Friday, December 18, 2015

Windows 10, the Upgrade

Plugging in... 

If it isn't broken... don't fix it! For the dedicated Windows 7 users out there, upgrading to Windows 10 provides little fanfare or additional functionality that you "can't live without". It will cost you zero dollars to upgrade, but several hours of your valuable time. It will however, leave all your files and programs in place, so no additional work once the upgrade is completed. AND you can revert to Windows 7 within 30 days should you so desire.

Windows 8.1 users. If it isn't broken... don't fix it. However, some of you are NOT Windows 8 fans and the free Windows 10 upgrade may make you breathe easier. It will leave all your files, settings, and programs intact AND you can revert to Windows 8.1 should you so desire. Expect it to take several hours, longer, the older the computer. AND make sure to check everything after the upgrade is complete: open each of the software programs you regularly use; go online, check email; print something; if you sync with iTunes, do it. Leave no stone unturned as they say. You may stumble upon something that doesn't work, better sooner, rather than when you really, really need (or want) to use it.

If you have any older computer running Windows XP or Vista, the upgrade to Windows 10 is NOT free, it will cost you $120 for the privilege.  However, the upgrade may give new life to an old dog because this Windows 10 upgrade is noted to work well on older hardware. The caveat here is: everything that was on a Vista or XP computer will be deleted, files, programs, everything. So it is not just a $120 investment. Along with your time, you will have to re-install and/or purchase your programs of choice. Might just be more cost and time effective to buy a new computer unless you really like to fiddle with your technology, just for fun - you know who you are!


ALWAYS REMEMBER: before calling for help - is it plugged in, and is it turned on? 

Unplugged

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