11 things you need to know for upgrading to Window 10..
Finally MS announced that they are releasing Window 10, and makes it available to the public freely on July 29th, 2015. So, you can download Window 10 OS without paying anything for a year. After one year, it is not free anymore. If you want to download it, and upgrade to Window 10, you can do it now if your current OS version is Window 7 or Window 8.
But do you really want or need to upgrade your OS to Window 10? There are some considerations before upgrading to Window 10.
1. Whenever MS release their new OS freely or with charge, there was(were) always "bugs" problem.
-So, if you don't much care about the bugs which can impact or influence you computer, you download Window 10 anytime.
2. Before downloading Window 10, think if there is a hurry thing to do with computer.
-To install Window 10 which size is 3GB and requires 20GB hard-drive, it will take a few hours so that if there is something to do by computer within a few hours. Install it after finishing your hurry works or important jobs.
3. Is your current computer OS is compatible with Window 10?
-If your current OS is Window 7, you need to install a SP1, and if your current OS is Window 8, you need to upgrade to Window 8.1 first. Then you can upgrade to Window 10. So, try to check your current computer OS whether it is Window 7 SP1 or Window 8.1.
4. Is your computer system good enough for Window 10?
-To install Window 10, MS recommends that you need to have at least 1GHz CPU. In these days, most desktop computer has more than 1GHz CPU so that you don't need to worry if you have updated desktop computer. But if you have very old computer or notebook, you need to be careful. MS requires at least 2GB RAM(64 bit) and 20GB hard-disk space. But you may need a little bit more than that. It is jus recommendation for Ram and disk space. If you hardware specification is not good enough or less than MS's required specification, think again to upgrade to Window 10.
5. Do you prepare for Drivers?
-MS said that even if you hardware is good for their recommendations, upgrading to Window 10 would not be successful because of the compatibility of hardware drivers. So, download and back up all your current "drivers (or firmware)" for hardware.
6. What about your peripherals? Are they new ones?
-If your peripherals are old, they could be incompatible with Window 10. So, if the drivers of your peripherals are not compatible with Window 10, think again. Otherwise, upgrade after finishing all needed printing jobs.
7. Careful for or postpone Window 10 upgrade if you have a plan to use governmental or bank websites.
-If you are in Korea, and often use governmental or bank's website, be very careful for upgrading Window 10. Because most of governmental or bank websites are heavily based on ActiveX for using their websites. So, if you upgrade to Window 10, it is pretty sure that you cannot use those governmental and bank websites. Even if ActiveX is out-dated in other countries, it is still popular in Korea. Almost all public websites such as governmental or bank websites do not get rid of ActiveX.
8. Do you back up all you files?
-MS said that your files will not be damaged or destroyed after upgrading Window 10. But you don't need to believe their allegation 100%. They also said same thing when they released Window MR, Vista and Window 8. So, if you worry about your file safety, backup them is the best.
9. Will any Window function disappear?
-Window Media Center will be deleted in Window 10. And all gadgets in Window 7 desktop will also be disappeared. It is known that some applications on Notebook could also be disappeared. So, if you don't want those applications and gadgets, prepare your mind when you try to upgrade Window 10.
10. Are you planning to buy new PC?
-If you are buying a new PC, buy Window 10 upgraded PC.
11. If you postpone, don't too much postpone.
-It is free now as of July 29, 2015, and will be about a year. But after that free period, it is not free anymore.
The key points you need to thing before upgrading to Window 10 are: 1. Bugs, 2. Compatibility for your computer hardware and software.
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