Tried Win 10 for 6 weeks , back to 7 for good and couldn't be happier.

[jonnyhillow]

I gave Win 10 a shot and learned all about it , the more i used it the more i hated it . There is just tons of stuff that i will never use with it but the worst part of it is it's much harder if not impossible to remove all the stuff you don't like about it .

The "privacy" issues aside , it's terrible , long live 7 .

 

[Brds7t7]

I gave Win 10 a shot and learned all about it , the more i used it the more i hated it . There is just tons of stuff that i will never use with it but the worst part of it is it's much harder if not impossible to remove all the stuff you don't like about it .

The "privacy" issues aside , it's terrible , long live 7 .

Glad to see you back from "The Dark Side"

 

[sobranie]

Win10 ... unmitigated disaster all round. M$ announced that this is the last Windows ever, I think I'm beginning to realise why!!
I even purchased a copy of Win10 for dummies to help me round the O.S. even though I have been computer literate since the early 80's. Still no wiser, seems everything changed for changes sake. I must recommend the dummies book, I feel it's quite gentle on the buttocks!!

 

[Hiker Guy]

I have waited this long to avoid the early adopter headaches. Would be interested in exactly what you found to push you over the edge back to Windows 7, which is what I am currently running.

Actually, I am in the process of upgrading my system (new motherboard and graphics card) to prepare for Windows 10. Am not in a hurry to change systems, but could do it later this month.

 

[robilong]

I have waited this long to avoid the early adopter headaches. Would be interested in exactly what you found to push you over the edge back to Windows 7, which is what I am currently running.

Actually, I am in the process of upgrading my system (new motherboard and graphics card) to prepare for Windows 10. Am not in a hurry to change systems, but could do it later this month.

Do you want a stable system or do you just need desperately an "upgrade" to something which already works?
I know some people, who have picked W10 update button from W7 screen ... asking me why this and this is not working as used during last 25 years or as expected. I don't know the answer.
Then I have asked what did you expected, when you clicked this w10 update button?
Answer was "nothing", I clicked just because it was "free".
So I guess if you want something free today - go for w10.

 

[Hiker Guy]

Do you want a stable system or do you just need desperately an "upgrade" to something which already works?
I know some people, who have picked W10 update button from W7 screen ... asking me why this and this is not working as used during last 25 years or as expected. I don't know the answer.
Then I have asked what did you expected, when you clicked this w10 update button?
Answer was "nothing", I clicked just because it was "free".
So I guess if you want something free today - go for w10.

I don't think there is a need to be defensive here. I have migrated from DOS systems to Windows over the years. Yes, Windows 7 works, but so did DOS, and there was a big outcry over the unnecessary enhancements with a graphical interface. Even dabbled with Apple systems for awhile. With cameras, you should have heard the outcry over the inclusion of video inside of DSLRs and why it was unnecessary.

I am in the process of upgrading several technologies I work with, from cell phone (upgrading a 5 year old Samsung phone), to a new tablet (waiting for the Surface Pro 4 to be released), and upgrading my computer (graphic card issues). My work laptop was just replaced, and for it I chose Windows 7 vs. Windows 8 (that cost me more, by the way), and have no regrets as it provides compatibility with work systems I need to work within.

I am not an apologist for Windows 10, but am interested what it can provide in new features, and how that could benefit me. Yes, I skipped Windows 8 due to issues, no regrets. Have been monitoring the Windows 10 forums and if it provides stronger security, ease of use, and interacts with an expected new Windows 10 Surface Pro, I would be interested.

So far I have not clicked on the Windows 10 button, and wouldn't install it just because it is free. Desperate, not quite. If I was, I would have installed immediately.

My original question was what was insurmountable and caused them so much grief. Still a valid question.

 

[ThrashZone]

The way I see it is if you want to use a M$ account for login and use all the new apps,
There's no need to upgrade 7
All anyone needs to do is join the insiders program,
Download and install win-10 on it's own hdd/ ssd and use it for free
https://insider.windows.com/

There's no risk and you can bailout at anytime you wish too and your win-7 is unharmed and so is your activation key

 

[Brds7t7]

Here's what I intend to do. I'm going to carry on using Windows 7 until July 2016 as I'm not interested in the slightest in Windows 10 as it is now.
Around the middle of July 2016 I'll create a full 7 system image, download the 10 media Creation tool and go through upgrading to Windows 10.
I'll allow the OS to activate just to claim my free upgrade.
As soon as 10 is activated, I'll then restore my 7 system image and continue using 7 until it's EOL or until/if ever 10 gets to an acceptable state that I feel the need to upgrade.
At least this will will cover me if I do ever decide to upgrade in the future. At the moment though that's looking highly unlikely.
And if that time never comes, I'll consider switching to Linux.

 

[Layback Bear]

Brds7t7 I don't believe your method will work. My thinking.

Once you use your Windows 7 COA key to upgrade from Windows 7 to Windows 10 your Windows 7 key is no longer available to be used on your restored Windows 7.
It's being used on the Windows 10 activation.

You won't be able to use 1 Windows 7 COA key to keep Windows 10 and Windows 7 activated at the same time.

 

[ThrashZone]

As far as I have read the insiders program is indefinite why upgrade at all

 

[Layback Bear]

To me if one wants Windows 10 just buy Windows 10.

Now one has Windows 10 with it's own COA key and Windows 7 with it's own COA key.
New should the two mix.

 

[ThrashZone]

That would work too if the insiders program was not any ones cup of tea

 

[Layback Bear]

I'm of need with a little help understanding this; their is a cut off date for getting a free upgrade to Widows 10.
What is the cut off date when one can no longer use the free upgrade they installed without paying for it? Surly you won't be able to use it forever.

 

[Brds7t7]

Brds7t7 I don't believe your method will work. My thinking.

Once you use your Windows 7 COA key to upgrade from Windows 7 to Windows 10 your Windows 7 key is no longer available to be used on your restored Windows 7.
It's being used on the Windows 10 activation.

You won't be able to use 1 Windows 7 COA key to keep Windows 10 and Windows 7 activated at the same time.

My Win 7 is a retail key and from what I've been reading on the Microsoft answer forums people have successfully gone back to Windows 7. Surely they can't just take a Windows 7 retail key away from someone?

Edit: Oh wait, I misunderstood your reply there. My idea is not to have two OS running at the same time. I have no interest in dual-booting. Once I've activated 10 I will then just go back to 7 until I decide (if ever) to later install 10 again.

I could pay for Windows 10 but why would I if it's a free upgrade? Plus, at the moment it doesn't seem like something I would want to purchase. I don't feel it's worth paying full price for in it's current state.

If I can't upgrade after July 2016 then I haven't lost out. I'll just continue to use 7 until EOL.

 

[ThrashZone]

Yep I'm sure the program might end someday,
Bottom line is it's a great way to take a look see before purchasing 10 or out and out upgrading
Best way to test drive win-10 that I've seen

 

[Brds7t7]

Yep I'm sure the program might end someday,
Bottom line is it's a great way to take a look see before purchasing 10 or out and out upgrading
Best way to test drive win-10 that I've seen

Only issue I have with that Thrash is that you're basically beta testing updates before those updates reach a beta product (ooh that'll annoy the Windows 10 lovers)!

 

[ThrashZone]

All updates are beta brother
Besides it has the same ring settings as it's always had fast or slow
Slow would be just as everyone else is getting them

I'll probably reload 10 in January and see what hasn't changed

 

[Brds7t7]

All updates are beta brother
Besides it has the same ring settings as it's always had fast or slow
Slow would be just as everyone else is getting them

Good point!
If I was interesed in Dual-Booting I'd certianly give it a go as it's a good option. But one OS is enough for me.

 

[ThrashZone]

That is the way dual boot works one at a time otherwise v-m would be used but still one at a time

Either way I just love my ez swap evo make separating os as easy as it gets 10 is never the wiser of others,
Only Linux knows your dual booting the old fashion safe way

 

[Brds7t7]

That is the way dual boot works one at a time otherwise v-m would be used but still one at a time

Either way I just love my ez swap evo make separating os as easy as it gets 10 is never the wiser of others,
Only Linux knows your dual booting the old fashion safe way

Yeah use VM's for testing software and tried Linux out in a couple VM's. But, other than that, I like to stick to one OS on my main drive.
7 does everything I need right now.