jrh1354 Loc: Dayton, Ohio

http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/6-mandatory-steps-safe-upgrade-windows-10/

For those UHHers who haven't upgraded yet. I used an earlier version of this checklist and encountered no problems. Upgrade took about 45 minutes start-to-finish. Based on reading other tech forums, no one who followed this process had any problems. I was resistent to upgrading - but now I'm glad I did.

The page in the link also provides guidance for those who don't want to upgrade.

A word of warning - you must be on Windows 8.1 to upgrade to 10. It took almost an hour to upgrade from 8 to 8.1. I had to run Windows Upgrade before and after going to 8.1. That was a gut-wrenching experience. It took 3 tries before I got it right.

SonnyE Loc: Communist California, USA

Hi James,
Not entirely accurate.

My desk computer (Dell, tower type) was running Windoze 8 originally, and I kicked it up to 8.10 when I could. (As soon as Windows offered it)
Then it took the Win 10 update when I was afforded access to it.
I tried the beta and was one of the beta testers, but reverted. I didn't like all the various changes during the beta version of 10. It was a PITA.

My laptop (Toshiba Satellite) was running Windoze 7. Always did, always had.
It went to windows 10 without a hitch.
And now I'm a really happy Windows 10 user with both of my computers running the same OS.
And they play together very well. ;)

BebuLamar

I upgrade my computer from Windows 7 to Windows 10 and then install fresh Windows 10 on a new hard drive in the same computer.
I have no issue with Windows 10 that I didn't have with Windows 7 except that although I have a good graphics driver with the upgrade I lost the ability to do a keyboard short cut to change screen orientation.

Millismote Loc: Massachusetts

I upgraded 3 machines from Windows 7 directly to Windows 10 skipping Windows 8 and 8.1

rehess Loc: South Bend, Indiana, USA

And nobody here seems concerned about the ability Win10 gives Microsoft to get to our valuable stuff.

lightcatcher Loc: Farmington, NM (4 corners)

Not everyone...

oldtigger Loc: Roanoke Virginia-USA

What 'valuable stuff'?
There are 11 operational computers within 50 feet of me, representing 30 years of 'stuff' and except for there being more copies of win 98 operating system than i actually owned i can't think of anything microsoft isn't welcome to examine.

SonnyE Loc: Communist California, USA

If you are on the web, it is already too late to worry. :lol: :roll: :hunf:

rehess Loc: South Bend, Indiana, USA

I guess that depends on how you define "on the web".
I don't make comments on-line that reveal current or planned trips.
I don't post pictures on-line which will reveal that I'm currently traveling.
I don't intentionally leave credit card numbers at web sites.
That type of information, and much more, could be available on my computer.

I intentionally switched from gmail and Android because I don't trust Google.
People get upset when the NSA, which was created to snoop, snoops on us.
I don't see any reason to trust Microsoft nor to tolerate their snooping.

SonnyE Loc: Communist California, USA

I've got news for you....
In 1994 or '95, I signed up with America Online. The biggest ISP (uh, Internet Service Provider..) in America at the time. My second ISP. But years after my first Internet access.
Mostly because my Daughter and her husband were using AOL, and we could IM each other. (Instant Message)
I found it quite curious that AOL would download a copy of my hard drive before I could sign off...
Yes, an entire copy of my >whopping< 850 Mb hard drive.
Now I admit I'm slow, but even I came to realize that if AOL can copy your computers hard drive, in the guise of being able to help you keep your computer running well... :roll:
Came the realization of what the Internet was really about. All it takes is a high enough security clearance to peer into your files.

Want more?
In 2003, my employer busted a couple of employees using the company network to send files to family members out of State. The bandwidth usage outside of normal working hours was the trigger.
They confiscated the crew room computer to take a look at it's hard drive. At the time, they were using the Enterprise system, and each person had their own log in. Sounds pretty normal, right?
What we found out was there was a hidden file folder that stored a copy of every thing anybody did on a company computer.
It was quite reviling how they had encouraged everyone to use the Internet, then they used the records to discipline any questionable use. Two of the guys got 20 working day suspensions. (One month loss in pay.)
Yep, big brother is watching you.
So, if you are on the Internet, all it takes is a high enough security clearance to see anything you've done.
With, or without, your knowledge or permission. ;-)

rehess Loc: South Bend, Indiana, USA

I'm guessing that you were using Win95 or Win3.1, two O/S not known for having much security. In general, they are much better now, except when the O/S supplier puts its own special access in place. Those who know are quite certain that Win10 is a new low for Microsoft - and, I'm in now hurry to encourage them.


Yes, employers can be like that. Anyone who uses his/her employer's computer in a way not approved of by the employer gets what s/he deserves.

SonnyE Loc: Communist California, USA

Started with DOS & Win 3.10, and adopted upgrades as soon as they were stable. (95, 98, XP, Win 7, Win 8, 8.1, and now Windoze 10.)
I have my firewall to keep out the turds. But accept that if the President wants to take a look at me, he will.
And I don't care.

PS: Your cell phone has GPS tracking that you can't turn off. ;) For 911 call tracking.
Oh really? :? :roll:

rehess Loc: South Bend, Indiana, USA

Yes, I know and tolerate those things.

If you want to trust Microsoft, then than is your decision to make.

Meanwhile, it is time for me to unwatch.