Good review on what to expect from version 1511, build 10586

On 11/14/2015 08:52 PM, T wrote:
On 11/14/2015 06:47 PM, ...winston‫ wrote:
SC Tom wrote:


"...winston‫" wrote in message
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T wrote:

Where did you download it from?


Same location as the RTM 10240 build

Windows 10 Media Creation Tool
- Iso, usb, dvd

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/soft...load/windows10

qp
Need to create a USB, DVD or ISO?

If you need to install or reinstall Windows 10 using a USB or DVD, you
can use the media creation tool below to create your own installation
media with either a USB flash drive or a DVD. The tool provides file
formats optimized for download speed and can be used to create ISO
files.
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The bad part is it doesn't tell you what version it is. You have to
assume that you're getting the latest, which hasn't always been the
case. Any way to verify the version BEFORE downloading the .iso?

The media created by the MCT was updated and released to the public at
the same time as Version 1511, Build 10586.x
- i.e. the tool doesn't need to change, it gets the updated bits when
used


Hi Winston,

A Work Around:

I am using Firefox for Linux. I hit the download button and up
Popped the name and asked me where to save it. Windows FF
acts exactly the same way. The name was:

Win10_1511_English_x64.iso

Which gives you the version (1151) and the bits (x64).
Just press "Cancel" if you don't want to save it.

-T




Hummmmmm. The buzzard won't do and upgrade when booted
from the iso. You have to boot normal and then run the
upgrade from the mounted iso.

It is what it is. :'(

On 11/14/2015 07:43 PM, Linux User wrote:

I was told to use Linux to download the full iso which can then be saved
on your machine and you can use any iso burner to create your own DVD.
Also, using Linux saves you from Microsoft creating anything else hidden
from you although I don't know if hidden BT folder is still being
created by Microsoft. In Linux Microsoft can't do anything like that
AFAIK. Ubuntu people suggested this to me.

Hi Linux User,

Just because I am nosey, if you are running Linux, why are
you screwing around with Windows Nein?

I have to because I need to learn the stinker so I
can support my customers. I only open my Windows
virtual machines when I need to research something or
support my customers on something.

Got two XP VM's which I run Go To Assist from. Other
than that, I do not do any work in my Windows VM's.
I keep gold copies of my XP hard drive so when they
do the Windows thing, I just restore their hard drives.
Takes about five minutes.

And Citrix (Go To Assist) has promised me a Linux
port some time soon.

-T

T wrote:
On 11/14/2015 08:52 PM, T wrote:
On 11/14/2015 06:47 PM, ...winston‫ wrote:
SC Tom wrote:


"...winston‫" wrote in message
...
T wrote:

Where did you download it from?


Same location as the RTM 10240 build

Windows 10 Media Creation Tool
- Iso, usb, dvd

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/soft...load/windows10

qp
Need to create a USB, DVD or ISO?

If you need to install or reinstall Windows 10 using a USB or DVD, you
can use the media creation tool below to create your own installation
media with either a USB flash drive or a DVD. The tool provides file
formats optimized for download speed and can be used to create ISO
files.
/qp

The bad part is it doesn't tell you what version it is. You have to
assume that you're getting the latest, which hasn't always been the
case. Any way to verify the version BEFORE downloading the .iso?

The media created by the MCT was updated and released to the public at
the same time as Version 1511, Build 10586.x
- i.e. the tool doesn't need to change, it gets the updated bits when
used


Hi Winston,

A Work Around:

I am using Firefox for Linux. I hit the download button and up
Popped the name and asked me where to save it. Windows FF
acts exactly the same way. The name was:

Win10_1511_English_x64.iso

Which gives you the version (1151) and the bits (x64).
Just press "Cancel" if you don't want to save it.

-T




Hummmmmm. The buzzard won't do and upgrade when booted
from the iso. You have to boot normal and then run the
upgrade from the mounted iso.

It is what it is. :'(

Correct.
Just like the W10 RTM free pgrade...run the qualifying o/s then mount
the iso and run setup.exe (or run setup.exe on the usb or dvd created by
the MCT).

In the case of the 'new' Win10 - boot Win10 10240, mount the 1511/10586
iso and run setup (or run setup on the cd or dvd created by the MCT)

When using a non qualifying o/s and/or browser - the MCT page just
provides the iso.

Fyi
== It is version 1511 g

The dialog box showing version and build can be viewed via command
prompt by entering winver and pressing the enter key.
On W10 Pro and Win10 Home (after the upgrade) the dialog box shows -
Version 1511 (OS Build 10586.3). It will also show 'This product is
licensed....to:...."

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On 15/11/2015 08:41, ...winston‫ wrote:
....
When using a non qualifying o/s and/or browser - the MCT page just
provides the iso.

Right. Anyway, I was able to download the ISO file from here, using
Chrome on Windows 10.
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/soft...load/techbench

On 2015-11-14, Linux User wrote:
It already has. I installed it on my Windows machine to be with the
crowd. You need to use Linux to download a the full DVD which can then
be installed in offline. No need for Internet and corruptions that goes
with it.

I attempted to update my test system yesterday via the media creation tool,
but am still at build 10240. (I used to tool to flash a USB drive and
ran the installation from that to attempt the upgrade.)

Guess I'll have to wait a while and give it another try.

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On Thu, 19 Nov 2015 21:20:30 -0000 (UTC), Roger Blake
wrote:

I attempted to update my test system yesterday via the media creation tool,
but am still at build 10240. (I used to tool to flash a USB drive and
ran the installation from that to attempt the upgrade.)

An alternate approach is to use the Media Creation Tool to download an
ISO file and burn that to a DVD.

With the DVD in the drive, use your file manager to navigate to the
DVD and click on Setup.exe and then follow the prompts.

About 30-40 minutes later, you should be running build 10586.

Good luck,

On 2015-11-19, Monty wrote:
With the DVD in the drive, use your file manager to navigate to the
DVD and click on Setup.exe and then follow the prompts.

About 30-40 minutes later, you should be running build 10586.

That's exactly what I did, but with a USB flash drive instead.
Seems strange that it didn't work, will have to give it another try.

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On 20/11/2015 03:42, Roger Blake wrote:
On 2015-11-19, Monty wrote:
With the DVD in the drive, use your file manager to navigate to the
DVD and click on Setup.exe and then follow the prompts.

About 30-40 minutes later, you should be running build 10586.
That's exactly what I did, but with a USB flash drive instead.
Seems strange that it didn't work, will have to give it another try.

Do you get an error messages? It's no good simply saying "it didn't
work " because it means absolutely nothing to us without the error
message or any other information you get on the screen.


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On 19/11/2015 22:20, Roger Blake wrote:

I attempted to update my test system yesterday via the media creation tool,

Did you download the new MCT?
Looks like the exe file has changed.

but am still at build 10240. (I used to tool to flash a USB drive and
ran the installation from that to attempt the upgrade.)

Guess I'll have to wait a while and give it another try.

On 2015-11-20, edevils wrote:
Did you download the new MCT?
Looks like the exe file has changed.

Ah, that may be the ticket then. I'll try it again with the newest version.

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Roger Blake posted this:

On 2015-11-20, edevils wrote:
Did you download the new MCT?
Looks like the exe file has changed.

Ah, that may be the ticket then. I'll try it again with the newest
version.

https://www.microsoft.com/en-US/software-download/windows10

Download the newest MCT and "Create installation media for another PC."
The resultant ISO file is actually smaller than the previous version.
Everyone who is contemplating a clean install at a later date also should
obtain the latest MCT and create either a USB or ISO file/DVD. (There's
still a considerable amount of online activity installing and/or upgrading
using this method.)

BTW, a lot of Win10-ers could gain access and/or insight by simply
navigating via the Start button to "Settings" | "Update & Security"
|"Windows Update" | ... If the version 1511, build 10586.11 upgrade is
still pending - or in progress - you might click either the "Check for
Updates" or "Install Now" or "Retry" button. It's quite a long process to
both download (~3.67 GB) and then install this update/upgrade.

Might be a good time to backup image your present system before embarking
on the upgrade, if you're using that option.

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