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Check if the Windows 10 version you're using is reliable and up-to-date.

Check if the Windows 10 version you're using is reliable and up-to-date.

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Sky05
Junior Member
30
12-15-2016, 02:09 PM
#1
Hi everyone, I'm curious about Windows 10's stability. It was released a bit over a month ago, but since I rely on it heavily for streaming and heavy tasks, I wanted to know what issues people face. Have any of you upgraded before? What problems did you encounter—slowdowns, crashes, general bugs? Should I hold off for six months or proceed now? Thanks ahead!
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Sky05
12-15-2016, 02:09 PM #1

Hi everyone, I'm curious about Windows 10's stability. It was released a bit over a month ago, but since I rely on it heavily for streaming and heavy tasks, I wanted to know what issues people face. Have any of you upgraded before? What problems did you encounter—slowdowns, crashes, general bugs? Should I hold off for six months or proceed now? Thanks ahead!

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mrtickle03
Junior Member
11
12-15-2016, 03:48 PM
#2
I think I should wait another month or two. So far, I haven’t encountered any issues with the 5 units, but I often see discussions about Windows 10 problems. Usually it’s because they don’t perform a clean installation.
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mrtickle03
12-15-2016, 03:48 PM #2

I think I should wait another month or two. So far, I haven’t encountered any issues with the 5 units, but I often see discussions about Windows 10 problems. Usually it’s because they don’t perform a clean installation.

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Brendan010
Junior Member
3
12-24-2016, 12:48 PM
#3
Details? Not really. Your specs can shape how much it breaks for you. EDIT: meh, not sure about the GTX 960 drivers at all
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Brendan010
12-24-2016, 12:48 PM #3

Details? Not really. Your specs can shape how much it breaks for you. EDIT: meh, not sure about the GTX 960 drivers at all

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Sheik1soul
Senior Member
511
01-04-2017, 11:53 AM
#4
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Sheik1soul
01-04-2017, 11:53 AM #4

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luca_kotti
Member
51
01-08-2017, 10:10 PM
#5
It's reliable, though some features don't quite fit well with it. That's up to other developers to resolve, not Microsoft. I'd wait a bit longer. My main PC is still running Windows 7.
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luca_kotti
01-08-2017, 10:10 PM #5

It's reliable, though some features don't quite fit well with it. That's up to other developers to resolve, not Microsoft. I'd wait a bit longer. My main PC is still running Windows 7.

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fqv
Member
58
01-08-2017, 11:21 PM
#6
I upgraded my daily driver Ultrabook and cleaned my main gaming rig from the start, and so far I haven’t had any crashes. On my gaming rig, some games ran a bit slow but were resolved after the next update. I have no issues yet.
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fqv
01-08-2017, 11:21 PM #6

I upgraded my daily driver Ultrabook and cleaned my main gaming rig from the start, and so far I haven’t had any crashes. On my gaming rig, some games ran a bit slow but were resolved after the next update. I have no issues yet.

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missyT1396
Member
189
01-09-2017, 06:34 AM
#7
I would prefer to keep using Windows 7 until the final release of Windows 10 arrives. I’m currently using Windows 10 home on my laptop and a desktop at home. Occasionally the Wi-Fi behaves strangely, and sometimes applications seem to close unexpectedly. Since these problems are considered upgrades from Windows 7, I wouldn’t have noticed them at the time. The stable release is expected soon, and after roughly three months most issues should be fixed. That’s just my take.
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missyT1396
01-09-2017, 06:34 AM #7

I would prefer to keep using Windows 7 until the final release of Windows 10 arrives. I’m currently using Windows 10 home on my laptop and a desktop at home. Occasionally the Wi-Fi behaves strangely, and sometimes applications seem to close unexpectedly. Since these problems are considered upgrades from Windows 7, I wouldn’t have noticed them at the time. The stable release is expected soon, and after roughly three months most issues should be fixed. That’s just my take.

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pixelpiksie
Member
159
01-09-2017, 03:27 PM
#8
This is not affiliated with my organization.
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pixelpiksie
01-09-2017, 03:27 PM #8

This is not affiliated with my organization.

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GewoonMex
Member
88
01-09-2017, 08:21 PM
#9
The idea of a definitive "final" release for Windows 10 is unlikely. Developers typically continue updates and improvements even after a major version is launched, similar to how Office 365 evolves.
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GewoonMex
01-09-2017, 08:21 PM #9

The idea of a definitive "final" release for Windows 10 is unlikely. Developers typically continue updates and improvements even after a major version is launched, similar to how Office 365 evolves.

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Hydroforce33
Senior Member
550
01-18-2017, 12:37 AM
#10
I upgraded 4 PCs on day one (2 desktops, 1 laptop, 1 tablet) to Windows 10. None encountered problems with my software or games. The only issue was during the initial hours when Windows updates graphics drivers, sometimes causing a brief black screen before the next reboot. (Usually resolves after 5+ minutes or a restart)
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Hydroforce33
01-18-2017, 12:37 AM #10

I upgraded 4 PCs on day one (2 desktops, 1 laptop, 1 tablet) to Windows 10. None encountered problems with my software or games. The only issue was during the initial hours when Windows updates graphics drivers, sometimes causing a brief black screen before the next reboot. (Usually resolves after 5+ minutes or a restart)

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