I’ve always hated in-place upgrades as well, but I went to 10 from a Windows 7 Pro Dell Optiplex 980 and I have had no problems. All of my apps continued to work, though I think I remember upgrading some drivers from the Dell site after the fact (which would be needed even with a wipe ‘n’ load).
If I understand correctly, all of the files and settings are put into a temporary folder and essentially a clean install is done, then the files and settings are loaded. That is what most convinced me. *From:* [email protected] [mailto: [email protected]] *On Behalf Of *David Hoeft *Sent:* Friday, May 27, 2016 9:40 AM *To:* [email protected] *Subject:* RE: THREAD HIJACK! [NTSysADM] Windows 10 upgrades I had Windows 8 on my home computer and just recently upgraded to Windows 10. The process went really well. However, I had some problems with my favorite game crashing (Starcraft II) so I reinstalled my video driver. Then I decided to be thorough and reinstalled all my drivers just in case. Result: No crashing! I have helped several people upgrade their home computers and laptops with very little or no issues. At work we are applying a fresh image since we are using the Education Edition that does not support an in-place upgrade from Windows 8.1 Enterprise. That has gone smoothly as well. We use Windows Deployment Services and Workbench to image. Cheers! David Hoeft *From:* [email protected] [ mailto:[email protected] <[email protected]>] *On Behalf Of *Jonathan Raper *Sent:* Friday, May 27, 2016 8:21 AM *To:* [email protected] *Subject:* RE: THREAD HIJACK! [NTSysADM] Windows 10 upgrades Speaking of Win 10 upgrades…. I’ll preface this question by saying I am almost a luddite at home. If I didn’t have to feed my family, I would be a sailing instructor or lawnmower engine repair guy for a living…. How has it gone for all of you who have upgraded an existing build from say Win 7 Pro to Win 10 in place? I know this is the preferred/supported path per Microsoft, but I have NEVER been a fan of in-place upgrades… (GET OFF MY LAWN!)…. I’ve got several Win 7 Pro systems at home that I disabled the win 10 notifications, though I plan to upgrade them and was wondering just how much of a pain or success it has been. Yes, I know, Win 10 has 5,000 bazillion users now, but I’d like to hear from some fellow engineers….who have to be the Help Desk for their families…. Thanks! Jonathan *From:* [email protected] [ mailto:[email protected] <[email protected]>] *On Behalf Of *Micheal Espinola Jr *Sent:* Thursday, May 26, 2016 6:09 PM *To:* [email protected] *Subject:* Re: [NTSysADM] Windows 10 upgrades I've successfully and happily upgraded my own systems to Windows 10 - but holy crap is this disgusting. What a way to destroy any good will and trust. As James pointed out, this is a great way to get people to completely disable updates again. -- Espi On Wed, May 25, 2016 at 10:06 AM, Melvin Backus <[email protected]> wrote: Given the folks on the list many of you may already know this but I just ran across this. I’m guessing that’s exactly how all these “I told it no but it still upgraded” events are happening. http://www.techrepublic.com/article/windows-10-upgrade-app-breaks-microsofts-own-guidelines/?ftag=TRE684d531&bhid=23118994024572394746988385873151 -------------------- Melvin Backus | Sr. Systems Engineer | Byers Engineering Company | 404.497.1565 Service Desk | 404-497-1599 | https://servicedesk.byers.com -- There are 10 kinds of people in the world... those who understand binary and those who don't. NOTE: This message and any attachments is intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is non-public, proprietary, legally privileged, confidential, and/or exempt from disclosure. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any use, dissemination, distribution, or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify the original sender immediately by telephone or return email and destroy or delete this message along with any attachments immediately.
