Windows 10 Anniversary: Yes, You Should Upgrade

Being bombarded by Windows 10 upgrade notifications? WSJ's Joanna Stern tells you what you need to know before Microsoft's free upgrade expires on July 29. Photo/video: Drew Evans/The Wall Street Journal.

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[captainchris]

2:30 You were downloading a second party app btw.

[glassowlie]

Do a sequel when Windows 11 comes out.

[carlfildes]

I got Windows 10 on 2018 March ??? Is Microsoft always making a website that allows you to always download free Windows 10 in 2018 search how to get Windows 10 free 2018 if you wanna get it free I did it like that it works

[fart_jesus_-_]

0:02 Because i didnt get this message on my pc, i lose the offer >:(

[candycandygirl]

Uh... Sad... I formatted my PC and now it's on Win8... I can't upgrade it anymore

[hansmitdergans]

Nothing is free. Windows 10 is a huge construction site, unfinished in every corner. Still, Microsoft is doing everything to get people to switch. The end of support for Windows 7 was by no means necessary, because the operating system itself is still very modern and is hardly inferior to Windows 10. That was a completely different story at the end of support for Windows XP. The switch from 32 to 64 bit has paid off. The technical difference between Windows 7 and 10, on the other hand, is negligible. Windows 10 is still using NT 6. Although it was renamed NT 10 a few years ago, there are no technical differences. So what reason did Microsoft have to shoot down Windows 7 after just 10 years, while Windows XP survived 13.5 years despite the outdated technology? The reason for this is very simple: Windows 10. Microsoft wants to force all users to switch. That sounds more than suspicious to me. Microsoft gives us an operating system for free, then they eliminate all alternatives. What does Microsoft get from the fact that all users switch to Windows 10? Is it just the statistics that are the goal? Or is there more to it? This may all sound like a conspiracy theory, but think about it: when have you ever got something for free on the Internet that was not linked to a subscription trap or a free trial period? Do you really think that Microsoft, the world's largest IT company, is giving away over $ 100 worth of Windows for free just because they feel like it? There must be some plan behind it. In any case, I will not switch. I am now very satisfied with Windows 8.1. You can adapt it very well to Windows 7, then you have a very fast and stable operating system with a familiar design and security updates until 2023. Here you also had the choice between touch and normal desktop. In Windows 10 everything was mixed together. The result was an ugly interface that is relatively useless for any kind of use. The buttons are too big for desktop PCs and too small for touch devices. I am very disappointed with Windows 10 and hope that there will soon be an alternative that is also compatible with Windows programs.

[ihh]

Here's what to do to eliminate pain: [I N S T A L L L I N U X]

[hornybastard]

I remember installing Windows 10 on my mom's Windows 7 computer and it bricked it.

[HalkerVeil]

So you should upgrade just to get rid of popups?
Is that really what you just said?

[rachelhagins]

Seriously you cannot get rid of me: “ this is why i use chrome book.”

[CloroxBleach]

thank you, i will make sure to change my calendar to july 29.

[spicy]

CEO - Tell them to upgrade so we can spy on them!
Employee - Sir, I don't think that's a good idea...
CEO - DID I STUTTER?

[SpikedHairWarrior]

windows 10 is great isn't it? how about you talk about all the spywares builtin?

[CosmicLightDraco]

0:21 Oh really? I can't get rid of you?


*Installs Ubuntu.*

Who's laughing now?

[_zerofour]

Sometimes if feels like li- *error*
Is a serious of- *another error*

LOL XD 😂😂😂😂

[xerneas]

I use 8.1 Pro its the best here is why:
Win10: Very Good at running games but when I run some new games (battlefield 1 maybe) it reachs to 80 degree :(
Win7: Good 50 degree but cant run all games :(
Win8:No longer supported :(
Win8.1: 60 degree not bad :D And it can run all my games


I thing the best one is Windows XP :D

[gamerthatplays]

I installed windows 10 on my laptop but it only had 4 gigabytes of RAM it had windows 8.1 but when i updated it to Windows 10 it had trouble doing anything because of a lack of RAM and it crashed so often that i reset it back to windows 8.1 now it works fine

[txco]

*the good thing is im still using windows 7 at 2020*

[rhwdhu]

You Can Still Upgrade To Windows 10 In 2019...

[Vitor-gixo]

Me watching this video.
*opens chrome quickly*