SoHillGuy Loc: Washington

I have avoided updating to Win 10 from Win 7.
This morning on start up a large pop up in the center of the screen indicated Update to Win 10 or Cancel. I clicked on Cancel and it started updating. I then hit cancel again and assumed I was done with it. When I came back to the computer it was still running. On completion, it showed a list of errors.

Now I was curious why it showed errors, and decided to try to upgrade again, this time selecting Update windows. After another three hours, it showed some options that didn't download. So to heck with Win 10, I will not tie the computer up for another three hours to find the same or different problems with the upgrade to Win 10.

I am still running XP on one of my computers which I prefer over any of the newer Operating systems.

PhotoMan1929 Loc: Virginia, USA

Like you, I wish I still had XP. It was smooth operating and trouble free. I now have Windows 8.1 and find it to be a nuisance. I am afraid to try going to 10 despite frequent urging from Microsoft.

markngolf Loc: Bridgewater, NJ

Hi,

I think successful installation of Win 10 is very much related to a trouble free OS on your current PC AND the hardware & age of your PC. There was a checking compatibility mechanism built into the Windows icon, on the task bar, prior to updating and installation. The speed of the upgrade depends on your internet speed and your processing speed. If your computer is a "dinosaur"(no offense intended) then upgrading to Win 10 might be difficult or unrealistic. It is (in the opinion of many others, myself included) the best OS Microsoft has produced.

Sorry to hear of your problems.
Mark

tsilva Loc: Arizona

Who cares?

SoHillGuy Loc: Washington

Thanks for your input. The current system is a Dell Studio XPS with 8 GB and 1T HD. It had been up to date on Window updates.
Yes the Icon is present and indicates the system is ready for Win 10.

markngolf Loc: Bridgewater, NJ

Seems to be compatible with Win 10. I bought a brand new Asus laptop last month. (for travel and as a secondary PC) It came loaded with Win 8.1 with a free upgrade for Win 10. I did that right away. Installation had two issues - I contacted Asus and they recommended re installation of Win 10. I did and never looked back. 2nd was perfect and has run like a charm. I'm convinced PC's have a mind of their own! LOL
Mark

A10 Loc: Southern Indiana

I downloaded Windows 10 to upgrade from Windows 7. It erased a couple thousand photos from a folder I had carried over from an old computer. It also rendered my USB ports nonfunctional. I have an HP computer less than 3 years and did not think I would have any problems. I wish I did not go to the Windows 10 OS.

joer Loc: Colorado/Illinois

I have had every Windows since Windows for Workgroups. Upgraded 3 computers to Win 10 from Win 7 Pro, Win 7 Home and Win 8.1. All installed without a hitch.

I agree completely; Windows 10 is the best Windows so far.

charles brown Loc: Tennesse

Like you was running on 8.1. Upgraded to 10 with no problems and glad I did.

altheman Loc: Christchurch, New Zealand

I found out there was an OPTIONAL update for windows 7 to improve the windows 10 update process, so my recommendation is to check for updates, and look at all the optional updates, find that update and install it

SoHillGuy Loc: Washington

Thanks for your input.

Peterff Loc: O'er The Hills and Far Away, in Themyscira.

XP, no matter how much one liked it is now dangerous since there are no more security updates. Win 7 was very solid in either 32bit or 64bit versions and will be supported until 2020.

The only show stopper I have found with Windows 10 is on a ten year plus old laptop that my mother in law users, and there are not and will not be drivers for the old ATI X Series graphics, - pre AMD acquisition of AMD. That computer is doing just fine on Windows 7, and that was not supported by the manufacturer either.

Windows 10 should be OK in the majority of cases, but an OS upgrade is not for the faint of heart nor for people with limited computer skills. Windows 10 is a huge download, and Microsoft typically lets it dribble down of an extended period of time so long as your computer is set up to let that happen. Then the upgrade is relatively quick but still expect several hours and iterative updates to device drivers. There are quicker ways to upgrade (a USB or ISO image), but your device drivers still need to be updated.

Your bad experience may not mean that Windows 10 is bad, or that your computer cannot be upgraded, but it may not have been ready. It is worth making sure that everything including all optional things are up to date and working well prior to trying the update.

The error messages could well be because of your clicking cancel and interfering with the process. The following messages were probably the update trying to sort itself out. By intervening you probably caused a number of your own problems.

With OS updates, patience is a virtue, and paying attention to error messages is important.

Better luck next time, but you may want to get someone with more experience to help, or even do the process for you...

steveo52 Loc: Rhode Island and Ocala Florida

If you're using XP on the internet be sure to set your log in account to a standard user account and not an administrative account for your own protection.

Peterff Loc: O'er The Hills and Far Away, in Themyscira.

Losing photos is very painful. Did you have them backed up somewhere? If so, they should be recoverable. Your USB ports should be recoverable also, it sounds like a device driver problem. If you don't have the experience, perhaps you have someone with a little more knowledge that could help....

SoHillGuy Loc: Washington

Varying opinions, some good, some bad.

For the third time, I have tried an update, and on all three tries different error messages appear. The last being Failed 1 update Code 8024201C. An internet search showed many receiving the same error code, but a remedy given was not working.

I'm putting off any further attempts to update until March.