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But many problems should be resolved over the coming months. Some Metro (or whatever they want to call it) apps weren’t designed to operate in smaller, non-full-screen windows, which can cause issues. The new Settings panel is an improvement, but the old Control Panel still exists, and you’ll often need to switch between the two. There are a few quirks and inconsistencies. Cortana - Windows’ Siri equivalent - is fun, although she mostly fires a Bing search. It’ll be familiar to those migrating from any version of Windows, which is a considerable achievement.Ī real Start button is back, although the ‘All apps’ list is more cramped and less usable.

It papers over the cracks in Windows 8 and makes the system more desktop-friendly. This isn’t a full review, but Windows 10 is a great OS. This will permit you to install a fresh copy without a Windows 8 upgrade.

Once Windows 10 has installed, ensure it’s activated.

Installing from the ISO or DVD seems more problematic.

Either wait for the update or choose “Upgrade this PC” from the Media Creation Tool.

If you’re installing on an SSD, you may need to disable fast boot in the BIOS.

If anything goes wrong, you’ll need to re-install or pay Microsoft for a new Windows 10 license.

Ensure you have a Windows 8 installation DVD to hand.

Back-up your data, applications, configuration options and anything else you’re terrified to lose.

In my experience, the safest options are: I was one of the unlucky ones, and ended up with an unusable machine for a couple of days. Few people will have problems, but there have been scare stories. Windows 7, 8 and 8.1 users can either wait for the upgrade or force it using the Windows 10 Media Creation Tool.