When we bought the system, I was of the understanding they would be Windows 10 machines. I specifically asked about the OS because I wanted the system to last 8-10 years. Then we discussed the lifecycle of an OS is 5 years for mainstream support and 5 more for extended support. 
                  
                   
                  
                  Please let me know why we were sold Windows 7 that was released in 2009 which would have made it 8 years old upon purchase in 2017.
                  
                   
                  
                  Please let me know what we need to do to resolve this issue as soon as possible.
                  
                   
                  
                  Thank you, 
                  

                  The Devices in question are licensed for Windows 10. I wasn't here when the site was installed and He's been to known to bend what was actually said to something that benefits him, a lot in the past year or so.. Regardless the issue is we have to upgrade them to windows 10. I was able to find the SN on a portal from the vendor that tells what it's licensed for.

                  The machines should also have a sticker on them - either a Windows 10 foil, or a full windows 10 OEM sticker (but i don't think they do OEM stickers anymore).

                  it has a 8 and 10 sticker. which is really weird but there are 2.

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                  • DashrenderD
                    Dashrender @WrCombs
                    last edited by

                    @WrCombs said in What Are You Doing Right Now:

                    @Dashrender said in What Are You Doing Right Now:

                    @jmoore said in What Are You Doing Right Now:

                    @WrCombs said in What Are You Doing Right Now:

                    is there a way to tell if a computer is licensed for Windows 10 (currently Windows 7) via a Command Line.

                    If they are on your domain then I use powershell or wmi for this. You can get literally all the info about a machine using either of these methods.

                    Sure - don't even need a domain if you know the local admin username/password AND remote access/etc is enabled.

                    Bigger question though - does the machine have any knowledge that it was upgraded to Windows 10 in the past so that it can be queried about license status for Win10?

                    via Vendor SSN I was able to find it on their portal. It was imaged as Windows 10 Base image from vendor then, was imaged to windows 7 Pro at our request 3 years ago.. why? I have no idea.
                    But lets be honest here.. look at what we're talking about.

                    more like who - but yeah, I get it.

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                    • DashrenderD
                      Dashrender @WrCombs
                      last edited by

                      @WrCombs said in What Are You Doing Right Now:

                      @Dashrender said in What Are You Doing Right Now:

                      @WrCombs said in What Are You Doing Right Now:

                      @WrCombs said in What Are You Doing Right Now:

                      @RojoLoco said in What Are You Doing Right Now:

                      @WrCombs said in What Are You Doing Right Now:

                      is there a way to tell if a computer is licensed for Windows 10 (currently Windows 7) via a Command Line.

                      From what I've seen lately, if the machine has a legit, activated Win 7 license, you're eligible to upgrade it win 10 (same edition - home, pro, etc).

                      thanks. I got this email earlier :

                      We are getting an error that states Windows 7 is obsolete and we need to use Windows 10 on another computer.  
                      
                       
                      
                      When we bought the system, I was of the understanding they would be Windows 10 machines. I specifically asked about the OS because I wanted the system to last 8-10 years. Then we discussed the lifecycle of an OS is 5 years for mainstream support and 5 more for extended support. 
                      
                       
                      
                      Please let me know why we were sold Windows 7 that was released in 2009 which would have made it 8 years old upon purchase in 2017.
                      
                       
                      
                      Please let me know what we need to do to resolve this issue as soon as possible.
                      
                       
                      
                      Thank you, 
                      

                      The Devices in question are licensed for Windows 10. I wasn't here when the site was installed and He's been to known to bend what was actually said to something that benefits him, a lot in the past year or so.. Regardless the issue is we have to upgrade them to windows 10. I was able to find the SN on a portal from the vendor that tells what it's licensed for.

                      The machines should also have a sticker on them - either a Windows 10 foil, or a full windows 10 OEM sticker (but i don't think they do OEM stickers anymore).

                      it has a 8 and 10 sticker. which is really weird but there are 2.

                      That is weird. Perhaps it came with media for both?

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                      • WrCombsW
                        WrCombs @Dashrender
                        last edited by

                        @Dashrender said in What Are You Doing Right Now:

                        @WrCombs said in What Are You Doing Right Now:

                        @Dashrender said in What Are You Doing Right Now:

                        @WrCombs said in What Are You Doing Right Now:

                        @WrCombs said in What Are You Doing Right Now:

                        @RojoLoco said in What Are You Doing Right Now:

                        @WrCombs said in What Are You Doing Right Now:

                        is there a way to tell if a computer is licensed for Windows 10 (currently Windows 7) via a Command Line.

                        From what I've seen lately, if the machine has a legit, activated Win 7 license, you're eligible to upgrade it win 10 (same edition - home, pro, etc).

                        thanks. I got this email earlier :

                        We are getting an error that states Windows 7 is obsolete and we need to use Windows 10 on another computer.  
                        
                         
                        
                        When we bought the system, I was of the understanding they would be Windows 10 machines. I specifically asked about the OS because I wanted the system to last 8-10 years. Then we discussed the lifecycle of an OS is 5 years for mainstream support and 5 more for extended support. 
                        
                         
                        
                        Please let me know why we were sold Windows 7 that was released in 2009 which would have made it 8 years old upon purchase in 2017.
                        
                         
                        
                        Please let me know what we need to do to resolve this issue as soon as possible.
                        
                         
                        
                        Thank you, 
                        

                        The Devices in question are licensed for Windows 10. I wasn't here when the site was installed and He's been to known to bend what was actually said to something that benefits him, a lot in the past year or so.. Regardless the issue is we have to upgrade them to windows 10. I was able to find the SN on a portal from the vendor that tells what it's licensed for.

                        The machines should also have a sticker on them - either a Windows 10 foil, or a full windows 10 OEM sticker (but i don't think they do OEM stickers anymore).

                        it has a 8 and 10 sticker. which is really weird but there are 2.

                        That is weird. Perhaps it came with media for both?

                        possibly? It was so long ago that I wouldn't be able to find it if i wanted to .
                        No the thing is : How do I upgrade them to Windows10 without losing data on the hard drives, software.

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                        • DashrenderD
                          Dashrender @WrCombs
                          last edited by

                          @WrCombs said in What Are You Doing Right Now:

                          @Dashrender said in What Are You Doing Right Now:

                          @WrCombs said in What Are You Doing Right Now:

                          @Dashrender said in What Are You Doing Right Now:

                          @WrCombs said in What Are You Doing Right Now:

                          @WrCombs said in What Are You Doing Right Now:

                          @RojoLoco said in What Are You Doing Right Now:

                          @WrCombs said in What Are You Doing Right Now:

                          is there a way to tell if a computer is licensed for Windows 10 (currently Windows 7) via a Command Line.

                          From what I've seen lately, if the machine has a legit, activated Win 7 license, you're eligible to upgrade it win 10 (same edition - home, pro, etc).

                          thanks. I got this email earlier :

                          We are getting an error that states Windows 7 is obsolete and we need to use Windows 10 on another computer.  
                          
                           
                          
                          When we bought the system, I was of the understanding they would be Windows 10 machines. I specifically asked about the OS because I wanted the system to last 8-10 years. Then we discussed the lifecycle of an OS is 5 years for mainstream support and 5 more for extended support. 
                          
                           
                          
                          Please let me know why we were sold Windows 7 that was released in 2009 which would have made it 8 years old upon purchase in 2017.
                          
                           
                          
                          Please let me know what we need to do to resolve this issue as soon as possible.
                          
                           
                          
                          Thank you, 
                          

                          The Devices in question are licensed for Windows 10. I wasn't here when the site was installed and He's been to known to bend what was actually said to something that benefits him, a lot in the past year or so.. Regardless the issue is we have to upgrade them to windows 10. I was able to find the SN on a portal from the vendor that tells what it's licensed for.

                          The machines should also have a sticker on them - either a Windows 10 foil, or a full windows 10 OEM sticker (but i don't think they do OEM stickers anymore).

                          it has a 8 and 10 sticker. which is really weird but there are 2.

                          That is weird. Perhaps it came with media for both?

                          possibly? It was so long ago that I wouldn't be able to find it if i wanted to .
                          No the thing is : How do I upgrade them to Windows10 without losing data on the hard drives, software.

                          Visit the Windows 10 upgrade website, download the upgrader and click upgrade - then wait 2 hours.

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                          • siringoS
                            siringo
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                            looks like teamviewer may be throwing a wobbly!
                            can't log in anywhere, nodes not getting IDs.

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                            • siringoS
                              siringo @WrCombs
                              last edited by

                              @WrCombs said in What Are You Doing Right Now:

                              @Dashrender said in What Are You Doing Right Now:

                              @WrCombs said in What Are You Doing Right Now:

                              @Dashrender said in What Are You Doing Right Now:

                              @WrCombs said in What Are You Doing Right Now:

                              @WrCombs said in What Are You Doing Right Now:

                              @RojoLoco said in What Are You Doing Right Now:

                              @WrCombs said in What Are You Doing Right Now:

                              is there a way to tell if a computer is licensed for Windows 10 (currently Windows 7) via a Command Line.

                              From what I've seen lately, if the machine has a legit, activated Win 7 license, you're eligible to upgrade it win 10 (same edition - home, pro, etc).

                              thanks. I got this email earlier :

                              We are getting an error that states Windows 7 is obsolete and we need to use Windows 10 on another computer.  
                              
                               
                              
                              When we bought the system, I was of the understanding they would be Windows 10 machines. I specifically asked about the OS because I wanted the system to last 8-10 years. Then we discussed the lifecycle of an OS is 5 years for mainstream support and 5 more for extended support. 
                              
                               
                              
                              Please let me know why we were sold Windows 7 that was released in 2009 which would have made it 8 years old upon purchase in 2017.
                              
                               
                              
                              Please let me know what we need to do to resolve this issue as soon as possible.
                              
                               
                              
                              Thank you, 
                              

                              The Devices in question are licensed for Windows 10. I wasn't here when the site was installed and He's been to known to bend what was actually said to something that benefits him, a lot in the past year or so.. Regardless the issue is we have to upgrade them to windows 10. I was able to find the SN on a portal from the vendor that tells what it's licensed for.

                              The machines should also have a sticker on them - either a Windows 10 foil, or a full windows 10 OEM sticker (but i don't think they do OEM stickers anymore).

                              it has a 8 and 10 sticker. which is really weird but there are 2.

                              That is weird. Perhaps it came with media for both?

                              possibly? It was so long ago that I wouldn't be able to find it if i wanted to .
                              No the thing is : How do I upgrade them to Windows10 without losing data on the hard drives, software.

                              This is how I've been doing it on the PC I'm upgrading:
                              Download the Windows 10 media creation tool
                              Go through all the options & then save the ISO file to c:\tmp
                              Once downloaded, use 7 Zip to expand the ISO to c:\tmp\windows
                              Run c:\tmp\windows\setup.exe as Administrator

                              There's an install option to Keep all files & data.

                              Before you do that you could create an image backup of the PC using something like Macrium Reflect free or similar.

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                              • DashrenderD
                                Dashrender @siringo
                                last edited by

                                @siringo said in What Are You Doing Right Now:

                                @WrCombs said in What Are You Doing Right Now:

                                @Dashrender said in What Are You Doing Right Now:

                                @WrCombs said in What Are You Doing Right Now:

                                @Dashrender said in What Are You Doing Right Now:

                                @WrCombs said in What Are You Doing Right Now:

                                @WrCombs said in What Are You Doing Right Now:

                                @RojoLoco said in What Are You Doing Right Now:

                                @WrCombs said in What Are You Doing Right Now:

                                is there a way to tell if a computer is licensed for Windows 10 (currently Windows 7) via a Command Line.

                                From what I've seen lately, if the machine has a legit, activated Win 7 license, you're eligible to upgrade it win 10 (same edition - home, pro, etc).

                                thanks. I got this email earlier :

                                We are getting an error that states Windows 7 is obsolete and we need to use Windows 10 on another computer.  
                                
                                 
                                
                                When we bought the system, I was of the understanding they would be Windows 10 machines. I specifically asked about the OS because I wanted the system to last 8-10 years. Then we discussed the lifecycle of an OS is 5 years for mainstream support and 5 more for extended support. 
                                
                                 
                                
                                Please let me know why we were sold Windows 7 that was released in 2009 which would have made it 8 years old upon purchase in 2017.
                                
                                 
                                
                                Please let me know what we need to do to resolve this issue as soon as possible.
                                
                                 
                                
                                Thank you, 
                                

                                The Devices in question are licensed for Windows 10. I wasn't here when the site was installed and He's been to known to bend what was actually said to something that benefits him, a lot in the past year or so.. Regardless the issue is we have to upgrade them to windows 10. I was able to find the SN on a portal from the vendor that tells what it's licensed for.

                                The machines should also have a sticker on them - either a Windows 10 foil, or a full windows 10 OEM sticker (but i don't think they do OEM stickers anymore).

                                it has a 8 and 10 sticker. which is really weird but there are 2.

                                That is weird. Perhaps it came with media for both?

                                possibly? It was so long ago that I wouldn't be able to find it if i wanted to .
                                No the thing is : How do I upgrade them to Windows10 without losing data on the hard drives, software.

                                This is how I've been doing it on the PC I'm upgrading:
                                Download the Windows 10 media creation tool
                                Go through all the options & then save the ISO file to c:\tmp
                                Once downloaded, use 7 Zip to expand the ISO to c:\tmp\windows
                                Run c:\tmp\windows\setup.exe as Administrator

                                There's an install option to Keep all files & data.

                                Before you do that you could create an image backup of the PC using something like Macrium Reflect free or similar.

                                Why do you unzip it?

                                I just mount the ISO - maybe you can't mount the iso?

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                                • travisdh1T
                                  travisdh1 @WrCombs
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                                  @WrCombs said in What Are You Doing Right Now:

                                  @Dashrender said in What Are You Doing Right Now:

                                  @WrCombs said in What Are You Doing Right Now:

                                  @WrCombs said in What Are You Doing Right Now:

                                  @RojoLoco said in What Are You Doing Right Now:

                                  @WrCombs said in What Are You Doing Right Now:

                                  is there a way to tell if a computer is licensed for Windows 10 (currently Windows 7) via a Command Line.

                                  From what I've seen lately, if the machine has a legit, activated Win 7 license, you're eligible to upgrade it win 10 (same edition - home, pro, etc).

                                  thanks. I got this email earlier :

                                  We are getting an error that states Windows 7 is obsolete and we need to use Windows 10 on another computer.  
                                  
                                   
                                  
                                  When we bought the system, I was of the understanding they would be Windows 10 machines. I specifically asked about the OS because I wanted the system to last 8-10 years. Then we discussed the lifecycle of an OS is 5 years for mainstream support and 5 more for extended support. 
                                  
                                   
                                  
                                  Please let me know why we were sold Windows 7 that was released in 2009 which would have made it 8 years old upon purchase in 2017.
                                  
                                   
                                  
                                  Please let me know what we need to do to resolve this issue as soon as possible.
                                  
                                   
                                  
                                  Thank you, 
                                  

                                  The Devices in question are licensed for Windows 10. I wasn't here when the site was installed and He's been to known to bend what was actually said to something that benefits him, a lot in the past year or so.. Regardless the issue is we have to upgrade them to windows 10. I was able to find the SN on a portal from the vendor that tells what it's licensed for.

                                  The machines should also have a sticker on them - either a Windows 10 foil, or a full windows 10 OEM sticker (but i don't think they do OEM stickers anymore).

                                  it has a 8 and 10 sticker. which is really weird but there are 2.

                                  Sounds like it was a refurbished unit.

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                                  • scottalanmillerS
                                    scottalanmiller
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                                    Over 7K unique visitors here today!

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                                    • JaredBuschJ
                                      JaredBusch @Dashrender
                                      last edited by

                                      @Dashrender said in What Are You Doing Right Now:

                                      @WrCombs said in What Are You Doing Right Now:

                                      @Dashrender said in What Are You Doing Right Now:

                                      @WrCombs said in What Are You Doing Right Now:

                                      @Dashrender said in What Are You Doing Right Now:

                                      @WrCombs said in What Are You Doing Right Now:

                                      @WrCombs said in What Are You Doing Right Now:

                                      @RojoLoco said in What Are You Doing Right Now:

                                      @WrCombs said in What Are You Doing Right Now:

                                      is there a way to tell if a computer is licensed for Windows 10 (currently Windows 7) via a Command Line.

                                      From what I've seen lately, if the machine has a legit, activated Win 7 license, you're eligible to upgrade it win 10 (same edition - home, pro, etc).

                                      thanks. I got this email earlier :

                                      We are getting an error that states Windows 7 is obsolete and we need to use Windows 10 on another computer.  
                                      
                                       
                                      
                                      When we bought the system, I was of the understanding they would be Windows 10 machines. I specifically asked about the OS because I wanted the system to last 8-10 years. Then we discussed the lifecycle of an OS is 5 years for mainstream support and 5 more for extended support. 
                                      
                                       
                                      
                                      Please let me know why we were sold Windows 7 that was released in 2009 which would have made it 8 years old upon purchase in 2017.
                                      
                                       
                                      
                                      Please let me know what we need to do to resolve this issue as soon as possible.
                                      
                                       
                                      
                                      Thank you, 
                                      

                                      The Devices in question are licensed for Windows 10. I wasn't here when the site was installed and He's been to known to bend what was actually said to something that benefits him, a lot in the past year or so.. Regardless the issue is we have to upgrade them to windows 10. I was able to find the SN on a portal from the vendor that tells what it's licensed for.

                                      The machines should also have a sticker on them - either a Windows 10 foil, or a full windows 10 OEM sticker (but i don't think they do OEM stickers anymore).

                                      it has a 8 and 10 sticker. which is really weird but there are 2.

                                      That is weird. Perhaps it came with media for both?

                                      possibly? It was so long ago that I wouldn't be able to find it if i wanted to .
                                      No the thing is : How do I upgrade them to Windows10 without losing data on the hard drives, software.

                                      Visit the Windows 10 upgrade website, download the upgrader and click upgrade - then wait 2 hours.

                                      Right because your system is already legally licensed for windows 10 you can use the upgrade all you want.

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                                        JaredBusch
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                                        Heading home
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                                        • siringoS
                                          siringo @Dashrender
                                          last edited by

                                          @Dashrender said in What Are You Doing Right Now:

                                          @siringo said in What Are You Doing Right Now:

                                          @WrCombs said in What Are You Doing Right Now:

                                          @Dashrender said in What Are You Doing Right Now:

                                          @WrCombs said in What Are You Doing Right Now:

                                          @Dashrender said in What Are You Doing Right Now:

                                          @WrCombs said in What Are You Doing Right Now:

                                          @WrCombs said in What Are You Doing Right Now:

                                          @RojoLoco said in What Are You Doing Right Now:

                                          @WrCombs said in What Are You Doing Right Now:

                                          is there a way to tell if a computer is licensed for Windows 10 (currently Windows 7) via a Command Line.

                                          From what I've seen lately, if the machine has a legit, activated Win 7 license, you're eligible to upgrade it win 10 (same edition - home, pro, etc).

                                          thanks. I got this email earlier :

                                          We are getting an error that states Windows 7 is obsolete and we need to use Windows 10 on another computer.  
                                          
                                           
                                          
                                          When we bought the system, I was of the understanding they would be Windows 10 machines. I specifically asked about the OS because I wanted the system to last 8-10 years. Then we discussed the lifecycle of an OS is 5 years for mainstream support and 5 more for extended support. 
                                          
                                           
                                          
                                          Please let me know why we were sold Windows 7 that was released in 2009 which would have made it 8 years old upon purchase in 2017.
                                          
                                           
                                          
                                          Please let me know what we need to do to resolve this issue as soon as possible.
                                          
                                           
                                          
                                          Thank you, 
                                          

                                          The Devices in question are licensed for Windows 10. I wasn't here when the site was installed and He's been to known to bend what was actually said to something that benefits him, a lot in the past year or so.. Regardless the issue is we have to upgrade them to windows 10. I was able to find the SN on a portal from the vendor that tells what it's licensed for.

                                          The machines should also have a sticker on them - either a Windows 10 foil, or a full windows 10 OEM sticker (but i don't think they do OEM stickers anymore).

                                          it has a 8 and 10 sticker. which is really weird but there are 2.

                                          That is weird. Perhaps it came with media for both?

                                          possibly? It was so long ago that I wouldn't be able to find it if i wanted to .
                                          No the thing is : How do I upgrade them to Windows10 without losing data on the hard drives, software.

                                          This is how I've been doing it on the PC I'm upgrading:
                                          Download the Windows 10 media creation tool
                                          Go through all the options & then save the ISO file to c:\tmp
                                          Once downloaded, use 7 Zip to expand the ISO to c:\tmp\windows
                                          Run c:\tmp\windows\setup.exe as Administrator

                                          There's an install option to Keep all files & data.

                                          Before you do that you could create an image backup of the PC using something like Macrium Reflect free or similar.

                                          Why do you unzip it?

                                          I just mount the ISO - maybe you can't mount the iso?

                                          Thought of that first up, but wasn't sure what would happen when the reboots began? Would it remount again automatically after a reboot if it needed to? I wasn't sure so went with the unzip.

                                          I've done them this way for all the machines I've done remotely.

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                                            is there a way to tell if a computer is licensed for Windows 10 (currently Windows 7) via a Command Line.

                                            From what I've seen lately, if the machine has a legit, activated Win 7 license, you're eligible to upgrade it win 10 (same edition - home, pro, etc).

                                            thanks. I got this email earlier :

                                            We are getting an error that states Windows 7 is obsolete and we need to use Windows 10 on another computer.  
                                            
                                             
                                            
                                            When we bought the system, I was of the understanding they would be Windows 10 machines. I specifically asked about the OS because I wanted the system to last 8-10 years. Then we discussed the lifecycle of an OS is 5 years for mainstream support and 5 more for extended support. 
                                            
                                             
                                            
                                            Please let me know why we were sold Windows 7 that was released in 2009 which would have made it 8 years old upon purchase in 2017.
                                            
                                             
                                            
                                            Please let me know what we need to do to resolve this issue as soon as possible.
                                            
                                             
                                            
                                            Thank you, 
                                            

                                            The Devices in question are licensed for Windows 10. I wasn't here when the site was installed and He's been to known to bend what was actually said to something that benefits him, a lot in the past year or so.. Regardless the issue is we have to upgrade them to windows 10. I was able to find the SN on a portal from the vendor that tells what it's licensed for.

                                            The machines should also have a sticker on them - either a Windows 10 foil, or a full windows 10 OEM sticker (but i don't think they do OEM stickers anymore).

                                            it has a 8 and 10 sticker. which is really weird but there are 2.

                                            That is weird. Perhaps it came with media for both?

                                            possibly? It was so long ago that I wouldn't be able to find it if i wanted to .
                                            No the thing is : How do I upgrade them to Windows10 without losing data on the hard drives, software.

                                            This is how I've been doing it on the PC I'm upgrading:
                                            Download the Windows 10 media creation tool
                                            Go through all the options & then save the ISO file to c:\tmp
                                            Once downloaded, use 7 Zip to expand the ISO to c:\tmp\windows
                                            Run c:\tmp\windows\setup.exe as Administrator

                                            There's an install option to Keep all files & data.

                                            Before you do that you could create an image backup of the PC using something like Macrium Reflect free or similar.

                                            Why do you unzip it?

                                            I just mount the ISO - maybe you can't mount the iso?

                                            Thought of that first up, but wasn't sure what would happen when the reboots began? Would it remount again automatically after a reboot if it needed to? I wasn't sure so went with the unzip.

                                            I've done them this way for all the machines I've done remotely.

                                            That is absolutely the wrong way to do it. You simply double click on the ISO, double click on setup, click next a lot and you’re done

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