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IrishAyes

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4. Thanks - I actually understood that!

Reply to steve2470 (Reply #1)

Mon Aug 3, 2015, 12:41 AM

Aug 2015

You explained it so well. I like control and safety too, and that's the way I'll go.

I'd really had no idea that clean installs were better than mere upgrades.

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answer steve2470 Aug 2015 #1

Thanks - I actually understood that! IrishAyes Aug 2015 #4

Upgrades are easier, clean installs are otherwise preferable. n/t PoliticAverse Aug 2015 #6

3 comments... PoliticAverse Aug 2015 #2

Thanks - I actually looked at the Windows 10 website BUT IrishAyes Aug 2015 #5

#3 sounds peculiar to me. eppur_se_muova Aug 2015 #7

The install is by default "in place" - it doesn't wipe out any of your stuff. Warren Stupidity Aug 2015 #3