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Windows 10 experiences on cMP
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In addition because in the last few days two automatic driver fiascos have resulted in people reporting serious bugs I am removing Windows 10 for now. The next time I install it I will purchase the box retail version (for memorabilia because the last ever Windows box might be worth something in 20 years
) with all the post-release updates already installed and hopefully by then it will give the user control over updates.
) with all the post-release updates already installed and hopefully by then it will give the user control over updates.MS just released a tool that allows you to block updates. Supposedly works with retail version too.
I'm reinstalling 8.1 right now. I'll wait until 10 is more mature even though I think it's awesome and will make a VM in Parallels.
I'm also reinstalling Yosemite tonight as I accidentally deleted it and El Cap has a few minor bugs that can crash the system.
They reversed course after the Nvidia driver fiasco (sort of). It's still the default setting and you have to get this tool to hide updates:
http://www.zdnet.com/article/microsoft-releases-tool-to-hide-or-block-unwanted-windows-10-updates/
I just did a clean install of 8.1 and on my system it takes 30+ seconds to booting a 7200 RPM drive. I'm happy with that as I don't really use Win, it was here for the "Just In Case" factor for my wife. I've had it on a VM for a long time, but I wanted to play with BootCamp, so there you go
I've read I can get a free upgrade to Win 10, and it's supposedly better than 8.1. Where do I go to download this version, or is there something in the Win 8.1 update section that will handle this?
I just did a clean install of 8.1 and on my system it takes 30+ seconds to booting a 7200 RPM drive. I'm happy with that as I don't really use Win, it was here for the "Just In Case" factor for my wife. I've had it on a VM for a long time, but I wanted to play with BootCamp, so there you go
I've read I can get a free upgrade to Win 10, and it's supposedly better than 8.1. Where do I go to download this version, or is there something in the Win 8.1 update section that will handle this?
7200rpm drives load files differently. You know that anyway.
If you have kept 8.1 updated a little Pop up will appear in the tray to ask you if you want to reserve your 10 update. Not everyone will get it tomorrow. There is a queueing system.
Great, thanks. It's fully updated as of about a week ago, but I've not booted it since. I'll check it tomorrow...
Check down in the tool tray bottom right ... there should be a Windows icon showing by now. Click on that and it will take you through the registration to receive the update to Windows 10. Don't do it from your VM, only from the BootCamp boot.
I use it often to move internal BootCamp to external SSD Thunderbolt drives, and to move Windows from smaller drives to larger drives as technology gets cheaper (you can also go from large -> small drive/partition). It has never let me down! I run a WinClone snapshot after any significant update (weekly
For a new external disk, simply use Disk Utility to initialize it with FAT32, then let WinClone do its thing. WinClone will move your total Windows environment to the new disk, make it NTFS, and create the bootable files necessary.
The critical thing for me is that it all is done under OS X. You read countless tales-of-woe on these forums from people who have used a Windows based utility to manage their disks and ended up with a disaster as the utility mucked up OS X in the process.
Hi thank for the insights! I wonder whether winclone can move bootcamp from internal HDD to external SSD (thunderbolt) when the external SSD already has Mac OSX installed. It is to create separate partitions on external SSD where it already has OSX.
I have been using Acronis in the past, but not lately. It comes now bundled with Corsair SSDs. I used to use it routinely on VMs for a very fast defrag. Yep, before SSD everywhere.
Another thought this is BootCamp. Use WinClone - period. Get the latest, worth it. It's awesome. I use it for routine backup and moving of my BootCamp stuff.
No problem ... simply create a FAT formatted partition using OS X DiskUtility as usual on the external OS X drive, then point WinClone at that partition as the destination.
If your Windows update hasn't shown up yet you can try two things
1 type the following in Command Prompt to force check for the download:
wuauclt.exe /updatenow
2 download the ESD file from Microsoft Update direct. These were posted a week ago for manufacturers so they might not include all the updates that have been produced since
https://www.reddit.com/r/Windows10/comments/3ee1gx/windows_10_10240_esd_download_here/
I would recommend using the first method to get the newest and most stable installer
1 type the following in Command Prompt to force check for the download:
wuauclt.exe /updatenow
2 download the ESD file from Microsoft Update direct. These were posted a week ago for manufacturers so they might not include all the updates that have been produced since
https://www.reddit.com/r/Windows10/comments/3ee1gx/windows_10_10240_esd_download_here/
I would recommend using the first method to get the newest and most stable installer
Winclone can move Windows to those locations but you need a Mac with an EFI 2.0 or higher to boot Windows from an external, volume. cMP is only 1.5
If you have nMP do not upgrade yet. Presently there are no Windows 10 compatible drivers for the D300/500/700 cards.
Just tried the update command (after finally finding the command prompt CMD file). That didn't work, so I'm downloading the ESD file now.
And now we guys with cMP and nMP will require a microphone for Cortana and maybe next year Siri. I can't find a decent stylish small one that suits the cMP design.
New AMD drivers, might support Fire Pro D series
http://techreport.com/news/28717/catalyst-15-7-1-drivers-bring-win10-support
http://techreport.com/news/28717/catalyst-15-7-1-drivers-bring-win10-support