Is Windows 10 worth it?

[shaqblogs2011]

If anyone has Windows 8, almost any new OS would be an upgrade. So yea, from the perspective of Win 8, I would not be surprised if Win10 is an upgrade!

However, Windows 7 itself was fantastic. Are there any reasons to consider upgrading to Windows 10 when coming From Win 7. Is there anything at all to gain other than a pretty looking new desktop with minor tweaks here and there?

Sure its a new OS and all the hype surrounding it. However, I am looking for completely grounded views rather than someone flying high on Cloud Nine.

 

[Windows7Novice]

I have to agree with darkbreeze - Windows 10 does feel distinctly faster. It also boots significantly faster. DX12 and the other enhancements are just icing on the cake. The update process was completely painless and I strongly recommend Windows 10 for anyone out there that is considering it. I have had only one program compatibility issue. Uninstalling and reinstalling the program in question resolved that issue so now all programs are working fine. I cannot speak to the Edge browser as I am a fan of Chrome.

 

[connmark]

Windows 10 seemed like a good alternative to the comparative disaster that was Windows 8.1. But over the past few weeks several problems have cropped up that have seriously interfered with my work schedule. Here's a review:

1. I use Remote Desktop to connect with a client server. After routinely using the app in Windows 8.1 I struggled to make it work with Windows 10. No way until I found that it's not available in the free upgrade version. $99 later, after adding the Pro version, I'm still having problems including getting a local printer to work with RD.

2. Don't count on the new Edge browser if you use Java on a regular basis. I frequently download property information from County Assessor and County Clerk on-line sites, all of which use Java. In order to use it, I must retreat to IE 11 which gets really tricky.

3. Also in Edge, it's impossible to save an Internet page directly. Instead, I must go to the Download files, find the desired document, and rename it in order to save it. Seems simple to do but it's time consuming and wrecks continuity and concentration.

Just a few examples. I'm sure I'll encounter more.

 

[dimpant]

Does Edge really work for anyone?

I just run it a couple of times out of pure curiosity and another couple due to default app settings but it wouldn't show even the simplest or most popular web sites correctly. It was complete disaster.

I liked Vista a lot but finally installed 7 a few years ago. I am happy with an OS that works and does not turn my computer into a Microsoft store consuming medium. Let alone better privacy.

Win 10 is another jail OS for social network junkies to love.