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General discussion

How is Windows 10?

Mar 10, 2017 1:12AM PST

Hello All,

I am using windows 7 since 2 years in my desktop. I want to update it with windows 8 or 10.
Is it good to use windows 10.
I want to get few reviews about windows 10...

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before considering win10
Mar 10, 2017 1:40AM PST

go to the computer manufacturers website, search for your specific computer model and see if they have win8/win10 drivers for your computer. if not, then I strongly urge you not to upgrade.

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Thanks for info
Mar 11, 2017 1:56AM PST

Hey @renegade600, thanks for the information.

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A good system I think
Mar 16, 2017 7:49PM PDT

Yes, I use Windows 10. You can try it first, and if you really do not like it, you can downgrade to windows 7.

And I think the search box is better for me. When I need something if I do not know or do not to find, I use it. Easy and Fast.

And I will recommend you directly upgrade to WIndows 10, not use WIndows 8, I think Windows 8 is not convenient.

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I did it
Mar 27, 2017 11:28PM PDT

I finally upgraded to Windows 10 and I am happy working with it. I agree that search box is really much better for me too and proven helpful to get adapted to Win10.
Thanks for the reply.

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My view of Windows 10, eeeyuckkk!!
Mar 19, 2017 4:30AM PDT

Seems like every few years I buy a new computer. Starting from day one when they first came out. The last one I had came with Windows 7 in it. I really liked Windows 7 and when the Microsoft started pushing their new Windows 10 upgrade I downloaded it. I had it in for 2 whole days and came to realize that it sucked. During that time my wife contacted her brother in the Philippines, he's a computer geek and he told me to go back to Windows 7 because Windows 10 sucked. His words. By, then I was already back. But, after Microsoft stopped trying to force it down everone's throat and now it would cost you to upgrade. They didn't really say when, but the hand writting was on the wall. Sooner or later they were going to stop supporting Windows 7, as Windows 10 was their new baby. I thought about getting a new PC by then as I needed more memory & my disc was corrupted. I was getting ready to buy more memory & a new disc. When, I said the hell with it & got a new pc instead. Which comes loaded with Windows 10. I've had it for about 8 months now & after having it for that length of a period. I can truthfully say it really sucks. It's to the point where I am seriously thinking about buying a Apple as I am almost fed up with Microsoft and their BS!!

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Why Do You Think Windows 10 Suck?
Apr 1, 2017 9:22PM PDT

You cannot say it suck without explaining why. Is it possible that your computer was the one that was having a problem, not the Operating System?

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It's a brand new PC
Apr 2, 2017 12:25PM PDT

No, it's a brand new PC & it still sucks!! The longer I have it hasn't changed my opinion of windows 10. 3/4 of the junk that comes with it, I deleted. Even with all that crap gone, no improvement. Everything is slow to load, or when I go online, 20 minutes later the pc locks up! I'm getting ready to throw a axe through it! Windows 7 was a hell of a lot better than what come with crappy windows 10. I just bought this thing about 8 months ago & I am officially ready to wash my hands & stop buying microsoft products. Next pc, it's a APPLE, no more gates products for me.

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Let's hear more about this PC.
Apr 2, 2017 12:28PM PDT

Today I only hear the gripe when it's on old tech HDDs.

You can still change W10 to look like W7 with Classic Shell and the performance of W10 here is better than W7.

Let's find out what's up with your new PC.

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How is this OS?
Mar 30, 2017 7:20AM PDT

ok. I tell you about my experience. Everyone in our office use Windows 10 and admire of using it.

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almost 100 reviews in this thread already
Mar 30, 2017 8:11AM PDT
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Windows 10 Is Better
Apr 1, 2017 9:16PM PDT

Do you know that before Windows 10 was released, Windows 7 was the best Operating System Microsoft Microsoft ever made? If I were you, I would upgrade to Windows 10. I had Windows 7 Ultimate Edition before I upgraded to Windows 10 Professional Edition 2 years ago in July. I love it! There is no way I'll roll back to Windows 7.

What kind of computer do you have?

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Agree Windows 10 is better
Apr 5, 2017 12:33AM PDT

After using it, I agree that Windows 10 is better. As of now, I am using Desktop PC.

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Average
Apr 6, 2017 3:45AM PDT

Took a little while to get hands on Windows 10.
Some really good updates available.
Though freezes at time & has slow performance.

Regards,
Phoebe

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Re:- Average
Apr 10, 2017 12:33AM PDT

Really! It takes a little while to get hands on Windows 10.
I think everything takes time so let it take.
Anyhow its good..

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I was reluctant to upgrade at first...
Apr 10, 2017 6:05AM PDT

but after it has been installed and I have been using it for awhile now, it is a good OS. Never had any problems with it. Especially, bugs and freezes. The start menu is a big improvement. It seems Microsoft is centered on the start menu since the anniversary upgrade and tomorrow's upgrade, they seem to emphasize on the start menu.

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Re:- Good thing
May 4, 2017 9:56PM PDT

@rcrosby57, You said "Never had any problems with it. Especially, bugs and freezes".
I must day, that's a good thing because it is the main issue troubling me always.

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My opinion
Apr 12, 2017 10:50PM PDT

I bought a new laptop with Windows 10 on it. I have used it for about 1 year. To my surprise, Windows 10 is not as suck as others saying online. It's UI is beautiful, start menu is convenient, Edge browser is faster and power-saving. I do think Windows 10 is better than any former Windows OS.