I updated one of my laptops from 8.1 to Windows 10. As a developer, I have a professional interest in this. I like it so far, but haven't spent much time on it because currently most of my work is on a Mac. The only issue I had was the WiFi stopped working, but it fixed itself when I ran the self diagnostic. I recommend not using the default privacy settings: http://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2015/08/windows-10-doesnt-offer-much-privacy-by-default-heres-how-to-fix-it/
Hmmm, not a bad idea. I'll do the laptop and see if I like it. If not I have the install disks to go back to 7
I always prefer to own physical copies of games and OS's, more control over my computer if I ever need to start from scratch again. It would also be nice if you could download all updates onto a disk to perform a re-install offline because you're vulnerable until your updated!
Thanks for the heads up on the privacy issue. I upgraded a laptop to 10 today. Seems OK...but then, what do I know...????
I built a new PC about a month ago and loaded 8.1. After a few weeks learning to live with 8.1 I upgraded to 10 today and I'm already happier with 10. I don't love it but I also don't hate it.
I feel that upgrading from 8/8.1 to 10 is a no brainer. Windows 10 addresses many of the complaints that users had about 8. Upgrading from Windows 7 to Windows 10 is a tougher call. Power users have spent years honing their reflexes to operate Windows 7 most efficiently. There would be a period of lower productivity while readjusting to Windows 10.
As already stated, choose a custom install rather than the express settings. There are multiple items to opt out of that will greatly reduce security issues. I found the articles Steve referenced (Brad Chaco @ PC World) to be very enlightening.
I have Windows 7 Pro to run my business. Pricing letters and CAD files all the way back to 2000.... Works fine all of the time, I check for updates first thing every morning... I'm just a little reluctant to jump ship... It's tempting to move over to the free Windows 10, but I think I'll hold off for now and continue following other people's experiences with the switch... I don't like being an early adopter guinea pig... May We Attack You Again?
If I have to buy a new box of wires it will be windohs 10. Otherwise I'll keep what I have until Micro$oft stops supporting it. Heck I was happy with XP.
I'm just now getting rid of XP on one of my confusers. Never had an issue. By the way, Win7 end of life (EOL) is Jan 14, 2020. Mainstream support ended this January but extended support runs through Jan 2020. What's the difference between those levels of support? Here's the simple answer: Windows 7 exits mainstream support: What you need to know | PCWorld
Thank's Steve... I'm going to stick with Windows 7... Hopefully until I re-tar... Hopefully before 2020... Hopefully if my wife lets me... Awww Cripes....Now what happened to that sticky with my password stuck to my monitor.....
Anyone using Win10 have an opinion on the option to use a local account rather than a Microsoft account (MSA)? From what I've read the local account option was available on 8.1 but it was like pulling teeth just to find it. Clearly they didn't want anyone to make that choice while they were trying to push everyone to the MSA. But it's much easier to find and switch in 10, even a choice (if you happen to notice it) during the upgrade or a clean build. I assume privacy-focused types will say switch to the local account to avoid syncing all sorts of your data to Microsoft's servers. I like the idea even if only to avoid drinking the Microsoft kool-aid and being sucked into the Microsoft app-sync-verse. I'm trying to decide whether I'm really giving up anything useful by going local. I never got any real experience with the MSA biz they pushed in with 8.1 because I only loaded 8.1 as a stop-gap to get on with my new build a couple weeks before 10 came out. Was using XP until then...a very different experience indeed.
I use a Microsoft account because I use the same login on different machines and my settings are synced. I also use OneDrive. The Microsoft account is part of the cloud concept, where you are not tied to a single machine. It's also not limited to PC's. I use OneDrive on phones as well. If you only use one computer and no Microsoft web services, then Microsoft account is less useful.
I get it, absolutely. I can also think of reasons why even those who like to take advantage of the Microsoft cloud might want an additional account that is local (non-MSA) and runs on the same device without the cloud biz. I now realize you can have a separate account on the same device rather than needing to choose one or the other. Once you set it up you can just sign out of one and in on the other, back and forth as desired, or you can give access to a local-only account to visitors or family members who you don't want accessing or messing with all that stuff in your personal cloud..... Here's a how-to: How to create a local account in Windows 10 | PCWorld
Here's hoping none of us ever need to use Safe Mode - I know, deliriously wishful thinking - but if you have Win 10 you need to forget the old F8 button trick. How to enter Windows 10's Safe Mode | PCWorld
I never had much luck getting F8 to work on Windows XP, 7, or 8.1 anyway. I usually had to select it from a startup settings menu then restart.
"Kills off" is a bit of exaggeration but there's important news in here for some. Microsoft Patch Tuesday kills off Windows 8 and Internet Explorer 8, 9, and 10 (pcworld.com) Full article here.
I've been using Windows 10 on a laptop for a while now. Basically all it's used for is surfing the web, providing audio to a remote DAC wirelessly and running the Vi-Pec software when Jan needs to hook up with my ECU. Meh, it works, I'm so used to Win 7 that I find it hard to navigate. If it was my main system OS I'm sure I'd learn it quick.
So far, I think Windows 10 has been pretty good. I like it much better than 8.1. Windows 8 was problematic from the get go. Windows 10 has a lot fewer issues. I would say if you are Windows 8.x, go to Windows 10. My kid had a lot fewer issues from from 8.1 to 10 than from 8.0 to 8.1. I still have Windows XP running in Virtual box on an iMac. I haven't decided if I want to put Windows 10 on my iMac yet. It might be time to upgrade the iMac soon. The lastest OSX operating systems have been problematic. I have not totally migrated everything from my Windows 7 machine yet. There is still some software that simply will not install and run on Windows 10. Windows 10 rejects the install program altogether. It is forcing me to look for alternative programs. There are also some programs that simply no longer work in Windows 10. Especially those that involve adjusting the sound card or pulling in the audio signal into a file. I do music editing on the side and I am forced to look at alternative (more expensive) software, or just do everything on the iMac. Also, if you play games, I have one steam game RACE 07 that simply will not migrate over. I might be forced to purchase another license. I won't be doing that. Migrating Need for Speed over with all my achievements (I've achieved all the cars as well as certain high scores in the online racing ) does not transfer very easily, but with some effort and time, I figured it out. Migrating Trackmania over worked, but it deleted all my race times so I need to start all over again. For other stuff that I use in Windows 7, it's been pretty good. My impression is Windows 10 runs a bit faster than Windows 7. Helped by my putting the operating system on an SSD drive. I still keep Windows 7 on my machine on a separate drive and I have the option of booting into Win 7 or Win 10. I'm starting to boot into Win 7 less and less now.
I've noticed one oddity relating to forums and posting in Win 10......on one of the forums I visit regularly it will no longer load the little icons in the reply box, like the emoticons or the shortcuts to IMG and URL.....works fine on this forum. Worked fine with Win 8 and 8.1. That board is running Simple Machines software......