holdum333

Hi @Steve K. Haven't tried all 3 methods. Thanks will give that a better look. Just scanned through it. I really want to create the USB flash so that I'll have it for trouble shooting latter. That is the way I would like to upgrade to the Anniversary addition!

Thanks Steve!

Hi There! I tried to install the anniversary up date today. No luck! Error code 0X80070057! Started a thread here on the forum, waiting for more solutions. Here's my thread! 

http://windows10forum.com/topic/461-windows-anniversary-august-2-update/#comment-1647

@Profiler has commented so far. Waiting for others!

OK ! Thanks @Profiler I have been looking for a ISO that will allow me to create a USB flash. That's how I upgraded to W10. My DVD drive isn't working and I would really like to create the flash if I could find it!

PS I'll probably just wait until Windows updates installs the Anniversary update. I thought I would install it early, but I'm not going to put up with MS's BS. I would give the anniversary  flash a try if I could find it.

I'm wondering if staff would comment on this?? @Steve K.  @adacosta What are your thoughts??

Thanks!

HI! Here's where the "Learn More" Took me. I followed the steps, but the update wouldn't complete and gave me the error code.

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/12387/windows-10-update-history?ocid=update_setting_client

Heya @Profiler Good to see you back here. I'll see if I can explain what I done. First i clicked on "Check for Updates" It said "your devise is up to date"

Then I clicked on "Learn more" and that took me to the link in my above post.  It went through several sages and looked like it was going to install, but stopped and gave me the error 0X80070057. Researching that didn't turn up much. I haven't tried burning a ISO yet. Here's one of the stages it went through before I got the error! I didn't create a screen shot of the error.

HI There! Has anyone had any luck installing the Windows Anniversary update. Here's what I'm trying, and I get error 0X80070057!

https://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2016/08/02/how-to-get-the-windows-10-anniversary-update/

Hi! This is how I see this! Down load the program from this link that @gus provided in above posts http://www.easeus-down.com/temp/EPM_10.8_trial.exe

Then go get here! http://www.partition-tool.com/giveaways/groovypost.htm  Get your free key and copy and past your free key , and you should be good to go! If I have this screwed up, then @gus will correct me

PS Don't wait very long. The offer is for a very short time. LOL

Hey @Steve K.  What did you do today? Busy Busy!. I'm trying very hard!

Hi There! I also bought a new seagate 1TB external hard drive today. My old one was a dinosaur and had a couple of bad sectors. Was very large. My new seagate is about the size of a cigarette package. It was on sale at Staples for 59$ pus tax! I hope your day was more exciting then mine!  

PS I also  down loaded and installed the free program Easeus partition mater 10.8 with the help fom @gus

Thanks @gus

Hi @Helixal If you've been in the registry,  you probably know what you're doing and my questions may sound dumb.

You said you updated the graphics driver? Can you not roll back the driver?? Do you have a restore point before your problem? Did you go to your manufacture to get the latest graphics driver. Also if you post your make and model, another member might better help you with the driver.

Welcome to the forum!

If all else fails! Have you thought about a in place- repair upgrade as a last result?

http://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/16397-repair-install-windows-10-place-upgrade.html

Here's a good read about drivers by HTG. 

http://www.howtogeek.com/98465/htg-explains-when-do-you-need-to-update-your-drivers/

Thanks again! Now all I have to do is learn how to use it. Looks like it does  lot of stuff! Have you used it before? I have never used a program like this before.

All I've ever used is Disk Management.

PS Sorry I'm getting off topic. I'll open another thread!

Hi! @gus You are my new hero. I downloaded the program in your link. Copied and pasted the key and it worked. I have no idea what I was doing wrong , but all is good now my friend!

Thank you!!

Hi @gus Just tried to activate with a different Key. Same results! I don't know??

It looks like a great deal, but it's not working for me. I really appreciate your help friend!

Hi! @gus Yes I did. Thank you for your reply. I used this link and then I copied and pasted the Key that is shown in my post. I could have done some thing wrong, but I don't know what it would be as I was being very careful. After installing the Trial Addition, I tried to upgrade to paid with the key that I copied and pasted.

Thanks Gus!

Doesn't seem to work for me! What am I doing wrong!??

Thanks! I got my key!

Hi There! Thought I would start this thread. Give our new members a thread  to post and say some thing.

I'm holdum333! I went to the dentist today. Got a haircut and helped a senior with their computer. I see a lot of guest registering, but I never see them post, so I don't know who they are or if they ever come back here! I thought this might break the ice and new members could say Hi. I have seem some new members posting on the forum lately. Welcome to the forum. A place to learn new things and a place to pass forward things you have learned!

Hi! You're very welcome. I'm glad it worked for you. Why did you you do a in place- repair-upgrade? Would like to hear more details if you care to share with us!

Welcome to the forum!

Hi There! I hear a lot of horror stories about the W10 upgrade. I have upgraded several PCs and only had one major problem. Here's what I would like to know from members here onwindows10forum.com. Were you ready for the upgrade?? There's several things that could have caused you grief. If your PC was not maintained, then you could have experienced some major problems. Here's a excellent blog from groovypost. The reason I'm starting this thread is that I have heard that MS has extended the free upgrade offer. If you have put off the upgrade, then you may still squeak by; but I don't know that for sure and I wouldn't wait any longer. Anyway doing all these things will help you have a better PC experience, and I strongly recommend checking out this groovypost blog. Please comment if you were able to upgrade your PC by doing these things after the fee offer expired.

These are good things that you should do to maintain your PC IMHO ( Just bored)

http://www.groovypost.com/howto/10-things-check-before-installing-windows-10/

PS Thanks for this blog @adacosta Very nice! i realize that MS doesn't tell you these things but @adacosta does!

Hey @gus I've never used the program you mention; but here's a link to it, and it looks like some thing @dusabrive  might be interested in !!

Never to late when suggesting solutions. I'm going to give the program a closer look!

http://www.freefilesync.org/

10 hours ago, Profiler said:

I do have one question, @holdum333

I wonder has this program have the ability to prevent any P.U.P's hidden in updates?

That's a great question @Profiler. I don't know if it can prevent PUPs. I'll do a little more research and get back here. Don't know if this will help but I use unchecky and I think it helps a little. Here's what HTG says about unchecky. We sure need some thing to stop these damn PUPs.

For a competent computer geek, Unchecky is probably not really necessary.  However, if you find yourself skimming through installations and ending up with coupon offers you don’t remember asking for, it may be a good idea to install Unchecky.  Even the most careful geeks can be duped into accepting a promotional offer, or maybe you just want to save some mouse clicks and make installations faster.

https://unchecky.com/

http://www.howtogeek.com/179758/how-to-avoid-junkware-offers-with-unchecky/

I just might make a good hand on this help forum one of these days. Sorry for tooting my own horn @Rich-M

Not my first rodeo!! Speedy recovery Rich! I also like to have a little fun some times. I like learning new things and passing forward things I have learned from others. It seems to me like the forum is growing and that is a good thing.@Steve

35 minutes ago, Profiler said:

I check for updates manually and regularly.

If you recommend the program @holdum333 then it must be OK.

Sure it would help some.

 

You are very kind my fiend! Thank you for your support @Profiler I don't recommend many 3rd party software programs, but I think this is a keeper! This is for the casual PC user, maybe not for you old dogs that have been around the block a couple of times. There are so many fake programs with PUP's these days and they pop up saying updates are available and then they install malware on you!. Well just use this Program to see if there are updates and never click on those pop ups; especially when surfing the web! The web is becoming a cesspool and I'm afraid it will only get worse.

Thanks for your kind reply my friend!

Hey @Profiler This software has quite a list that it checks. I'm not sure you can check all these software programs for updates manually. A lot of programs will notify you when a update is available. I just use this software as a reference. I don't mess with MBAM Pro!

I agree "Each to their own" I personally find it quite helpful. I suppose it would depend on how many programs you have installed. I don't have that many.

https://patchmypc.net/supported-products-free-updater

1 hour ago, ShockerSH said:

100% different websites.

Yes they are two different websites, but this one is more friendly and more personal. Join us here and you will get treated special.

Isn't that right @Steve !!

Hi! @hex40 Thank you for your update. Keep us informed. I see you had  W7 Pro and upgraded to w10 Pro. That's different then mine.

I was running W7 Home and upgraded to W10 Home. I have no choice but to except the updates. Maybe other forum members will reply latter.

I really prefer creating a back up image like you stated you have done and not rely on restore points . I use a 3rd party image program called Macrium Reflect. It has never let me down and I have been using it for several years.

Welcome to the forum. Thank you for this helpful thread.