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Post by gooddecisions on Aug 8, 2015 20:26:18 GMT -5
The first thing I did after my upgrade was complete, was open Edge to download Chrome. No problem at all and that was the last time I opened Edge.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 8, 2015 21:08:16 GMT -5
I like 10 much better than 8 but I can't download from my camera anymore for some reason. I have to call someone now because I don't want to go back and I'm not going to dick around with it myself.
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Post by Jaguar on Aug 11, 2015 19:30:32 GMT -5
The first set of monthly updates were installed and I'm very happy with Windows 10.
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Post by moon/Laura on Aug 11, 2015 21:09:41 GMT -5
i still haven't been notified i can do it yet, on my old laptop or new. i'm waiting to do the all in one until after I see what it's like first.
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Post by TheOtherMe on Aug 12, 2015 18:23:26 GMT -5
My computer said it had 25 updates to download and install. It tried to install Windows 10 and it failed. That is good because I don't want it yet. I want more bugs worked out on my wonderful Windows 7 laptop.
If I can get the Win 8 laptop working, I will download it because I hate Win 8.
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Post by moon/Laura on Aug 21, 2015 11:14:33 GMT -5
Well, I've now upgraded both laptops from 7 to 10. That just leaves my all in one which is 8.1. Probably do that one pretty soon.
10 seems to be a decent "hybrid" of 7 and 8 / 8.1. Not as good as 7 to me, but way better than 8.
If you're on the fence about upgrading, you could always go to best buy or someplace like it and see if they have any you can test drive.
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Post by Artemis Windsong on Aug 21, 2015 19:42:27 GMT -5
My desk top is functioning on Windows 10. A new media player had to be installed. DH found a free one that he uses on his lap top.
The lap top is not working with Windows 10 so DH went back to before he installed it.
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Post by mmhmm on Aug 21, 2015 19:51:07 GMT -5
For those with Win 7 who are concerned about upgrading, Microsoft claims it will continue to support Win 7 until 2020. Pretty good chance you'll need to replace your computer before that time so you're probably good to stay with Win 7 if that's what you want.
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Post by Blonde Granny on Aug 21, 2015 19:54:54 GMT -5
I have windows 8.1 on a Samsung all in one that is 1.5 years old. I'm not touching Win 10, I have enough troubles with 8.1
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Post by moon/Laura on Aug 21, 2015 19:58:54 GMT -5
10 is actually much better than 8.1. And that's exactly why I recommended that people go to a computer store or something and try Windows 10 so that you can see what it's about. Then you can make an informed decision about upgrading or not. To me, 10 is much easier to navigate.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 21, 2015 21:35:08 GMT -5
10 is to 8/8.1 what 7 was to Vista.
BUT... 10 is to 7 as Vista was to XP.
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Post by Jaguar on Aug 21, 2015 21:47:05 GMT -5
I like Windows 10 and I'm keeping it as is.
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Post by marvholly on Aug 22, 2015 5:08:52 GMT -5
For those with Win 7 who are concerned about upgrading, Microsoft claims it will continue to support Win 7 until 2020. Pretty good chance you'll need to replace your computer before that time so you're probably good to stay with Win 7 if that's what you want. Do you have any kind of link to the 'support until 2020' promise. I would like to have it on file becauwse I sure do NOT believe it. Microsoft is pushing 10 MUCH too hard to do that.
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Post by moon/Laura on Aug 22, 2015 10:08:55 GMT -5
A simple google search for "how long will window 7 be supported" is all anyone has to do.. And i really don't get the skepticism, given that they supported windows xp all the way up until last year- after even 8.1 had been released!
windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/lifecycle
I mean, i don't care if people don't want to upgrade. but for eff's sake, at least LOOK at 10 and see how it is first before making a random (emotional) decision. if you're on 7, you'll probably like 7 better, but not HATE 10.. not like you probably would 8/8.1.
If you're on 8, and don't like it, 10 may be an improvement for you. but give it a chance first before rejecting out of hand.
There are lots of sites that will tell you how you can customize the start screen, even to the point where it looks just like windows 7.
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Post by Tennesseer on Aug 22, 2015 10:20:42 GMT -5
I like Windows 10. There. I said it.
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Post by mmhmm on Aug 22, 2015 11:40:58 GMT -5
I like Windows 10. There. I said it. I'll upgrade to 10 as soon as Sony gives me the word that my Vaio is ready for it. They're updating drivers, etc. There are still a few elves in there tinkering.
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Post by NoNamePerson on Aug 22, 2015 12:01:37 GMT -5
Geeze, I've never hated a Windows version and that goes back to Win 95. Now I will admit that I was never on Vista so can't comment on that one. I had no idea people could get so passionate/inflamed about Windows I'm just glad whatever version I am on does what the F I want it to do.
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Post by moon/Laura on Aug 22, 2015 12:24:04 GMT -5
LOL.. i despised vista.. and i feel much the same about 8. it's not an intuitive os, at all. i think i will find use for the hybrid start menu that 10 has particularly since you can delete what you don't want, add what you do, and resize the tiles.
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Post by NoNamePerson on Aug 22, 2015 12:34:55 GMT -5
LOL.. i despised vista.. and i feel much the same about 8. it's not an intuitive os, at all. i think i will find use for the hybrid start menu that 10 has particularly since you can delete what you don't want, add what you do, and resize the tiles. I have a friend who is still on Vista and it drives me batty when she calls when something goes bump in the night. I think I have convinced her that she just needs to trash the laptop cause it's old as dirt and go with the latest!! That way I get to practice on Win 10 on her time/dime since I'll have to set it up, etc. That way I will have everything figured out ahead of me making the change over.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 22, 2015 17:59:46 GMT -5
I like Windows 10. There. I said it. I'd say "you're in Tennessee... so you must be weird"... but... for obvious reasons, it can't be that.
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Post by Tennesseer on Aug 22, 2015 18:05:12 GMT -5
I like Windows 10. There. I said it. I'd say "you're from Tennessee... so you must be weird"... but... for obvious reasons, it can't be that. I'm still far more Massachusettsy than Tennesseey. Just a work transplant who decided northeast winters were just too cold and snowy to return to.
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Post by The Walk of the Penguin Mich on Aug 22, 2015 19:09:04 GMT -5
I downloaded it yesterday and it didn't take near as long as I had expected.
I have Windows 7 on my desktop, but as it also has my AutoCAD and Solid Works on it, I'm thinking that downloading it might not be a great idea.
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Post by ArchietheDragon on Aug 22, 2015 19:11:20 GMT -5
Upgraded my home pc today
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Post by marvholly on Aug 23, 2015 5:23:33 GMT -5
A simple google search for "how long will window 7 be supported" is all anyone has to do.. And i really don't get the skepticism, given that they supported windows xp all the way up until last year- after even 8.1 had been released!
windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/lifecycle
I mean, i don't care if people don't want to upgrade. but for eff's sake, at least LOOK at 10 and see how it is first before making a random (emotional) decision. if you're on 7, you'll probably like 7 better, but not HATE 10.. not like you probably would 8/8.1.
If you're on 8, and don't like it, 10 may be an improvement for you. but give it a chance first before rejecting out of hand.
There are lots of sites that will tell you how you can customize the start screen, even to the point where it looks just like windows 7.
i DO plan on hitting a couple stores to check out 10 in the next couple weeks. I had heard of all the issues w/8 so when I bought this computer neary 2 year go I made SURE to get 7.
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