windows 10

tight_scotsman

hi
I got a new laptop at xmas. Its running on windows 8.1 at the moment
i am getting a pop up from microsoft asking if i want to upgrade to windows 10 for free.

I have heard that 8.1 is better than the new windows 10.

So would you techie guys upgrade or stay with windows 8.1 ?

pappa_golf

if you have heard that win 8.1 is better , then stick with it , however if more people suggest that win 10 is better , then follow that thinking.


PS: windows 10 is FREE , yup FREE as an upgrade till later this year , then (sob) you will have to pay for it.

george4064

pappa_golf wrote: »

if you have heard that win 8.1 is better , then stick with it , however if more people suggest that win 10 is better , then follow that thinking.


PS: windows 10 is FREE , yup FREE as an upgrade till later this year , then (sob) you will have to pay for it.

Where does it say it will cost to upgrade later this year?

bod1467

It doesn't ... yet. MS have only so far confirmed that the free upgrade to Win 10 is available for a year (from around the end of July 2015). Once we get to the end of July 2016 then who knows what will happen.

pappa_golf

george4064 wrote: »

Where does it say it will cost to upgrade later this year?

as per bod167 post above this one


and a helpful comment on their website https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/windows-10-upgrade


"Windows Offer Details
Yes, free! This upgrade offer is for a full version of Windows 10, not a trial. 3GB download required; internet access fees may apply. Estimated retail price of Windows 10 Home shown, actual retail prices may vary. To take advantage of this free offer, you must upgrade to Windows 10 within one year of availability. Once you upgrade, you have Windows 10 for free on that device.
Windows 10 Upgrade Offer is valid for qualified and genuine Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 devices, including devices you already own. Some hardware/software requirements apply and feature availability may vary by device and market. The availability of Windows 10 upgrade for Windows Phone 8.1 devices may vary by OEM, mobile operator or carrier. Devices must be connected to the internet and have Windows Update enabled. Windows 7 SP1 and Windows 8.1 Update required. Some editions are excluded: Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 8/8.1 Enterprise, and Windows RT/RT 8.1. Active Software Assurance customers in volume licensing have the benefit to upgrade to Windows 10 enterprise offerings outside of this offer. To check for compatibility and other important installation information, visit your device manufacturer’s website and the Windows 10 Specifications page. Windows 10 is automatically updated. Additional requirements will apply over time for updates"

JJ_Egan

tight_scotsman wrote: »

hi


I have heard that 8.1 is better than the new windows 10.

So would you techie guys upgrade or stay with windows 8.1


No contest Win 8.1 is not better than 10 .
Some might prefer 8.1 just as some don't want to upgrade from Win 3.1 .

Oblivion

It wouldn't surprise me if MS extend that free update window a bit nearer the expiry date, they are so keen to get everybody onto 10. I'm still resisting as I'm very happy with 7 on my workstation and laptops. I'm even coping well with 8.1 on our his & hers Dell Ultrabooks.

GabbaGabbaHey

tight_scotsman wrote: »

I have heard that 8.1 is better than the new windows 10.

Please ask the people who say this "why do you think that 8.1 is better than 10?" so that we can explain to them why they are wrong.

RumRat

Get windows 10....Far better than 8.1 and anything that's gone before it.
I've just done an 8 year old HP/Compaq notebook (originally Vista) and it's flying again now. So you should have no problems with an 8.1.

20aday

I've just bought a cheap HP notebook from Sainsbury's (won't set the world alight in terms of performance but it'll do what I want it to do) and Windows 10 seems infinitely better than Windows 8.1.

And it's head and shoulders above Windows Vista *shudder*.

bod1467

I really must think about doing a fresh install of Win 10 ... I'm still running the upgrade from Win 7.