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I installed Windows 10 yesterday and used it for a couple of hours before coming to the conclusion that I made an error in downgrading from Windows 7. Windows 1

I installed Windows 10 yesterday and used it for a couple of hours before coming to the conclusion that I made an error in downgrading from Windows 7. Windows 10 feels more like their phone OS disguised as a desktop OS. Perhaps the most jarring part was how ugly legacy (Windows 7) apps looked in Windows 10. They didn't even bother trying to make these apps look nice. Also, their services are plastered all over the place and there's little you can do to turn these off. And then there's the numerous privacy invasive "features" proactively turned on for you when you install it. Luckily, you have 30 days to change your mind and return to Windows 7. I did it within hours. I never liked Windows 8 and I think I dislike Windows 10 ever more. No wonder they're giving it away because had they tried to sell it then it would have probably met the same fate as Windows 8.

devindotcom 11y ago
I wonder - does that get you in the door to do the free upgrade more than a year from now? I wouldn't mind upgrading once 10 has had a little time to age properly.
- bitmapbrother 11y ago
  You have only a year to decide if you want the free upgrade. What I did, however, was record the product key for Windows 10 should I ever decide to go back. In any case, I'm glad to be back on Windows 7. Windows 10 was a horrific experience that signals that you are now the product instead of the consumer.
- jonlucc 11y ago
  They already have a large update coming in the Fall and one next Spring that should bring additional features. Of course, fixes to things that are broken should be happening regularly.
  - tdkl 11y ago
    > They already have a large update coming in the Fall and one next Spring that should bring additional features. And this is relevant to a customer now as in what ? I'm getting tired or too old for this "continuous, agile, push now make it work later" attitude of products that's out today.
    - jonlucc 11y ago
      I only mean that there will be at least a couple changes before the 1-year upgrade offer expires.
- UnoriginalGuy 11y ago
  Yes. Once you upgrade your account is flagged and you can install Windows 10 using the ISO images/USB Key or simply upgrade again.

devindotcom 11y ago

I wonder - does that get you in the door to do the free upgrade more than a year from now? I wouldn't mind upgrading once 10 has had a little time to age properly.

bitmapbrother 11y ago
You have only a year to decide if you want the free upgrade. What I did, however, was record the product key for Windows 10 should I ever decide to go back. In any case, I'm glad to be back on Windows 7. Windows 10 was a horrific experience that signals that you are now the product instead of the consumer.
jonlucc 11y ago
They already have a large update coming in the Fall and one next Spring that should bring additional features. Of course, fixes to things that are broken should be happening regularly.
- tdkl 11y ago
  > They already have a large update coming in the Fall and one next Spring that should bring additional features. And this is relevant to a customer now as in what ? I'm getting tired or too old for this "continuous, agile, push now make it work later" attitude of products that's out today.
  - jonlucc 11y ago
    I only mean that there will be at least a couple changes before the 1-year upgrade offer expires.
UnoriginalGuy 11y ago
Yes. Once you upgrade your account is flagged and you can install Windows 10 using the ISO images/USB Key or simply upgrade again.