Windows 10

**zswobbie1** · July 24th, 2015, 05:40

& that takes us back to Win X!!
We gotta download a player to play that clip?

**Dumonceau** · July 24th, 2015, 05:56

Flash player will do nicely!

**CanadaKen** · July 24th, 2015, 07:14

Will we have a choice to download an Win10 ISO from Microsoft?

CK

**Dumonceau** · July 24th, 2015, 07:34

Originally Posted by CanadaKen

Will we have a choice to download an Win10 ISO from Microsoft?

CK

Only IT professionals with an M$ contract I believe. I could be mistaking!

Johan

***PRB*** · July 24th, 2015, 14:47

All my computers now have the "reserve your copy of Win 10" icon in the tray now. I've accepted the offer on the "experimental laptop". If I like it, I will go the same route for this laptop. The big [big] FS desktop unit will remain Win7. It's stable and I like it that way.

**Bjoern** · July 27th, 2015, 05:21

Originally Posted by CanadaKen

Will we have a choice to download an Win10 ISO from Microsoft?

Googled that yesterday because I want to do a clean installation.

Apparently, you have to upgrade first and can then create an iso with the files from your disk. Probably because MS checks if you're entitled to the free upgrade before downloading.

**rich12545** · July 27th, 2015, 07:23

Does anybody know about drivers? Other than nvidia, there's always about 5-6 drivers to install. Will they be part of the upgrade or will it be necessary to download them from the computer manufacturer? Inquiring minds want to know.

**flaviossa** · July 28th, 2015, 03:22

Originally Posted by Bjoern

Googled that yesterday because I want to do a clean installation.

Apparently, you have to upgrade first and can then create an iso with the files from your disk. Probably because MS checks if you're entitled to the free upgrade before downloading.

If it will work like windows8 than we will have the option to do a clean or an update install during the instalation process. I remember when i installed win8 (I had win7 home edition before), that it asked me that and i choosed a clean install. It ofered me the possibility to burn a iso too

**expat** · July 28th, 2015, 03:38

I am still uncertain what to do about this. I have reserved a free copy which I will be "notified" about tomorrow. I am abroad on vacation the next day for two weeks and don't want it auto-installing while I am away and disabling FSX! I would like to preserve the option to upgrade but after things are more settled and clear on how to keep DX9 (don't use/like DX10) functional. Very happy with Windows 7 Professional otherwise.

Questions:

Does a Windows 10 o/s upgrade wipe clean everything - including FSX and all add-ons (yikes!) - on my system or leave it as is?
If I keep the reservation, will I still be able to defer the actual install/upgrade until some time later of my choosing - and under my control - or will it auto-install overnight without my being aware of it the way my "normal" Windows Updates do?
If I cancel the reservation now, can I preserve the free upgrade option for installing W 10 at some later date (non-business user; Windows 7 Professional)?

Many thanks in advance for your comments.

**paiken** · July 28th, 2015, 04:23

Originally Posted by rich12545

Does anybody know about drivers? Other than nvidia, there's always about 5-6 drivers to install. Will they be part of the upgrade or will it be necessary to download them from the computer manufacturer? Inquiring minds want to know.

My son (a programmer at Microsoft) recommended waiting a couple of months to install until manufacturers have a chance to update their drivers. I plan, like others, to install on my laptop first and, once the dust settles, upgrade my desktop.

***Jafo*** · July 28th, 2015, 04:42

Originally Posted by expat

I am still uncertain what to do about this. I have reserved a free copy which I will be "notified" about tomorrow. I am abroad on vacation the next day for two weeks and don't want it auto-installing while I am away and disabling FSX! I would like to preserve the option to upgrade but after things are more settled and clear on how to keep DX9 (don't use/like DX10) functional. Very happy with Windows 7 Professional otherwise.

Questions:

Does a Windows 10 o/s upgrade wipe clean everything - including FSX and all add-ons (yikes!) - on my system or leave it as is?
If I keep the reservation, will I still be able to defer the actual install/upgrade until some time later of my choosing - and under my control - or will it auto-install overnight without my being aware of it the way my "normal" Windows Updates do?
If I cancel the reservation now, can I preserve the free upgrade option for installing W 10 at some later date (non-business user; Windows 7 Professional)?

Many thanks in advance for your comments.

1. No.
2. Yes.
3. Yes.

I know that was long-winded...but...

***noddy*** · July 28th, 2015, 05:31

A dumb arse question, so sorry.

I currently have Win 7 64 bit Ultimate, so if I go for the free upgrade is the 64 bit as well?

**dhazelgrove** · July 28th, 2015, 05:35

Originally Posted by noddy

A dumb arse question, so sorry.

I currently have Win 7 64 bit Ultimate, so if I go for the free upgrade is the 64 bit as well?

You'll get the appropriate version for your system.

Dave

***noddy*** · July 28th, 2015, 05:35

Cheers Dave.

**rich12545** · July 28th, 2015, 12:11

Originally Posted by paiken

My son (a programmer at Microsoft) recommended waiting a couple of months to install until manufacturers have a chance to update their drivers. I plan, like others, to install on my laptop first and, once the dust settles, upgrade my desktop.

Yeah, that makes sense. I just have the desktop so I'll wait a bit. One would think the major companies would be using the preview of winx to make the drivers though.

***Francois*** · July 28th, 2015, 12:28

It is my understanding that we have until July NEXT year to upgrade for free........ I think I'll wait and see what is going to happen with FSX before deciding...... been on the bleeding edge a few times too often

**papab** · July 28th, 2015, 12:55

It's 7/29 somewhere in the world-anyone tried it yet?

Francois- You are correct about the one year..

Rick

**heywooood** · July 28th, 2015, 12:56

Originally Posted by Francois

It is my understanding that we have until July NEXT year to upgrade for free........ I think I'll wait and see what is going to happen with FSX before deciding...... been on the bleeding edge a few times too often

this was my approach as well - the only caveat is that with Winx released I don't think there will be any more Win7 or Win8 security updates....

**hairyspin** · July 28th, 2015, 12:58

Originally Posted by heywooood

... the only caveat is that with Winx released I don't think there will be any more Win7 or Win8 security updates....

Horsefeathers. Windows 7 will be supported for another five years: until January 2020 in fact, and Win8 until January 2023.

**TeiscoDelRay** · July 28th, 2015, 17:12

There could be some things removed when overlaying win 10 on your system (such as parts of FSX) so I will do a backup using windows system image backup to a usb drive. I am not sure how, what and where to get the proper usb drive so does anyone have any experience with them?

**heywooood** · July 28th, 2015, 18:12

Originally Posted by hairyspin

Horsefeathers. Windows 7 will be supported for another five years: until January 2020 in fact, and Win8 until January 2023.

maybe - but you and I and the rest of the world know they are going to be pretty busy keeping WinX'ers happy once this new OS rolls out - not too far fetched
to believe updates for Win7 and 8 will be back burner at best...

do horses with feathers taste like chicken?

**heywooood** · July 28th, 2015, 18:15

Originally Posted by TeiscoDelRay

There could be some things removed when overlaying win 10 on your system (such as parts of FSX) so I will do a backup using windows system image backup to a usb drive. I am not sure how, what and where to get the proper usb drive so does anyone have any experience with them?

didn't happen to my laptop copy of FSX:SE - Win10beta rolled right into it with no glitches...but I do plan on doing a fresh install of FSX after I update this PC

***Jafo*** · July 28th, 2015, 19:23

Originally Posted by heywooood

maybe - but you and I and the rest of the world know they are going to be pretty busy keeping WinX'ers happy once this new OS rolls out - not too far fetched
to believe updates for Win7 and 8 will be back burner at best...

do horses with feathers taste like chicken?

Yer darn tootin ...considering one 10 update has already crashed explorer.exe [good thing they're forced on you - since revised with a release which enables actual shock-horror - CHOICE].
The intention of the 'free' upgrade is to get as many people as possible onto 10 as quickly as possible...so that ongoing support for older OS's can tail off sooner rather than later. It's a sensible ploy on the part of MS.

**CG_1976** · July 28th, 2015, 20:50

Atm, Las Vegas Pacific time my Computer is downloading the W10 update and lining up in que for a slot just after midnight to begin install upgrade process. The Process began for me 4:58pm according to the time stamp.

**patful** · July 28th, 2015, 21:03

Originally Posted by CG_1976

Atm, Las Vegas Pacific time my Computer is downloading the W10 update and lining up in que for a slot just after midnight to begin install upgrade process. The Process began for me 4:58pm according to the time stamp.

Nothing here, and I'm two hours ahead of you. Aren't you supposed to be able to approve the actual installation after the download?

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