It seems established that Win 10 doesn't play well when upgrading older PC's, but how is it on new machines? Are there certain system specs required beyond the MS published minimums for it to run smoothly?
It seems established that Win 10 doesn't play well when upgrading older PC's, but how is it on new machines? Are there certain system specs required beyond the MS published minimums for it to run smoothly?
I've upgraded a laptop to it from 8.1, and my impression is that if it can run 8 well, it'll run 10 well. I find it likes a decent video chip on it.
scardeal wrote: I've upgraded a laptop to it from 8.1, and my impression is that if it can run 8 well, it'll run 10 well. I find it likes a decent video chip on it.
My lappy did 8.1 ok but couldn't handle 10. I have a fairly low buck machine.
Linux does quite well on a number of systems, more secure, free and doesn't require you to give up your privacy to use it.
Just my $0.02
It isn't worth it, even Steam is moving toward IX for their gaming console.
Give it a try before falling into more of the same junk from Microsoft.
I'd recommend going to Linux if you can as well, all my computers but one (gaming PC) run Linux. MS has all Windows users by the balls now with Windows 10, you're completely at their mercy unless you change OSes. They've become a very privacy-invasive, user-disrespectful company quite rapidly in the last year or so, I hope not to have my gaming PC on Win10 for long.
Privacy issues aside, my 250 bottom of the barrel best buy laptop came loaded with 10. Does fine.
This would be a new laptop for my father. His current is an older Win7 machine and the screen is starting to go. He sits in his recliner and goes online with IE and runs DynoPro 5. When the headphone jack worked he listened to music and watched Netflix.
So, unless they screwed the pooch with their website, I don't see why any of that needs anything that Microsoft provides.
Seriously, an Android tablet with a keyboard would likely do that with more security and ease of use.
Brian wrote: runs DynoPro 5.
Does this run on Linux / Android?
MCarp22 wrote:Brian wrote: runs DynoPro 5.Does this run on Linux / Android?
I can't even find any information on this software.
Sorry, it's Comp Cams Dyno Sim 5. I've looked up the specs before and they are rather basic.
If you have another computer you could install Linux on, you could give it a try with WINE beforehand to make sure it works.
Brian wrote: This would be a new laptop for my father. His current is an older Win7 machine and the screen is starting to go. He sits in his recliner and goes online with IE and runs DynoPro 5. When the headphone jack worked he listened to music and watched Netflix.
In which case just go with the Windows 10, but drop a replacement shell on it so it emulates the Windows 7 that he is used to.
If he still has the install discs from that older machine, you could also simply erase Windows 10 from a new machine (back it up first though), and install Windows 7 on it.
I have 10 on both my work PC's. Both came with 8.1 stock. I couldn't stand 8.1, so I upgraded to 10 to try it out. I like it a lot. It takes everything that was good about 7 and modernizes it with some of the good ideas from 8.1. It also boots quicker than either of those.
We have a lot of people here that aren't too tech savvy and they like the presentation of 10 better than 8.1. They love the "Cortana" search bar too. Yes, I know that there have been search functions in Windows for probably decades now, but having the thing right there in the toolbar is nice for people that don't know computers well.
foxtrapper wrote:Brian wrote: This would be a new laptop for my father. His current is an older Win7 machine and the screen is starting to go. He sits in his recliner and goes online with IE and runs DynoPro 5. When the headphone jack worked he listened to music and watched Netflix.In which case just go with the Windows 10, but drop a replacement shell on it so it emulates the Windows 7 that he is used to. If he still has the install discs from that older machine, you could also simply erase Windows 10 from a new machine (back it up first though), and install Windows 7 on it.
Sorry but it makes no sense to go back from Win10 to Win7. The interface is similar and Win7's end of support will come up first.
GameboyRMH wrote: If you have another computer you could install Linux on, you could give it a try with WINE beforehand to make sure it works.
Or, worst case scenario, VirtualBox.
I upgraded my Winbook to 10 because I hated 8.1 and figured it couldn't get any worse. I know, never think that, but luckily it didn't. My desktop of 3-4yrs keeps bugging me to upgrade to Win10 but I'm not sure I'm ready for 100% just yet.
GameboyRMH wrote:foxtrapper wrote:Sorry but it makes no sense to go back from Win10 to Win7. The interface is similar and Win7's end of support will come up first.Brian wrote: This would be a new laptop for my father. His current is an older Win7 machine and the screen is starting to go. He sits in his recliner and goes online with IE and runs DynoPro 5. When the headphone jack worked he listened to music and watched Netflix.In which case just go with the Windows 10, but drop a replacement shell on it so it emulates the Windows 7 that he is used to. If he still has the install discs from that older machine, you could also simply erase Windows 10 from a new machine (back it up first though), and install Windows 7 on it.
Look at what he said about his dad, who this machine is for. It may very well make lots of sense to either use a Windows 7 shell, which would have it act like what he is used to, or to install Windows 7, so it continues to be exactly what he is used to.
If he does it while keeping the Windows 10 license and discs, there is no harm, and in the future it could always be reupgraded to Windows 10.
i upgraded an 8 year old PC to windows 10 and it runs perfectly fine. i don't seem why there is the idea an older PC can't run win10 without issue.
foxtrapper wrote:GameboyRMH wrote:Look at what he said about his dad, who this machine is for. It may very well make lots of sense to either use a Windows 7 shell, which would have it act like what he is used to, or to install Windows 7, so it continues to be exactly what he is used to. If he does it while keeping the Windows 10 license and discs, there is no harm, and in the future it could always be reupgraded to Windows 10.foxtrapper wrote:Sorry but it makes no sense to go back from Win10 to Win7. The interface is similar and Win7's end of support will come up first.Brian wrote: This would be a new laptop for my father. His current is an older Win7 machine and the screen is starting to go. He sits in his recliner and goes online with IE and runs DynoPro 5. When the headphone jack worked he listened to music and watched Netflix.In which case just go with the Windows 10, but drop a replacement shell on it so it emulates the Windows 7 that he is used to. If he still has the install discs from that older machine, you could also simply erase Windows 10 from a new machine (back it up first though), and install Windows 7 on it.
Why go through all that, when 2 desktop shortcuts are effectively all the user needs? Do people really still bury E36 M3 in the start menu?
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