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I plan on test driving 10 this weekend. From what I've heard (installation tactics aside), it seems like Win10 is a better Win7. What about it doesn't make it a

I plan on test driving 10 this weekend. From what I've heard (installation tactics aside), it seems like Win10 is a better Win7. What about it doesn't make it a better Win7? Edit: Clarification.

vblord 10y ago
Windows 10 is awesome. Everyone I know was excited to upgrade. I think it's much better than Win 7. I think you'll like it.
- ams6110 10y ago
  From a usability standpoint, Windows 10 is nice. Do check compatibility before upgrading. My middle-aged Dell Precision laptop with Windows 7 sticker does not officially support Windows 10 according to Dell. It runs Windows 10 OK but I do get the occasional blue-screen panic from the wireless network interface driver.
  - paulmd 10y ago
    Like any major OS upgrade, you are better off with a clean install rather than an upgrade. Let the installer run and activate, and then use a boot disk to nuke the system and install a fresh copy. I had a few minor twitches like that too, and they've all gone away after doing a clean install.
plandis 10y ago
My favorite part is the forced upgrades. Didn't want to reboot your computer? WELL TOO BAD MICROSOFT KNOWS BEST.
- donny2015 10y ago
  I can't remember when was the last time I rebooted my Win 10 PC because of an update. With Windows 7, it was like twice a month.
- WayneBro 10y ago
  They're hardly forced. I disabled automatic updates via a Group Policy setting. Here are the instructions for the Pro version of Windows: 1. Run `gpedit.msc`. 2. Navigate to Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Windows Update. 3. Locate the “Configure Automatic Updates” setting in the right pane and double-click it. Set it to “Enabled,” and then select your preferred setting. For example, you can choose “Auto download and notify for install” or “Notify for download and notify for install.” Save the change. If you're running Windows 10 Home you can simply set your ethernet/wifi connection as a metered connection which results in the same exact policy being applied - you get to choose when to install updates...

I plan on test driving 10 this weekend. From what I've heard (installation tactics aside), it seems like Win10 is a better Win7. What about it doesn't make it a better Win7? Edit: Clarification.

vblord 10y ago

Windows 10 is awesome. Everyone I know was excited to upgrade. I think it's much better than Win 7. I think you'll like it.

ams6110 10y ago
From a usability standpoint, Windows 10 is nice. Do check compatibility before upgrading. My middle-aged Dell Precision laptop with Windows 7 sticker does not officially support Windows 10 according to Dell. It runs Windows 10 OK but I do get the occasional blue-screen panic from the wireless network interface driver.
- paulmd 10y ago
  Like any major OS upgrade, you are better off with a clean install rather than an upgrade. Let the installer run and activate, and then use a boot disk to nuke the system and install a fresh copy. I had a few minor twitches like that too, and they've all gone away after doing a clean install.

plandis 10y ago

My favorite part is the forced upgrades. Didn't want to reboot your computer? WELL TOO BAD MICROSOFT KNOWS BEST.

donny2015 10y ago
I can't remember when was the last time I rebooted my Win 10 PC because of an update. With Windows 7, it was like twice a month.
WayneBro 10y ago
They're hardly forced. I disabled automatic updates via a Group Policy setting. Here are the instructions for the Pro version of Windows: 1. Run `gpedit.msc`. 2. Navigate to Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Windows Update. 3. Locate the “Configure Automatic Updates” setting in the right pane and double-click it. Set it to “Enabled,” and then select your preferred setting. For example, you can choose “Auto download and notify for install” or “Notify for download and notify for install.” Save the change. If you're running Windows 10 Home you can simply set your ethernet/wifi connection as a metered connection which results in the same exact policy being applied - you get to choose when to install updates...