Windows free upgrade to Win 10

Kennyeth · 1st June 2015, 13:18

Has anyone received the invitation to upgrade for free? I have on just one machine so far, you will see a white windows icon on the task bar (clock side) on the end farest away from clock.
Ken.

rich17865 · 1st June 2015, 13:20

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

Kennyeth · 1st June 2015, 13:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by rich17865

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

OK, what is it you have/know that`s put you off?
I have not read too much about it but is`nt it supposed to be a great improvement on Win 8?
Ken.

rich17865 · 1st June 2015, 13:36

I am using 64 bit windows 7, it works properly, is 99% glitch free and I am a firm believer in not fixing things that are not broken.

It also replaces applications that I like and I am used to with new ones that I won't understand or like. It will certainly not support things that I have fitted to my computer, as per their specifications page. Not a fan.

Take a read here,

http://www.microsoft.com/en-US/windo...specifications

I remember my dad getting an upgraded windows disc many years ago, after installing, he could no longer use his printer, scanner or some other things. When he asked windows why, he was told that the older hardware was no longer supported by Windows and tough, buy new ones.

fraz59 · 1st June 2015, 13:40

Simple try it ...if you do not like or get on with it just do a system restore

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.

willshot · 31st August 2015, 19:13

My 8.1 desktop, 8.1 laptop and ,my 7 desktop are all now upgraded to Windows 10. They are all running faultless and all apps working as they should.

chipsceola · 31st August 2015, 20:50

For the few who didn't like Windows 10, did you stay around long enough to discover that if you right clicked the Start button, it shows many options like Control Panel, Programs & Features, File manager (like Windows Explorer with new name) Task Manager, System, device manager, even Command prompt among others.

A Simple click otherwise shows the Apps and maybe that's why folks prefer Win 7?

rich17865 · 1st June 2015, 13:49

Not that simple for me Fraz, wish it was.

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Kennyeth This is my second home No more Rover Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Barnsley, South Yorkshire. Posts: 5,881 Thanks: 1,625 Thanked 1,308 Times in 998 Posts	Windows free upgrade to Win 10 Has anyone received the invitation to upgrade for free? I have on just one machine so far, you will see a white windows icon on the task bar (clock side) on the end farest away from clock. Ken.

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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	For the few who didn't like Windows 10, did you stay around long enough to discover that if you right clicked the Start button, it shows many options like Control Panel, Programs & Features, File manager (like Windows Explorer with new name) Task Manager, System, device manager, even Command prompt among others. A Simple click otherwise shows the Apps and maybe that's why folks prefer Win 7? __________________ Chips

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rich17865 This is my second home Transit Connect Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Crewe Posts: 9,532 Thanks: 868 Thanked 1,619 Times in 1,095 Posts	Yep, although I would rather boil my genitals in oil than upgrade to windows 10.

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rich17865 This is my second home Transit Connect Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Crewe Posts: 9,532 Thanks: 868 Thanked 1,619 Times in 1,095 Posts	I am using 64 bit windows 7, it works properly, is 99% glitch free and I am a firm believer in not fixing things that are not broken. It also replaces applications that I like and I am used to with new ones that I won't understand or like. It will certainly not support things that I have fitted to my computer, as per their specifications page. Not a fan. Take a read here, http://www.microsoft.com/en-US/windo...specifications I remember my dad getting an upgraded windows disc many years ago, after installing, he could no longer use his printer, scanner or some other things. When he asked windows why, he was told that the older hardware was no longer supported by Windows and tough, buy new ones.

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fraz59 Loves to post MG-ZT Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Dunfermline Posts: 474 Thanks: 43 Thanked 83 Times in 70 Posts	Simple try it ...if you do not like or get on with it just do a system restore

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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.

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rich17865 This is my second home Transit Connect Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Crewe Posts: 9,532 Thanks: 868 Thanked 1,619 Times in 1,095 Posts	Not that simple for me Fraz, wish it was.