I don’t know if I would categorize the upgrade a “a disaster”. In general, the folks I’ve seen get upgraded had no significant problems. The usual problems are, as you say, older equipment, usually something like printers
Like you, I’m not a big fan of in-place upgrades. I always recommend a nuke and pave process. However, with the free upgrade, to do this you first need to do an in-place upgrade. Then you can wipe it out and do a clean install. If someone is running W7, I always recommend not upgrading. You have until 2020 to get support for W7. By then, you’ll probably want to get a new computer that has W11 pre-installed. :) If someone has W8.1 installed, I recommend that they: 1) Back up critical file to an external hard drive or the cloud. 2) Create a system image 3) Upgrade I let them know that they have 30 days to reverse the change. However, any changes they make to files after the upgrade will probably be lost. If you want folks to avoid the upgrade, they will have to install one of the utilities available that will stop the upgrade (automatic now). Regards, Hank Arnold “THERE IS NO CLOUD – It’s just someone else’s computer!” Microsoft MVP - Consumer Security My Blog: <http://blogs.msmvps.com/hankshelp/> http://blogs.msmvps.com/hankshelp/ Twitter: @Hank_PCDoc Facebook: <https://www.facebook.com/hank.arnold.96> https://www.facebook.com/hank.arnold.96 From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Richard Stovall Sent: Monday, May 30, 2016 9:25 PM To: [email protected] Subject: RE: THREAD HIJACK! [NTSysADM] Windows 10 upgrades Nothing but bad experiences here. 10 is a disaster on older hardware. There is no compelling reason to upgrade on hardware that can run 7 or 8.1 until their EOL dates. 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]> [mailto:[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> ] On Behalf Of Micheal Espinola Jr Sent: Thursday, May 26, 2016 6:09 PM To: [email protected] <mailto:[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] <mailto:[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> > <http://www.techrepublic.com/article/windows-10-upgrade-app-breaks-microsofts-own-guidelines/?ftag=TRE684d531&bhid=23118994024572394746988385873151> > 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 <tel:404.497.1565> > > Service Desk | 404-497-1599 <tel:404-497-1599> | > https://servicedesk.byers.com <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.
