Windows 10....

[ToraToraTora]

I've heard that loads of things stop working if you install it. i don't really want it but I get nagged all the time. I am happy with windows 7 bu if windows 10 should install what know problems are there?

[Hypognosis]

@hc4361

I barely use MS Office but it's great to have them around when I need them. Thanks for saving me £79 per year (or £20-30 per useage, to be realistic).

I hate the whole idea of subscription software, because I only want to use some of them a few times per year.

[CrapAtCryptics]

It does better if you do a custom install and pick your way through the various options. It doesnt update drivers well particularly printers so you might need to do a few manual updates but its been solid for me and the forty or so people I`ve physically helped with the changeover.

[hc4361]

Hypognosis, why not try the free alternatives such as Libre Office? That will save you a fortune when you come to either upgrade your OS or buy a new machine. You can open Office documents and save your documents in the Office formats so there should be no problems with compatibility when working with other people.

[ToraToraTora]

the dam thing just came up with a box asking me to schedule the "upgrade" - could not get shot of it at all. I have now download the GWX control panel and zapped it, that seemed to get shot of it ok.

[HansUrbancka]

Microsoft is being persistent and is endeavouring to force all W7 & W8/8.1 users to convert to Windows 10.

The firm is on a loser so far as I am concerned because, whilst I keep getting messages on my Laptop to select an up-date option ( now or later), I merely click the X button and forget it. At the moment I am posting via my Desktop which is loaded with Vista and is good for a few more years ; by which time (if I'm still alive) will require a replacement.
Consequently, I am ignoring Microsoft and waiting to see what further pressures are put upon me..

Hans.pressure is put upon me.

[Mikkanjazza]

Windows 10 installed itself overnight last week without so much as a by-your-leave. Have had problems - Chrome now doesn't work (but Firefox does). Also Netflix doesn't work properly. I had 7, which I was quite happy with - can't see that 10 is any improvement.

[frugalfred]

Re Chrome browser - load Chrome; click on the 3 bars top right; go down to "Help", click on it. New page will load and will automatically update Chrome.
(It did it for me!)

[frugalfred]

^ omitted - after help, click "about Google Chrome"