Windows 10: What do you think will happen when the final version is released?

I have read most of all the threads here and just wondered when the final version is ready to release and I say yes to the update to my desktop PC what will it do?

I know it will use my previous Windows Prod ID to install but wondered if it really will be like a fresh install and leave a OLD_Windows directory like in past installs of Windows?

The reason I ask is because I always like a fresh clean install in hopes that Windows will feel better when done.
With newer drivers and such.

I also know I can download the iso and burn to a DVD for future install.

So what do you think will be available or happen?

Thanks

:)

 

What will happen to your harddrive when you upgrade to windows 10?

Will upgrading from Windows 7 or later preserve my personal files, applications and settings?

Yes, upgrading from Windows 7 or a later version will preserve your personal files (documents, music, pictures, videos, downloads, favorites, contacts etc, applications (ie. Microsoft Office, Adobe applications etc), games and settings (ie. passwords, custom
dictionary, application settings).

Will my existing programs, hardware and drivers work on Windows 10?

Most applications and hardware drivers designed for Windows 7 or later should work with Windows 10. Of course, with significant changes expected in Windows 10, it is best you contact the software developer and hardware vendor to find out about support for
Windows 10. Windows 10 setup will keep, upgrade, replace and might require that you install new drivers through Windows Update or from the manufacturers website.

You can also download the Windows 10 Reservation App and use it to check your system readiness.

How
to reserve your free upgrade to Windows 10



Click the hamburger menu at the upper left hand corner.

Click Check your PC

Wait while the scan prepares a report, when complete, you should see the following:



Backup your computer:

When making significant changes to your computer such as updating the operating system, you should always backup. See links to resources about backing up by clicking the link for the respective version of Windows you are running:

Windows XP,
Windows Vista,
Windows 7,
Windows 8/8.1

Also review:

How
to manually backup and restore your files

How to: 10 Tips before
installing the latest Windows 10 build

How to: 10 things
to do if Windows 10 Setup fails.

Once you have installed these important updates and followed the prerequisite instructions, you should be ready to receive your
free update to Windows 10 this summer.

 

What will happen to your harddrive when you upgrade to windows 10?

The upgrade will not reformat your HDD.

but it is still recommended that you backup anything important before installing the upgrade.

 

Assuming you're updating from a qualifying edition of Windows 7 or 8.x, I think you will be able to:

• Upgrade in-place to Windows 10 (this will leave a Windows.old folder behind) and let it activate.
• Clean install Windows 10 on the same hardware - at this point I believe you can wipe everything if you want.

From the Windows 10 FAQ:

 

You need to upgrade from an eligible device, and once done, you can then blow that away and do a clean install.
But not sure yet if that means you can do a reset using the Windows recovery tools, or if you can actually start with a new hard drive or ISO in order to do the clean install.

 

If your already running the TP It should be like going to a new build is now. You should keep everything.
If your running Windows 7 or Windows 8.1 it should be similar to doing the upgrade from the Insiders page is now.
You might lose a program, depends on how old it is etc. Media Center if installed will be uninstalled.