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Jun 2^nd, 2015 at 4:28pm

Appears that Microsoft are launching Windows 10 at the end of next month. I already have them prompting me to "reserve my FREE upgrade" both on my Laptop (Win 7) and Desktop (Win 8.1).

Anyone got any ideas or views about this "new" Windows? It seems that most people dislike Win 8.1, but I haven't had any problems with it. I found it more of a learning curve to go from XP to Win 7 than from Win 7 to 8.1. Cheesy

Normally I ignore upgrades of Windows and go with what my "next computer" comes with rather than upgrade. I did, however, go from Win 2000 to Win XP without any problems and I was playing games back then.

http://www.news.com.au/technology/innovation/microsoft-to-launch-windows-10-on-j...

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Re: Windows 10
Reply #1 - Jun 2^nd, 2015 at 4:50pm

I have 8.1 so will upgrade to 10 because it's free.

I think we have a year to take up this free upgrade so will wait a few months for Microsoft to release their patches fixing problems before upgrading.

Microsoft never get it right first go they always have to patch it which is why I never rush in and wait.

I started with 3.1 last upgrade was XP to 8.1.

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Re: Windows 10
Reply #2 - Jun 2^nd, 2015 at 5:29pm

Baronvonrort wrote on Jun 2^nd, 2015 at 4:50pm:

I have 8.1 so will upgrade to 10 because it's free.

I think we have a year to take up this free upgrade so will wait a few months for Microsoft to release their patches fixing problems before upgrading.

Microsoft never get it right first go they always have to patch it which is why I never rush in and wait.

I started with 3.1 last upgrade was XP to 8.1.

I initially had DOS, then 3.1 (had forgotten that). Then whatever came with a new computer. WinME, Win 2000, Xp, Win7, Win 8.1. I didn't bother with W98 or that other thing ...... though I know people who ALWAYS upgrade and I have an American friend who still has EVERY computer in his basement, all connected ..... but he doesn't use a mobile phone. LOL Oh and guess what? He started with an Apple Mac. Grin

He is Herbert personified. Wink

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John Smith Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 72209 Gender:	Re: Windows 10 Reply #3 - Jun 2^nd, 2015 at 9:26pm I think I'll wait 6 months or so before upgrading ... let them sort out the bugs first. My computer technician was just today telling me he's been running 10 for a few weeks now as a preview, apparently it's not bad
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Reply #4 - Jun 2^nd, 2015 at 9:30pm

John Smith wrote on Jun 2^nd, 2015 at 9:26pm:

I think I'll wait 6 months or so before upgrading ... let them sort out the bugs first. My computer technician was just today telling me he's been running 10 for a few weeks now as a preview, apparently it's not bad

It is going to kick off as a free upgrade but it will not stay free.

I am not sure what I will do thinking about taking the upgrade but not even sure if my version will be compatible.

The Laptop (W8) will get the upgrade for sure

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John Smith Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 72209 Gender:	Re: Windows 10 Reply #5 - Jun 3^rd, 2015 at 11:26am Dnarever wrote on Jun 2^nd, 2015 at 9:30pm: It is going to kick off as a free upgrade but it will not stay free. the same technician i mentioned earlier said that it is going to stay free for about 12 months.
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Re: Windows 10
Reply #6 - Jun 3^rd, 2015 at 11:50am

Baronvonrort wrote on Jun 2^nd, 2015 at 4:50pm:

I have 8.1 so will upgrade to 10 because it's free.

I think we have a year to take up this free upgrade so will wait a few months for Microsoft to release their patches fixing problems before upgrading.

Microsoft never get it right first go they always have to patch it which is why I never rush in and wait.

I started with 3.1 last upgrade was XP to 8.1.

that's about my situation.
my 8.1 seems fine, so am in no rush.
Let it all settle down, then get one.

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Team Froggie Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 7406 Sydney Gender:	Re: Windows 10 Reply #7 - Jun 3^rd, 2015 at 5:03pm Kat has been working with Win10 for a while. He's put up some good stuff here..... http://www.ozpolitic.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1423377355
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Redmond Neck Gold Member Offline OzPolitic Posts: 20692 ACT Gender:	Re: Windows 10 Reply #8 - Jun 3^rd, 2015 at 5:07pm I think kat is a bit of a gun on this stuff unlike Herb! (Sorry Herb)
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Team Froggie Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 7406 Sydney Gender:	Re: Windows 10 Reply #9 - Jun 3^rd, 2015 at 5:08pm I have 8.1 and have no problems with it. I have reserved my free upgrade to Win10, but might wait 3/6 months before installing. But, then again, might not......
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Neferti Gold Member Offline Posts: 7965 Canberra Gender:	Re: Windows 10 Reply #10 - Jun 3^rd, 2015 at 5:12pm Team Froggie wrote on Jun 3^rd, 2015 at 5:08pm: I have 8.1 and have no problems with it. I have reserved my free upgrade to Win10, but might wait 3/6 months before installing. But, then again, might not...... Thanks. I am inclined to agree.
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Re: Windows 10
Reply #11 - Jun 3^rd, 2015 at 5:19pm

Neferti wrote on Jun 3^rd, 2015 at 5:12pm:

Team Froggie wrote on Jun 3^rd, 2015 at 5:08pm:

I have 8.1 and have no problems with it.

I have reserved my free upgrade to Win10, but might wait 3/6 months before installing.

But, then again, might not...... Wink

Thanks. I am inclined to agree. Wink

My better half has Win7, on her L/T, and her phone is Win8.1.

'Twill be veeeerrrrryyyyy interesting when both upgrade to 10.....

Cheesy

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Re: Windows 10
Reply #12 - Jun 3^rd, 2015 at 5:38pm

Team Froggie wrote on Jun 3^rd, 2015 at 5:19pm:

Neferti wrote on Jun 3^rd, 2015 at 5:12pm:

Team Froggie wrote on Jun 3^rd, 2015 at 5:08pm:

I have 8.1 and have no problems with it.

I have reserved my free upgrade to Win10, but might wait 3/6 months before installing.

But, then again, might not...... Wink

Thanks. I am inclined to agree. Wink

My better half has Win7, on her L/T, and her phone is Win8.1.

'Twill be veeeerrrrryyyyy interesting when both upgrade to 10.....

Cheesy

Microsoft is renown for introducing new versions of Windows way before they have sorted out the glitches. I might just remain with Win 7 on my laptop and Win 8.1 on my desktop for another few years when Microsoft will, undoubtedly, introduce another new "improved" version. I bet they are already working on a name for it. Grin

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Re: Windows 10
Reply #13 - Jun 3^rd, 2015 at 6:11pm

Neferti wrote on Jun 3^rd, 2015 at 5:38pm:

Team Froggie wrote on Jun 3^rd, 2015 at 5:19pm:

Neferti wrote on Jun 3^rd, 2015 at 5:12pm:

Team Froggie wrote on Jun 3^rd, 2015 at 5:08pm:

I have 8.1 and have no problems with it.

I have reserved my free upgrade to Win10, but might wait 3/6 months before installing.

But, then again, might not...... Wink

Thanks. I am inclined to agree. Wink

My better half has Win7, on her L/T, and her phone is Win8.1.

'Twill be veeeerrrrryyyyy interesting when both upgrade to 10.....

Cheesy

Microsoft is renown for introducing new versions of Windows way before they have sorted out the glitches. I might just remain with Win 7 on my laptop and Win 8.1 on my desktop for another few years when Microsoft will, undoubtedly, introduce another new "improved" version. I bet they are already working on a name for it. Grin

I'm under the impression that MS have delayed the release of Win10 until they iron out all foreseeable 'glitches', but I could be wrong.

The free upgrade is only for 12 months.

Edit: Did you have a look at the link to Kat's thread that I put up?
Kat has helped me with a couple of issues in the past.

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Neferti Gold Member Offline Posts: 7965 Canberra Gender:	Re: Windows 10 Reply #14 - Jun 4^th, 2015 at 8:13am Team Froggie wrote on Jun 3^rd, 2015 at 6:11pm: Edit: Did you have a look at the link to Kat's thread that I put up? Kat has helped me with a couple of issues in the past. Yes, I have now, thanks.
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