Windows 10 Upgrade
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Re: Windows 10 Upgrade
Microsoft announced that they will start charging for Win10 upgrades after July 29, so can we upgrade before then, while it's still free? on clerk pc which are all win7 pro ?
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Re: Windows 10 Upgrade
The release notes for MLS doesn't say anything about Windows 10 support. So, no. Any cost of upgrade is the church's problem, not the local unit.c.cordoba wrote:so can we upgrade before then, while it's still free?
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Re: Windows 10 Upgrade
See post #31 https://tech.lds.org/forum/viewtopic.ph ... 59#p142659 on this subject.
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Re: Windows 10 Upgrade
Updated/new info about Windows 10 for Clerk computers - found on mhtech.lds.org under "Computers" topic:
https://www.lds.org/help/support/win10-upgrade
From the FAQ:
https://www.lds.org/help/support/win10-upgrade
From the FAQ:
"The Stake Technology Specialist (STS) is primarily responsible for upgrading clerk devices. However, where an STS is not available, the Stake Clerk can work with the Ward clerks and other leaders to make sure updates and setups are performed correctly."
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Re: Windows 10 Upgrade
I notice in the setup instructions PDF one of the screenshots shows a "MHAdmin" user – is that supposed to be an account for the stake technology specialist to be able to log in and troubleshoot, or is it only for headquarters? The instructions don't address it.
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Re: Windows 10 Upgrade
And just when where they planning to tell the STSs? (Grumble.)Existing computers with Windows 7 and Windows 8 have the option to upgrade to Windows 10, but are not required to do so. This is available free of charge, through July 29, 2016.
Any computers not upgraded before the deadline would need to wait for the device to become eligible for replacement (5-year replacement cycle).
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Re: Windows 10 Upgrade
That will be an interesting wait and see!russellhltn wrote:And just when where they planning to tell the STSs? (Grumble.)Existing computers with Windows 7 and Windows 8 have the option to upgrade to Windows 10, but are not required to do so. This is available free of charge, through July 29, 2016.
Any computers not upgraded before the deadline would need to wait for the device to become eligible for replacement (5-year replacement cycle).
Perhaps we should start a sweepstake on when! (Just kidding)
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Re: Windows 10 Upgrade
July 28. [grin]russellhltn wrote:And just when where they planning to tell the STSs? (Grumble.)
Actually, there will probably be an email to STSs, clerks, and other leaders in the next week or so.
Alternatively, the STS will find out when the current password no longer works.
How long does a 4Gb download take on a 750k DSL line? We may not have long enough unless we get started right away.
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Re: Windows 10 Upgrade
If truth be told, the download is closer to 3Gb for W10 Professional.lajackson wrote:July 28. [grin]russellhltn wrote:And just when where they planning to tell the STSs? (Grumble.)
Actually, there will probably be an email to STSs, clerks, and other leaders in the next week or so.
Alternatively, the STS will find out when the current password no longer works.
How long does a 4Gb download take on a 750k DSL line? We may not have long enough unless we get started right away.
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Re: Windows 10 Upgrade
According to downloadcalculator.net, it will take 12.7 hours.lajackson wrote: How long does a 4Gb download take on a 750k DSL line? We may not have long enough unless we get started right away.