Windows 10 remains a functional everyday operating system.
Windows 10 remains a functional everyday operating system.
It's a chance. However, it seems more like a driver issue than Windows' capability. It wouldn't work in standard drivers, only in those that allow overclocking. This is mainly for dedicated GPUs. Assuming all hardware and driver protections are compromised.
It hasn't been finalized yet. If you're using SLI, you should be cautious. I struggled to connect the NVIDIA control panel while trying to enable a second card; it would only start if a new driver was installed. Once I restarted, it wouldn't open again. That's why I ended up going back to the 8.1 version.
I believe Windows 10 won't harm your hardware, though if your PC fails I won't take responsibility. I'd choose it for a gaming or media PC where essential work isn't required. With the full OS launching this summer, you only get a few months of preview time. Any issues during that period should be manageable. This is just my perspective, and I've only tried it briefly—so proceed with caution. Ultimately, decide for yourself, weigh the risks against the advantages.
I recently changed to it as my primary operating system after upgrading to an SSD. Of course, there are issues—like random updates and Sype being bothersome—but overall it functions well for me. The biggest issue was audio, which resolved with a few driver updates.
'too many bugs'. What type of useless answer is that? I've been using Windows 10 on my desktop PC for months and I haven't run into any bugs or problems. It's fast, it's easy to navigate (although I do miss Windows-S from Windows 8.1) and all of my programs are supported. I really like it.
I need a solid 8.1 because MS offers a full year to upgrade to Windows 10 after the release, so I could wait a whole year before committing to that free upgrade. Another side of me wants to try things out and possibly find better deals later. As a .NET developer, it would be great to have something to work with, though in reality it's probably 90% games and 10% experimentation. I'm a bit concerned about drivers, which seems to be the main issue. I already have the first tech preview running in a VM, but it was unstable—likely due to the VM itself.
I recently switched back to Windows 8.1 after spending two months on Windows 10. Along with the GPU driver issues that prevented SLI and caused occasional lag, I noticed a new error message during shutdowns saying "Memory cannot be read!" After hours of troubleshooting, I reinstalled Windows 8.1 and everything functioned normally. Windows 10 works fine, though I still prefer the updated start menu and Cortana features. It’s too soon to rely on it for daily use. Some devices don’t support drivers, and other odd problems still occur occasionally.
For best results, install Windows 10 on a different hard drive rather than the one you're using for Windows 7 or 8. This way, if you choose not to use it, you can easily remove the old drive and connect the new one without needing to reinstall the operating system. This method is what I follow when testing a different OS.