[TUTO] Push Windows 7/8/8.1 to download hidden folder $Windows.~BT

Discussion in 'Windows 7' started by dosibox, Jul 28, 2015.

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  1. Zero21XX

    Zero21XX MDL Novice

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    #81 Zero21XX, Jul 29, 2015

    Glad that worked for you. I just finished my final clean install after the GWX upgrade with the Windows 10 USB/ISO tool. Seems like the upgrade method still had the Realtek sound issues, ISO/USB clean install fixed that.
     
  2. coleoptere2007

    coleoptere2007 MDL Guru

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    #82 coleoptere2007, Jul 29, 2015
    you're fired :p
     
  3. NIPSEN

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    #83 NIPSEN, Jul 29, 2015
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    Thx, this is the only way that work for me.
     
  4. phrogz

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    #84 phrogz, Jul 29, 2015
    Change the system time, worked for me (changed to 31 july 2015)
     
  5. david_xross_2

    david_xross_2 MDL Senior Member

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    #85 david_xross_2, Jul 29, 2015
    Hi,

    Does this (forced process) mess up the upgrade in any way? Downloading the upgrade now but worry if it corrupts/not installs properly?


    And for people getting the WU errors on resuming, follow these steps:

    1. Click "Check for updates"

    2. Type "wuauclt.exe /updatenow" in admin cmd prompt.

    It will resume download from where it left off.
     
  6. cengizhan

    cengizhan MDL Senior Member

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    #86 cengizhan, Jul 29, 2015
    at last! mine was still saying upgrade is reserved. this made it start download
     
  7. brut7

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    #87 brut7, Jul 29, 2015
    Thanks OP, got it started on my laptop :)
     
  8. cengizhan

    cengizhan MDL Senior Member

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    #88 cengizhan, Jul 29, 2015
    it has finished downloading all files. but fails with installtion. is there anything that can be done to bypass blocking?

    The error is : "FailureContent InstallInstallation Failure: Windows failed to install the following update with error 0x80240020: Upgrade to Windows 10 Pro"
     
  9. Zardoc

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    #89 Zardoc, Jul 30, 2015
    OK, I'm getting a bit tired but I figured out what is going on here (at least for me)

    1) Used command prompt wuauclt.exe /updatenow
    Download then nothing
    2) Deleted C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\Download folder
    3) tried again wuauclt.exe /updatenow. Nothing

    This is the winner!!
    4) Deleted C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\Download folder
    5) CHANGED DATE TO AUGUST 1 2015
    6) Used command prompt wuauclt.exe /updatenow
    7) Ran update. It started loading
    8) Used command prompt wuauclt.exe /updatenow while update started
    9) SUCCES!! Rog G46 has windows 10 :eek:
     
  10. phuongcaothe

    phuongcaothe MDL Novice

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    #90 phuongcaothe, Jul 30, 2015
    I have a problem, in my C: disk has 2 folders : Windows.~BT and $Windows.~WS


    $Windows.~BT has nothing but $Windows.~WS has 4.47 GB. $Windows.~WS has Sources with Setup.exe. Why not $Windows.~BT ?
    Who can explain me why? Plz.
     
  11. beamslider

    beamslider MDL Senior Member

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    #91 beamslider, Jul 30, 2015
    Did you already do the update? That is what appears after finishing the update. Files moved or copied to the WS folder
     
  12. phuongcaothe

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    #92 phuongcaothe, Jul 30, 2015
    fully updated windows 8.1. It's not moved OR copied to WS folder. Just right there from last night. I have downloaded win 10 ISO file from M$, could I delete these folders?
     
  13. JBenal

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    #93 JBenal, Jul 30, 2015
    Thanks! I felt like it was Christmas morning and I didn't get any toys. :biggrin: Dell Venue 8 Pro.

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  14. winning0308

    winning0308 MDL Novice

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    #94 winning0308, Jul 30, 2015
    Yes, or you can keep this file: Install.esd (located at C:\ $WINDOWS.~BT\sources) to repair Windows.
     
  15. phuongcaothe

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    #95 phuongcaothe, Jul 30, 2015
    As i said before, "$Windows.~BT has nothing but $Windows.~WS has 4.47 GB", what can I do now?
     
  16. TiM3SH1FT

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    #96 TiM3SH1FT, Jul 30, 2015
    This is what worked for me, deleted the download folder and retried... WORKS!!!
     
  17. clalima

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    #97 clalima, Jul 30, 2015
    Tried everything in this post, it is not working. With PS, I get this. Any idea why? I have 8.1 Pro WMC Original

    X Status KB Size Title
    - ------ -- ---- -----
    2 Accepted KB3012973 3 GB Atualizar para Windows 10 Pro
    3 Downloaded KB3012973 3 GB Atualizar para Windows 10 Pro
    4 Failed KB3012973 3 GB Atualizar para Windows 10 Pro
     
  18. cepheid46e2

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    #98 cepheid46e2, Jul 30, 2015
    ZARDOC's method worked for me. Thanks.
     
  19. SRG Darkkness

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    #99 SRG Darkkness, Jul 30, 2015
    Thanks guys.. Wealth of knowledge.
     
  20. G-STAR01

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    #100 G-STAR01, Jul 30, 2015
    Works fine if you have the $Windows.~BT folder otherwise just use the Windows 10 download tool thing.
     
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