Windows 10
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Windows 10
I have been getting a little notice that I can reserve a copy of Windows 10 to upgrade my pc. Here's a link to some of the changes and I am not sure I want Windows 10....
https://www.thurrott.com/windows/win...en-you-upgrade
I would miss Windows Media Center and my Solitaire game, just to mention a few. My embroidery machine uses floppy disks, and that will no longer be supported from what I understand.
https://www.thurrott.com/windows/win...en-you-upgrade
I would miss Windows Media Center and my Solitaire game, just to mention a few. My embroidery machine uses floppy disks, and that will no longer be supported from what I understand.
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I would agree -- I use Media Center all the time (I run my TV through it) so that machine won't be upgraded. Floppy disks --don't use them. Don't remember what is in the Solitaire pack -- I used it on the plane and played free cell. I like to install my upgrades when I want them so I will have to get the pro version.
I will probably get a new machine with Windows 10 (when I get the $$) and not upgrade anything I have.
I will probably get a new machine with Windows 10 (when I get the $$) and not upgrade anything I have.
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I would agree -- I use Media Center all the time (I run my TV through it) so that machine won't be upgraded. Floppy disks --don't use them. Don't remember what is in the Solitaire pack -- I used it on the plane and played free cell. I like to install my upgrades when I want them so I will have to get the pro version.
I will probably get a new machine with Windows 10 (when I get the $$) and not upgrade anything I have.
I will probably get a new machine with Windows 10 (when I get the $$) and not upgrade anything I have.
#5
not the same for me. i still use 7 on my two primary computers.
i broke down and got a small 2-in-1 recently that uses 8.1 - which i do not like.
i will "upgrade" one to version 10 so i can play with it long enough to decide whether to transition all three.
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Windows skipped version 9. It took me a long time to get used to Windows 8 and 8.1. My computer uses Windows 7, my DH has Windows 8.1 with a 27" monitor and I love that one. Our laptop has Windows 8. We will wait until Windows 10 has it's bugs worked out and then will probably transition the desktops. It does get confusing once in a while when I try to use the touchscreen on a non-touchscreen.
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I use Windows 7 & may not upgrade. Reason being many older programs, printers, etc may not work on Windows 10. I had this happen when I upgraded to Windows 7 from XP. Had to go out & buy all new printers, copiers, etc. Some of my programs & games no longer worked. Even tho they say just download a new driver....well many companies do not have new drivers. They want you to buy all new stuff. That can get pretty expensive if you use an embroidery program that won't work on a newer OS.
Windows 10 is removing some things & one of them is the how the monthly service upgrades/downloads work....you no longer will have the option to choose what is downloaded onto your computer. It will be automatic.
So the FREE Windows 10 upgrade isn't really free if you have to spend a lot to keep all your stuff working. I'll hold out until the end for the free download or buy a new computer with it installed. By then the bugs will be worked out I hope.
They are saying this will be MS last OS, so in the future we may have to pay for all updates/upgrades to this OS. Or they may have us all pay a yearly fee just to keep it working. No one really knows what MS is planning yet.
Windows 10 is removing some things & one of them is the how the monthly service upgrades/downloads work....you no longer will have the option to choose what is downloaded onto your computer. It will be automatic.
So the FREE Windows 10 upgrade isn't really free if you have to spend a lot to keep all your stuff working. I'll hold out until the end for the free download or buy a new computer with it installed. By then the bugs will be worked out I hope.
They are saying this will be MS last OS, so in the future we may have to pay for all updates/upgrades to this OS. Or they may have us all pay a yearly fee just to keep it working. No one really knows what MS is planning yet.
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