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Windows 10 (if you DON'T already have Windows 7 or 8)
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You can keep W10, but you have to keep updating it to the latest beta versions.
They're not giving away full versions, so it seems.
People will just find a way past the copy protection though, like always.0 -
I actually have no problems with trying out newer "beta" versions , HOWEVER I am not happy that each time this upgrade happens I will have to copy all my files/data to another drive , and effectively do a full install ,
It takes time to get a PC "comfy" and set up with all your favourite's/links and passwords sorted , and although it won,t affect me , I can see problems for people having to re install some programs , and the MFG think they are running them on multiple platforms0 -
enfield_freddy wrote: »I actually have no problems with trying out newer "beta" versions , HOWEVER I am not happy that each time this upgrade happens I will have to copy all my files/data to another drive , and effectively do a full install ,
It takes time to get a PC "comfy" and set up with all your favourite's/links and passwords sorted , and although it won,t affect me , I can see problems for people having to re install some programs , and the MFG think they are running them on multiple platforms
With the greatest respect you should not be using beta software on a system you consider a day to day workhorse. Beta software can and does occasionally go wrong leaving you with a completely botched system and a full wipe is the only option. Data on the system could be irreparably lost.
By all means use try Beta software, just treat it as fragile and consider it could break any moment.0 -
nice comment , however Microsoft say that the version you will be given (as a tester) will be identical to the finished item sold or given as an update , it is MS that are then forcing people to try out "beta" versions , when the 29/7 copy is perfect0
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enfield_freddy wrote: »it is MS that are then forcing people to try out "beta" versionsenfield_freddy wrote: »the 29/7 copy is perfectpoppy100
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