should i upgrade to windows 10
should i upgrade to windows 10
You’re sticking with Windows 7 because it meets your needs, just like Windows XP did before. MSDOS is fine too. What prompted the switch? You mentioned File History, the ability to align two windows side by side and adjust their size together, snapping empty space across the screen, resizing a 4x4 grid, having multiple desktops, integrated OneDrive, an Action Center, quick access to folders on the Start menu, restoring your OS without losing files, syncing accounts across devices, support for miracast, better high-DPI handling than Windows 10, the Universal App platform with apps like Grove Music, Bing Maps, Mail, Calendar, Camera, Edge, and the App Store, plus enhancements to the Environmental variables panel, Command Prompt features, improved file transfer controls, Task Manager, better collision management, the ability to play Xbox One on PC (though this is still pending), precision trackpad support, multi-touch gestures, game recording without extra gear, live tiles, Hyper-V availability, fast startup, UEFI support, purchasing music DRM-free and renting movies, and a fresh take on Solitaire with no ads except for the new challenges section).
You also pointed out concerns about background changes, the Solitaire update, the challenges feature, pirated games, SecureROM DRM, 16-bit games, and compatibility with DirectX and Windows 10 improvements.
Overall, you’re satisfied with what you have, but you’re open to updates that address specific issues.
Windows 7 belongs to a different time compared to XP, and XP certainly doesn't cover everything that 7 does. I’m not sure what remains unchanged between MSDOS and today’s operating systems. I was quite pleased with Vista, but switched to 7 mainly because I got a free Ultimate license. 7 and Vista feel almost identical, yet 7 supports newer hardware, which Vista sometimes struggles with. That’s a strong reason to prefer 7 over Vista. Another point is that developers back 7 more than Vista. The transition from Vista to Windows 10 follows the same design era and kernel style. After using Windows 10 for a couple of months, I noticed it had some nice features, but many others felt unnecessary or even useless. None of them mattered much to me. - I don’t use Snap in any OS, and the improvements in the command prompt didn’t really interest me, even though I miss that old interface. - One Drive integration isn’t a big plus because it means Microsoft will deeply scan uploaded files via One Drive, which I find intrusive, so I avoid it. - I never felt lacking anything without Action Center, and when I had it, I didn’t see any real benefit; instead, its alerts often felt bothersome. - Live Tiles aren’t something I like, and I swapped the Windows 10 start menu for Startiesback. - I wouldn’t rely on the Windows Store for music or movies. Out of all the points you mentioned, only the new task manager and file transfer options stood out to me, and missing those won’t meaningfully affect my productivity. The list you shared shows that there’s little truly essential in Windows 10; as I said before, much of what you listed is like unnecessary bloat, and it wouldn’t be worth including in an operating system. What you’ve mentioned hints at some features that are outdated or intrusive—things like the Action Center, One Drive scanning, or the Start menu’s evolution. - I don’t see myself needing anything from Microsoft beyond what’s already there. The improvements in Windows 10 feel more like surface-level tweaks rather than deep enhancements. Many of the changes you pointed out are similar to what was already present in Windows 7—like visual customization, the start menu, and the overall feel of the OS. Some positive aspects of Windows 7 are missing in Windows 10, or they’ve become worse. For me, much of what you listed seems like extra clutter, and I’d rather keep an OS that’s focused and practical.