Going Back to Windows 8

Going Back to Windows 8

For some odd reasons, Windows 10 would not activate after upgrading from Windows 8.1. I called Microsoft and they told me to reinstall Windows 8, then upgrade to Windows 8.1 and upgrade to Windows 10. Microsoft also advised me to call HP and request Windows 8 Product Key should the process failed.

Seriously?

Windows 10 is not activated

Apparently the “factory-installed” product key caused the error. The end user product key is said to be installed in the UEFI BIOS, encrypted.

I guess I’d have to spend a few more days on this project.

Installing Windows 10

Windows 10 Setup

Installing Windows 10 is a time-consuming affair. As a matter of fact it has been “checking for updates” for an hour by now.

UPDATE:

It is about 2:00 A.M. and finally it is “installing”. I gotta go to bed.

Installing Windows 10