Should I upgrade to Windows 10?

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The discussion centers on the decision to upgrade from Windows 7 or 8 to Windows 10, which is being offered as a free upgrade by Microsoft until July 29, 2015. Users express mixed feelings about Windows 8, citing its removal of the Start menu and a flat user interface as significant drawbacks. Many participants who have tested Windows 10 through the Insider Preview report a more favorable experience, noting improvements that align it closer to Windows 7. The consensus leans towards upgrading to Windows 10 for better support and user experience, despite concerns about potential issues and the transition from previous versions.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of Windows operating systems, specifically Windows 7, 8, and 8.1
  • Familiarity with the Windows Insider Program and its feedback mechanisms
  • Knowledge of user interface design principles, particularly regarding desktop vs. touch interfaces
  • Awareness of software support lifecycles and implications of upgrading
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  • Research the features and improvements in Windows 10 compared to Windows 8.1
  • Explore the Windows Insider Program for insights on user feedback and updates
  • Investigate the implications of upgrading from Windows 7 Ultimate to Windows 10 Home vs. Pro
  • Learn about lightweight Linux alternatives such as Lubuntu and Xubuntu for potential OS migration
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This discussion is beneficial for Windows users considering an upgrade, IT professionals evaluating operating system changes, and anyone interested in the transition from Windows 8 to Windows 10. It also serves those exploring lightweight Linux options as alternatives to Windows.

  • #31
My with W10 is it looks like an MS apps store with minimal benefits. I think I will stick with W7 until the jury chimes in. Call me untrusting.
 
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  • #32
My dad hated Windows 8 and he installed the developer version of 10 and claims it's the best Windows version yet.
 
  • #33
Microsoft has traditional had a hit/miss pattern when it come to successful Operating systems:

Windows 3.1 - Hit
Windows 95 - MISS
Windows 98 - Hit
Windows Millennium - Epic MISS
Windows XP - Hit
Windows Vista - MISS
Windows 7 - HIT
Windows 8 - Miss

So give this fairly solid pattern for the last 20 + years, I think we can expect good things from Windows 10.
I also find it suspicious that they actually began work on Windows 7 After they producted Windows 8 yet they released 7 first...maybe they too are aware of the pattern and didn't want to mess it up :)
 
  • #35
I have asked this question in an email to someone who runs the IT system of a financial firm in Texas, who has Windows 10 Enterprise on his laptop (he gets it before 29th July):
http://www.pcworld.com/article/2951...windows-10s-wi-fi-sense-password-sharing.html

What is that feature? If I disable it, will it still keep the connections I’ve connected to, and saved? My half-sister uses Facebook on her wifi, and I have that wifi connection saved. She is also a contact of mine on FB. By disabling the feature do I need to manually re-connect to their wifi?

I don’t really understand the feature, in any case.

Anyone who has the beta installed on their computer care to elaborate on this feature?
 
  • #36
Who got the windows 10 upgrade:woot:? Is it good as expected:wideeyed:? Has the mobile version jump out of the box? :wideeyed:
 
  • #37
HyperTechno said:
Who got the windows 10 upgrade:woot:? Is it good as expected:wideeyed:? Has the mobile version jump out of the box? :wideeyed:
I have upgraded to Windows 10. It appears alright. I still use Start8 for my start menu. I uninstalled Start8 but quickly reinstalled it -- didn't like I couldn't customise how I would have liked the Windows 10 start menu to be.

Had an email issue with Outlook 2013, but running sfc /scannow fixed that.
 
  • #38
Windows 10 has failed to be upgraded on my windows 8.1 pro computer several times (for unknowns reasons)
 
  • #39
I just got the notice that my upgrade is ready. I'm going to go for it.
 
  • #40
Silicon Waffle said:
Windows 10 has failed to be upgraded on my windows 8.1 pro computer several times (for unknowns reasons)
I had the same issue when it automatically downloaded when I turned my laptop on, on the 29th July. Windows Update was trying to install Windows 10, but it kept failing.

In the end I waited until 4pm (12am 29th July EST) for the ISO version to come available -- https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10 -- I suggest mounting the ISO while running 8.1 (do not boot from any media), and run setup.exe and let it do its things.

(When I first ran setup.exe after mounting the ISO, it asked 'Upgrade this PC' or 'Create installation media'. When I clicked on 'Upgrade this PC' it resulted in an 'error' -- which was 'Something happened.')
 
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  • #41
StevieTNZ said:
I had the same issue when it automatically downloaded when I turned my laptop on, on the 29th July. Windows Update was trying to install Windows 10, but it kept failing.

In the end I waited until 4pm (12am 29th July EST) for the ISO version to come available -- https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10 -- I suggest mounting the ISO while running 8.1 (do not boot from any media), and run setup.exe and let it do its things.

(When I first ran setup.exe after mounting the ISO, it asked 'Upgrade this PC' or 'Create installation media'. When I clicked on 'Upgrade this PC' it resulted in an 'error' -- which was 'Something happened.')
My problems include a blue screen of death(KERNEL_DATA_IN_PAGE_ERROR), an unexpected restart, an error caused by the running ESET service and...I'm still downloading 2699MB file all over again.
MS seem to have fired all their QA/QC staff and force their users to perform these smoke tests for them. :biggrin:
 
  • #42
Oh -- I didn't encounter those kinds of problems.

Hope you have an unlimited data allowance!
 
  • #43
hmmm, It appears that it's a bit buggy:nb). When will the mobile OS will come?:confused:
 
  • #44
HyperTechno said:
hmmm, It appears that it's a bit buggy:nb).

What problems are you encountering?
 
  • #45
Just upgraded, everything looks good.
 
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  • #46
I installed Start10 beta*(got alerted to it via email because I installed Start8 to return the start menu to Windows 8.1). I prefer Start10 over Windows 10's start menu, as the later I cannot customise it to how I would like it to be.

*disappointed I couldn't upgrade from Start8 to Start10, but it only costs US$4.99.
 
  • #48
Am I understanding W10v.9 correctly? It's already been patched nine times?
 
  • #49
Bystander said:
Am I understanding W10v.9 correctly? It's already been patched nine times?
I don't understand. Patched nine times since release 29th July, or patched nine times since the first beta version?

In either case, how do you find out if you have Windows 10 version 9?
 
  • #50
StevieTNZ said:
if you have Windows 10 version 9?
No, a screen message is offering W10v.9 --- it's been out for two days (?) and been patched nine times already?
 
  • #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.
 
  • #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.
 

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