Windows 10

Daveluck · 16th August 2016, 15:36

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?

humphshumphs · 16th August 2016, 18:38

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Originally Posted by Daveluck

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?

64 bit is the normal now. It allows you to have more the 4gb ram (if your PC will allow).

Parker · 16th August 2016, 18:41

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.

suzublu · 16th August 2016, 18:58

And if you download "Live TV" from the app store you can watch premium TV channels,

electrocop · 18th August 2016, 14:39

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.

Kennyeth · 19th August 2016, 07:36

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.

Daveluck · 19th August 2016, 13:08

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

electrocop · 19th August 2016, 13:21

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)

MSS · 20th August 2016, 10:36

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Originally Posted by electrocop

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)

I agree and still have it on one PC.

The only thing to be aware of is that Vista will go out of Microsoft extended support during April 2017. After that, its vulnerability will increase with time. Whether that matters will depend on the purpose for which the PC is used.

I also still have XP on one machine with legacy application and love it. It's just not connected to the internet anymore.

Avulon · 20th August 2016, 15:36

Having had 'fun' with everything from Windows 95 to Windows 10 and many flavours of UNIX, Linux and Solaris. In the Windows world the best since XP is Windows 7. While there may possibly be some small performance benefits with Windows 10 it just isn't worth the aggravation and constant re-checking of all the security and privacy settings after every update (which appear to constantly turn insecure settings back on - tell MS everything by default).

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electrocop Avid contributor Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Derbyshire Posts: 104 Thanks: 11 Thanked 24 Times in 21 Posts	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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Kennyeth This is my second home No more Rover Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Barnsley, South Yorkshire. Posts: 5,881 Thanks: 1,625 Thanked 1,308 Times in 998 Posts	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.

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Daveluck Gets stuck in 75 saloon 2.0 diesel Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Panton, lugo, Galicia Posts: 945 Thanks: 236 Thanked 192 Times in 143 Posts	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

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electrocop Avid contributor Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Derbyshire Posts: 104 Thanks: 11 Thanked 24 Times in 21 Posts	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)