Windows 8.1 to Windows 10

[Arseen]

I noticed that the offer had popped up for free upgade.

Decided to accept it as Windows 10 can't be more fucked up than Windows 8.1 is.

But if it is I can always go back to Windows 7 Ultimate.

[Jeff]

Decided to accept it as Windows 10 can't be more fucked up than Windows 8.1 is.

*pst* http://www.classicshell.net/
I would say Windows 8.1 is better than 7 once you install a start menu.

[Arseen]

Sweet.

Thank you.

[Thom Grayson]

Windows 10 looks to be a minor improvement over 8.1 in most all ways, and a massive improvement over 8, and you can't really argue with free.

Look out though, a small number of AMD processors don't support the security features Windows 10 requires, so they can't do the upgrade at all. And if you have a VIA processor, well, I've no idea. Pretty much any Intel anything from the last several years should be fine.

[Arseen]

Windows 10 looks to be a minor improvement over 8.1 in most all ways, and a massive improvement over 8, and you can't really argue with free.

Look out though, a small number of AMD processors don't support the security features Windows 10 requires, so they can't do the upgrade at all. And if you have a VIA processor, well, I've no idea. Pretty much any Intel anything from the last several years should be fine.

Mine is Intel.

[Arseen]

Request recarding Windows 7 games.

Woukld some one PM the files I need to install the Windows 7 Solitaire, Freecell, Spider and Minesweeper to my 64-bit Windows 8.1.
Tried looking online but got nowhere.

[Blumpkin]

Windows 8 has run just great for me, but I can't get over how terrible the UI is. I accepted the upgrade offer to 10 as well.

[monjici]

Request recarding Windows 7 games.

Woukld some one PM the files I need to install the Windows 7 Solitaire, Freecell, Spider and Minesweeper to my 64-bit Windows 8.1.
Tried looking online but got nowhere.

This should help you:
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-8/solitaire-minesweeper-hearts

[Arseen]

Request recarding Windows 7 games.

Woukld some one PM the files I need to install the Windows 7 Solitaire, Freecell, Spider and Minesweeper to my 64-bit Windows 8.1.
Tried looking online but got nowhere.

This should help you:
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-8/solitaire-minesweeper-hearts

I downloaded those earlier but they don't work well if you want to play them quickly at the same time as you do something else as they log to internet and are quite heavy to use and don't work properly as a window.

[Jeff]

Request recarding Windows 7 games.

Woukld some one PM the files I need to install the Windows 7 Solitaire, Freecell, Spider and Minesweeper to my 64-bit Windows 8.1.
Tried looking online but got nowhere.

I don't have a windows 7 machine, but here's a guide if anyone does (scroll halfway down)
http://www.howtogeek.com/122145/what-happened-to-solitaire-and-minesweeper-in-windows-8/
edit: wait, duh, I have a virtual machine set up. I'll see what I can do.

[larryinc64]

I have Windows 7 64-bit, I'll dig around my PC for them.

[sheep2001]

I noticed that the offer had popped up for free upgade.

Decided to accept it as Windows 10 can't be more fucked up than Windows 8.1 is.

But if it is I can always go back to Windows 7 Ultimate.

Where/how did you get the upgrade offer.

[Thom Grayson]

I noticed that the offer had popped up for free upgade.

Decided to accept it as Windows 10 can't be more fucked up than Windows 8.1 is.

But if it is I can always go back to Windows 7 Ultimate.

Where/how did you get the upgrade offer.

If your PC is fully updated (via Windows Update), AND the compatibility checker determines that your computer meets the minimum requirements for Windows 10 (RAM, CPU instructions, etc.), a little Windows icon shows up in the lower right hand corner of the desktop. Click it, and it opens a window telling you about the new release in late July, encouraging you to sign up to download it automatically once it releases.

You don't have to do it through the desktop alert though - once it's been released, it'll be a free download for the first year from the MS website.

Information here:
http://www.zdnet.com/article/get-windows-10-microsofts-hidden-roadmap-for-the-biggest-software-upgrade-in-history/

[sheep2001]

Great, will have a look for that.  Pc is only a month or so old - high spec, and up to date, so must have just missed the icon.

[Thom Grayson]

I have a new Windows 8.1 tablet (Cintiq Companion 2), and even after being fully updated, the icon didn't show... it took a restart and a day or two before it popped up. So don't be too worried if you don't see it right away; there's still a month until Windows 10 releases!