Windows 10

Pleiades · 2 Oct 2014 at 02:34

Here is the URL if you need it (though it's everywhere by now LOL :rolleyes:

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Start here: direct from MS

Running it under Hyper-V VM now (Win 8.1 Pro) and it seems perfectly fine atm (tho obviously not done anything noteworthy with it as yet)!

Can easily see this replacing Win 8 smoothly, looking forward to Consumer Preview which, judging by this showing, should be great!

anything I don't mind · 2 Oct 2014 at 02:42

djkav said:
Are you guys using the tech preview as your main OS or dual booting/VM?

I backed up my appdata folder and some other custom program files folders then upgraded from win 7 on main ssd. In case i needed to go back to win7 or there was issue with upgrade but everything worked so far.

Just neeb writing a bunch of feedback on the feedback app.

Woden · 2 Oct 2014 at 02:47

Am I right in thinking I can install this to a VHD from Win8? Then boot from that?

ThePirateHulk · 2 Oct 2014 at 05:46

Skeeter said:
Which was?

Edit: Argh! The installer just grabbed focus while I was typing so I pressed whatever was default on whatever the screen said, and now its gone. And its failed again.

Surely using a browser while upgrading your OS is not the best idea in the world to start with.

RavenXXX2 · 2 Oct 2014 at 07:51

Anyone have an compatible AV for 10?

Django x2 · 2 Oct 2014 at 07:53

Skeeter said:
Argh!

What are you guys using to mount the ISO within Windows? I'm on 7 and its refusing to let me carry on unless I uninstal Daemon Tools, but thats whats running the ISO!

What the hell, this isn't 2001. Who still uses Daemon tools. Magic ISO is where its at, or Windows 8

Django x2 · 2 Oct 2014 at 07:54

RavenXXX2 said:
Anyone have an compatible AV for 10?

Security Essentials (Defender)

RavenXXX2 · 2 Oct 2014 at 08:17

POS. I was after something like Avast but it's not compatible.

TheSkateyBird · 2 Oct 2014 at 08:33

Are AMD drivers up to scratch for Windows 10 preview?

IT Troll · 2 Oct 2014 at 09:24

MOOGLEYS said:
Main O/S you can do an upgrade. I did create an image of my windows 8.1 drive just in case but so far it's superb.

Just bare in mind that there is unlikely to be an upgrade path from this preview (or any other pre-release version) to the the final retail.

So only do this if you are happy starting over, or restore back to Windows 8 and upgrade from there.

MOOGLEYS · 2 Oct 2014 at 09:27

RavenXXX2 said:
POS. I was after something like Avast but it's not compatible.

My Nod32 still works fine after updating.

MOOGLEYS · 2 Oct 2014 at 09:29

Woden said:
Am I right in thinking I can install this to a VHD from Win8? Then boot from that?

If that means just opening the ISO file on win 8 and running the setup then yes...

IT Troll · 2 Oct 2014 at 09:41

MOOGLEYS said:
If that means just opening the ISO file on win 8 and running the setup then yes...

It doesn't. It means installing it into a file which acts like separate disk or partition - virtual hard disk. It is a very neat way of setting up a multi-boot computer. The below should work for Windows 10.

http://www.zdnet.com/blog/bott/how-to-use-a-vhd-to-dual-boot-windows-8-on-a-windows-7-pc/4847

meandu229 · 2 Oct 2014 at 09:45

Im just imaging my Dell Venue Pro then going to update to 10. If I update it (ie not use ISO) all drivers (e.g touch) should stay shouldn't they?

MOOGLEYS · 2 Oct 2014 at 09:48

meandu229 said:
Im just imaging my Dell Venue Pro then going to update to 10. If I update it (ie not use ISO) all drivers (e.g touch) should stay shouldn't they?

They did for me on desktop.

IT Troll · 2 Oct 2014 at 10:12

I am liking it so far, but at this stage Windows 10 really isn't anything more than Windows 8.1 with a Start Menu. I am playing spot the difference with my main PC which is running Windows 8.1 with Start8 and I am struggling to see any significant changes.

One of the best new features is one that they demoed during the press event; proper cut, copy and paste in the command window. Not really enough to warrant skipping a version!

I guess it is more of a marketing exercise to get enterprise back on board, which would be a harder sell if it was called Windows 8.2 (but then 8+2=10).

anything I don't mind · 2 Oct 2014 at 10:44

I like how it has changed the style of all the forms. Even in applications like filezilla the dialogs look different.

I am thinking of upgrading my work pc as well.

MOOGLEYS · 2 Oct 2014 at 10:47

IT Troll said:
I am liking it so far, but at this stage Windows 10 really isn't anything more than Windows 8.1 with a Start Menu. I am playing spot the difference with my main PC which is running Windows 8.1 with Start8 and I am struggling to see any significant changes.

One of the best new features is one that they demoed during the press event; proper cut, copy and paste in the command window. Not really enough to warrant skipping a version!

I guess it is more of a marketing exercise to get enterprise back on board, which would be a harder sell if it was called Windows 8.2 (but then 8+2=10).

I find 10 a lot quicker it feels snappier and boots insanely quick under 5 seconds....

It's windows 8 fixed for the people who wanted it like 7. At least they have listened this time.

russell664 · 2 Oct 2014 at 10:52

So... The question is later should I upgrade over my windows 8.1 install??

Suggestions welcome..

anything I don't mind · 2 Oct 2014 at 10:59

I had an issue with quake live and some one else had an issue with some racing games. So if you are concerned about game compatibility it may be best to wait for amd/nvidia drivers that specifically state compatibility with windows 10 as at the moment i am just using the windows 8 amd drivers.

bf4 works and so does some other games. other than that i don't see any reason not to upgrade.

From the sound of things i can't see them expiring this trial until the next release is ready as it looks like the idea to get people on to the new version and keep them on it.