Hey there! so we got our free upgrade to windows 10 a couple of weeks back and we were opportune to upgrade two devices and test them from different platforms, one was upgraded from Windows 7 and the other from Windows 8.1. That being said, we are sure you are just ready for the conclusion and we kinda dislike stalling (...which an average blogger masters in order to keep you longer on their blog) so here goes.
The Windows 7 was a laptop and after installing our free upgrade to windows 10 heres what we made out of it;
- we had Windows 7 home and so we got Windows 10 home when we upgraded.
- Cortana didn't work as anticipated due to region and language settings that somehow no matter what we tried in manipulating the settings to get her to work (...with voice commands and dictations, not the search thing) she just did not want to give in.
- there was a lot of freezing and slow start-up/shut-down, over the top CPU usage thus lots of generated heat and the memory was almost at all times completely being utilized.
- on the plus side, the apps previously installed all worked perfectly without a hitch and no files were tampered with.
- other features of Windows 10 worked as expected like Edge browser, the multi-desktop and the app store.
- the new music player forced closed a number of times but eeerrr its kinda more stable after consistent use.
- overall, Windows 7 (...home particularly, that's what we tested) upgraded to Windows 10, starts off in the most uncomfortable way(...more like "you're gonna want to smash your system" kinda way) but later on tends to get less annoying and more productive but be warned, it will try your patience.
- the initial transition was slow and draggy, we guess its a phase thing but it wasn't as crazy as that of the Windows 7 transition.
- we got Windows 10 pro as we updated from windows 8.1 pro (...the pro version is way more productive, trust us).
- Cortana worked at her best with no setting tampering, she was up and ready immediately we were done installing.
- all main features of Windows 10 worked excellently.
- odd how we did not experience such memory choke and CPU over working here, all systems were just right like we never moved from Windows 8.1 and we guess is has a lot to do with the fact that both Windows 10 and 8/8.1 have a sort of similar backbone unlike Windows 7 which is like a total stranger.
- all in all, we are enjoying our transition and its not so obviously different from Windows 8.1 (...the start screen is gone and we have the start menu though, don't worry, you'll like it)
In conclusion, we did take our time using both and we still are, overall we are finding the transition very interesting and quite refreshing in the sense that its a familiar stranger sort of upgrade. One thing we must however point and stress out is how much data the new Windows 10 digs into of you, it is very very very personal like "white on rice" personal, monitoring, suggesting, understanding your usage and interaction generally (...she is like a enamored stalker that must have you at all cost) so be weary about that and carefully go through your settings to limit as much info as you can which you don't want her to access (...like us, we just don't feel so comfortable with her hands literally everywhere).
You should be excited to update (...if you have not already) and we can say it is a go if you're coming from Windows 8/8.1. however, from Windows 7, well...it is not a bad idea but be ready for the tantrums your system will throw at you. if you survive that, then you most certainly will enjoy Windows 10 in all her glory.
On a last note, enjoy this display of how Cortana relates with you (...she is really smart, smarter than yours).
P.S- sorry for the delayed review, no excuses to give...only apology to you our number one reader. love you lots.
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