Windows free upgrade to Win 10 - Page 16

fraz59 · 22nd August 2015, 12:14

upgrade for about 3 hours then removed it....just did not like the way the windows menu along the top was always white ...small thing, but could not be bothered trying to work out if it could be changed

chipsceola · 23rd August 2015, 17:48

Now that's Fast, under Windows 10 Compaq laptop was no faster than 8.1 despite the hype that said was better.

Had a few minor problems like sound disappeared from News stories, and some Flash items stopped a few seconds in. Checked control panel devices and all looked and said were OK with latest drivers etc.

Then for first time tried the HP Support Assistant that came with the computer, it made a few changes with result that sound was restored and all Flash played as intended.

Now just timed from a cold start, laptop up and running with 17 program icons on the task bar and ready to use in just 32 seconds.

lathbury · 23rd August 2015, 18:40

I installed my new Lenovo pc with Windows 8.1 last week, as soon as I turned it on I was offered the download option after three and a half hours Windows 10 was in. I have found it very easy to use, I'm glad I didn't have to use Windows 8.1. All in all, Thanks. John. I am very happy with it.

peelaaa · 29th August 2015, 20:04

Still waiting for my 10 upgrade. laptop currently on 8.1 and the white windows icon is at bottom of screen

chipsceola · 30th August 2015, 10:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by peelaaa

Still waiting for my 10 upgrade. laptop currently on 8.1 and the white windows icon is at bottom of screen

From experience, every update no matter how minor, can be reported in Windows Update as a failed Win10 set up (mine about 15 IIRC) eventually you WILL be told by Windows that Windows 10 is downloaded and ready to install (as they promise in fact) and once you have that, the installation will take place, seamlessly, leaving your laptop looking and operating much s before, with no help from you.

Be patient, it's worth it in the end.

Vanbursta · 30th August 2015, 20:52

Makes a good point

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2015/07...ltration_plan/

Rocket · 30th August 2015, 21:43

They are saying many businesses are going to wait 6 months to a year or longer to upgrade. I would have have thought any sensible business would do that for any new OS.

Supervinnie40 · 31st August 2015, 14:42

I went back to Win7 and removed the tiny update that installed the Win10 icon in the taskbar. So now I just don't even have to be bugged with the Win10 notice.
Win win

(pun intended

)

Woof25 · 31st August 2015, 16:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by rich17865

Yep, although I would rather boil my genitals in oil than upgrade to windows 10.

Can we all come and watch you do this very masochistic ritual ?

peelaaa · 31st August 2015, 17:36

My laptop has windows 10 now.
First impressions, very quick opening pictures etc. 8 was awful for this.

23rd August 2015, 17:48	#152
chipsceola This is my second home Jaguar XF 3.0D Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Southampton Posts: 4,364 Thanks: 119 Thanked 509 Times in 426 Posts	Now that's Fast, under Windows 10 Compaq laptop was no faster than 8.1 despite the hype that said was better. Had a few minor problems like sound disappeared from News stories, and some Flash items stopped a few seconds in. Checked control panel devices and all looked and said were OK with latest drivers etc. Then for first time tried the HP Support Assistant that came with the computer, it made a few changes with result that sound was restored and all Flash played as intended. Now just timed from a cold start, laptop up and running with 17 program icons on the task bar and ready to use in just 32 seconds. __________________ Chips

30th August 2015, 20:52	#156
Vanbursta Posted a thing or two Rover 75 2.0 V6 Conn Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Stainton Grove Posts: 1,637 Thanks: 266 Thanked 406 Times in 257 Posts	Windows 10 "Upgrade" Makes a good point http://www.theregister.co.uk/2015/07...ltration_plan/ __________________ I am NOT a number, I am 75

30th August 2015, 21:43	#157
Rocket Posted a thing or two ROVER 75 CONNOISSEUR SE HIGHLINE TOURER MANUAL 2.5 V6 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Midhurst Posts: 1,680 Thanks: 679 Thanked 735 Times in 530 Posts	They are saying many businesses are going to wait 6 months to a year or longer to upgrade. I would have have thought any sensible business would do that for any new OS. __________________ Paul http://www.paulstickley.com/ Last edited by Rocket; 30th August 2015 at 21:51..

31st August 2015, 14:42	#158
Supervinnie40 I really should get out more....... Rover 75 1.8 Club Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Tilburg (Netherland) Posts: 2,615 Thanks: 572 Thanked 336 Times in 247 Posts	I went back to Win7 and removed the tiny update that installed the Win10 icon in the taskbar. So now I just don't even have to be bugged with the Win10 notice. Win win (pun intended ) __________________ Proud owner of the Dutch "Golden 75". A much loved Gold White Metallic Rover 75 1.8 na from 2000.

22nd August 2015, 12:14	#151
fraz59 Loves to post MG-ZT Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Dunfermline Posts: 474 Thanks: 43 Thanked 83 Times in 70 Posts	upgrade for about 3 hours then removed it....just did not like the way the windows menu along the top was always white ...small thing, but could not be bothered trying to work out if it could be changed

23rd August 2015, 18:40	#153
lathbury Posted a thing or two 75 Conn S.E. Cdt. Join Date: May 2007 Location: Merseyside Posts: 1,803 Thanks: 1,873 Thanked 52 Times in 49 Posts	I installed my new Lenovo pc with Windows 8.1 last week, as soon as I turned it on I was offered the download option after three and a half hours Windows 10 was in. I have found it very easy to use, I'm glad I didn't have to use Windows 8.1. All in all, Thanks. John. I am very happy with it.

29th August 2015, 20:04	#154
peelaaa Posted a thing or two 75 cdti 2004 contemporary Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: meath Posts: 1,551 Thanks: 272 Thanked 80 Times in 58 Posts	Still waiting for my 10 upgrade. laptop currently on 8.1 and the white windows icon is at bottom of screen

31st August 2015, 17:36	#160
peelaaa Posted a thing or two 75 cdti 2004 contemporary Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: meath Posts: 1,551 Thanks: 272 Thanked 80 Times in 58 Posts	My laptop has windows 10 now. First impressions, very quick opening pictures etc. 8 was awful for this.