Windows 10 has been officially released today. Who upgraded? I think it is a lot better than Windows 8.  I can see Windows 10 sticking around for a long time and becoming the new XP and 7.

On this computer & my laptop (both has Windows 7), we can upgrade to Windows 10 for free.  :o :o :o  I am very cautious about it. I know that Windows 8 sucked and I don't know how Windows 10 will be.

Keep in mind, every other Windows was good. ME sucked. XP good. Vista sucked. 7 good. 8 sucked. 10 ??? 



Cat

On this computer & my laptop (both has Windows 7), we can upgrade to Windows 10 for free.  :o :o :o  I am very cautious about it. I know that Windows 8 sucked and I don't know how Windows 10 will be.

Keep in mind, every other Windows was good. ME sucked. XP good. Vista sucked. 7 good. 8 sucked. 10 ??? 



Cat

10 is similar to Windows 7 but much faster and more stable. The start menu is back and everything is clean and working great. I got the upgrade last night.

Windows 10 has been officially released today. Who upgraded? I think it is a lot better than Windows 8.  I can see Windows 10 sticking around for a long time and becoming the new XP and 7.


I am getting my upgrade soon.

I'm sticking with my reliable Windows for Workgroups 3.11 on my PC, and System 7 for my Mac Power Book 180.

Somehow, they didn't offer me to upgrade to Windows 10. Oh well, I'll just enjoy using Windows 7 until 2020.

I'm going to wait a while and let the bugs be worked out then will probably upgrade.  7 is good enough that I don't see a real reason to rush into it.  If I was using 8, I would upgrade immediately.  It's an echo of how 7 was an absolutely necessary upgrade the day it was released for Vista users but XP users could hang on a bit longer if they wanted to.

On this computer & my laptop (both has Windows 7), we can upgrade to Windows 10 for free.  :o :o :o  I am very cautious about it.


My laptop (which I am currently using) has Windows 7, but I haven't wanted to upgrade to 10 yet. Like you, I am also being very cautious about it. Seven is working fine for me right now, except for when the machine begins to freeze when I go to certain sites.

Windows 10: users asked to pay subscription fee for Microsoft Solitaire

http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/news/windows-10-users-asked-to-pay-subscription-fee-for-microsoft-solitaire-10426799.html

Somehow, they didn't offer me to upgrade to Windows 10. Oh well, I'll just enjoy using Windows 7 until 2020.


Why not?

Why not?


Because I'm okay with having Windows 7.

There is also Windows 10 with Cortana:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TkTamfJOh-A

Because I'm okay with having Windows 7.


I'm liking Windows Vista.

I'm liking Windows Vista.


You're still using Windows Vista?

You're still using Windows Vista?


Yeah I'm still using Windows Vista.

How does it compare to 7 and Vista?

interested to know myself, my PC is pushing me to install the upgrade...

How does it compare to 7 and Vista?


Actually, I think Windows 10 would be more comparable to 8, since both operating systems have that weird Start menu which looks like it was made on Xbox One.

interested to know myself, my PC is pushing me to install the upgrade...

Mine sorta is, too; it even has a notification icon in the right-hand side of the taskbar. I'm still not ready to do it yet.

How does it compare to 7 and Vista?


Windows 10 has Cortana which is something like Siri (a talking search engine) and a doodle option.

Mine sorta is, too; it even has a notification icon in the right-hand side of the taskbar. I'm still not ready to do it yet.


mine should do it soon.

Windows 10 has Cortana which is something like Siri (a talking search engine) and a doodle option.
There does seem to be a lot more to Windows 10?

There does seem to be a lot more to Windows 10?


Yes, they've cleaned Windows 10 up.

Windows 10 has Cortana which is something like Siri (a talking search engine) and a doodle option.


Windows 8.1 Mobile also had that.

I just got Windows 10 now.  Looks alright.  Works a bit different from Windows 8.  Internet Explorer is now called Microsoft Edge

Windows 8.1 Mobile also had that.

I just got Windows 10 now.  Looks alright.  Works a bit different from Windows 8.  Internet Explorer is now called Microsoft Edge


Well, at least Internet Explorer got a makeover. That crappy browser wasn't good for a while.

Well, at least Internet Explorer got a makeover. That crappy browser wasn't good for a while.
I never touch IE now.

I never touch IE now.


When's the last time did you use Internet Explorer?

When's the last time did you use Internet Explorer?
Just now, I just had a quick look, but it needs adjusting to my preferences. I will leave it be for the moment.

I never touch IE now.



Same here. I only use it when I first got my computer to download Firefox.



Cat

Same here. I only use it when I first got my computer to download Firefox.



Cat
That's the way to use it!

Well, at least Internet Explorer got a makeover. That crappy browser wasn't good for a while.


I don't like The old Internet Explorer either.

I never touch IE now.


What do you use?

What do you use?
Chrome and Firefox

Chrome and Firefox


I use Firefox.

I don't like The old Internet Explorer either.


Why? Was it always slow for you?

Internet Explorer is still on Windows 10 so Microsoft Edge isn't the new Internet Explorer, it didn't replace it. Edge and Internet Explorer are two different browsers. Edge is just Microsoft's new internet browser and it is much better than Internet Explorer.

I never touch IE now.

Nor do I.



When's the last time did you use Internet Explorer?

Just for kicks, I did try opening it up on my laptop, but the layout was something I wasn't accustomed to; plus it was taking a bit long to load everything.

When's the last time did you use Internet Explorer?
To use it full time it must have been ages ago.

To use it full time it must have been ages ago.

Same with me... I'd say about six years ago, before I got this machine.

Why? Was it always slow for you?


Sometimes it would crash.

Internet Explorer is still on Windows 10 so Microsoft Edge isn't the new Internet Explorer, it didn't replace it. Edge and Internet Explorer are two different browsers. Edge is just Microsoft's new internet browser and it is much better than Internet Explorer.


What does Edge have that IE doesn't have?

What does Edge have that IE doesn't have?

A lot of different features and themes. Plus it's much faster and more stable.

Yeah I'm still using Windows Vista.

So am I and I should update.

So am I and I should update.


Well, you have two more years until Microsoft discontinues support for Windows Vista. But it's best to update soon, if you don't want to have your Vista dying from support.

A lot of different features and themes. Plus it's much faster and more stable.


I could ask my Father if he wants to upgrade to Windows Edge.

Well, you have two more years until Microsoft discontinues support for Windows Vista. But it's best to update soon, if you don't want to have your Vista dying from support.


So what happens to Windows Vista? ???

So what happens to Windows Vista? ???


It just discontinues support for Windows Vista. Don't worry, you have two years left until they discontinue it. It's not like using an old OS is a bad thing.

It just discontinues support for Windows Vista. Don't worry, you have two years left until they discontinue it. It's not like using an old OS is a bad thing.

Thanks for the info. Does this also apply to Windows Seven?

Thanks for the info. Does this also apply to Windows Seven?


Not really. Windows 7 doesn't get their support discontinued until early 2020.

Windows 7 is the new XP. I bet you a lot of money there will be a huge amount of users (mostly businesses) still with Windows 7 in 2020 when it gets discontinued. Same thing happened with Windows XP in 2014.

Windows 7 is the new XP. I bet you a lot of money there will be a huge amount of users (mostly businesses) still with Windows 7 in 2020 when it gets discontinued. Same thing happened with Windows XP in 2014.



Yup-this is how Microsoft makes its boocoo bucks!



Cat

Not really. Windows 7 doesn't get their support discontinued until early 2020.

Oh good, I have (not quite) five more years left. Thanks.

It just discontinues support for Windows Vista. Don't worry, you have two years left until they discontinue it. It's not like using an old OS is a bad thing.


I'm not ready just yet for Windows 10.

Not really. Windows 7 doesn't get their support discontinued until early 2020.


So you'd have to wait another 5 more years.

I'm not ready just yet for Windows 10.


Well, Microsoft gives you a while to upgrade. So, you're okay.

Well, Microsoft gives you a while to upgrade. So, you're okay.


My Father will upgrade soon.

Upgraded from 8.1 to 10 yesterday. Already had a massive update today!

Apparently my printer isn't supported anymore, so I tried updating the driver. That didn't work. In fact, Windows 10 is now telling me I haven't got a printer at all! Grr... I've no time for this crap!

(Oh great. I've just discovered the smileys on this board do not respond to a mouseclick from me anymore)

Upgraded from 8.1 to 10 yesterday. Already had a massive update today!

Apparently my printer isn't supported anymore, so I tried updating the driver. That didn't work. In fact, Windows 10 is now telling me I haven't got a printer at all! Grr... I've no time for this crap!

(Oh great. I've just discovered the smileys on this board do not respond to a mouseclick from me anymore)


Do they still have that crappy Start menu which turns into an Xbox One screen whenever you click on it?

Do they still have that crappy Start menu which turns into an Xbox One screen whenever you click on it?


Windows 10 has that.

Just heard that Windows 10 collects your data and there is nothing you can do about it.


http://www.computerworld.com/article/2968288/microsoft-windows/windows-10-makes-diagnostic-data-collection-compulsory.html?phint=newt%3Dcomputerworld_dailynews&phint=idg_eid%3D8600c5e4e94b9462d94d1032a6f87353#tk.CTWNLE_nlt_pm_2015-08-10



Cat

So you'd have to wait another 5 more years.


By then we'll have Windows 12.

By then we'll have Windows 12.

There won't be a Windows 12. Windows 10 is the last version and Microsoft will no longer be making big updates. They will from now on make only incrimental yearly updates like Apple does for OSX.

By then we'll have Windows 12.


Even though Windows 10 is supposed to be the last version of Windows. So, I guess they'll just keep making the same gimmick that Apple did with Mac OS X.

Actually, I think Windows 10 would be more comparable to 8, since both operating systems have that weird Start menu which looks like it was made on Xbox One.

That's what I was worried about. Windows died a fiery death when MS started making their OS tablet-centric.

Nor do I.

Just for kicks, I did try opening it up on my laptop, but the layout was something I wasn't accustomed to; plus it was taking a bit long to load everything.

You're lucky. I opened it once recently and it bugged out and took 10 minutes to close.

BTW, no problems with my Windows 10.

That's what I was worried about. Windows died a fiery death when MS started making their OS tablet-centric.


I wouldn't say the company died when they released Windows 8, because they still have Windows 7 on support until 2020.

I didn't read through this thread but I'm just going to ask right away, but does upgrading Windows 8 for example to Windows 10 erase all your original data or any other files?

I wouldn't say the company died when they released Windows 8, because they still have Windows 7 on support until 2020.
Windows, not MS.

I didn't read through this thread but I'm just going to ask right away, but does upgrading Windows 8 for example to Windows 10 erase all your original data or any other files?


Well, some programs would need to get reinstalled after you upgrade to 10. But besides that, it would be okay.

Just heard that Windows 10 collects your data and there is nothing you can do about it.


http://www.computerworld.com/article/2968288/microsoft-windows/windows-10-makes-diagnostic-data-collection-compulsory.html?phint=newt%3Dcomputerworld_dailynews&phint=idg_eid%3D8600c5e4e94b9462d94d1032a6f87353#tk.CTWNLE_nlt_pm_2015-08-10



Cat


You mean everything you search for on the web? ???

You're lucky. I opened it once recently and it bugged out and took 10 minutes to close.


What did it do?

I didn't read through this thread but I'm just going to ask right away, but does upgrading Windows 8 for example to Windows 10 erase all your original data or any other files?


I think you can store your data to disk.

I think you can store your data to disk.


You mean floppy disks? Wow, nobody really uses those anymore. I think he can just store his data on USB drives nowadays.

You mean floppy disks? Wow, nobody really uses those anymore. I think he can just store his data on USB drives nowadays.


Yeah I almost forgot about that.

You mean everything you search for on the web? ???



Yup-all your porn sites, Howard.



Cat

Yup-all your porn sites, Howard.



Cat


:( Why would you tell everybody on this website that Howard likes to look at porn? I don't know want to know about his sexual interests.

:( Why would you tell everybody on this website that Howard likes to look at porn? I don't know want to know about his sexual interests.



You haven't been here for very long but EVERYBODY knows about Howard and his porn and Howard is the one who tells everybody about it.



Cat

You haven't been here for very long but EVERYBODY knows about Howard and his porn and Howard is the one who tells everybody about it.



Cat
He is legendary!

:( Why would you tell everybody on this website that Howard likes to look at porn? I don't know want to know about his sexual interests.


Don't worry man they're just having fun, they know me all too well. ;D

You haven't been here for very long but EVERYBODY knows about Howard and his porn and Howard is the one who tells everybody about it.



Cat


I watch it now on the PS3, they have an internet on the system.

Upgraded from 8.1 to 10 yesterday. Already had a massive update today!

Apparently my printer isn't supported anymore, so I tried updating the driver. That didn't work. In fact, Windows 10 is now telling me I haven't got a printer at all! Grr... I've no time for this crap!

(Oh great. I've just discovered the smileys on this board do not respond to a mouseclick from me anymore)


Printer is now working again, so one problem solved.
Smileys still don't work.

Computer seems to be slower than ever. Not sure if this is caused by Windows 10 or something else.
I wasn't too happy with Windows 8, but at least it was working properly.

Since upgrading the Windows 10 on my computer, I have lost the sound. I cannot hear any Internet Radio, music stored on the computer, and videos on YouTube.

I WANT MY MUSIC!

Since upgrading the Windows 10 on my computer, I have lost the sound. I cannot hear any Internet Radio, music stored on the computer, and videos on YouTube.

I WANT MY MUSIC!


Have you tried a new sound card?

Have you tried a new sound card?
My I.T. guru will look into it.

My I.T. guru will look into it.
Now my I.T. Guru has gone on holiday!

Well, it's official now: upgrading to Windows 10 sucks. >:(

For some inexplicable reason, I was no longer able to browse the internet and/or use the pictograms on my screen (at least not those that held shortcuts to my favorite websites, such as this one). I kept getting the same message: "Class Is Not Registered". The solutions offered by Microsoft (a thorough double scan of the entire system) did not help. Apparently, one or more files were corrupted beyond repair. So I asked for advice at a computer store. Their answer: start from scratch with Windows 10.

End of story: I bought a new desktop that runs on Windows 8.1. And it's working.

Now my I.T. Guru has gone on holiday!


Now you might have to wait.

Well, it's official now: upgrading to Windows 10 sucks. >:(

For some inexplicable reason, I was no longer able to browse the internet and/or use the pictograms on my screen (at least not those that held shortcuts to my favorite websites, such as this one). I kept getting the same message: "Class Is Not Registered". The solutions offered by Microsoft (a thorough double scan of the entire system) did not help. Apparently, one or more files were corrupted beyond repair. So I asked for advice at a computer store. Their answer: start from scratch with Windows 10.

End of story: I bought a new desktop that runs on Windows 8.1. And it's working.


Well then, I guess Windows 10 sucks worse than Windows 8 according to your experiences. I guess I'll buy Windows 8.1 when 7 is discontinued.

I am thinking when Windows 7 is disconnected, I might go with Lynux.



Cat

Well then, I guess Windows 10 sucks worse than Windows 8 according to your experiences. I guess I'll buy Windows 8.1 when 7 is discontinued.


I'm continuing with Windows Vista.