Windows 10; how scared should I be?

[man of kent]

Apologies if a Windows 10 thread alrrady exists but I couldn't see one. Anyway, my laptop has started the download. Should I run for the hills or pour myself a glass of port?

[Ryan]

Slate says, "Bravo Microsoft: Windows 10 is the first operating system to embrace the future of computing."

[Nokie]

Depends on how much pain and suffering you want in your computer life.....

[Seriously]

What's wrong with the one (7pro) I've got ?

I've only just migrated to that from xp 6 months ago


I've got the offer of a free 10 upgrade , but it's staying in the taskbar for now

[scottjc]

I'm looking forward to getting it on my Surface tablet and, more so, on my phone.
Windows 8 wasn't a huge success but it was a big step on phones for Microsoft, I think it's the best phone OS out there and can't wait for Windows 10 Mobile to arrive later in the year.
Keep us posted on how you get on with it please.

[crownpuller]

Anyway, my laptop has started the download.

Just because it's downloaded, doesn't mean you have to install it ... it's an option, not mandatory.
Personally I'd never run an 'upgrade' any way - I'd always wipe the drive & do a clean install. I appreciate not every one is comfortable doing this.
I've been running windows10 for a while on a virtual machine, and my conclusion (for what it's worth) is:
If you're used to Windows 7 - Stick with Windows 7. 10 will just confuse & annoy you. It did/does me. I'm quite happy with my Windows 7 setup and from what I've seen, Windows 10 is no good reason to change it. If it ain't broke... and all that.
If you're a Windows 8 user (and haven't got it set to look like Windows 7 !) - It's a no brainer, go to Windows 10.

[CanadianStraps]

I'm an 8 user on my Surface, but I won't run headfirst into 10. Not scared of it at all though.

[tribe125]

I neutered Windows 8 but I'll accept Windows 10 - on the basis that I might as well get used to it.

[whatmeworry]

I neutered Windows 8 but I'll accept Windows 10 - on the basis that I might as well get used to it.

I'm not sure I can trust an OS from a company that can't even count. That kind of rudimentary slip up would never have happened with if Bill Gates was still in charge

[T Bone]

I'm not sure I can trust an OS from a company that can't even count. That kind of rudimentary slip up would never have happened with if Bill Gates was still in charge

Lol! Maybe they were making a statement by skipping 9....

I have no choice, my new machine just got here today (new HP quad core laptop, 17.3 inch touch screen). It came with windows 10, so it's all I have there. Seems not too quirky so far, but I'll need time to acclimate. Not on it right now, got back on my Windows 7 Dell laptop to check into how to import/sync my FireFox bookmarks and settings. One surprise I learned about with FireFox is that they've dumped Google as a default search engine and gone to Yahoo. Fixed that.

Also a surprise, after first downloading Avast anti virus, I went to download PC Tools Spyware Dr (malware protection, used it for years). It's unavailable for new installs, only support for existing. Went with Malware Bytes instead (if anyone knows a better free malware protection program please let me know).

So, beginning tomorrow, I'll start really getting used to Windows 10! The future will not stand still...