PCS Test Windows
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SpyderTracks
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It's a test windows, so it's not configured. It should never be used.
If you've bought without windows you'll always need to clean install your own copy.
purplewakanda
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What do you mean by not configured? Can you please explain?
SpyderTracks
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Windows is just the operating system, you then have to configure it with drivers for each individual component. None of that will have been done, so you'll face instability, likely BSODs, and general issues like stuttering etc.
purplewakanda
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I called up Microsoft as I couldn't activate it myself and they helped me convert it into Windows 10 Pro with the key I had without reinstalling it. I've updated Windows and AMD GPU drivers. Is there anything else I should do?
Also, PCS support didn't mention anything about what you said.
SpyderTracks
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If you've used the test environment, you'll need to clean install.
It's just standard practice, it's the normal way of doing things.
When you're buying a windows license from an OEM, you're not just paying for the license, you're paying for professional installation which takes time.
purplewakanda
Gold Level Poster
I've been using the test environment till now so I will reinstall it as per your advice, install the drivers and run windows update. How long can I postpone it as the work schedule and weekends are a bit busy?
Citrus_9
Expert
The sooner, the better, ideally, within hours, if not possible, best within days, if extremely busy, within 1-2 week, I guess.
It's because once you start using a PC, you'll install software, will have more and more document files and then it's get harder to find motivation to make it done, also, takes longer to back up more files.
SpyderTracks
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The longer you leave it the more impact it will have on you, that's not something I can really answer, it's down to you how important having a stable system is and having to reconfigure settings you may have adjusted etc.
There is a specific way to install windows 10, it's not like previous windows versions. You let windows update install any drivers it can, then manually install nvidia drivers direct from nvidia and any management apps like icue etc that you want.
It's option one from here, but what it leaves out is the first step of installation is partitions, you delete all existing partitions on the c drive and install to the blank space:
How to do a Clean Install of Windows 10 the Easy Way
The Windows 10 upgrade process drags old files, settings, and programs from your previous Windows system to your new one.
www.howtogeek.com
Citrus_9
Expert
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SpyderTracks
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Same as above.
19dayne
Bronze Level Poster
all right, i dont really understand atm, ill cross this path when i get the pc haha
purplewakanda
Gold Level Poster
I don't think I'll be backing up anything as the games have cloud syncs enabled. So I guess it more that I have to find the time to do it.
SpyderTracks
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It's all linked step by step above.
purplewakanda
Gold Level Poster
@SpyderTracks I should have posted here instead of contacting Microsoft about the activation. It would be very helpful if this added to the 'to do list' for new customers buying without an OS as I read that list several times. I wished PSC gave me a heads up on this rather than saying the test windows will be fine.
NoddyPirate
Grand Master
@purplewakanda - the last time you posted your specs in the forum it included Windows 10 Professional. According to that you would not have had a test intsllation of Windows but instead a full working licensed copy???
Your post with Specs here
Your post with Specs here
Bhuna50
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NoddyPirate
Grand Master
@purplewakanda needs to confirm what she has ordered first before she reinstalls uncecessarily.
FWIW - I ordered without an OS and upon first boot I was met with a desktop bakground that clearly indicated the Windows install was for testing purposes only. If the OP didn't have that screen - and ordered Window 10 Pro with her build - then I expect all is well......
FWIW - I ordered without an OS and upon first boot I was met with a desktop bakground that clearly indicated the Windows install was for testing purposes only. If the OP didn't have that screen - and ordered Window 10 Pro with her build - then I expect all is well......
SpyderTracks
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It's just expected that if you're ordering without windows, you know how to install and configure it.
PCS aren't there to advise unless asked, it's up to the buyer to know what they're ordering and be capable of managing it.
This is where I get slightly frustrated with a lot of negative feedback for PCS from people who don't understand what a custom build is and how it's very different from an off the shelf product. You need to know how to configure and manage windows, it's not the same as a Dell or something from a brand where they're making a handful of components themselves of their own designs, hence have a tiny driver library to deal with and can test compatibility between products.
That's not possible with a custom configuration, there are literally MILLIONS of different possible configurations, manufacturers can only test to best standards which are hopefully being met, but even then that's not always the case. As such configuration is so much more important that it's done correctly otherwise you face instability.
If you order a system without windows, then PCS don't owe you any software support. If you ordered with windows and have issues, you can call them up and they'll advise you, but if you order without windows, you're on your own.
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