Windows 10 on new desktop?

[TheMNWarrior]

I just built my gaming desktop and was wondering if I Should download windows 10 onto my new desktop until I purchase windows which could be around months time.

 

[USAFRet]

I just built my gaming desktop and was wondering if I Should download windows 10 onto my new desktop until I purchase windows which could be around months time.

Yes, you can. Be advised it is still very much a Preview, and not recommended for a primary OS on a primary PC. There may be issues.

Having said that, I've had it on a secondary PC since day one, and it is quite stable.

And when you get whatever OS eventually, it will be a full reinstall.

 

[TheMNWarrior]

I just built my gaming desktop and was wondering if I Should download windows 10 onto my new desktop until I purchase windows which could be around months time.

Yes, you can. Be advised it is still very much a Preview, and not recommended for a primary OS on a primary PC. There may be issues.

Having said that, I've had it on a secondary PC since day one, and it is quite stable.

And when you get whatever OS eventually, it will be a full reinstall.

So would I have to backup my files onto a usb once I get my new os?

 

[USAFRet]

I just built my gaming desktop and was wondering if I Should download windows 10 onto my new desktop until I purchase windows which could be around months time.

Yes, you can. Be advised it is still very much a Preview, and not recommended for a primary OS on a primary PC. There may be issues.

Having said that, I've had it on a secondary PC since day one, and it is quite stable.

And when you get whatever OS eventually, it will be a full reinstall.

So would I have to backup my files onto a usb once I get my new os?

Yes.

 

[geofelt]

Whenever you need to do a clean install, you will need to reinstall your apps or games.
That is a pain.
For user files and settings, you can use windows easy transfer to export to a different device and import them back after your clean install.

My suggestion is to save yourself the hassle and buy your windows now.
W-10 is supposed to be a free upgrade if you already have 7 or 8 for the first year.
If you have no installed os, I imagine there will be a charge.
And, you are supposed to be able to do an in place upgrade.
It remains to be seen how save and trouble free that will be.

 

[Entomber]

I just built my gaming desktop and was wondering if I Should download windows 10 onto my new desktop until I purchase windows which could be around months time.

Yes, you can. Be advised it is still very much a Preview, and not recommended for a primary OS on a primary PC. There may be issues.

Having said that, I've had it on a secondary PC since day one, and it is quite stable.

And when you get whatever OS eventually, it will be a full reinstall.

So would I have to backup my files onto a usb once I get my new os?

We're not sure yet, but seeing how Tech Preview can be installed I would imagine that you could simply perform an upgrade as a Windows Update from Tech Preview to proper Win10, given that you have a valid license.

That said, you should still be aware that the possibility exists that you will have to do a full reinstall, without the option for keeping your files.

 

[geofelt]

My understanding is that W10 can not be upgraded from the preview at all; it will need a clean install.

 

[USAFRet]

My understanding is that W10 can not be upgraded from the preview at all; it will need a clean install.

Actually, current thought is that a fully upgraded Preview can be upgraded to the Release without a full reinstall. Obviously, that may change.
However, they have NOT said what will happen with a clean install of Win 10 and no previous Win 7 or 8 license key. Buy it...for how much?

Further however, I read this as the OP wanted to install Win 10 'for now', and then buy Win 8.1 in a little while when he can afford it. For that, there is no option but a full reinstall. There is no up/downgrade.

 

[FALC0N]

Does anybody remember how that was handled with Windows 7 and 8?

 

[USAFRet]

Does anybody remember how that was handled with Windows 7 and 8?

For Windows 8 Preview to final release was a full reinstall.

 

[orlbuckeye]

Might as well purchase Windows 8.1 now and then Windows 10 will be a free upgrade and you applications will all run in Windows 10 without modification.