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16th August 2016, 15:36 | #1 |
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Windows 10
Currently running vista so I u derstand I'll need to do a clean install. ( after saving all my rubbish )
What version should I use? 32 bit or 64? And does it really matter to a home user like me? |
16th August 2016, 18:38 | #2 |
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64 bit is the normal now. It allows you to have more the 4gb ram (if your PC will allow).
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16th August 2016, 18:41 | #3 |
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It's actually not so bad now, still some changes from the original Windows that take time to find or adjust too, but a massive improvement from the terrible Windows 8.
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16th August 2016, 18:58 | #4 |
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And if you download "Live TV" from the app store you can watch premium TV channels,
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18th August 2016, 14:39 | #5 |
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Firstly I would check to make sure you have a 64 bit processor. If you open Control Panel >then> System, that will give you the info you need. If you are currently running a 32 bit system on a 64 bit processor, you can install either type, but if your processor is 32 bit, then you can only run a 32 bit operating system.
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19th August 2016, 07:36 | #6 |
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Personally I think you deserve a Gold Medal for putting up with Vista all these years
As said, check your machine and see if it is 32 or 64 bit. Ken. |
19th August 2016, 13:08 | #7 |
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Thank you for all your responses. I'm not really that savvy re IT anymore...I just can't keep up with the pace of advancement...
I've kept using vista as I hardly use a PC these days however I keep hearing good things about 10 so I've decided to take the plunge |
19th August 2016, 13:21 | #8 |
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For my honest opinion, stick with Vista if you're happy with it. I see no point upgrading (term used very loosely) to Windows 10 if Vista does everything you want. It is also worth bearing in mind that 10 may not be compatible with your hardware. On the occasions that i have encountered Windows 10 on older equipment, there have been quirks with functionality and driver issues. I won't even bring up all the spying issues - ooops, i just did!!
I've been running Vista for years on all but 3 of my computers and once you learn how to use it, it is an excellent OS. (Nervously waiting for all the knives to be hurled at my back now) |
18th September 2016, 13:29 | #9 |
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And unless it's a major update (equivalent to say windows 8 - 10 update), you can still use your computer and reboot when you want to. And the reboot is normal, no waiting hours while it's changing who knows what.
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24th November 2016, 12:26 | #10 |
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I checked my Win 10 PC that had the anniversary/cumulative update or whatever it's called & noticed Win 10 had installed some stuff on I certainly didn't install. Have you checked your 'apps & features' settings since the big update! I had two game apps I didn't install totaling nearly 200MB in size, Candy crush saga & farmville. you cant just delete them either, you have to change a host of settings in the PC system before you can uninstall them
I only use this Win 10 PC mainly for recording, I'll stick with Linux that doesn't slurp all your data up & send it back to MS as default. Here's a vid about it.
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