I'm tempted. It's free. The report says my hardware and software is compatible. But I'm nervous every time I install a new OS. Has anyone done it? How did it go? Is it worth it?
It takes some serious getting used to visually. It's not the Windows we grew up with. Major push towards in-system apps.
Design-wise, everything is very squared and boxy. 95% of the curved or smooth edges have been removed. Office 2013 is already like that, Excel reminds me of building blocks.
It seems to be a point-of-no-return proposition, I know a couple of people that installed it, hated it and tried to go back to 7 and are having horrific issues.
Eventually, though, 7 will deteriorate making the upgrade inevitable. It's how Microsoft rolls.
It took awhile to complete but it's like any other upgrade you have to get used to it. It's very robust, though.
I am keeping Windows 7. A friend upgraded and really disliked the change. After four weeks she backed up all her files and then paid an IT guy to reformat and re-install Windows 7. I guess for folks who aren't comfortable with change, it can be aggravating.
Change? We fear change:
Might want to check this out first if you do...
All my computers at work have been upgraded from Windows 8 to 10, I did not have any running 7. The upgrade was very simple. Yes it's different from Windows 7, but that was different from XP. I hung on to XP as long as I could, but now do not look back.
Once you get used to the basics on any operating system, as long as you do not dive into arcane settings, or more importantly have incompatible old software, it does not make much difference.
I decided to upgrade a desktop computer that I rarely use from 8.1 to 10. The only problem I have detected so far is that my wireless printer isn't working. I am reinstalling the printer right now. Other than that everything seems OK. Point taken from fanfrom-71 about security settings. I made those changes. I've played a little bit with my MS Office programs, music, flight simulator, etc and everything seems to work. But I don't see the point of the upgrade except to keep Microsoft in business. Overall rating in a word: meh.
The computer I rely on heavily runs Windows 7 and I think I'll just leave it as it is for now.
Update: After several failed attempts to get my printer working I searched the web and found that I am not alone with this problem and there is no definitive solution. If you are using a Canon wireless multi-function printer beware of Windows 10.
[Edited on 12/5/2015 by bob1954]
Forgive my ignorance, but is there an easy was to wipe everything when upgrading? I am bogged down with some viruses that various software can't seem to get.
I'm thinking tabula rasa.
Blooby
How the upgrade goes depends on which components the PC maker used. I've done several hundred from 7, 8, and 8.1.
Most computers it's pretty straight forward, but on others it's a nightmare. I've had several that took almost a week to finish, others less than 2 hours.
There are just some computers constructed with mid to low quality components that have a terrible time with the upgrade.
Bob, check for updates. Several times we've had trouble with the customers' printer not being recognized by Win 10 and when updates are run the problem is fixed. Also check with the Brother website for updated drivers for your printer.
Blooby, the upgrade will not remove the viruses. You can do a system recovery if you have the recovery media (discs, flash drive) or a recovery drive on your computer. Remember though that a system recovery will ERASE EVERYTHING ON THE DRIVE AND RE-SET THE COMPUTER BACK TO FACTORY SETTINGS.
You will need to make a backup of any data you want to keep on discs, flash drive, or external disc. You will have to reinstall any programs you had put on the computer after you purchased it.
Of course you have to remember that in your data backup, you might be backing up the viruses.
If you want to do a factory reset, let me know what brand name computer you have.
One more note: Before you upgrade to Win10, make sure you have all recovery media handy BEFORE you start the upgrade.
