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Post by Deleted on Nov 28, 2015 16:50:01 GMT -5
Should I or shouldn't I?  |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 28, 2015 17:36:11 GMT -5
I don't plan on it. Still running Windows 7 on my PC
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Post by Deleted on Nov 28, 2015 18:40:30 GMT -5
According to my nephew (quote in italic) who knows about this told me:
Free upgrade expires in July 2016, so I would wait until like May to do it (if at all, but win 10 has lifetime updates and might be worth it just for security). I'm still waiting and in no hurry.
I wouldn't until next year because I just find Windows 7 so much easier to use. My Nephew is researching the problem and according to some of his friends Windows 10 have some problems and some of his friends wished that they didn't upgrade to Windows 10.
So wait for the time being.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 28, 2015 19:41:13 GMT -5
According to my nephew (quote in italic) who knows about this told me: Free upgrade expires in July 2016, so I would wait until like May to do it (if at all, but win 10 has lifetime updates and might be worth it just for security). I'm still waiting and in no hurry.Thanks, I didn't know about the July 2016 expiry which gives them some considerable time to fix bugs. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 28, 2015 21:23:42 GMT -5
Should I or shouldn't I? My Partner uses it at work. (he's in IT) he says: "It's OK, but as it's brand new, he suggests you wait until at least Service Pak 1 comes out" hope that helps  |
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Post by Cei-U! on Nov 29, 2015 0:19:35 GMT -5
For what it's worth, I've been using Windows 10 for several months now and, while the new look takes some getting used to and I'm not crazy about some of the changes, I haven't had any problems. In fact, a number of things run better than they did with 7.
Cei-U!
I summon the cautious thumbs up!
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Post by Deleted on Nov 29, 2015 4:30:19 GMT -5
Standard approach with any new Windows is indeed "wait until Service Pack 1 is out" - the trouble is, there probably isn't going to be one, just a series of incremental updates. However, "wait until April/May 2016" is about the nearest equivalent, and I'd echo that for anyone who actually wants to be on the latest OS
However, I'm not planning on ever updating my main machine from Win7 - some time before it goes out of extended support in Jan 2020, I'll build a new machine, which will, reluctantly, have Win10 on it. Nothing wrong with 10 under the covers - there are some significant improvements, particularly if you have a 4K monitor, but I loathe the user interface, and even defaulting to the classic interface, it doesn't behave the same; by the time I move, I'll have sourced some tool(s) to eviscerate all the modern UI crap, so I can use it like my Win7 machine.
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Post by Dizzy D on Nov 30, 2015 4:29:29 GMT -5
I;m using 8.1 at home and have 10 on my work laptop (also working in IT). There are some things I like about it and things I don't like about it (being in the Netherlands we don't get Cortana support for instance, sop that whole bit is automatically disabled). I like the customization of the Start Menu (removed my name, not because I worry about people here, but I'm uploading this to imgur):  I dislike the search function, which has been terrible so far, so I've installed "Search Everything". Also, I usually work in high-contrast view, but not all the time and switching between high-contrast and regular view resets all your custom colours (not something most users will encounter or be bothered by, but I haven't found a workaround yet). |
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Post by DE Sinclair on Nov 30, 2015 11:08:06 GMT -5
I work in IT, and we use Windows 7 at work and I upgraded my home laptop from 8.1 to 10 as soon as I could. The short answer from my viewpoint is, if you're thinking about doing it, waiting until just before the deadline is good advice. If you're on Windows 7, you may not want to upgrade at all. 7 is good and very stable. If, like me, you hate Windows 8, I would definitely do the upgrade to 10. It's not perfect, but it runs so much better and more easily than 8 on my laptop. I have no regrets about upgrading.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 30, 2015 11:51:41 GMT -5
I work in IT, and we use Windows 7 at work and I upgraded my home laptop from 8.1 to 10 as soon as I could. The short answer from my viewpoint is, if you're thinking about doing it, waiting until just before the deadline is good advice. If you're on Windows 7, you may not want to upgrade at all. 7 is good and very stable. If, like me, you hate Windows 8, I would definitely do the upgrade to 10. It's not perfect, but it runs so much better and more easily than 8 on my laptop. I have no regrets about upgrading. Yep, I avoided Windows 8 because it got a bad rap. I use 7 at home too, I'm about 95% happy with it, just that some of my other key software that worked on vista gets screwed on 7 ( they were specifically designed for vista, haven't been upgraded since, and I don't like to partition my hard drive to run 2 different operating systems). I'll upgrade eventually but will heed the advice about waiting... |
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Post by Ish Kabbible on Dec 26, 2015 13:59:16 GMT -5
I've decided to totally ignore the upgrade to Windows 10 for 3 reasons
1-I like windows 7, have no problems with it and if its not broken leave well enough alone
2-After getting popup notices almost every day about windows 10, I get a message from HP (I have their laptop) saying there are problems with windows 10 and laptops over 2 years old. A list of possible problems are given like freezing, crashes and on and on. Thank God I've held off installing it
3-I met a great computer geek the past month who's done wonders in fixing some annoyances with my laptop. This guy is just great. And he firmly warned me away from using Windows 10. No ifs, ands or buts. If you have an older computer-stay away.
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Post by wildfire2099 on Dec 26, 2015 15:10:18 GMT -5
My laptop is about a year old... Windows 10 is fine.... I'd even call it an actual upgrade from 8. They've buried the 'windows' front page that had no use for non-tablets in the start menu, which is a big plus. Since I've upgraded, I've note really noticed it, which is exactly what I want out of an operating system.
The computer geeks in my life also all like it. Well. maybe like is too strong... the most common response I get is 'It's fine'.
Not sure if going from 7 to 10 is too much, though.. I might stick with 7 in that case.
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Post by shaxper on Dec 27, 2015 10:32:30 GMT -5
When I find a good OS, I never update until it's totally obsolete. Windows 7 is a good platform, and Microsoft will still be supporting it with security upgrades for years to come
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Post by Roquefort Raider on Dec 27, 2015 12:00:02 GMT -5
Like shaxper, I try not to upgrade anything unless I really have to. If it ain't broke, don't fix it.
In my case iit usually means changing the whole bloody system, programs and peripherals because nothing can handle SCSI ports or a PowerPC chipset anymore. Grumblegripegrumblegripe whippersnappers...
At work, I had to mothball a perfectly functional Macbook because the university's numerous upgrades in IT services meant I needed an OS several versions more recent than the one I used (or could install). And I'd bet good money that this will not result in any increase in efficiency!
It reminds me a lot of the automotive industry: we now have cars that park themselves, have ten airbags installed, allow you to use a hand-free phone while driving... lots and lots of bells and whistles. But the fuel efficiency isn't that much better than twenty years ago, safety is only marginally superior, and the price tag is much, much higher. All in the name of " progress", which is all too often intepreted by the industry as "getting people to buy even more stuff".
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Post by DE Sinclair on Dec 28, 2015 9:38:32 GMT -5
Everyone here who is advocating sticking with Windows 7 (especially for older computers) is absolutely right. Windows 7 is extremely stable and time tested. When Microsoft stops supporting it you might want to consider upgrading. But as far as Microsoft tech support goes, you're probably better off giving up and buying a new computer.
If you have a newer computer that came with Windows 8, then by all means consider upgrading. Windows 8 was terrible and 10 is a vast improvement. I upgraded from 8.1 to 10 as soon as I could and haven't regretted it.
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