Windows 10

[Dragon Tamer]

I've installed Windows 10 on my personal computer at home and I've gotta say that so far I like what they are doing. It has a Windows 7 feel but has features from Windows 8 thrown in. Everything that I've tried to do on it so far (with the exception of trying to run executable from my primary HD, and clicking on emotes here on the BBs) has worked. I think I remember reading on Microsoft's website that any program that can run on Windows 8 will be able to run on 10.

It's not all sunshine and rainbows though...

-It's pretty early in the build process so the UI looks a little... flat (ie. boring).

-Because the processor on this rig is a 32 bit, I'm stuck running the 32 bit version. It seems kind of slow doing certain tasks and I don't know if this is hardware or software related (the whole system just barely meets the minimum requirements). Installed the 64 bit version on one of the school computers and it ran very smoothly.

Edit: Just checked the task manager (they've completely changed it's look btw) and my slow speed is a hardware related issue.

-My screen resolution is jacked up... I'm stuck at 1080x768 and it won't let me go up even though my monitor can do 1600x900. I'm assuming this is set based on hardware capabilities but I'm not entirely sure. I'll post back later if I get it working the way I want.

I'm still playing around with it a bit so there are still things that I'm trying to figure out. I'm curios if some of our other tech savvy members have tried it yet, if so I'm curious to hear their opinions. That being said, I think I found my next OS!



Edit: And no, I won't be playing AH on this OS, not enough system resources.

[Tinkles]

I've installed Windows 10 on my personal computer at home and I've gotta say that so far I like what they are doing. It has a Windows 7 feel but has features from Windows 8 thrown in. Everything that I've tried to do on it so far (with the exception of trying to run executable from my primary HD, and clicking on emotes here on the BBs) has worked. I think I remember reading on Microsoft's website that any program that can run on Windows 8 will be able to run on 10.

It's not all sunshine and rainbows though...

-It's pretty early in the build process so the UI looks a little... flat (ie. boring).

-Because the processor on this rig is a 32 bit, I'm stuck running the 32 bit version. It seems kind of slow doing certain tasks and I don't know if this is hardware or software related (the whole system just barely meets the minimum requirements). Installed the 64 bit version on one of the school computers and it ran very smoothly.

Edit: Just checked the task manager (they've completely changed it's look btw) and my slow speed is a hardware related issue.

-My screen resolution is jacked up... I'm stuck at 1080x768 and it won't let me go up even though my monitor can do 1600x900. I'm assuming this is set based on hardware capabilities but I'm not entirely sure. I'll post back later if I get it working the way I want.

I'm still playing around with it a bit so there are still things that I'm trying to figure out. I'm curios if some of our other tech savvy members have tried it yet, if so I'm curious to hear their opinions. That being said, I think I found my next OS!

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Edit: And no, I won't be playing AH on this OS, not enough system resources.

Pretty background.  You can keep everything else. 

[MrRiplEy[H]]

I've installed Windows 10 on my personal computer at home and I've gotta say that so far I like what they are doing. It has a Windows 7 feel but has features from Windows 8 thrown in. Everything that I've tried to do on it so far (with the exception of trying to run executable from my primary HD, and clicking on emotes here on the BBs) has worked. I think I remember reading on Microsoft's website that any program that can run on Windows 8 will be able to run on 10.

It's not all sunshine and rainbows though...

-It's pretty early in the build process so the UI looks a little... flat (ie. boring).

-Because the processor on this rig is a 32 bit, I'm stuck running the 32 bit version. It seems kind of slow doing certain tasks and I don't know if this is hardware or software related (the whole system just barely meets the minimum requirements). Installed the 64 bit version on one of the school computers and it ran very smoothly.

Edit: Just checked the task manager (they've completely changed it's look btw) and my slow speed is a hardware related issue.

-My screen resolution is jacked up... I'm stuck at 1080x768 and it won't let me go up even though my monitor can do 1600x900. I'm assuming this is set based on hardware capabilities but I'm not entirely sure. I'll post back later if I get it working the way I want.

I'm still playing around with it a bit so there are still things that I'm trying to figure out. I'm curios if some of our other tech savvy members have tried it yet, if so I'm curious to hear their opinions. That being said, I think I found my next OS!

(Image removed from quote.)

Edit: And no, I won't be playing AH on this OS, not enough system resources.

Did you install the graphics card driver? Windows 8.1 version works. And the flat look is by design, that's how they plan to make it look.

[Saxman]

Everything I've seen so far is that Windows 10 is what Windows 8 SHOULD have been. I especially like Microsoft finally acknowledging that Metro is a garbage interface for desktop. It's great for touch screen devices, but for mouse and keyboard/touchpad users? Nuh-uh. WAY too awkward (I don't let any Windows 8 install get deployed without installing Classic Shell first).  That Windows will automatically detect the device type and switch its default interface automatically is especially cool. Integrating Metro with the start menu is also how they should have done it in the first place.

Basically, Windows 10 is why you skip a generation when Microsoft releases a new OS.

[Dragon Tamer]

Did you install the graphics card driver? Windows 8.1 version works. And the flat look is by design, that's how they plan to make it look.

All fixed. Windows 10 downloads drivers automatically like Windows 7 and 8, but I needed to restart the computer before they could take effect... Because I'm an idiot apparently

[Ack-Ack]

All fixed. Windows 10 downloads drivers automatically like Windows 7 and 8, but I needed to restart the computer before they could take effect... Because I'm an idiot apparently

Here's a tip...do not let Windows download and install drivers.  Disable that feature in Windows (all versions) and manually download and install any driver yourself.

[Skuzzy]

Here's a tip...do not let Windows download and install drivers.  Disable that feature in Windows (all versions) and manually download and install any driver yourself.

Worth stating again.  The fastest way to get your computer screwed up is to allow Windows to automatically install driver updates.  Well,...assuming you do not have McAfee or Norton installed.  If so, then Microsoft created problems are just a pebble being tossed into the Grand Canyon of problems.

[MrRiplEy[H]]

Instead of saying 'you should do this or that' how about giving instructions? http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2500967

[Serenity]

So, I've got 8 right now (Came with the computer). This is pretty much my dedicated gaming computer (I don't need it to do anything else but run AH and DCS lol). Is it worth making the jump to 10 from 8?

[Dragon Tamer]

So, I've got 8 right now (Came with the computer). This is pretty much my dedicated gaming computer (I don't need it to do anything else but run AH and DCS lol). Is it worth making the jump to 10 from 8?

I haven't used 8 extensively, but I didn't like it at all when I did use it. I've never used 8.1 but I heard it was marginally better than 8.

If you only use your computer for DCS and AH, then I would say just stick with 8 if it's working for you. I'm planning on upgrading from XP because other than the fact that XP is no longer supported, I use my computer for just about everything. 10 is like Win 7 with some 8 thrown into the mix.

Now if only I could find the control panel... 

[Randy1]

I am wild guessing here but I suspect MS wants everyone in W10 as soon as possible.  Not often they offer an upgrade like this.  Again a very wild guess.

[Rich46yo]

Worth stating again.  The fastest way to get your computer screwed up is to allow Windows to automatically install driver updates.  Well,...assuming you do not have McAfee or Norton installed.  If so, then Microsoft created problems are just a pebble being tossed into the Grand Canyon of problems.

Amen.

[Dragon Tamer]

I am wild guessing here but I suspect MS wants everyone in W10 as soon as possible.  Not often they offer an upgrade like this.  Again a very wild guess.

They are offering free upgrades for Win7 users, but (surprise!) WinXP users that are no longer supported will need to pay to upgrade.

[MrRiplEy[H]]

Is it worth making the jump to 10 from 8?

When it becomes production ready, yes. I would only recommend installing Win10 for people who want to test it or need a gaming OS free of charge. It will expire pretty soon at which point it will possibly need to be replaced with a retail OS version until Win10 starts selling officially.

[Maverick]

Dumb question. Will older windows programs still work on 10? I have a series of the old Command and Conquer games and Far Cry I like to boot up now and then, They are the newer releases redone for windows me / vista etc. My curerent system is getting rather old, 6 years now and starting to show it's age. I'm holding off until I can get a new system with 10 as I want nothing to do with 8.