Windows 10 patrons?

[Trenzalore]

Has anyone updated to Windows 10 yet?
How is disk consumption? Any compatibility issues so far?
Are there serious upgrades in security? Rephrasing...will keygened programs be obliterated?

I am either too busy to get on with the update or too chicken to run into bugs and too lazy to deal with them. Therefore, I shall take advantage of the braver souls who have gone through the mist, and experienced the change.

Feedback, pretty please?

[GizBeat]

I went ahead with the Window 10 update. No problems so far other than the "preparing to install" seemingly hanging at 30%... Which wasn't really a problem, but it sat there for over an hour like that. Microsoft would have been smart to have added some small note there "this may take up to 2 hours" or some such.

It seemed to have kept all settings perfectly.

I don't think the upgrade should affect any 3rd party keygened apps.

[WuddaWaste]

I had one friend who claimed to have video driver issues after the install. It defaulted to a safe, generic driver at a low resolution. Then after his first reboot, the problem magically fixed itself.

I haven't been home in a couple of days, but when I make it there I'll give it a shot. I'll let everyone know how it goes.

Have any of you guys found a good video on "How to use Windows 10" for dumb-dumbs who are still used to the old Start Menu interface?

[Trenzalore]

Ohh, thanks for the heads up about the 30% anomaly. That would have been worrying. Glad to know keygened programs are left unharmed

I read that the start menu is quite easy to personalize, I can't remember where i read it, though. It had all these tips and such. I'll send it when I find it. But it all seemed pretty intuitive, you might have more fun if you explore it? Hehe
I hope there's an option to just completely remove the start screen portion. I've never found that helpful.

[Trenzalore]

I just read an article on WiFi sense feature of windows 10. To some point, it is sensible, but granting home WiFi access to all Facebook contacts is plain ridiculous.
Anyway, to anyone reading this, be aware when PC asks you about enabling WiFi sense.
I am admittedly an occasional Yes Man to windows pop ups, so this probably could have gotten past me.

[cookiedough]

If using the default settings it gives an incredible amount of permissions regarding browsing history and enabling sharing with Microsoft etc... Make sure to do custom permissions when installing.

[Trenzalore]

Laptop on Windows 10! Yay!
Quick download and quick set up.
If you want to force an upgrade or create a bootable USB or some such, just download the media creation tool from here [Only registered and activated users can see links Click here to register]
Just choose your version and run it.

If you want to get Cortana working, you'll have to say you're located in one of the countries that supports the feature. An easy option for English is to choose United States (unfair!! Hehe)

If you use express settings, all the intrusive data sharing options will be turned on, like cookiedough warned.
Just go into settings then privacy and manually set all permissions. For the WiFi sense feature, just go to settings then networks. Under WiFi, scroll to the bottom and click on manage WiFi settings. You can set to which contact lists you will share your networks.

The search bar on the taskbar may be one of the best new features. Microsoft edge looks way way better than ie -- a bit similar to Firefox and chrome interface. They kept it really simple, plus points for that.

So far, it's just been a touchpad driver that's failed. Will see how a restart affects it.

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And I'm back to windows 8 after 2 hours(?) haha. I wanted a super fresh install so I asked windows to wipe everything before installing 10. And everything included all built in lenovo programs.
My PC was stuck on battery conservation mode and wouldn't charge past 60% battery. I tried installing a power management driver for win 10 but that didn't do any good. I even ran into a desktop settings issue which caused my desktop and start button to remain unresponsive.
Lesson learned: if your PC has those manufacturer-specific apps, don't let windows wipe your programs.

[NexusTrix]

Hmmm... did you get this fixed... are you back to Windows 10? Aren't you able to redownload your model specific apps from Lenovo?

[Trenzalore]

I tried installing them separately, but couldn't get them working right. Ended up doing a system recovery to get everything back on, then upgraded to win 10, asking it to just leave programs as they were.

[edcoolio]

Windows 10 is a straightforward and painless install with the following advice:

1. Make a clone of your current drive BEFORE the upgrade. Test it live.

2. Get all of your data off your install after the clone and do a full disk consistency check before you upgrade.

3. Uninstall all programs possible.

4. Download and install the Windows 10 ISO for USB install (on to a USB drive) for your Windows version - Win 10 pro for Win 7/8/8.1 pro or Win 10 home for Win 7/8/8.1 home - do not forget to figure out BEFORE this if you want/need a 64 bit or 32 bit version.

5. Install Magic Bean Key Finder

6. Do your upgrade (after you have tested/booted your cloned drive of course).

7. Use Magic Bean, write down your Windows product key.

8. Boot from your thumb drive.

9. Do a fresh install, 100% formatted, virgin load of windows from the USB to a hard drive of your choice (remember that if this doesn't go well, your drive will have NO data on it, including the original software Windows OS, so choose wisely. That is the point of having the clone!).

10. Use the key from step 7 and install after a full format.

Follow instructions to complete the install.

Assuming you did this correctly, you should now have a perfect virgin Windows 10 install. Reinstall your programs. Ignore programs from your manufacture unless required to get wifi working or other base functionality. Power options should be set out of windows. Lenovos, Dells, and HP's tested professionally (i3, i5, and i7 models so far) have had no problems, but that is with a virgin bare metal load.

All information regarding privacy are valid. Use a custom install if you must, but even if you do, hit every setting to enable or disable as you see fit. Use local sign in if you don't need apps and are particularly paranoid.

On step 4 above, using Microsoft's tool will give you the option of either upgrading or creating the USB. Make sure you create the USB first. Then run the tool again for the upgrade.

Good luck!