NFT: Windows 10

So far, I like it

Nice to have the Start button back without having to install Classic Shell

Combines the app look with the File Explorer look.

Would normally never upgrade early in a rollout, but really dislike 8.1. Thinking of waiting a week for the inevitable update to fix the early issues.

getting the upgrade for free as well.. likely have the icon on my desktop at home.. I will download it...

but I'm sticking with Windows 7 a bit longer while Microsoft works out the kinks. If I had Windows 8 I'd probably be in more of a hurry to upgrade.

Windows 8 was pretty messy in terms of the Metro apps. It was amazing in the fact that it didn't hog up memory. 10/10 would go W8 again.

I'm excited for the launch of Windows 10 and what Microsoft has cooked up.

My desktop is running W7 and I don't plan on changing that.

My laptop was running 8.1

In comment 12390972 NYerInMA said:

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but I'm sticking with Windows 7 a bit longer while Microsoft works out the kinks. If I had Windows 8 I'd probably be in more of a hurry to upgrade.

+1

for travel. I'll wait to see what other's experience before downloading Windows 10.

In the history of Microsoft (or least it's Windows OS) - I do not remember a version that was released that DID NOT have a service pack released - shortly after.

In comment 12390976 Wuphat said:

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My desktop is running W7 and I don't plan on changing that. My laptop was running 8.1

Same boat here.

Im keeping 7 on the desktop but will be putting 10 on the laptop.

May wait a week or 2 though.

From long-time Mac user.
Windows 10 - ( New Window )

for a couple of months now. It updated to the final release last week so I've been running the release version a week early. It really is solid, I like it much better than 8.1. No complaints so far and I haven't noticed any issues yet.

I hate it with passion. I still have Windows 7 at work.

I'm on the upgrade list as well. As others have said, if I had Windows 7, I'd wait. Since I'm on 8.1 at home, I want to flush that piece of crap OS off my machine as quickly as possible.

Hopefully Microsoft's "every other OS is good" will hold true:

XP - Very good
Vista - bad
Windows 7 - good
Windows 8 - horrific
Windows 10 - ???

If Windows 10 kills my machine, I guess I could also unbox my original Intel 8088 IBM PC from 1983 that's in the loft in my garage and fire up DOS.

It didn't require an HDD format, just patience as it goes through the motions (which required about 3 button clicks)

Nothing got deleted. All of my files are intact.

After a very long and unprecedented "Insider Preview" program, Microsoft really nailed it with this release. They listened and made changes during the whole process, based on the feedback of millions of the preview users.

Also, updates and fixes will be delivered rapidly, like never before. Since this is the "last" version of Windows, in that it can just be continuously updated.

It's solid. There is no reason to not upgrade ASAP.

music? I don't want to lose anything or throw my music collection out of whack.

In comment 12391408 Ten Ton Hammer said:

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music? I don't want to lose anything or throw my music collection out of whack.

Nothing. The personal folder structure is the same as it's been since Vista.

"reserved" it for my laptop.

whenever it notifies me I'm going to install.

I agree with the previous sentiments about Windows 8.1 I picked up this current laptop about a month ago with the intention to update immediately. I did and so far I really like it.

Seems like a good successor to Windows 7.

I hated the combined metro and desktop interfaces in windows 8/8.1

Its still there a bit, but much less so. Metro apps open in windows. The task view and multiple desktop modes are long overdue.

And I really like the new start menu.

I did have 2 issues, my touchpad drivers and my touchscreen drivers did not update. They did not work after the update and I had to go to the Acer website to manually install the updates. Not a big deal to me, but novices will be frustrated by things like that.

will it give me a chance to say yes or no when the download is ready or will it install by itself either overnight or in background without my knowing?

I have Windows 7. I am happy with it and fear that I may regret Windows 10 because my computer is probably 3 years old now and may not have the resources to run it well.

In comment 12391915 Steve in South Jersey said:

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will it give me a chance to say yes or no when the download is ready or will it install by itself either overnight or in background without my knowing? I have Windows 7. I am happy with it and fear that I may regret Windows 10 because my computer is probably 3 years old now and may not have the resources to run it well.

It will download in the background autotmatically, I believe, but you will have control over if/when the upgrade is installed.

you don't take it. Should have been the first commandment.

Hope this one's different.

Windows Updates to Windows 10, 10.1, 10.2 10.3 10.4 etc

In comment 12391915 Steve in South Jersey said:

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will it give me a chance to say yes or no when the download is ready or will it install by itself either overnight or in background without my knowing? I have Windows 7. I am happy with it and fear that I may regret Windows 10 because my computer is probably 3 years old now and may not have the resources to run it well.

You'll be given the option at the time your reserve is tagged to begin upgrading, from what I understand.

crashed over the weekend, so I bought a new Dell. I learned to hate 8.1 pretty quickly. I just upgraded to 10 this afternoon. Much better. Now I can start copying over all of my old files (I was waiting until after I upgraded).

Like others here, I am looking forward to upgrading my 8.1 boxes. I'm not yet recommending any live Windows 7 business computers to upgrade. It is funny though that almost all corporate and small business computers skipped Vista and now they'll skip 8.

Is it possible to upgrade them directly to Win10?

the aversion to Windows 8.1. 8? Sure. But 8.1 has been excellent for me.

In comment 12391915 Steve in South Jersey said:

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will it give me a chance to say yes or no when the download is ready or will it install by itself either overnight or in background without my knowing? I have Windows 7. I am happy with it and fear that I may regret Windows 10 because my computer is probably 3 years old now and may not have the resources to run it well.

Same here. Is it going to take a ton more resources than Win 7?

In comment 12392323 Bill L said:

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In comment 12391915 Steve in South Jersey said: Quote: will it give me a chance to say yes or no when the download is ready or will it install by itself either overnight or in background without my knowing? I have Windows 7. I am happy with it and fear that I may regret Windows 10 because my computer is probably 3 years old now and may not have the resources to run it well. Same here. Is it going to take a ton more resources than Win 7?

Probably less. Windows 7 was terrible at managing resources, much worse than Windows 8 after it. If you're running Win7 right now and have been running it for a while, go check out the size of your WIndows\WinSXS folder. Yikes!

install taken to upgrade but those who have done it.

Mine is still not here, I signed up I don't know when and it's still not ready. I hate Windows 8

when I got home. It is installing now.

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but I don't have an upgrade icon on my screen and when I check for updates it says there was an error.

Is this an issue with the PC? Or is it possible the rollout hasn't gotten to this product yet?

Easy download and installation. Works smoothly and is quick. Long boot, though. Had Windows 7 Pro before. Office 2007 working, too. Norton does not like Edge (the replacement for Explorer). Chrome still works just as it did before.

In comment 12393082 Percy said:

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Easy download and installation. Works smoothly and is quick. Long boot, though. Had Windows 7 Pro before. Office 2007 working, too. Norton does not like Edge (the replacement for Explorer). Chrome still works just as it did before.

Long boot? Aw shit, I was afraid of that. My desktop boots in about 15 seconds right now and most of that is POST and card BIOS stuff.

In comment 12393114 santacruzom said:

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In comment 12393082 Percy said: Quote: Easy download and installation. Works smoothly and is quick. Long boot, though. Had Windows 7 Pro before. Office 2007 working, too. Norton does not like Edge (the replacement for Explorer). Chrome still works just as it did before. Long boot? Aw shit, I was afraid of that. My desktop boots in about 15 seconds right now and most of that is POST and card BIOS stuff.

Haven't timed it but it feels three times as long as that.

that i've noticed is that I had the PC I was upgrading set to boot to desktop without a password. And Windows 10 Does not seem to want to do that. I went and reconfigured it and it keeps requiring a password. Weird.

I haven't noticed any slowness at all, even on start up. But it's a pretty fast PC.

Make sure you run all your windows updates and the icon should show up. you can go the link I pasted and download it now if you want to
How to download Windows 10 ISO files - ( New Window )

WOW I am having lots of issues.
I downloaded yesterday and it seemed fine. But when I truned on laptop today issues all over.
I cant open Outlook13, Adobe isnt working, I cant open Windows live mail.. what do I do?

In comment 12393277 arniefez said:

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Make sure you run all your windows updates and the icon should show up. you can go the link I pasted and download it now if you want to How to download Windows 10 ISO files - ( New Window )

Thanks. The problem is when I search for updates on the computer, it always says there is an error. I brought my laptop to work to make sure it wasn't the wifi in my house or something and the same issue is happening here.

but, not necessarily long. One nice thing about Windows 8.1 was the boot was very fast. 10 takes a little longer, but nowhere near as long as older versions.

website for the Windows Lifecycle...
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/lifecycle - ( New Window )

No problems,ran smoothly. Today,computer has shut down & restarted a couple of times. Last time I saw KMODE-EXCEPTION-NOT-HANDLED Read online that this has happened in other versions as well. If I completely download Windows 10 again could that eliminate this problem? Not very tech oriented so any help would be appreciated!

If that doesn't work you may have to backup your data and do a clean install.

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I liked Windows 10 but it hassle issues running a few games, most notably NBA2k15. I was pleasantly surprised by how fast the Windows 8 rollback was.

one (newer with Windows 8) was reserved almost a week ago and no download yet. The other (a couple years older with Win 7) was reserved a day *after* the other and the download notice came within hours. Is there something wrong with the first one?

I reserved my copy months ago and I don't have a download yet , I read an article that they scan your system to see how smoothly 10 will run on it before they give it to you And if it wouldn't run great, they will delay your download (they don't want bad reviews from the start?).

on the "free" part of the free Windows 10 upgrade?

I have Windows 8.1 that came with the system I recently purchased. Do I have to upgrade immediately or very soon because the offer will expire or run out? I don't mind 8.1 and would rather wait a bit before I make the move.

Also - why 8.1 to 10? Does Microsoft has a thing with the number 9?

; )

In comment 12400879 short lease said:

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on the "free" part of the free Windows 10 upgrade? I have Windows 8.1 that came with the system I recently purchased. Do I have to upgrade immediately or very soon because the offer will expire or run out? I don't mind 8.1 and would rather wait a bit before I make the move. Also - why 8.1 to 10? Does Microsoft has a thing with the number 9? ; )

Relax - you have 1 year to upgrade.

As for the version number, Microsoft hasn't given a clear answer. The most likely reason I've heard is that the Windows 95/98 series was commonly called Windows 9x, and calling this one 9 might bring confusion. Some old software programs out there might even be flummoxed by a verson number 9.

In comment 12400913 Jim in Fairfax said:

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In comment 12400879 short lease said: Quote: on the "free" part of the free Windows 10 upgrade? I have Windows 8.1 that came with the system I recently purchased. Do I have to upgrade immediately or very soon because the offer will expire or run out? I don't mind 8.1 and would rather wait a bit before I make the move. Also - why 8.1 to 10? Does Microsoft has a thing with the number 9? ; ) Relax - you have 1 year to upgrade. As for the version number, Microsoft hasn't given a clear answer. The most likely reason I've heard is that the Windows 95/98 series was commonly called Windows 9x, and calling this one 9 might bring confusion. Some old software programs out there might even be flummoxed by a verson number 9.

Thanks Jim ... !

I think I am going to wait a little bit longer.

Just upgraded the laptop from 8.1. Love it so far. Much cleaner and faster...big improvement. Jump in...The waters fine!

spend plenty of time going through the privacy settings. They're a bit of a mess.

In comment 12401429 Enoch said:

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spend plenty of time going through the privacy settings. They're a bit of a mess.

Thanks Enoch.

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