GWX.exe windows 10 upgrade won't open


  1. Drew99GT
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    GWX.exe windows 10 upgrade won't open


    I know many people have been fighting the windows 10 upgrade battle to the death and I have as well. I'm now ready to take the plunge into windows 10 on my laptop since I've used 10 on a new computer and like it. I had been using the registry tweak here to block the upgrade listed here:

    Upgrade to Windows 10 Update - Enable or Disable in Windows 7 or 8.1 - Windows 10 Forums

    I re-enabled it using the same link but when I click on the task bar upgrade icon or even try and run the standalone file from Microsoft's website, nothing happens. I read somewhere that once GWX.exe is running, it needs a day or 2 to do compatibility testing? Is that true? If not, how can I get GWX to run and do the upgrade?

    Thanks!
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  3. Brink
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    Hello Drew, :)

    If you like, you might also check using the tutorial below to make sure that you have the GWX icon enabled.

    Get Windows 10 Icon - Remove from Taskbar in Windows 7 and 8.1 - Windows 10 Forums

    You can also always manually upgrade to Windows 10 for the free offer if needed.

    Windows 10 - Upgrade Installation - Windows 10 Forums
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  4. Drew99GT
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    The icon is enabled, it's just that when I click on it, nothing happens.
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  6. Brink
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    If you don't have the "Upgrade to Windows 10" update available in Windows 10, then you could manually upgrade instead.
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