[Njtechdiv] Windows 10, or not?

[Tracy Carcione]

Thanks Mario for your explanation of the cons.  I do indeed use some old
programs, one of which is essential for my job.  I am also happy with
Windows 7.  So I will skip the "upgrade".  Someday this computer will reach
the end of its life, and then I'll move on to Windows 15, or whatever it is
by then.
Tracy


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Subject: Re: [Njtechdiv] Windows 10, or not?

ultimately, the call is yours to upgrade or not, but for some users the
going trend is if you have Windows 7 and you're happy with it, there's no
need to upgrade to 10. but if you have Windows 8.1, there's no reason, that
has been talked about, not to upgrade, that is unless you're comfy with 8.1.

with upgrading from 7 to 10, a major complaint is that 10 can lack the
compatible drivers for printers, scanners, and other peripherals that worked
fine with 7. another but a bit less major problem is older programs that
work fine with 7 may not be compatible with 10, and in addition if the
program has not been updated by the author/makers to be compatible with 10,
chances are slim that the program will work in 10. 
how do you find that out? visit the manufacturers website to look it up. 
you can also see if peripherals have drivers for Windows 10.

if you do want to try Windows 10, you have 30 days in which to roll back
  to Windows 7. but in doing so, before taking the plunge, it is recommended
to make a backup of the 7 installation, fore in case you don't like 10 and
decide to roll back and you encounter a problem, you can restore your
Windows 7 backup. caution, there have been instances that rolling back from
Windows 10 does not properly roll back from the backup the upgrading process
creates; that's why you created a separate backup, right?

however, some users who took the plunge, whether from 7 or 8.1, didn't
experience any problems and kept on using Windows 10; and like it.

note that the opportunity to upgrade to Windows 10 ends July 29 this year,
but, Microsoft has extended the offer to users of adaptive technology, such
as those who use screen reader/magnification facility.
as far as I know, it has not been announced as to how MS will know we are
using AT or until when the offer expires for us. if a lister knows, please
post the answer.

------- Original Message --------
From: Tracy Carcione via Njtechdiv [mailto:njtechdiv at nfbnet.org]
Sent: Sunday, Jun 19, 2016 10:01:32 AM EST
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Cc: Tracy Carcione <carcione at access.net>
Subject: [Njtechdiv] Windows 10, or not?

Has anyone switched to Windows 10?  Was it worthwhile?

I've heard some people were happy, and others not.

I've been considering switching over, but I'm not sure it's worth the risk,
when Windows 7 is working perfectly well.

Tracy





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