Hi, 8.1 is quite different e.g. there is no start menu, just tiles which takes a bit of getting used to but if you are just running the OS to get access to your applications, that shouldn't be too much of an issue, you need to consider which apps you need to run first.
-----Original Message----- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Fred Adams Sent: 05 September 2015 19:50 To: jaws-users list Subject: [JAWS-Users] W 8.1 upgrade I am using W7, outlook 2010 and latest jaws at present. I am having problems with W7 installing windows updates. A Microsoft technician went through my computer and told me that the only solution to my problem is to get a computer repair tech to repair my computer and the other solution is to upgrade to W8.1 or W10. The computer is to old for W10 but I think it could handle W8.1. I would like to know if there is a big learning curve between W7 and W8.1 as I think that might be the cheapest way to go.This is my old backup and experimental computer so I am looking for easiest and cheapest way out. This is an old computer but still works pretty well. Thanks for any suggestions or advice. FRED C. ADAMS W4HC US ARMY AIRBORNE RET For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ ******************************************************************************************************************** This message may contain confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient please inform the sender that you have received the message in error before deleting it. Please do not disclose, copy or distribute information in this e-mail or take any action in reliance on its contents: to do so is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. Thank you for your co-operation. NHSmail is the secure email and directory service available for all NHS staff in England and Scotland NHSmail is approved for exchanging patient data and other sensitive information with NHSmail and GSi recipients NHSmail provides an email address for your career in the NHS and can be accessed anywhere ******************************************************************************************************************** For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
