Windows 10 offer? - Page 2

Camelopardalis (Dunk) · #21 05-06-2015, 04:44 PM

Well, that model works so well for Google, surely it was just a matter of time before they imitated

sharkbite · #22 05-06-2015, 07:21 PM

Well I must say that I am pretty pleased with win10 so far.

Apps take a bit longer to come up on my puny dual core Asus toy lappie......but....

Using it as a sound mixer for my guitar, latency has disappeared.

More importantly......

I can get 30fps 1080p capture from my life cam studio.

(Best I got under w7 was 7.5)

They must have done some good stuff with the drivers

Was holding off modifying the webcam until that was possible.

Standby for results.

sharkbite · #23 05-06-2015, 07:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by michaellxv

Anyone know if there will be an option to download it once to install on multiple machines in the house? Or are we all up for Nx3Gb of download

I downloaded the trial ISO....

You can use that on any machine.......

But.....

If you want to retain all your apps and settings, the upgrade goes looking
For compatabilities from the machine being upgraded so there will be an overhead for that.

Takes fer freak in ever too.....12 hrs from go to whoa on mine....

Worth it though..... has given my toy lap pie a new lease on life....

04Stefan07 (Stefan) · #24 06-06-2015, 12:01 PM

I got the same thing.

I have been testing/using a Technical Preview 2 that was released (which will eventually become Server 2016) and it is much better than both Windows 8.1 and Server 2012.

Looking forward to 10!

Peter.M · #25 07-06-2015, 03:08 PM

I have been using windows 10 on my main computer for around a year now, so far it has been stable, a joy to use, and I have not had any programs that would not run on it. Note, this is not my imaging PC so I cant say if driver issues would appear with astro gear, but I have maxim installed on here.

Exfso (Peter) · #26 10-06-2015, 03:57 PM

A computer nerd mate of mine contacted me today, reckons he heard that Windows 10 is only free for the first 12 months after installation and then MS will charge you for updates. Not sure how much truth in this, but MS will do anything to fleece their customers.

He may be getting confused with the fact that it is only free for the first 12 months after release as an upgrade from windows 7 or 8, time will tell.

cstocky (Chris) · #27 10-06-2015, 11:22 PM

The offer is pretty clear....

Free upgrade from Win7SP1 & Win8.1 (some exclusions mainly impacting business) and available for only 12 months from July 29, 2015:
http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/features (bottom of the page)

Automatic update (Mainstream=enhancements & Extended=bug fix only) end of support dates (being 5yrs + 5yrs from release):
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-au/windows/lifecycle

It will be interesting to see how the drivers go!
Regards,
Chris

ZeroID (Brent) · #28 11-06-2015, 07:34 AM

Say Yes to the offer when\if it arrives at your PC. MS will then send you an email when it is released. You then have 12 months to download it or you can cancel at any time and ignore.
If I was on 8.1 I would be waiting for the day. Win7 not so much as both my installs are stable and working well. But I'll give it a go on the 'media' PC in the lounge. Nothing critical on there, just runs the TV, PS2, Denon amp, TV Online stuff.

rustigsmed (Russell) · #29 11-06-2015, 01:41 PM

is it really a free upgrade or is it a delayed payment (1 year) ....?

Slawomir (Suavi) · #30 11-06-2015, 04:51 PM

I cannot get rid of the icon that links to Win10 upgrade on my task bar; each time I disable it in the settings, the icon tirelessly resurrects after restarting the computer...

AndrewJ · #31 11-06-2015, 04:56 PM

Gday Slawomir

Read the other thread.

It was downloaded as a "patch/update" as part of the last windows "updates", and you need to remove the relevant KBfile using windows uninstall.
Unfortunately, when you do that, the icon is no longer on yr footer

, but windows updates then starts nagging you to download it again

.
Absolutely disgusting example of monopoly push advertising.

Andrew

pluto (Hugh) · #32 11-06-2015, 05:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rustigsmed

is it really a free upgrade or is it a delayed payment (1 year) ....?

If you have a license of Win7, 8, or 8.1 then you'll get a Win10 license free - for ever.
But you have to update within a year. If you don't take advantage of the offer within a year after it's released (July 29th I think) then you'll have to purchase a license if you wish to upgrade to 10.

Slawomir (Suavi) · #33 11-06-2015, 05:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AndrewJ

Gday Slawomir

Read the other thread.

It was downloaded as a "patch/update" as part of the last windows "updates", and you need to remove the relevant KBfile using windows uninstall.
Unfortunately, when you do that, the icon is no longer on yr footer

, but windows updates then starts nagging you to download it again

.
Absolutely disgusting example of monopoly push advertising.

Andrew

Thanks Andrew

rustigsmed (Russell) · #34 11-06-2015, 09:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pluto

If you have a license of Win7, 8, or 8.1 then you'll get a Win10 license free - for ever.
But you have to update within a year. If you don't take advantage of the offer within a year after it's released (July 29th I think) then you'll have to purchase a license if you wish to upgrade to 10.

Thanks Hugh yes I've got a paid version of 8.1, I might wait a few months first

Exfso (Peter) · #35 11-06-2015, 10:32 PM

I certainly will not be rushing into it given MS's history. Let all the new bugs settle down first, I reckon at least 6 months is a good time to wait after the initial release, hopefully then the major ones will have surfaced and been corrected....

tornado33 · #36 12-06-2015, 06:38 PM

Ive tried the developer preview version on my Laptop and in a Virtual PC on my main system (a 7 year old Vista Box) and works ok except that on the laptop theres only the basic VGA driver, Windows Update isnt working on it yet and cannot get the Nvidia drivers , Nvidia itself doesnt have them either as its an old Dell Inspiron 6400. Windows 8.1 runs on it okay though and installs proper Nvidia drivers, Ive thrown a SSD in it too and it boots as fast as a brand new laptop if not faster.

cstocky (Chris) · #37 12-06-2015, 07:04 PM

Waiting a few months until others have sorted the post beta-testing bugs might be worthwhile. With Win7 updates stopping in about 4.5 years this may help squeeze a little more "Internet secure" life out of older PCs

including those typically found in observatories - that is if Win10 doesn't suck too many resources.

Chris

astronobob (Bob) · #38 12-06-2015, 10:20 PM

Interesting read and info ! most goes over my head, but get the guist of it. have been on a Vista tower last 5-6yrs tho just upgraded the whole shebang - win7, SSD with oridginal HDrive and heaps of Ram - just getting used to it tho pretty similar to Vista, as you guys would know. Ill be watching with interest over the months ahead - after all, have nearly 12 of em hey, ,

Thanx all ...

GeoffW1 (Geoff) · #39 18-06-2015, 10:38 AM

It's a safe link.......

http://windowssecrets.com/newsletter...-win10-launch/

Exfso (Peter) · #40 18-06-2015, 11:30 AM

I thought I would have a look via the virtual PC option, cannot even get it to load on a virtual pc. I am trying to get it to load onto another hard drive attached to my Win 7 puter, but for some reason when I try to get it to load it comes up with a crapload of error messages, all to damn hard