Should I upgrade to Windows 10?

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Microsoft is offering a free upgrade to Windows 10, prompting users to consider the benefits over their current systems, particularly Windows 7 and 8. Many users express concerns about the usability of Windows 8, citing its removal of the Start menu and a simplified file system as major drawbacks. The general consensus is that Windows 10 aims to address these issues, providing a more familiar interface akin to Windows 7. Users appreciate the free upgrade offer, noting that they can revert to their previous OS if they dislike Windows 10. Overall, the discussion highlights a mix of excitement and caution regarding the upgrade, with many planning to try it out.
  • #51
Bystander said:
No, a screen message is offering W10v.9 --- it's been out for two days (?) and been patched nine times already?
I wouldn't know. I downloaded the ISO on 29th July; since then there have probably been updates that have been rolled out.
 
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  • #52
Bystander said:
No, a screen message is offering W10v.9 --- it's been out for two days (?) and been patched nine times already?
You assume they released it on 10.0 and also why surprised. It's a pretty complex piece of software. Some problems are only revealed once many people start using it.

It's been available via developer channels for a few months. I'm sure though there will be daily patches for the first few weeks. Lots to fix once the reports flood in.
 
  • #53
Greg Bernhardt said:
I'm sure though there will be daily patches for the first few weeks.
So, no big reason to be in any hurry, and no reason to think they've opened a "lemonade stand."
 
  • #54
Bystander said:
So, no big reason to be in any hurry, and no reason to think they've opened a "lemonade stand."
There is no hurry, but there isn't really a reason to wait. So far I really enjoy 10 compared to 8.1
 
  • #55
Bystander said:
No, a screen message is offering W10v.9 --- it's been out for two days (?) and been patched nine times already?
Would be interested to see that screen message - are you able to do a print screen and post it here?
 
  • #56
StevieTNZ said:
interested to see that screen message
Was sitting in the browser history, and I figured that it would be hanging around forever, so didn't "stuff it and mount it" for the trophy case --- if it pops up again, I'll try to grab it.
 
  • #58
  • #59
I've got the "Get Windoze 10" icon on the lower taskbar, and the 10-V9 message in the browser history on the left. I suspect it's same thing, but just done through Toshiba.
 
  • #60
Well 10 crashed on me during a standard defrag. Now it's totally messed up. Might need to do a full recovery.
 
  • #61
Greg Bernhardt said:
Well 10 crashed on me during a standard defrag. Now it's totally messed up. Might need to do a full recovery.
Thanks for the alert. I usually perform a defragmentation using Norton Utilities, but that deletes EVERY system restore point. However I guess I could do that, but still revert back to Windows 8.1 if the case be (http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/how-downgrade-windows-10-windows-8-1-7-1513612).

EDIT: probably a good time to think about doing another system image/individual file backup to my external hard drive, which I keep off-site. I also back up my files to a paid backup server.
 
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  • #62
HyperTechno said:
hmmm, It appears that it's a bit buggy:nb). When will the mobile OS will come?:confused:[/QUOTE
StevieTNZ said:
What problems are you encountering?
I didn't upgrade yet I just thought it's buggy as some one else has stated on top.
Any way I can't upgrade because I'm using windows 8 and I can't even upgrade to 8.1 at least... for free I meant, I have the genuine copy of windows 8. But I'm so interested on the mobile. Is it the same windows 10 or is there a mobile version?
 
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  • #64
HyperTechno said:
Any way I can't upgrade because I'm using windows 8 and I can't even upgrade to 8.1 at least... for free I meant, I have the genuine copy of windows 8.
You should be available to upgrade if you use Windows 7, 8, or 8.1.
 
  • #65
StevieTNZ said:
You should be available to upgrade if you use Windows 7, 8, or 8.1.
I searched the store but found no update... It says that for some reason my system is not eligible to have the windows 8.1 update. No mention about a windows 10 update either. I'm using Genuine Windows 8 professional can't find any reason why?
I'll try the net. Thanks.
 
  • #67
You could ask on Microsoft's community forum ([URL said:
http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us?auth=1[/URL]), or alternatively call Microsoft up and ask for help.

Ok, I'll try , Thanks...:smile:
 
  • #68
Bystander said:
message reads, " (IE icon)GetWindows10-V9"
... and, now "10-V10."
 
  • #69
Bystander said:
... and, now "10-V10."
You could upgrade now. I don't know why "they" (Toshiba? -- the link to the IE icon displaying that message was a blank page) are saying Windows 10 version 10. I know updates have been rolled out, but the same has happened for our Windows 8.1 machine (about 10 important updates two to three days ago).
 
  • #70
Now I'm getting ads for IE11. Happening to any other "holdouts?"
 
  • #71
I have allowed my spare laptop to upgrade. It's a 3-year-old HP with no touchscreen and with 8 Gb RAM. The upgrade took several hours and multiple reboots. Then there was the fumbling-around stage where I had to figure out how to navigate.

The good news is, that all the Microsoft applications survived intact and working, including keeping the settings I had for them originally. This includes Sql Server and its tools, and Visual Studio, and Office. Other applications also work though I had to refresh Firefox (which didn't matter since it was able to re-sync all my settings from the cloud). I'm guardedly optimistic; certainly, so far, it has gone more smoothly than any other upgrade I've ever done, and it managed to preserve most of my preferences as well.

I'll have to give it some time, however, to see. The boot time seems to be much longer than Windows 8.1 was, but that may just be because its still kind of settling in, updating parts of itself.
 
  • #72
harborsparrow said:
I'll have to give it some time, however, to see. The boot time seems to be much longer than Windows 8.1 was, but that may just be because its still kind of settling in, updating parts of itself.

That means, is there many more to do, more updates to be installed to get the proper smooth windows experience?
Did you get any running problems, like getting stuck or things similar to that, unsupported files ... etc.?
I'm going to install a clean windows 10 without upgrading and will that give me a buggy OS?:eek:
 
  • #73
HyperTechno said:
I'm going to install a clean windows 10 without upgrading and will that give me a buggy OS?:eek:
Highly unlikely.
 
  • #74
StevieTNZ said:
Highly unlikely.
Didn't get it ! ! o_O
 
  • #75
HyperTechno said:
That means, is there many more to do, more updates to be installed to get the proper smooth windows experience?
Did you get any running problems, like getting stuck or things similar to that, unsupported files ... etc.?
I'm going to install a clean windows 10 without upgrading and will that give me a buggy OS?:eek:

I have had no major problems. However, I didn' t like the Windows 10 start menu, so I upgraded to the latest version of StartIsBack, which makes Windows 8 or 10 act just like Windows 7 in terms of the start menu--if not even better.

Also, the upgrade went very well. It kept preferences and installs for all Microsoft products, including Sql Server and its tools, Visual Studio, and Office 2010. Most other programs also still worked, usually keeping my preferences, which is just wonderful.

Most amazing of all, my VPN still works! It's Cisco, and when I tried connecting to the VPN at work, it politely updated itself and connected as usual. I didn't even need to reconfigure anything. It's by far the easiest upgrade I've ever undergone, and so I don't recommend bothering with a clean install. It's more like an UPDATE rather than an UPGRADE, in fact. Just a very long and complicated updates from 8.1 to 10.
 
  • #76
harborsparrow said:
I have had no major problems. However, I didn' t like the Windows 10 start menu, so I upgraded to the latest version of StartIsBack, which makes Windows 8 or 10 act just like Windows 7 in terms of the start menu--if not even better.

Also, the upgrade went very well. It kept preferences and installs for all Microsoft products, including Sql Server and its tools, Visual Studio, and Office 2010. Most other programs also still worked, usually keeping my preferences, which is just wonderful.

Most amazing of all, my VPN still works! It's Cisco, and when I tried connecting to the VPN at work, it politely updated itself and connected as usual. I didn't even need to reconfigure anything. It's by far the easiest upgrade I've ever undergone, and so I don't recommend bothering with a clean install. It's more like an UPDATE rather than an UPGRADE, in fact. Just a very long and complicated updates from 8.1 to 10.
Alright. Then I'll upgrade . As It's better... Thanks.
 
  • #77
After all Windows 10 is the last version of Windows ... isn't it? All we get here after will be the updates.
 
  • #78
HyperTechno said:
Didn't get it ! ! o_O
You: "Will that give me a buggy OS?" Me: "Highly unlikely."
 
  • #79
Is Windows Vista okay?
 
  • #80
Omega Supreme said:
Is Windows Vista okay?
Will be the next OS Microsoft will stop supporting in the near future.
 
  • #81
I feel bad because I helped my friend purchase a dell laptop Inspiron during time Vista was released, so all the computers came with it. I convinced her to get all the bells and whistles (ie. most expensive). And everyone said Vista was crap. I tried to convince her to upgrade to Windows 7 but she said she's fine with Vista. Should I keep pushing her to upgrade? If Vista is crap why doesn't she want to upgrade to Windows 7 and why is she saying she's fine with Vista?
 
  • #82
Omega Supreme said:
I feel bad because I helped my friend purchase a dell laptop Inspiron during time Vista was released, so all the computers came with it. I convinced her to get all the bells and whistles (ie. most expensive). And everyone said Vista was crap. I tried to convince her to upgrade to Windows 7 but she said she's fine with Vista. Should I keep pushing her to upgrade? If Vista is crap why doesn't she want to upgrade to Windows 7 and why is she saying she's fine with Vista?
"Crap" might mean two different things to two different people. Eventually she will want to replace her laptop.
 
  • #83
Is Windows Vista usable? Can user live with it and do everything with it?
 
  • #84
Vista is windows millenium compared to win 7
 
  • #85
What's windows millennium. Forgive me. I don't understand the reference. Are you saying vista is more advanced than win 7?
 
  • #86
StevieTNZ said:
You: "Will that give me a buggy OS?" Me: "Highly unlikely."
Got It!
 
  • #87
Someone told me that there really was nothing wrong with Windows Vista, but he was very computer savvy and a high-end user. I heard the security was really good on vista so much so that it did not even trust the owner.
 
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