How large is the Windows 10 download?

[Deleted User]

I'm currently on Win 8.1 on both my Tower and Laptop, and now a "Get Windows 10" button has appeared on the task-bars.

two questions.

1. How large is the Windows 10 download? I'm on a severely limited download allowance, so need to know before I begin.

2. Is it worth installing Windows 10?

ETA: Is it possible to save the download, before installing it, so I can use it on the second machine, thereby avoiding downloading it twice?

GunJack

The W10 update itself is reported to be just over 3GB. For the other question, look at the W10 thread and read some of the linked pages in there... the jury's still out on that one...

Stompa

Bedsit_Bob wrote: »

ETA: Is it possible to save the download, before installing it, so I can use it on the second machine, thereby avoiding downloading it twice?

A downloadable ISO will be available:

http://microsoft-news.com/microsoft-reveals-windows-10-upgrade-path-confirms-windows-rt-wont-be-receiving-windows-10/

grumpycrab

Bedsit_Bob wrote: »

2. Is it worth installing Windows 10?

If you have Windows 8,8.1,8.1 update I'd say yes. Wait a couple of months though. It may be bug-ridden.

Bedsit_Bob wrote: »

ETA: Is it possible to save the download, before installing it, so I can use it on the second machine, thereby avoiding downloading it twice?

Apparently yes according to
http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/insider/wiki/insider_wintp-insider_install/frequently-asked-questions-windows-10/5c0b9368-a9e8-4238-b1e4-45f4b7ed2fb9
"I have multiple computers, do I have to download Windows 10 on each computer?
You can download a .ISO file and upgrade each computer offline. The ISO should be available by the time Windows 10 launches."

RumRat

I think we need a W10 Sticky, same questions keep coming up.

The question for the OP is why are you on a restricted download in this day and age? There are unlimited packages out there for under a tenner.....!!!

[Deleted User]

RumRat wrote: »

The question for the OP is why are you on a restricted download in this day and age?

I'm on a MiFi Dongle.

RumRat

Bedsit_Bob wrote: »

I'm on a MiFi Dongle.

As your main BB access?............:eek: When/if you want to download 10 I suggest you borrow a WiFi connection from someone. ....;)

Jivesinger

RumRat wrote: »

I think we need a W10 Sticky, same questions keep coming up.

+1 to that; I think it's a good idea.

[Deleted User]

RumRat wrote: »

As your main BB access?............:eek: When/if you want to download 10 I suggest you borrow a WiFi connection from someone. ....;)

Actually, it's not too bad, as long as I have enough download allowance.

I update my Garmin using it.