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TheProfessor · 08-31-2015, 08:38 PM

OK.
I'm gonna guess that many are using computers, laptops, tablets, and cell phones to post here.
Some are still using a desktop or laptop.
And from reading some posts here - some just use mental telepathy to post.

Windows 10 is a free upgrade to anyone with Windows 7, 8, and 8.1.
Free for one year I have read.

I did not receive any notice from Microsoft.
I went directly to Microsoft web site and downloaded Windows 10 (from 7) without any major issues. All went smoothly.
This was my older computer that originally came with Vista (upgraded to 7).
I did have to upgrade my graphics card as the drivers on the older graphics card were not available for Windows 10. The screen did work but everything was larger then normal. Once the new graphics card was installed all looks perfect now.
No issues. Other then learning where things are.
I suggest a clean install. Place everything you want on a CD/DVD disc or flash/thumb drive. Then start fresh with Windows 10 and then add all your personal stuff.
Make sure your printer is compatible with Windows 10. My old Epson was compatible. No printer software to download. Windows 10 found everything.

Yes, Windows 95, 98, ME, XP - were much easier - in the old days of computing.

And if you have an Apple product. Well, God bless you.

08-31-2015, 08:38 PM	#1
TheProfessor Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 1,062 Thanks: 17 Thanked 326 Times in 198 Posts	Upgrade to Windows 10 OK. I'm gonna guess that many are using computers, laptops, tablets, and cell phones to post here. Some are still using a desktop or laptop. And from reading some posts here - some just use mental telepathy to post. Windows 10 is a free upgrade to anyone with Windows 7, 8, and 8.1. Free for one year I have read. I did not receive any notice from Microsoft. I went directly to Microsoft web site and downloaded Windows 10 (from 7) without any major issues. All went smoothly. This was my older computer that originally came with Vista (upgraded to 7). I did have to upgrade my graphics card as the drivers on the older graphics card were not available for Windows 10. The screen did work but everything was larger then normal. Once the new graphics card was installed all looks perfect now. No issues. Other then learning where things are. I suggest a clean install. Place everything you want on a CD/DVD disc or flash/thumb drive. Then start fresh with Windows 10 and then add all your personal stuff. Make sure your printer is compatible with Windows 10. My old Epson was compatible. No printer software to download. Windows 10 found everything. Yes, Windows 95, 98, ME, XP - were much easier - in the old days of computing. And if you have an Apple product. Well, God bless you.