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    17R4 - Upgrade to Win10 pro

    Discussion in '2015+ Alienware 13 / 15 / 17' started by VietDD, Apr 3, 2017.

  1. VietDD

    VietDD Newbie

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    I ordered one yesterday, and waiting for it
    I choose 「Core i7 6700HQ + GTX 1070 8GB + Tobii eye tracking」 instead of 「Core i7 7700HQ + GTX 1060 6GB - without Tobii eye tracking」( just < 5$ different )

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    I'm plan to update from Win10 Home to Win10 Pro because I have digital license of Win10 Pro.

    If I do so, is my R4 lost warranty from DELL ? Do I have to be careful to anything (drivers, factory programs ) ?
     
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    ScaniaV82299 Notebook Guru

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    No just update to 10 pro you wont have any problems. I bought my current one with 10 Pro but have upgraded previous Alienware laptops without any problems. Drivers remain the same. You wont have any warranty problems as windows 10 in general is supported with the model.
     
    ScaniaV82299, Apr 3, 2017
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    thanks you.
    Another question : can I make a full backup of windows disk ( like .gho file or another suggestions if you know ) ? just to backup to restore to factory whenever I need to
     
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    Yes it is possible I use acronis true image bootable media.
     
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    thanks you very much, I'll try
     
    VietDD, Apr 4, 2017
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    Do you have a retail license of PRO? Some OEM license might have activation issues.
    Retail keys will work flawlessly.
     
    DeeX, Apr 5, 2017
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    so, my best way is make a full backup, then try to upgrade to Pro
     
    VietDD, Apr 6, 2017
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    Vasudev Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Yes only your data though and you must clean install Windows. I'd wait for creators update or on second thoughts, Stick with Anniversary edition aka Redstone 1.
     
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    what do you mean "clean install Windows" ? format C:\ then install new one, not directly upgrade from Win10 Home?
     
    VietDD, Apr 7, 2017
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    IIRC, MS states that Win pro will erase current Home edition for best performance.
    Yes clean install windows because all drivers and apps are available on Dell support site.
     
    Vasudev, Apr 8, 2017
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