Windows 10

[Craigg]

Ok, It's been a while since the original thread. A quickie for all the computer wizards. I have Windows 10 ready to install, but have heard tales of woe. Probably myths I know but thought I'd check. I have heard tales of teething troubles, missing drivers, missing files etc.
Should I take the plunge or is sticking with Windows 8.1 not such a bad thing?
Your thoughts and experiences greatly appreciated.

 

[GreiginFife]

I have it on both my desktop and laptop and really like it. Easy to use, navigate and quick starting.
No issues with drivers or files missing.

 

[Farneyman]

Same as you I am just afraid to take the plunge lol Maybe its time to bite the bullet.

 

[Fyldewhite]

I upgraded my laptop and wife's desktop with no problems.

 

[chrisd]

I appear to have lost my letters from office!

 

[upsidedown]

Few minor glitches but very happy with it so far.

 

[AMcC]

I loaded on my desktop.
Like it so far and only a couple of issues.

I use Promap to download Ordnance Survey maps and I couldn't access it via windows 10, but I contacted them and they showed me how to log in via a link to older windows . Works fine now and just have desk top shortcut to access it. I might have predicted this with Promap as I need to use I.E. to log in and can't use Chrome.
I also needed a driver for one of my printers.

Other than that it looks good

 

[Region3]

When I upgraded it replaced a driver without removing the old one. The machine wouldn't boot at all due to the conflict of having 2 drivers for the same thing and I had to reinstall at the cost of losing all my programs.

Yes that's right Microsoft, THEY'RE PROGRAMS, NOT APPS!!! :rant:

Now it's all working properly I really like it, apart from the fact that I keep getting a balloon telling me my outlook settings are out of date, despite me telling it I don't want to use the p.o.s. :angry:

 

[Craigg]

When I upgraded it replaced a driver without removing the old one. The machine wouldn't boot at all due to the conflict of having 2 drivers for the same thing and I had to reinstall at the cost of losing all my programs.

Yes that's right Microsoft, THEY'RE PROGRAMS, NOT APPS!!! :rant:

Now it's all working properly I really like it, apart from the fact that I keep getting a balloon telling me my outlook settings are out of date, despite me telling it I don't want to use the p.o.s. :angry:

Scaring me already. I have a lot of Fire Alarm Panel software installed that I'm not sure will run on Windows 10. Best I contact the relevant manufacturers I think.

 

[Robster59]

I don't have anything as complex as that on mine but I updated my old HP from 7 to 10 and very happy with the upgrade. Much easier to use and a nicer interface.

 

[PhilTheFragger]

Basic rule of thumb

If all you use is normal generic software, (Office, Windows live mail, Picassa, Itunes,Firefox, chrome, Skype,gamegolf, scoresaver 2 )
then you should have no problems

BUT

If you use any specialist software then you must contact the manufacturers website to see if A) it will work and B) if not is there a download available.

W 10 has been out for nearly 2 1\2 months now and I think most "normal" issues have been sorted out now

 

[Craigg]

Thanks for the replies all. I do indeed run some specialist software so will hangfire until I've checked with the manufacturers.

 

[Paul77]

Also worth noting that if you have more toolbars than screen estate in IE you might think again about upgrading.

 

[Chisteve]

Ive lost connectivity with my iphone to itunes - no sync

 

[Khamelion]

I updated a while back, but I had to roll back because I had no sound.

I've waited a month or two, and have just updated this morning, downloaded news sound drivers and all is good

 

[Paul77]

Ive lost connectivity with my iphone to itunes - no sync

see if there's a new version of iTunes in the first instance.

 

[Chisteve]

Itunes has just updated today and sorted the problem out for mine

No issues at all now and back to normal with sync'ing etc