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The free upgrade to Windows 10 ends in two weeks! Should I upgrade to Windows 10? Is Windows 10 any good? We explain who should upgrade to the new version of the OS, plus things to consider if you’re using older hardware and software.
Windows 10 will cease to be a free update on 29 July 2016, exactly a year after its initial release to the general public. After the free upgrade period, Windows 10 Home will cost £99.99 and the Pro version will set you back £189.99.
Those who choose upgrade to Windows 10 will also benefit from the Windows 10 Anniversary Update that will become available on 2 August 2016. (Read more about the Windows 10 Anniversary Update.)
With many new features, and various system improvements upgrading is a no-brainer for most people, and in our review we explain in more depth why we’re impressed. Here, though, we’ll explain who should and shouldn’t upgrade: the pros and cons of Windows 10.
If you’re not sure now is the right time to upgrade, there are steps you can take. If you’re looking to upgrade your computer parts and want to be on Windows 10, you should upgrade and extract your new Windows 10 product key using ProduKey. This means you can upgrade your new computer and later have the option to install Windows 10 directly on the new machine.
Microsoft has done everything it can to convince people to take advantage of the Windows 10 upgrade offer, and in the final few weeks has resorted to a full-screen ‘sorry to interrupt…’ message as a last-ditch attempt. However, if you’re adamant that you don’t want to upgrade, we suggest you also read how to stay on Windows 7 or 8 forever.
Should I upgrade to Windows 10? Can I downgrade Windows 10?
One of the first questions we’re often asked when it comes to upgrading a system is how easily can you go back to your old one if you don’t like it. The answer with Windows 10 is that it’s very easy.
Microsoft has built in a simple process that only requires a few clicks to have the system roll back to your previous version of Windows (so long as you haven’t deleted the windows.old folder in which the previous version lives). You can read our guide to downgrading Windows 10.
When we tested this helpful feature it successfully took data and installed apps with it, meaning you’re good to go as soon as the process is complete. Of course, as with any operating system installation, you’ll want to make a full backup of your data before you begin either the upgrade or the downgrade. We’re heard that the roll-back doesn’t always work perfectly, so there is a chance that upgrading and rolling back won’t be a seamless process: bear this in mind if you’re thinking about upgrading just to see whether you like Windows 10. Again, make a FULL backup beforehand to guard against any problems.
Should I upgrade to Windows 10? It’s free… until 29 July 2016!
The biggest decision taken by Microsoft with Windows 10 was to offer the OS as a free upgrade to current users of Windows 7 and 8.1. In fact there’s a good chance that your PC is already displaying a new icon in the system tray, prompting you to upgrade. For XP or Vista users Windows 10 is a paid upgrade, so it’s a bigger decision. As a reminder the free upgrade runs out on 29 July 2016 – so if you’re looking to upgrade, make sure you’ve completed the process before the date.
Source: Should I upgrade to Windows 10? Why upgrade Window 10? Is Windows 10 good? – Feature – PC Advisor
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