Windows 10: Unable to uninstall Windows 10 Pro, TRYING to reinstall Windows 10 HOME

Discus and support Unable to uninstall Windows 10 Pro, TRYING to reinstall Windows 10 HOME in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; I've been trying to do this for two days. I'm not fluent in computers, but I was finally able to reinstall and repair Windows 10 on my laptop, except... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by catdad1, Nov 15, 2024 at 7:12 PM.

  1. catdad1 Win User

    Unable to uninstall Windows 10 Pro, TRYING to reinstall Windows 10 HOME


    I've been trying to do this for two days. I'm not fluent in computers, but I was finally able to reinstall and repair Windows 10 on my laptop, except its NOT doing the things it should be doing- either that, or there's some fine lines I don't see.First thing, I attempted a clean boot and reinstall of windows and it KEEPS installing Windows 10 Pro, a version I DON'T have a key for. I don't want to pay for some sketchy online Home download when I've been told I can get it for free. So why does it keep downloading and installing Pro?Second, clean boot didn't clean boot. My SSD hard drive still ha

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  2. Ahhzz Win User

    Windows 10 Tweaks

    Pressing “Windows+Pause Break” (it’s up there next to scroll lock) opens the “System” Window.

    Windows 10: In the new version of Windows, Explorer has a section called Quick Access. This includes your frequent folders and recent files. Explorer defaults to opening this page when you open a new window. If you’d rather open the usual This PC, with links to your drives and library folders, follow these steps:

    • Open a new Explorer window.
    • Click View in the ribbon.
    • Click Options.
    • Under General, next to “Open File Explorer to:” choose “This PC.”
    • Click OK


    credit to Lifehacker.
     
  3. 95Viper Win User
    Is it time for Windows 10 already?

    Again, for those that want the update reservation and you meet the requirements ---> Upgrade to Windows 10 for Free

    And, some info from the FAQ page:

    Also, some interesting info from the Specifications page:

     
  4. MrGenius Win User

    Unable to uninstall Windows 10 Pro, TRYING to reinstall Windows 10 HOME

    [Solved] Windows 10 keeps reinstalling KB3119142

    I noticed quite some time ago that KB3119142 (Update for Microsoft Visual C++ 2012 Update 4 Redistributable Package) kept reinstalling itself for some reason. At least once daily. Sometimes up to several times a day. I just ignored it. It didn't seem to be doing any harm. And I figured they'd eventually fix it. Well...days turned into weeks, weeks into months, with no end to the problem in sight. It dragged on unsolved for at least the last few months. Literally reinstalling itself hundreds of(at least a hundred, felt like more) times in that period of time.

    So I finally googled it a couple days ago. And just got around to fixing it today. Which appears to have worked. And it couldn't have been easier to do. I feel so stupid to have let it intimidate me for so long.*Oops! Unable to uninstall Windows 10 Pro, TRYING to reinstall Windows 10 HOME :oops:
    Below are links to the thread that I got the fix idea from, and the official MS support info page for KB3119142(from which I quoted the above).
    http://www.tenforums.com/windows-up...-windows-10-keeps-reinstalling-kb3119142.html
    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3119142
     
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