Dripping water most probably means that your AC is running low on refrigerant. Get your AC refrigerant checked and make sure that the pressure is full.
Why do you want to download from Softpedia when you can download it directly from Microsoft servers.
Only way you can confirm this is by matching the SHA-1 hash of your downloaded ISO with the SHA-1 hash of Microsoft image.
That is called SLP (Sytem Locked Pre-installation), MS designed it to activate OEM based Windows Vista, 7 and 8. This means that the OEM will add a certificate in their product's BIOS and when the Windows will detect that certificate, it will activate automatically. But this has to be done by...
For Windows 10 activation, Microsoft creates a system ID (some sort of hash maybe) and saves it in their servers. So when you do a fresh install and go online, it automatically compares that hash and reactivates the Windows for you.
BIOS are read only and with so many motherboard vendors, MS...
In Threshold 2 update MS has added the ability to use your Windows 7/8 key in Windows 10 installation. So you won't have to do this whole process all over again.
What kind of noise is it? If the fan is making weird noises (like continuous tik tik) then most probably its bearings are failing. And when it stops working the CPU overheats and then thermal protection kicks in and turns off the laptop.
Solution: Replace the fan.
Why do you need a backup image of Windows? If your machine is activated, then even after clean install of Windows 10 it will automatically activate itself.
I am not sure why this happened. If Windows 10 was activated once it should automatically activate itself even after a clean install.
If you have activated your Windows 10 once successfully then you can try performing a clean install. Format HDD and reinstall from scratch.
If your router allows firmware upgrade over WiFi then there is no harm. Flashing starts once the router receives complete firmware so even if your WiFi gets disconnected, it will not damage your router. The upgrade simply won't start.
Check the link if you want to download MSDN ISOs, otherwise you can use MS download tool to download a specific version.
http://www.pakgamers.com/forums/f25/windows-10-official-msdn-isos-231549/
Why N? I am not sure if Windows 7 Home Basic to Windows 10 N is a valid upgrade path.
BTW N means that this version of Windows does not contain any media player and codecs etc.
Millions of PCs :)
For other (normal) keys, Windows request MS server to verify if the key is legit or not. But in free upgrade case, it will send PC's HWID to MS server and on successful verification it will activate itself with this generic key.
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After free upgrade...
If you are activated even after clean install (no loader or KMS), you will remain activated no matter if you used a crack to get free upgrade or not.
https://www.reddit.com/r/Windows10/comments/3fbvvv/psa_when_you_perform_an_upgrade_windows_10/
These are not VL keys. I've been using Windows 7 for more than 4 years now. Each university creates an account for student for a given period of time. Like from 2010-2014. After that you can use the account to view your keys or download ISOs but you can not order anything else.
I was. Ask...
I have updated first post with steps on how to create a bootable media. Check that and also check your possible upgrade path from 7 Home Basic form last spoiler in OP. After doing that what you have to do is:
Create a bootable USB using the tool in OP.
In Windows 7 (genuine), connect the USB...
I am talking about the account Universities issue to their students. If contains Professional edition as well. Embedded keys won't work on any other edition.
I also have a dreamspark account. I recently used my 8.1 key on another system and that too got activated. Not sure if it is a bug or MS deliberately allows this. Anyway.. Two genuine machines are better than one :D
I have heard that it is now unplayable in countries which do not support handful of third world countries not recognized by Sony like Pakistan. Steam is a true global platform.Then they cry that console gaming is dying.
You reap what you sow. This is what happens when you take away choice from consumers. Even with 88% split going to developers, they can't recoup costs. Meanwhile, Helldivers 2 is a massive hit for Sony thanks in big part to Steam.