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06-06-2015, 08:31 AM
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Is it worth it to upgrade from windows 7 to windows 10? Is it better or more complicated?
pros and cons?
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06-06-2015, 08:38 AM
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No cons, just do it. If you were too lazy to upgrade to windows 8 when it was $15 now you have no excuse :P
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06-06-2015, 11:11 AM
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Originally Posted by SkinnyPupp  No cons, just do it. If you were too lazy to upgrade to windows 8 when it was $15 now you have no excuse :P | Too lazy? I just avoided 8 like the plague. There was no good reason to use 8 over 7.
I might try out 10, I've got a second licence for Windows 7 I can always go back to if it's not worth the upgrade.
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06-06-2015, 11:19 AM
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There is no good reason to avoid windows 8. There are TONS of fixes and improvements made that makes Windows 7 obsolete.
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06-06-2015, 11:31 AM
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Only real issue I had with 8, and even 8.1, was that compatibility mode didn't always work. My Adobe CS6 Collection and other editing software wouldn't always work with 8, so I had to downgrade my desktop back down to 7 Pro. I'm hoping 10 will fix that problem as I'm intrigued by 10.
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06-06-2015, 11:51 AM
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I've been using CS6 since day 1, never had a problem, ever. If there's a problem, it's probably not related to 8.
The onyl software that has compatibility issues are older programs made for Windows XP era.. Shitty drivers, stuff like that.
The only real problem with Windows 8 was the stupid tablet interface they stuck on top. But that was easy to remove, making the interface 100% like Windows 7, while still being able to benefit from the fixes, speed upgrades, latest technology, etc.
That dumb interface really ruined their reputation, but really it's not that hard to bypass, and never was. So it's not 100% microsoft's fault.
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06-06-2015, 11:56 AM
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#7 | | Where's my RS Christmas Lobster?!
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Windows 8 and 8.1 are a joke. The Metro interface and apps are made for the visually impaired. They would look sized correctly on a smart phone screen, not a 24" desktop screen. I guess that could be good if I sat on my glasses.
It took Microsoft 5 years to realize that removing the Start menu was a mistake, and to correct it. Is that progress?
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06-06-2015, 12:52 PM
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i thought MS removed the ability to remove the metro interface a long time ago? Which is why I hate 8/8.1 on a non-touch device and can't wait until 10
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06-06-2015, 05:32 PM
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I honestly don't understand the hate with windows 8. All I ever do is hit the windows button and type what i'm looking for and hit enter. Opens right up. That's pretty much all I did from windows 98 and up too in all reality. Mind you, then it was 'start - run - 'xxxxxx'.
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06-06-2015, 06:13 PM
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with the windows 10 upgrade icon that's supposed to show up on the taskbar, does it do that for windows 8.1 too? i've seen it on my dads win7 desktop but haven't seen it on any of my 8.1 devices  | |
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06-06-2015, 06:19 PM
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Originally Posted by StylinRed with the windows 10 upgrade icon that's supposed to show up on the taskbar, does it do that for windows 8.1 too? i've seen it on my dads win7 desktop but haven't seen it on any of my 8.1 devices | might come over time, I just got mine on 8.1
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06-07-2015, 09:24 AM
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Does the windows 10 upgrade delete anything? As in does it have to be a fresh install or can it just upgrade to keep all files?
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06-08-2015, 07:38 AM
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Originally Posted by bigzz786786 Does the windows 10 upgrade delete anything? As in does it have to be a fresh install or can it just upgrade to keep all files? | This upgrade most likely will do an in-place install. That means, it will not do a fresh install and delete everything.
As always, it will give you an option to do a fresh install.
I'm basing all of this on Microsoft record history of releasing new operating systems: XP, Vista, 7, and 8.
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06-08-2015, 07:42 AM
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#14 | | My dinner reheated before my turbo spooled
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Originally Posted by John Windows 8 and 8.1 are a joke. The Metro interface and apps are made for the visually impaired. They would look sized correctly on a smart phone screen, not a 24" desktop screen. I guess that could be good if I sat on my glasses.
It took Microsoft 5 years to realize that removing the Start menu was a mistake, and to correct it. Is that progress? | I've been using Windows 8 and now 8.1 since day one. The first thing I disabled or bypassed was the Metro screen. After that, the OS functions basically the same as Windows 7. I'm on the desktop mode all the time for my PC and laptop. For the tablet, I like to use the Metro interface as everything is laid out for easy access.
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06-08-2015, 07:52 AM
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Side question - Is Windows 7 nearing end-of-life hence the encouragement to upgrade to Windows 10?
My Windows 7 (Home Premium - legitimate) is suffering from a problematic memory leak which bricks my PC for a solid 30 mins and Microsoft isn't interested in resolving it. I'm hoping the free upgrade to Windows 10 will alleviate the problem.
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06-08-2015, 08:00 AM
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is there any way to find out if windows 10 will impact the performance of my current 8.1 laptop? 8.1 is a little sluggish but nothing too bad.
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06-08-2015, 08:04 AM
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Originally Posted by bcrdukes Side question - Is Windows 7 nearing end-of-life hence the encouragement to upgrade to Windows 10?
My Windows 7 (Home Premium - legitimate) is suffering from a problematic memory leak which bricks my PC for a solid 30 mins and Microsoft isn't interested in resolving it. I'm hoping the free upgrade to Windows 10 will alleviate the problem. | i think microsoft would end windows vista before ending windows 7
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06-08-2015, 09:39 AM
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If I upgrade to 10, and decide I want to go back to 7, is that an easy process? I assume I'd have to wipe everything and do a clean install of 7, right? Would my OEM license for 7 still activate ok?
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06-08-2015, 01:43 PM
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Would I have to re install the programs I currently have if I do the free upgrade?
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06-08-2015, 02:30 PM
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#20 | | HELP ME PLS!!!
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Originally Posted by Eff-1 If I upgrade to 10, and decide I want to go back to 7, is that an easy process? I assume I'd have to wipe everything and do a clean install of 7, right? Would my OEM license for 7 still activate ok? | Do a backup your system drive before upgrading, then restore if you don't like it. Quote:
Originally Posted by fsy82 Would I have to re install the programs I currently have if I do the free upgrade? | No.
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06-08-2015, 03:25 PM
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Originally Posted by bcrdukes Side question - Is Windows 7 nearing end-of-life hence the encouragement to upgrade to Windows 10?
My Windows 7 (Home Premium - legitimate) is suffering from a problematic memory leak which bricks my PC for a solid 30 mins and Microsoft isn't interested in resolving it. I'm hoping the free upgrade to Windows 10 will alleviate the problem. | So far, the next one to reach end of life is Vista. Microsoft will drop support April 2017. Windows 7 still still be supported for a while. Windows lifecycle fact sheet - Windows Help
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06-08-2015, 04:33 PM
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Originally Posted by fsy82 Would I have to re install the programs I currently have if I do the free upgrade? | No, it's an upgrade
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06-08-2015, 05:10 PM
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Windows 7 may get an extension considering it's the new "XP"
But again, Windows 10 will be the "last" edition of Windows. I can see everybody jumping on this edition from Windows 7.
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06-09-2015, 06:50 AM
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Originally Posted by tiger_handheld is there any way to find out if windows 10 will impact the performance of my current 8.1 laptop? 8.1 is a little sluggish but nothing too bad. | Since Windows Vista, Microsoft has included an Upgrade Assistant to check compatibility.
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06-09-2015, 07:55 AM
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Did MS mention an expiry date on when this upgrade offer is available?
I belong to the if it ain't broke don't fix it camp. Everything's working fine and I'd rather not spend the time to meddle with things if I don't have to.  | |
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