Wait until the first service pack or point upgrade is released for Windows 10, but don’t hold out beyond July 29, 2016-Microsoft is only offering that free upgrade for exactly one year.Back in April, I wrote an article titled " Microsoft hides a Windows 10 Easter Egg in Windows 7/8.1 systems," in which I investigated the KB3035583 Windows Update/Get Windows 10 program in detail and compared it to an Easter Egg as opposed to what most folks were calling it: Nagware or Adware. Feeling cautious? There’s no need to rush into anything (unless you’re a Vista or XP user). Take a look at Microsoft’s “Install, upgrade & activate” page.ģ. If you’re still attached to your hardware, at least upgrade-immediately-to Windows 7 or 8.1. If you’re ready to buy a new system, see “I’m ready to buy a new PC” below. In fact, the machine you’re using is probably ancient. But a direct upgrade to Windows 10 is not an option for you. If you stick with XP, you’re putting your data at risk! Microsoft is no longer issuing security updates for this version of Windows, so you'd be wise to upgrade. Take a look at Microsoft’s “Install, upgrade & activate” page to find out how. But you should be able to easily upgrade to Windows 7 or even 8.1 first. Unfortunately, there’s no direct path that will take you to Windows 10. Do we really have to ask if you want to upgrade? Vista just might be Microsoft’s most-derided operating system ever. But just in case you’re tempted….see “Raring to go?” below. Microsoft says extended support for this version of Windows will last until 2020, so there’s no shame in sticking with it for now.
If ever there was a happy Windows user, it’s you. On the other hand, if you think you might be ready to pull the switch now, see “Raring to go?” See the question, “Feeling cautious?” below. Perhaps you haven’t reserved your copy of Windows 10 because you don’t like to jump into things at the early stages. Microsoft made some much-needed improvements to Windows 8 when it released Windows 8.1. What version of Windows are you running? Your inclination to upgrade or not might depend on the version of the OS you're currently using. If you’re one of those with a foot in both worlds, see “Good to go?” below.Ģ. Mac users-don’t laugh! There are some among you running a virtual Windows machine, like Boot Camp, within your Apple computer.
Do you have a Windows PC or a Mac? Windows users, move on to the next question. Follow along as we ask all the right questions.ġ. If you haven’t already reserved your copy and are still on the fence about whether to upgrade, our step-by-step guide can help you decide. We’re just a few hours from the official launch of Windows 10.
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