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I am pretty clueless re computers. I think I am on windows 7 or 8 but everyday I am getting a message asking me to update to windows 10.
If I click onto windows 10 what should I expect - can I stay where I am as I am happy where I am or do I need to move on eventually.
If I click onto windows 10 what should I expect - can I stay where I am as I am happy where I am or do I need to move on eventually.
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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.You most definitely do NOT 'need' Windows 10. Microsoft tout it as an 'improvement' but (particularly for people who aren't 'computer savvy') all it's likely to do is to leave you confused about the new ways of doing things.
That's not to say that there aren't millions of people who've accepted the offer, with the vast majority of them probably being happy with it, but it won't actually enhance your computer experience.
Be warned however that, whether you want it or not, Windows 10 will eventually install itself onto your machine automatically anyway. To the fury of many people, Microsoft have configured their updates so that (unless you do some 'techie' fiddling about, to remove the software that Microsoft has dumped onto your computer), you can't avoid ending up with Windows 10.
That's not to say that there aren't millions of people who've accepted the offer, with the vast majority of them probably being happy with it, but it won't actually enhance your computer experience.
Be warned however that, whether you want it or not, Windows 10 will eventually install itself onto your machine automatically anyway. To the fury of many people, Microsoft have configured their updates so that (unless you do some 'techie' fiddling about, to remove the software that Microsoft has dumped onto your computer), you can't avoid ending up with Windows 10.
So if you don't want it ask a techie friend to try to ensure it doesn't install itself without your permission. This strong arm tactic by MS should give you an inkling of what Windows 10 is like, and how MS wants to control everyone and grab data on what you do etc.. Should be illegal really.
That said you need an operating system of some sort, Windows is most popular on the PC, plus it will be supported later than previous versions. If you are unskilled or have no friend to turn to for advice, you're stuck with it.
The way MS is going it is unfortunate they have a near monopoly regarding driving most folks' personal PCs. They need a half dozen on equally sized rivals to return concentration on what the users/customers want rather than what can be imposed on them for the benefit of MS.
That said you need an operating system of some sort, Windows is most popular on the PC, plus it will be supported later than previous versions. If you are unskilled or have no friend to turn to for advice, you're stuck with it.
The way MS is going it is unfortunate they have a near monopoly regarding driving most folks' personal PCs. They need a half dozen on equally sized rivals to return concentration on what the users/customers want rather than what can be imposed on them for the benefit of MS.
See this thread
http:// www.the answerb ank.co. uk/Tech nology/ Questio n148038 9.html
The download mentioned does not work for me and I'm constantly deleting the updates. It's a never ending battle.
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The download mentioned does not work for me and I'm constantly deleting the updates. It's a never ending battle.
I can only repeat my answer to an earlier thread. I was quite happy on Windows 7 (or whatever it was) and kept getting these messages. Computer-savvy friends updated and said how hard it was - I steered clear. I am also pretty clueless. Then my computer died and I had to buy a new one which, of course, has Windows 10. I am severely limited, even more clueless and hate it to the seventh depths of Hell (OK, a bit of hyperbole there). Don't do it until forced, is my advice.:)
^^^ Perhaps until I wanted to use my elderly (but excellent) film scanner, Togo, that's not got a Windows 10 driver available.
Or when I wanted to run my XP-based programs, such as Photoshop 6, QuarkXpress4 and Microsoft Publisher 2002, which will all run well in Compatibility Mode on Windows 7 (but might not run under Windows 10)? If they don't work it will cost me £799 to buy the latest version of QuarkXpress, £120 to get Microsoft Publisher and £599 for a version of Photoshop that's as fully-featured as Photoshop 6.
So my 'free' upgrade could cost me over £1500 in new software, plus a new film scanner (as well as additional peripherals, such as a video-grabber, which also aren't supported in W10).
Or when I wanted to run my XP-based programs, such as Photoshop 6, QuarkXpress4 and Microsoft Publisher 2002, which will all run well in Compatibility Mode on Windows 7 (but might not run under Windows 10)? If they don't work it will cost me £799 to buy the latest version of QuarkXpress, £120 to get Microsoft Publisher and £599 for a version of Photoshop that's as fully-featured as Photoshop 6.
So my 'free' upgrade could cost me over £1500 in new software, plus a new film scanner (as well as additional peripherals, such as a video-grabber, which also aren't supported in W10).