OSes Windows 10: Free upgrade for Win 7 & 8 users

[beancounter]

For people who didn't get the invite, or if you want an alternative method to download, or want to load it on removable media, you can use this link:

Windows 10

 

[Jeremy]

For people who didn't get the invite, or if you want an alternative method to download, or want to load it on removable media, you can use this link:

Windows 10

Honestly doing a clean install is better than doing the upgrade if you don't mind starting over, reinstalling everything. A clean install will always work better than an upgrade

 

[beancounter]

Honestly doing a clean install is better than doing the upgrade if you don't mind starting over, reinstalling everything. A clean install will always work better than an upgrade

One thing that concerns me is that you need a product code. My PC is 4 years old, and win 7 was pre installed. If it has a product key, I never saw it.

 

[Jeremy]

One thing that concerns me is that you need a product code. My PC is 4 years old, and win 7 was pre installed. If it has a product key, I never saw it.

Yeah, I doubt you'd get far without a legit key Upgrading, at least initially would likely be your only option.

 

[Mel]

Was having a hard time with overheating and crashing before I could get the proper GPU drivers installed, but A-1 since then. I'm now taking the time to transfer all my files back on (I had been living out of a USB flash drive during the Preview period).

 

[Mel]

There are ways to find the Product Key (assuming it's a Genuine installation) Aren't there?

A few ways listed here: How to Find Your Lost Windows or Office Product Keys

 

[beancounter]

Thanks Mel!

I was about to post this link (specific to Dell PC's)

How to retrieve Windows7 act. code based on Dell service tag? - General Hardware - Desktop - Dell Community

 

[Jeremy]

Nice catch Mel, I had forgotten about that.

 

[Chryssie]

I like Windows 10!

 

[Mel]

I like it too. Much better than 8!

 

[beancounter]

Well I found my keys. Yes plural. the one inside the PC, and the one on the "genuine windows tag" on the back of the PC. It's my understanding that many large vendors like Dell used one master key (I assume to quickly load Windows)..and that master key can't be used. Instead the key on the tag is the right one...but this may only be an issue related to Dell.

 

[beancounter]

I like it too. Much better than 8!

Do you think it's better than 7?

 

[beancounter]

Windows 10 and privacy:

How To Stop Windows 10's Spying Ads | Rock, Paper, Shotgun

Windows 10 and Privacy - gHacks Tech News

 

[Mel]

Do you think it's better than 7?

I do find it is an improvement. I find it more user intuitive. Features, files and programs are easier to find.

 

[Chryssie]

I never upgraded to 8... as it was so controversial and I was happy with 7. I like the new stuff in 10. I actually like the tiles that everyone seemed to hate in 8.

 

[Jeremy]

The virtual desktops are pretty awesome.... I got used to having them in both OS/2 Warp and Linux, it's one thing I really missed when using Windows. Pretty crazy Windows is just getting them when OS/2 and Linux users had them probably 15+ years ago

 

[Chryssie]

I forgot about those lovely virtual desktops! I have yet to use that feature in Windows 10 but I remember how much I liked them way back in the days of OS/2!

 

[beancounter]

By virtual, you mean that you can have several desktops that can switched between, so you have more room to put your icons and such?

If so, how do you switch between desktops? By clicking on the edge of the screen and dragging? By using a command key?

 

[Jeremy]

By virtual, you mean that you can have several desktops that can switched between, so you have more room to put your icons and such?

If so, how do you switch between desktops? By clicking on the edge of the screen and dragging? By using a command key?

If you go back in the thread a bit I actually posted some screenshots of the virtual desktops in action But yeah, you have the right idea, it gives you more work space for application windows... I'll run my browser on one, mail client on another, etc. There's a button on the task bar, it looks like a square with another square going through it. You click it and can add as many virtual desktops as you like from there

 

[ledboots]

There are ways to find the Product Key (assuming it's a Genuine installation) Aren't there?

A few ways listed here: How to Find Your Lost Windows or Office Product Keys

Oh thank you! I have heard all good things so far from my husband's friends who are running 10. They love the browser, of all things.