to upgrade to 10 or not, that is the question
Oct 2, 2015 14:21:46 #
I currently use Win 7 on a desktop, 8.1 on my Surface Pro and Win 10 on a backup Desktop (for testing purposes).
My only concern with Win 10 is the amount of "information" Microsoft collects about your computer usage with Win 10. Especially if you use Cortina. Remember since it's "free" your are the product. You can shut off most of the sharing options in the control panel. It also analyzes your usage to target ads. Another issue is automatic updates, I usually wait several days and monitor the blogs sites to ensure that a recent updates don't cause damage, since I use my computers for business and can't afford much down time (everything is backed up and or cloned but that's not the point). Though it's slower I prefer FireFox to Edge.
Having said all of that - I do like it's speed and layout.
My only concern with Win 10 is the amount of "information" Microsoft collects about your computer usage with Win 10. Especially if you use Cortina. Remember since it's "free" your are the product. You can shut off most of the sharing options in the control panel. It also analyzes your usage to target ads. Another issue is automatic updates, I usually wait several days and monitor the blogs sites to ensure that a recent updates don't cause damage, since I use my computers for business and can't afford much down time (everything is backed up and or cloned but that's not the point). Though it's slower I prefer FireFox to Edge.
Having said all of that - I do like it's speed and layout.
Oct 2, 2015 14:49:19 #
From what I've read on this site about Windows 10, I don't plan on changing from Windows 7. It works just fine for me. Don't want to take a chance and not be able to use printers (as mentioned in another posting), etc.
Oct 2, 2015 15:01:19 #
Oct 2, 2015 15:56:18 #
EdM wrote:
I never was to keen on anything that was free anyway, generally not....
As the saying goes, "Nothing is ever free."
Oct 2, 2015 16:11:30 #
After reading the results some of this forum were having, I decided to buy a new laptop with windows 10 instead of downloading....and for me I DO NOT LIKE IT!, I have never had any problems with window 8.1 I know there are lots of people who did not like 8.1 so its like everything some do and some don't, but I think windows 10 is very over rates!
Oct 2, 2015 16:36:48 #
I understand that in a few months you're going to have to upgrade or else. But don't ask me what the 'or else' is.
Oct 2, 2015 18:54:38 #
WayneT wrote:
Someone mentioned something about Edge on Win 10. ... (show quote)
Just an FYI for everyone, you do not have to use EDGE as your browser. Internet Explorer is still there to use and can be set as the default. No need to discuss the other browsers available.
Oct 2, 2015 20:57:45 #
Other than some issues with Windows updates, I don't find anything wrong with Windows 7 and I am sticking with it.
Oct 2, 2015 21:25:43 #
Linthicum wrote:
I found out this morning that not all Windows 7 computers can be upgraded to Windows 10. I started to download and got this message: "Unfortunately, this computer is unable to run Windows 10". Compatibility Issue - The BIOS is not supported. I have a Dell N5110 laptop.
However, I have successfully downloaded Windows 10 on another laptop and it works fine .... so far. But if your computer works fine with Windows 7, why change ?
However, I have successfully downloaded Windows 10 on another laptop and it works fine .... so far. But if your computer works fine with Windows 7, why change ?
Three or four times got a message that told me it couldn't be loaded because of an error. I kept going for it and it finally went through.
I seem to remember it was a day after some kind of update popped up on my computer.
Except for the occasionally slow or seemingly lock up, it is not really that bad. My thoughts are that you should keep trying.
Oct 3, 2015 10:31:45 #
Oct 3, 2015 11:10:46 #
lemontart wrote:
A question for my UH friends that have upgraded to windows 10 - how have you found using it over past few weeks. currently on 7 and considering it
Works fine for me no problems of any kind, if it dont work for 30 days you can revert to your old windows, with all your current programs intact very simple to do, nothing to lose with this upgrade.
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