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-PREREQUISITE-
-INSTALLATION-
Install using Media Creation Toolkit (if you don't want windows to automatically update)
Install if the automatic update fails for any reason or if you want to download esd file manually and install.
Next step:
Free up some space on your Operating System drive by using "Disk Cleanup" and then selecting "Clean up System Files"
*i.imgur.com/VhvFFoG.png
-RESET PC-
If your Win 10 functionality broke due to some incompatible application install. For example, one of the software installed caused my taskbar items to stop working. I could not click open start menu, volume popup, network popup, time and calendar popup.
-ISSUES AND WORKAROUNDS-
For upgrade to Windows 10 you need to have either Win 7 or Win 8.1 installed. Win 8 users will have to upgrade to Win 8.1 first.
*support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3081048If your version is Windows 8, you need to do the free update to Windows 8.1 to be eligible for the Windows 10 upgrade. Instructions for upgrading to Windows 8.1 can be found at: Update to Windows 8.1: FAQ - Windows Help
After updating to 8.1, you will also need to install this update: Install the Windows 8.1 Update (KB 2919355) - Windows Help
-INSTALLATION-
Install using Media Creation Toolkit (if you don't want windows to automatically update)
*www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10
Follow the instructions there
Install if the automatic update fails for any reason or if you want to download esd file manually and install.
Copy the below esd file to a folder in separate partition (let's say D:\win10)
C:\$Windows.~BT\Sources\install.esd to D:\win10
*i.imgur.com/NDZM0HZ.png
OR
You can download the esd file directly from the link provided in this reddit post
*www.reddit.com/r/Windows10/comments/3ee1gx/windows_10_10240_esd_download_here/
Download ESD decrypter
ESD decrypter V 6.7
Old version:
ESD decrypter V 4.7
(Source Instructions: Create a bootable ISO file using ESD Image for - Microsoft Community)
Extract the content to win10, it should look like this
*i.imgur.com/haP1yvw.png
Run the decrypt.cmd file as admin
*i.imgur.com/88ilgtZ.png
Enter 1 as the option to create bootable iso
*i.imgur.com/wFn1eAM.png
You will see the iso once the process is completed. ISO size is 3.71 GB (64 bit edition).
*i.imgur.com/eOyqmhF.png
Mount it in win 8/8.1 as virtual drive
*i.imgur.com/bDLSRPi.png
Go inside the virtual drive and run the setup to initiate win 10 install
*i.imgur.com/hh63BmB.png
Uncheck the box and select not right now (will save you time)
*i.imgur.com/ZwJu3vN.png
Accept
*i.imgur.com/Mymp1hU.png
Click on Install. By default win 10 install will do an upgrade to win 8/8.1. So just continue installing.
*i.imgur.com/ZmsMo3s.png
OR
For a fresh install, choose nothing to keep
*i.imgur.com/mWWWr5a.png
Your system will restart and begin updating. A couple more restarts will follow. Tip: Unplug your internet connection for a speedy install. You can update later once your win 10 is installed.
*i.imgur.com/8Orliku.jpg
Logon screen
*i.imgur.com/qaKKEjQ.jpg
*i.imgur.com/SL4vOAD.png
Reconnect your internet connection. Your video driver and other stuff will begin updating in background. You can download drivers directly if you wish.
Few apps will be incompatible to some extent. Update should fix that.
Now you have a Windows 10 iso too. Use it to install on other computers.
Next step:
Free up some space on your Operating System drive by using "Disk Cleanup" and then selecting "Clean up System Files"
*i.imgur.com/VhvFFoG.png
-RESET PC-
If your Win 10 functionality broke due to some incompatible application install. For example, one of the software installed caused my taskbar items to stop working. I could not click open start menu, volume popup, network popup, time and calendar popup.
Click on Get Started
*i.imgur.com/hB35vqI.jpg
You can choose either of the options given below.
I usually take backup of Documents, Pictures, Desktop, and Downloads folder and then choose the second option
*i.imgur.com/mGAvzvw.jpg
This is important step, choose first as shown
*i.imgur.com/nwsqpzL.jpg
Choose first for fast install
*i.imgur.com/IqIwe0M.jpg
Final step, your PC will start to reset.
*i.imgur.com/LH9f9qF.jpg
-ISSUES AND WORKAROUNDS-
1. Automated driver update may fail to install
*i.imgur.com/Qw2cP6P.png
Solution: Download drivers manually from manufacturer website and install.
2. "Runtime Broker" takes up high CPU usage and keep on consuming more RAM.
*i.imgur.com/JC9GX2q.png
Solution:
a) Go to registry editor (Win + R and then type regedit, press enter).
b) Change [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\TimeBroker] "Start"=dword:00000003 to dword:00000004.
This effectively disables Runtime Broker from running.
(Source: Runtime Broker high CPU usage - Microsoft Community)
3. Windows title bar doesn't change color (remains solid white).
Solution: How To Change Title Bar Color In Windows 10
4. Reduce height of title bar
Solution:
Huge title bar
*i.imgur.com/kU0J9Lv.jpg
Open regedit from run (WIN+R) window
*i.imgur.com/Pq8o3PI.jpg
You have to edit CaptionHeight and CaptionWidth
*i.imgur.com/xAm1rGU.jpg
Set to -150 and -250 (you can experiment with values to suit your taste)
*i.imgur.com/K46EC7l.jpg
Should look like this
*i.imgur.com/73c6tf2.jpg
Sign out or restart PC
Better title bar ratio now
*i.imgur.com/7TYBuKB.jpg
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