Windows 10: Microsoft: Windows 10 Preview Users able to Update to RTM

Petey, computers like that, that are essentially one job machines should not be messed around anyway let alone modify OS in any way unless maker of that specialized SW agrees it's completely compatible. I know few machines that are still working of a 386 computer and using windows 3.11. As there's absolutely no chance to use anything else in this case, I found and keep 3 MBs, RAM and video cards from that era. There's no telling how long will they have to last as machines they are controlling (saw mills) are still going strong and nothing better is needed.

 

The ability to upgrade a OS does save a lot of time compared to starting new. I always try to save as much install info as possible. Doing so has made it easier when I'm setting a new computer or in this case a new test OS. If I decide to go with 10 final, I may change my mind and go with a upgrade from 10 preview. One thing I do know for sure. If I go with Windows 10 it's going on a SSD.

 

I keep a "back catalogue" of installers and I have my Product Keys stored (multiple backup images too).

 

I don't believe that I indicated that there were not specialized circumstances and programs that some people have.
I did not stipulate that others should Clean Install. I stated that is the way I prefer to do such things.

Their is always going to be special needs and methods considering their are billions of computers around the globe.

I presume that people that have special programs also have a special place to keep the proper codes to reactivate such programs again when maintenance or other things are done or a problem arises.

I also presume that the special programs would have several backups just in case it's needed.

I'm not a enterprise person but if I was I would have a backup computer up to date with my special operating system and programs that I could switch to if need be in case their was a problem.

Planing ahead for updating operating system, programs and hardware is nothing new or special. It is done by many all the time.

 

Windows 10 RTM Won't Require a Clean Install

 

Darn it! It must be true--there ain't no free lunch!

 

I agree about the clean install. Yes you have to backup some of your stuff and do some reinstalling, but I think it's worth the time. Of course, I'm retired and probably have more time than you who still have to work.

 

Darn it! It must be true--there ain't no free lunch! Yes there is M$ is getting a testing crew that money can't buy.

 

If it goes to subscription only I will go with Ubuntu.

 

Or stay with seven or eight or whatever. no subscription crap here either

 

With the prices of SSD's now (and Christmas specials), this is the only way to go *Wink.

Rich

 

With the prices of SSD's now (and Christmas specials), this is the only way to go *Wink.

Rich I agree, but I noticed for the last ten days or so the prices of SSD's have not moved very much at all. I have been waiting for one myself. Watching prices on Amazon every day.

 

If they come with a special deal like they did with 8, I'll probably get it.

 

"There is still plenty of time for them to go insane and totally screw it up. *Sad"

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"There is still plenty of time for them to go insane and totally screw it up. *Sad"

HAHA? i thought that was already the case......


Jeff