thanks Brian, so, it's a little simpler. thank goodness.
concerning step 1, is the built in backup utility sufficient?
On 2/2/2016 3:16 PM, Brian Vogel wrote:
Mario,
No. Reserving a copy of Win10 originally was about having
the entire set of necessary files (or most of 'em, anyway) be downloaded
to your machine ahead of time so you could do the update process with
less wait time. Now Microsoft seems to be doing that as a part of GWX
by default, angering any number of people who think it's a conspiracy of
some sort.
If you have a Windows 7 or Windows 8/8.1 computer no product
key is necessary and none is sent to you afterward. The upgrade process
itself activates your copy of Windows 10 on the machine and it's
licensing key.
What I recommend as the "safe upgrade procedure" is as follows:
1. Make a full backup of your existing user data and full OS system
image of your Windows 7 or Windows 8 system using the backup software of
your choice. In the event of something catastrophic occurring, which is
unlikely, this is the easiest way to recover your existing system.
2. Run the Windows 10 Upgrade process. I suggest doing it either from
GWX or from the "Upgrade this PC Now" option on the media creation tool
page if your intention is to upgrade the PC you're currently on. If you
really must have the Win10 ISO burned to disc or on USB, then follow the
instructions regarding downloading it for upgrading PCs other than the
one you're on. If you go that route you'll also need to go into BIOS or
use the Boot Order panel to make your computer boot from the media you
created to do the upgrade.
a. IF your system was a "well used" system, and
particularly a well-used Windows 7 system (or even just a Windows 7
system, if you want to be anal-retentive about it) then immediately go
to the Update & Security Settings, Recovery Pane and do a "Reset this
PC" via the button. This forces a full refresh of the Win10 operating
system. Use the "Keep my files" option, at least initially.
b. If you have a Win8.1 system, you can probably skip what
was done in step 'a' for a Windows 7 system. If you notice that you're
having irregularities within the first couple of days I'd give a Reset
install a try then, but only if something weird appears to be happening.
3. Take the time to go through the Privacy Settings, all panes, to set
things up as you'd like as far as device access and data gathering. I
have shut down a lot of default access, but left system health reporting
at "full" and there is not much traffic from that.
4. If you are on an internet connection that has data caps and/or peak
and off peak usage periods and billing, definitely take the time open
the Network & Internet Settings, WiFi Pane (which happens to be the
default when N&I Settings open), then click on the WiFi connection
(probably that you're currently connected to). Then scroll down below
the list of WiFi connections to find the "Advanced Options" link. Be
certain to throw the Metered Connections switch/toggle (I can't remember
how JAWS announces it, because it's a new concept, maybe as a checkbox.
It behaves the same way) to "ON." This prevents Windows Updates from
automatically downloading via this particular internet connection
without your express permission to do so. Otherwise, leave this set to
"OFF" so that Windows Updates remain fully automatic. Also, in the
Advanced Options is a switch/toggle entitled "Make this PC
Discoverable." This serves the same purpose as the old "What type of
network is this? Home/Work/Public" stuff did in Windows 7. Since both
Home and Work networks in the old system made the computer discoverable
by other Windows machines on the same network, that split has been
eliminated. If you switch Discoverable to ON your computer is visible
to others on the network and can share like you may have done in the
past. If it's OFF it's the same as the former "Public" choice, and your
machine is visible via WIndows to no other machine on the network.
5. Set up Cortana to your liking. I absolutely hate having Web results
returned as parts of a Windows search, so I turned the "Search Online
and include Web Results" setting off. I had no intention of using the
digital assistant feature to interact with Cortana verbally, so I turned
off the "Cortana can give you suggestions, reminders, ideas, alerts, and
more" setting OFF, too. The digital assistant feature is quite
remarkable, and I've played with it when setting up machines for others,
but I know I won't use it. I also hate the fact that Cortana is stapped
to Bing as far as searching for web results because I've just never
warmed to Bing and won't at this point.
Brian
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