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napkinz

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40. Is there any downside to just sticking with 8.1 and not upgrading to Windows 10?

Mon Jul 4, 2016, 03:48 AM

Jul 2016

first, let me say I'm no not very computer literate.

So keeping it simple, can anyone tell me, do I lose anything by NOT upgrading to 10? Is there any downside to staying with 8.1.?

And if a Windows 12 were to come out in a few years, having skipped the upgrade to 10, would I be able to upgrade from 8.1 to a 12?

thank you

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Microsoft is giving Windows 10 a big upgrade. [View all] IronLionZion Jul 2016 OP

10 came with my 840high Jul 2016 #1

I hate Windows 10 Paka Jul 2016 #32

Windows 10 is the best operating system I have ever used. MohRokTah Jul 2016 #2

agreed edhopper Jul 2016 #13

I also like Win10, but there are a lot of privacy tweaks that need to be done. Snarkoleptic Jul 2016 #16

Thanks for the link pinboy3niner Jul 2016 #23

Yes edhopper Jul 2016 #59

I still like Ubuntu better, but Windows 10 is pretty close bhikkhu Jul 2016 #17

Ubuntu is good, but my 77 year old mother would never be able to use it. MohRokTah Jul 2016 #29

Agreed. killbotfactory Jul 2016 #33

It ground my son's laptop to a standstill and would likely cause mine to explode Orrex Jul 2016 #80

And they'll cram it down your PC like it or not. NightWatcher Jul 2016 #3

Just get GRC's Never10 csziggy Jul 2016 #7

Free upgrade ends this month OnlinePoker Jul 2016 #24

Thanks BlueStateLib Jul 2016 #39

will Windows 8.1 be supported until 2020? napkinz Jul 2016 #82

Extended support will end in 2023. n/t OnlinePoker Jul 2016 #87

thanks Onlinepoker napkinz Jul 2016 #88

and when will the ads start appearing all over the computer in trade for our "free" windows? msongs Jul 2016 #4

The strings in this case are of another nature. Chan790 Jul 2016 #45

They will never see the folly in that idea. seabeckind Jul 2016 #50

If they are not on the internet, then they don't care about windows upgrades Travis_0004 Jul 2016 #52

Missing the point. seabeckind Jul 2016 #54

Businessess need to plan for these things Travis_0004 Jul 2016 #55

Wow shenmue Jul 2016 #5

I have Windows 10..... chillfactor Jul 2016 #6

It is OK except that the page scroll keeps disappearing and I have to move the mouse Frustratedlady Jul 2016 #8

I do not have that problem.... chillfactor Jul 2016 #9

AOL still exists? REP Jul 2016 #11

AOL owns Huffington Post and as of last year Verizon bought AOL for 4.4 billion dollars mythology Jul 2016 #20

I didn't know it still functioned as an ISP REP Jul 2016 #34

agreed.... chillfactor Jul 2016 #27

I remember they used to send me drink coasters in the mail. About 1 every 3 days... aidbo Jul 2016 #30

I use AOL on my WebTV TransitJohn Jul 2016 #37

I've been wanting to change, but there are so many people to notify, it is hardly worth it. Frustratedlady Jul 2016 #28

#never10 OhZone Jul 2016 #10

Oh, good. I've been refusing to update my laptop, Windows 8 SheilaT Jul 2016 #12

The upgrading process is also an incredible pain in the ass. I had to do a system recovery and Chakab Jul 2016 #15

I had an interesting discussion with one of the Geek Squad techs SheilaT Jul 2016 #18

I actually don't use the computer that I upraded to Windows 10 on a regular basis. The only reason Chakab Jul 2016 #21

Since I do have two computers I do have choices. SheilaT Jul 2016 #26

I agree; love Geek Squad. roody Jul 2016 #53

Still using XP Pro happynewyear Jul 2016 #14

I have an old Dell Latitude that simply will not die n/t TexasBushwhacker Jul 2016 #22

XP was the last Microsoft OS that will run my legacy software LongtimeAZDem Jul 2016 #36

You're not alone. Angleae Jul 2016 #41

I have several older software that won't even work with anything past XP ansible Jul 2016 #94

"windows 10 is the end of the line for the os." Marie Marie Jul 2016 #19

That could prove to be a good thing if it's true. seabeckind Jul 2016 #58

"Microsoft says Windows 10 is the company's most successful version of Windows" PSPS Jul 2016 #25

I have Windows 10 on my home laptop tammywammy Jul 2016 #31

Damn Windows 10 crashed my computer CanonRay Jul 2016 #35

Windows is becoming too intrusive. drm604 Jul 2016 #38

Is there any downside to just sticking with 8.1 and not upgrading to Windows 10? napkinz Jul 2016 #40

If it's working, why fix it? hobbit709 Jul 2016 #43

I just dusted off an old Vista laptop seabeckind Jul 2016 #48

another member said "security updates" is a benefit to upgrading to 10 napkinz Jul 2016 #57

The MS security updates only put a band-aid around the edges hobbit709 Jul 2016 #65

"If you have a decent antivirus program and a good antimalware program" napkinz Jul 2016 #66

Security updates IronLionZion Jul 2016 #44

Security. Nice idea. seabeckind Jul 2016 #47

so there are greater security risks if I stick with 8.1 and don't upgrade to 10? napkinz Jul 2016 #56

10 was an improvement over 8.1 seabeckind Jul 2016 #60

the computer came with 8.1 napkinz Jul 2016 #61

8 was a big shift from 7. seabeckind Jul 2016 #63

Their "free" upgrade is worth exactly what you paid for it. hobbit709 Jul 2016 #42

Win 10 is an excellent example of a corporation deaf to its customers seabeckind Jul 2016 #46

If they'd just fix it so I could once again scan from my all-in-one HP I'd be happy. Scuba Jul 2016 #49

HP might have updated drivers on their site IronLionZion Jul 2016 #51

I expect a stealth migration. sofa king Jul 2016 #62

You have more confidence than me. seabeckind Jul 2016 #64

I think the cloud bandwagon is the part I found most distressing. seabeckind Jul 2016 #67

if you upgrade to Windows 10, all your pictures are automatically saved in the cloud? napkinz Jul 2016 #68

Not forces. More like velvet chains... seabeckind Jul 2016 #69

I've put off upgrading to 10 (and I get an upgrade alert practically every day) napkinz Jul 2016 #71

People can have different opinions on the same thing IronLionZion Jul 2016 #76

Not heard anyone say they went back from 10 to 8. seabeckind Jul 2016 #77

automatically syncs documents to onedrive. IronLionZion Jul 2016 #70

I have 8.1 and I get an alert in the corner of the screen every so often suggesting I save napkinz Jul 2016 #72

You can turn it off in the settings, or choose which folders to sync IronLionZion Jul 2016 #74

I'm confused napkinz Jul 2016 #78

after the upgrade is complete IronLionZion Jul 2016 #86

when I click on settings, a box pops up that says ... napkinz Jul 2016 #89

This guide might help IronLionZion Jul 2016 #90

thank you, IronlionZion napkinz Jul 2016 #91

No problem. Hope it helps! IronLionZion Jul 2016 #92

just when you think you're done with Windows, they pull you back in! napkinz Jul 2016 #93

You can turn that off. seabeckind Jul 2016 #75

I use thumbnails at selected points seabeckind Jul 2016 #73

Any idea what the post jul 29 pricing will be? PowerToThePeople Jul 2016 #79

I quite like Win10, much easier to use than the clusterfuck that was Win8. Odin2005 Jul 2016 #81

I have 8.1 ... I'm hesitant about upgrading to 10 napkinz Jul 2016 #83

I like that part, keeps my stuff backed up in case of a computer crash. Odin2005 Jul 2016 #84

I use a back-up drive/device napkinz Jul 2016 #85