I’ve decided not to accept Microsoft’s offer to upgrade to W10, for the time being. I’ve set up and added to my computer to a point where I am very happy with all my programs (W7 Pro) and devices. Therefore I am afraid that if I get W10, getting my existing drivers etc. to work will be a nightmare. But wait, according to the tech writers at the Washington Post, next week the W10 upgrade will essentially become automatic if users aren’t careful. Are you going to continue with W7 until the last breath?
I had Windows 10 installed since the beta version and have not had any issues at all. Updating drivers and such are not as big an issue as it was long ago. That said, you need to have updated hardware for your software to run well. Most everything is cloud based now anyway.
Wow. Thanks for the heads up. Have to be super careful with one W7 computer that is running a pretty expensive and very specialized piece of software. I am sure there will be a “ransom note” from the software makers to make the hardware key work with W10!
I helped my dad upgrade from 8 to 10, and it was really painless (nothing like the days long nightmare of getting him to 8!). But I also read that the 10 upgrade may be forced on us soon. I do intend to upgrade while 10 is still free, but later this spring. I am worried that my Quicken & Quickbooks will no longer work, and I find those to be a headache to upgrade (many years of Quicken data, so upgrades are always rocky). So I thought I would get through all my year end tax stuff, then tackle the upgrade. I am going to be pretty crabby if they force me through it sooner.
I converted all our computers to Windows 10 during winter break (while the kids were home and to give us time to discover issues before they returned to school). While I did run into issues in doing the actual update (stuck downloading, stuck updating type of stuff), I had absolutely no issue with drivers, software etc. Everything has been running fine since.
I’ve had lots of driver issues and just hate the whole stupid setup.
My employer has not yet resolved incompatibilities between their remote access software and Windows 10. Until they do, employees who are running Windows 10 on their home computers cannot work from home because they can’t get into the company’s system. LIke @LakeWashington, I am very concerned about installing Windows 10 inadvertently.
I upgraded from 8 to 10 a couple of months ago, It was easy, took a couple of hours and I have had no issues.
10 is SOOO much better than 8!!
@intparent - I have Quicken 2008 (haven’t upgraded in years!) and haven’t had an issue.
Keep in mind one can “reserve” one’s Windows 10 upgrade during the period it’s free without necessarily having to install the upgrade in that period. Just reserve it before that period is up and your options are kept open either way.
Been running Win10 beta for several months on a 2009 notebook a client dumped on me and with the exception of a few driver glitches in the early months…has been running swimmingly for the most part. Runs faster in some ways than Win 7…but I do strongly recommend getting more than 4 GB of RAM if you want to do anything more than basic office and internet applications. Especially if you intend on using that machine for a few years or more.
I have converted 6 machines in total in our household. I have not had a single issue with drivers or incompatibilities. It’s a great OS–give it a try.
This is one of the main reasons I went to Mac a few years ago. Never have looked back.
We are on W10 throughout our home and so far have all been happy. H bought them as well as getting some free upgrades.
“This is one of the main reasons I went to Mac a few years ago. Never have looked back.”
There were issues with some Mac programs when Apple upgraded their OS. Macs are not immune from buggy upgrades, just saying. If you don’t use any specialized software, an OS upgrade usually is not an issue, W or Mac.
It’s not the buggy upgrade that bothers me. It’s not being able to find anything because it’s all organized differently. And the fact that they think I want my stupid solitaire games to talk to the internet.