Windows 10 first impressions

[Gerry Glyde]

Have just installed Windows 10 with much trepidation and everything seems ok at present...............

[Richard]

I should have read this first perhaps:

http://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/windows/ ... ifications

[Richard]

Also there is a 32 bit or 64 bit win 10 - not sure which?

[Chris in 1066]

I have downloaded windows 10, its installed and then goes to its final stages, but on reaching 30% on the big blue countdown, it stops and says it cannot complete and then takes a long slow process to go back to windows 8. I have never used outlook by the way.
Any ideas or suggestions

[Geoff]

At least it's taking you back to Windows 8 - I would have been happier with that rather than a PC that wouldn't boot.

Have you got any other drives (than C) attached to the machine? If so disconnect them first.

Other than that it sounds like you've got some hardware that isn't compatible with Win10. Pitty it can't detect this before taking you through the motions. How old is the machine?

What anti-virus are you using? Anything else running that intervenes with the running of downloaded files (adaware etc)?

[Chris in 1066]

Hi Geoff

Thanks for the thoughts/tips
no other drives other than C and a memory card with pictures on it (do you tink I ought to remove it)
My lap top is about 18months old and my anti virus is AVG and as far as I know, no other hardware running

Chris

[Kevin]

Hello Chris

First of all check to see if you have enough hard space for the installation. Note the difference in space requirements depending on whether you have a 32 bit or 64 bit system.

Here are the system requirements for Windows 10:
• Processor: 1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster processor
• RAM: 1 gigabyte (GB) for a 32-bit version, or 2GB for 64-bit
• Hard disk space: 16GB for a 32-bit OS; 20GB for 64-bit OS
• Graphics card: DirectX 9 or later with WDDM 1.0 driver
• Display: 1024x600
You can always check the compatibility of your system by following instructions below.
(Note that you must have installed KB3035583 for the Get Windows 10 app and its associated icon to be available. You'll find it in Windows Update, as a recommended update for Windows 8.1 and an Optional update for Windows 7.)

Step 1: Right-click the Get Windows 10 icon (on the right side of the taskbar) and then click "Check your upgrade status."

Step 2: In the Get Windows 10 app, click the hamburger menu, which looks like a stack of three lines and then click "Check your PC" .


Step 3: See the list of potential compatibility issues. The list includes separate categories for devices and apps.


After passing the compatibility test before proceeding with any installation, Make sure to backup all your data and files to an external device DVD or external hard drive.

Having said that, I personally will not be jumping to load Windows 10 on my computer anytime soon. The reason being with all new operating software in the past there are always so many teething problems. I for one will try not to be a proverbial guinea pig for Microsoft. My advice is unless you have a particular reason to upgrade now, then why not wait a few months till some of the issues have been resolved. I’m sure it will not be long before we see all kinds of patches, and eventually a service pack 1.

Also bear in mind you have 12 months to redeem your free upgrade.

[Chris in 1066]

Kevin

Thanks for your advice.
Earlier today I had virtually decided not to try again with Win10
As you suggest, we have 12months in which to do it
At the moment I am quite happy to plod along with Windows 8

Chris

[moonjiver]

Some more dumb questions I'm afraid, but I think easy enough to answer from those who know ..

I have been following the Windows 10 stuff with great interest. Two years ago I bought a s/h HP laptop with Windows 7 installed. I hoped to get broadband at home but for several reasons it proved very difficult to set up an internet connection and I had no choice but to leave it.

So, the laptop is now several years old and I'm wondering if I should upgrade before any further attempts to connect to the internet. It performs pretty well, probably complies with the minimum specifications required for broadband, but maybe I should still take the opportunity to change to something faster, more powerful and up-to-date?

I have listed the specifications below, would be glad of anyone's comments. All obvious enough I'm sure! Is there anything else I should think about or update before going online?

HP G62 laptop
Processor: Intel i3 2.27GHz
Hard Drive: 3GB
RAM: 320GB
Wi-Fi
Op. System: Windows Home Premium 2009

[moonjiver]

I should have added that, from the problems people have suffered , it doesn't seem to be the best moment to upgrade my laptop to Windows 10. Presumably wait a few months until bugs have been ironed out, or maybe even get a new laptop later with Windows 10 installed?