Windows 7 and 8 users will be able to upgrade to Windows 10
Upgrading operating systems is always an exciting event, it almost feels like the device you’re upgrading gets a breath of fresh air. The good news is that anyone running Windows 7 or Windows 8/8.1 will be able to upgrade to Windows 10.
This means that those users will not need to backup all their personal files as the upgrade process will leave them intact, although it’s always recommended to do so just in case. The same goes for personal OS settings. Unfortunately for those running Window Vista, XP or older, a complete format will be required, so all files and settings will be lost according to Microsoft‘s Gabriel Aul.
A few months ago, Microsoft was testing the distribution of the Windows Technical Preview via Windows Update, and if the results of the test are all positive, the final version of Windows 10 may be delivered this way, possibly as a free upgrade. This should make it really easy for those running the current and last generation version of Windows to get the latest version. If you recall, Microsoft has also delivered theWindows 8.1 upgrade via the Windows Store, so that’s an option too.
Windows 10 will be ready for release in the second half of the year, but in the meantime, there is still the January Technical Preview and the Microsoft event happening later this month…
I’m not sure I want to chance it. I bought a new Windows 7 computer, right when 8 came out and did the $20 upgrade. After a few days, it was such a hot mess to try and deal with, I returned it to the store, and bought the same computer and kept 7. That left such a bad taste in my mouth, that I’m not sure I want to deal with 10. There were just so many things missing. Word was one of them. Not the office version of Word, but just the basic Word that came with the computer. I use Open Office, but there were times I needed Word, to send something to someone who didn’t use Open Office. I also didn’t like the fact that Windows Media Player was missing. I have gotten used to it, and haven’t found anything else that I can use to easily burn a CD for the car, of the mp3s I’ve bought. I think I will just wait and when this computer eventually dies, then deal with whatever version of Windows Microsoft has foisted upon us. If I want the “tablet” experience, I have a Kindle Fire and a smartphone. I want my laptop to be a laptop. The reviews I have read of 10, while an improvement over 8, (low bar to jump), still don’t have any appeal for me.
I was one of those folks that shied away from 8 as well, and when all the complaints were coming in I was really glad I did! And I’m going to do the “wait and see” this time around too. I trust TC and EB, so I’ll let them walk their way through first and see how it goes for them. LOL But gosh, it can’t really be as bad as what 8 was, can it? Hmmm
Windows 8 was the only new Windows I never adopted and I go back to Windows 95. It was a mess. Windows 10 is much more like Windows 7 than Windows 8.x. In fact it looks nothing like Windows 8.x when installed on a desktop or laptop. Eventually we will have to let go of Windows 7 – and I totally like Windows 10 and can’t wait to upgrade. Windows 8.x I avoided completely – I only used it enough to learn it to write tips for it.
We wrote an article about Windows 10 called “Windows 10: The Best Windows Since Windows XP?” – You might like to read it here.
Hello, I can not download at all, each time I want to download, it says my security is set not to download.
I looked all over the computer and do not know what to click… or unclick.
I hope you can help me.
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Sincerely Susan
What antivirus are you using? Are you logged on as Administrator?
Thank you for answering,
I have Norton, Windows7 and I am logged in as administrator.
Susan
I upgraded one step at a time & really didn’t have any problems. This desktop was Win7, now it’s 8.1. I’m looking forward to upgrading to Windows 10–as soon as I’m sure they’ve got the ‘bugs’ out, lol.
One has to learn to ride a bicycle, it’s not a matter of jumping on and away down the road.
To learn to drive a motor vehicle is more complicated, lock and unlock doors, sit down, start the engine, operate the controls, continuously read the dials, it takes many weeks of practice and competence to finally pass a test.
Purchasing a computer and start using it is similar to a motor vehicle, except for the fact that it takes much longer to learn as many of the functions as required, generally a lifetime to even understand the basics.
Learning has been made much simpler though, by reading all the CloudEight/InfoAve articles and linked sites for 16 years.
“Computer wisdom is achieved much quicker by learning from the experience of others.”
If windows media player isn’t available on 10, what happens to all the music I have on it if and when I upgrade. I know my way around the player when it comes to burning cd’s etc. What will 10 have and will it be as easy to use? I’m just getting to know my way around 7 but still haven’t figured out the My Picutes yet. How I miss my XP. It was so easy to figure out.
So at this time they are not saying there will be a free upgrade from Windows 8 to Windows 10?
Does it still look like it will be fall of this year before it becomes available?