Advice Request Should I bite the bullet? Upgrading Windows 8.1 to Windows 10?

[ElectricSheep]

Still on Windows 8.1, as there's only a couple days left before the free upgrade to 10 ends. Used GWX to disable notifications too...
Should I take the jump and upgrade? Will I lose bookmarks and other stuff?

Sheep

 

[Captain Awesome]

You could consider the upgrade if you were on Win7 with many customized and personalized tweaks ; but since you are on Win8.1 , there is no 2nd thought about it, just do it; Win10 is just an improved and better made Win8.

It has improved WD.

 

[Ink]

I bit the bullet back when Windows 10 was released and got bitten back. I had terrible stutter due to high DPC from Intel LAN drivers.

In recent months, upgrading to Windows 10 has been quite stable for most, imo.

I say upgrade between now and tomorrow, incase you suddenly become busy on the 29th.

 

[jamescv7]

Here are the things you should know.

1) If your computer performs mediocre in performance then don't bother any plan to upgrade for Windows 10 because optimization may only increase very minimal. (I observe on some systems last week)

2) If your drivers are not compatible and try to bypass, then expect issues once you upgrade to Windows 10.

3) If you are not willing to upgrade because on some numerous reasons then better steer away.

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The analogies of Windows 10 upgrade process is tend to be predictable.

 

[Aura]

You won't lose anything if you choose the option to keep your data during the upgrade.

Also, there's no real reason not to upgrade. You'll end up with the newest version of Windows, with more features, enhanced security and better support than the current one you're using.

 

[Smoke]

I was considering doing the upgrade but wanted to see if anyone has a "guide" as to what I should disable (tracking/features/services).

If anyone can help me out with that, please let me know.

 

[Zerion]

You should! No reason not to, and if im not wrong they will stop giving away free updates? :O

 

[Ink]

I was considering doing the upgrade but wanted to see if anyone has a "guide" as to what I should disable (tracking/features/services).

If anyone can help me out with that, please let me know.

O&O Shutup is a good anti-telemetry tool for Windows 10, it has visual icon whether it's recommended to disable or not.

Be aware enabling all options may render some features unusable. For ex: "Please contact your administrator".

I recommend to not use these tools immediately and wait for the system to download any pending updates to avoid possibility of system corruption.

Windows 10 Anniversary Update has a planned release for August, 2nd.

If you (and many others) are paranoid about Cortana and personalisation features, you can disable them in the Settings > Privacy. Simply toggle off, just like any smartphone OS (ie. iOS and Android). It's not complicated to disable access to devices.

If you (or plan to) have multiple computers running Windows 10 on YOUR home network, you can use your current PCs bandwidth to upload the updates to YOUR other computers.

I recommend using 'PCs on my local network' only and you can find out how here, How to Stop Windows 10 From Uploading Updates to Other PCs Over the Internet

Edit: Look up Black Viper for Windows and as advised do not use msconfig.

 

[Logethica]

O&O Shutup is a good anti-telemetry tool for Windows 10, it has visual icon whether it's recommended to disable or not.

Be aware enabling all options may render some features unusable. For ex: "Please contact your administrator".

I recommend to not use these tools immediately and wait for the system to download any pending updates to avoid possibility of system corruption.

Windows 10 Anniversary Update has a planned release for August, 2nd.

If you (and many others) are paranoid about Cortana and personalisation features, you can disable them in the Settings > Privacy. Simply toggle off, just like any smartphone OS (ie. iOS and Android). It's not complicated to disable access to devices.

If you (or plan to) have multiple computers running Windows 10 on YOUR home network, you can use your current PCs bandwidth to upload the updates to YOUR other computers.

I recommend using 'PCs on my local network' only and you can find out how here, How to Stop Windows 10 From Uploading Updates to Other PCs Over the Internet

Excellent Post @Huracan

 

[Smoke]

O&O Shutup is a good anti-telemetry tool for Windows 10, it has visual icon whether it's recommended to disable or not.

Be aware enabling all options may render some features unusable. For ex: "Please contact your administrator".

I recommend to not use these tools immediately and wait for the system to download any pending updates to avoid possibility of system corruption.

Windows 10 Anniversary Update has a planned release for August, 2nd.

If you (and many others) are paranoid about Cortana and personalisation features, you can disable them in the Settings > Privacy. Simply toggle off, just like any smartphone OS (ie. iOS and Android). It's not complicated to disable access to devices.

If you (or plan to) have multiple computers running Windows 10 on YOUR home network, you can use your current PCs bandwidth to upload the updates to YOUR other computers.

I recommend using 'PCs on my local network' only and you can find out how here, How to Stop Windows 10 From Uploading Updates to Other PCs Over the Internet

Edit: Look up Black Viper for Windows and as advised do not use msconfig.

Appreciate the info, will definitely look into them. Now I just need to figure out how to get the update notification thingy to pop back up (disabled it months ago).

 

[Logethica]

Appreciate the info, will definitely look into them. Now I just need to figure out how to get the update notification thingy to pop back up (disabled it months ago).

How to update to windows 10
To update Windows 7, go to Start > Control Panel > System and Security >Windows Update.
To update Windows 8 or Windows 8.1, go to Start > PC Settings > Update and recovery > Windows Update

 

[hjlbx]

I suggest you don't wait until the very last moment. You need a few days to evaluate W10 on your system. In case of a serious problem you might have to roll back. I've had to assist someone to rollback to W8.1 because W10 was incompatible with their system - despite the OEM giving their system the "All-Clear" for the W10 Upgrade.

 

[Xtwillight]

Windows 10 better, as all Windows versions previously.

• Backup for Firefox - Pale moon Browser and Thunderbird-Postbox=Mozbackup

• Windows and Program Keys backup= Windows Product Key Viewer -Magical Jelly Bean Keyfinder-Advanced Tokens Manager 3.5 RC5
  Windows 10 License key after upgrade exta backing up, for the Emergency and Clean install.
• O&O Shutup for anti-telemetry

Who always yet Fear before Data spy has, can Windows and Linux Parallel install

 

[DJ Panda]

Windows 10 better, as all Windows versions previously.

• Backup for Firefox - Pale moon Browser and Thunderbird-Postbox=Mozbackup

• Windows and Program Keys backup= Windows Product Key Viewer -Magical Jelly Bean Keyfinder-Advanced Tokens Manager 3.5 RC5
  Windows 10 License key after upgrade exta backing up, for the Emergency and Clean install.
• O&O Shutup for anti-telemetry

Who always yet Fear before Data spy has, can Windows and Linux Parallel install

No offense in any way but the "spying" everyone is freaking out about doesn't exist and even though their is data collection for certain things. Doesn't truly mean the fear that people are bringing.

 

[Ink]

Appreciate the info, will definitely look into them. Now I just need to figure out how to get the update notification thingy to pop back up (disabled it months ago).

How to Upgrade to Windows 10 - Microsoft, or download Windows 10 ISO and run from desktop - for Upgrade.

 

[ElectricSheep]

Trying to restore updates for win 10, but I apparently beat it to death with a club hammer or similar blunt heavy instrument because it got on my nerves so much. Now I want it back, it won't work!!
Anyone have any ideas?

 

[ElectricSheep]

Foget that last post, figured it out...

 

[ElectricSheep]

Computer says no. Getting annoyed now, lol

 

[Logethica]

Computer says no. Getting annoyed now, lol

Were you able to do it? .......If not,did you prevent the updates with firewall rules,or other 3rd party software?

 

[ElectricSheep]

Were you able to do it? .......If not,did you prevent the updates with firewall rules,or other 3rd party software?

I killed it dead with GWX Control Panel and now I can't find any update files

 

[DJ Panda]

If thatthat doesn't work you can always use the media creation tool. Pretty sure there is a way to update using that tool without even mailing ISO.