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Re: Why You Need To Upgrade To Windows 10 Before 29th July by Nobody: 7:08am On Jul 27, 2016
leave em... apart from being very unstable

illusionsbyafo:
I would advise anyone using an older version of windows to stick to it as windows 10 will destroy your system and kill your moral..you will be so frustrated using it...I am among the first users of windows 10 as i pre registered for the evaluation version last year ...then later upgraded to d original version early dis year..ever since,it has been one bug issue to the other...now my laptop has been hanging on windows startup page since sunday...u can imagine how frustrating it can be.... i would love to downgrade to windows 7 or 8.1 jejeli...i have already borrowed a friends laptop to download windows iso and that can only be achieved by the free spectranet browsing from 1am to 7am

PLEASE STICK TO YOUR OLD WINDOWS
Re: Why You Need To Upgrade To Windows 10 Before 29th July by paulbets: 7:14am On Jul 27, 2016
hmm. Ok, thanks
angels09:
if I were you I'd stick with windows 8.1

Re: Why You Need To Upgrade To Windows 10 Before 29th July by Kadafiobi: 7:23am On Jul 27, 2016
Windows 10 is good more efficient nd user friendly
Re: Why You Need To Upgrade To Windows 10 Before 29th July by jolak5(m): 7:24am On Jul 27, 2016
angels09:
if I were you I'd stick with windows 8.1
angels09:
if I were you I'd stick with windows 8.1
angels09:
leave em... apart from being very unstable

I also use widndow 10 qnd it has been fun.
For those complaining about battery, all you need to do is update the software controlling your battery.
Window 10 also comes with a very good anti virus software that you can upgrade for free
If you have any other issue with the O.S just upgrade the cor responding system software.
Lemme know if you encounter any other problem
Re: Why You Need To Upgrade To Windows 10 Before 29th July by Nobody: 7:29am On Jul 27, 2016
I'd rather buy a system later with win 10, a lot of woes are associated with the upgrade, I did it, it crashed my faithful pc and I had to downgrade back to win 8.1, it was one of the most harrowing experiences of pc ownership for me. and many others
paulbets:
hmm. Ok, thanks
Re: Why You Need To Upgrade To Windows 10 Before 29th July by Nobody: 7:31am On Jul 27, 2016
thanks but am NOT interested.... I'd rather buy a windows 10 pc when the OS has become stable.


jolak5:
I also use widndow 10 qnd it has been fun.
For those complaining about battery, all you need to do is update the software controlling your battery.
Window 10 also comes with a very good anti virus software that you can upgrade for free
If you have any other issue with the O.S just upgrade the cor responding system software.
Lemme know if you encounter any other problem
Re: Why You Need To Upgrade To Windows 10 Before 29th July by sniperwolf(m): 7:33am On Jul 27, 2016
After upgrading to Windows 10, the only flaw I've noticed was that my laptop's Bluetooth wasn't compatible. Put that aside, every other thing about Windows 10 is awesome. The calendar/email app is top-notch.

I subscribe to the etisalat 16GB for N8000 to facilitate the download, because due to Windows 10 download size I was anticipating that the download will break at intervals before completion, but it never did. The download was swift at about 3hrs.

For my core i7 PC, the OS is just too smooth, like I said the only flaw was that my Bluetooth wasnt compatible, every other thing is PERFECT
Re: Why You Need To Upgrade To Windows 10 Before 29th July by menxer: 7:34am On Jul 27, 2016
chamberlin1:

Very true, lost almost 4Gb since then I'm scared of connecting my laptop to my smile mifi. How can I stop the automatic updates from the laptop side? Anyone with a solution?

Vanillaskin:

How did you disabled background app?

Right click start > run > type gpedit.msc

Computer configuration > administrative templates > windows components > store >double click on options displayed on the right, read the instructions on the pop up window and disable accordingly.

Repeat for windows update, maps, or any app you don't want running in the background.

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Re: Why You Need To Upgrade To Windows 10 Before 29th July by sniperwolf(m): 7:35am On Jul 27, 2016
ka2ma:
No one has said anythin about the bluetooth issue, I av dt problem too after I did the upgrade


Yea, my Bluetooth wasn't compatible and that was the only flaw
Re: Why You Need To Upgrade To Windows 10 Before 29th July by esaias1(m): 7:36am On Jul 27, 2016
installed win 10 in my hp255g1 around January, it became slow a bit, battery drains fast and the system gets hot.
so I switched back to my 8.0 and still rocking it kiss
Re: Why You Need To Upgrade To Windows 10 Before 29th July by abzeemao(m): 7:38am On Jul 27, 2016
GloryIsaac:


Then update your WiFi drivers


updated since over 2 months now... no solution bro.. it basically picks when to and when not to collect
Re: Why You Need To Upgrade To Windows 10 Before 29th July by Nobody: 7:38am On Jul 27, 2016
brotherly same hia

esaias1:
installed win 10 in my hp255g1 around January, it became slow a bit, battery drains fast and the system gets hot.
so I switched back to my 8.0 and still rocking it kiss

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Re: Why You Need To Upgrade To Windows 10 Before 29th July by Nobody: 7:39am On Jul 27, 2016
downgrade back asap
abzeemao:



updated since over 2 months now... no solution bro.. it basically picks when to and when not to collect
Re: Why You Need To Upgrade To Windows 10 Before 29th July by jolak5(m): 7:40am On Jul 27, 2016
angels09:
thanks but am NOT interested.... I'd rather buy a windows 10 pc when the OS has become stable.


that's also a good idea, you are a careful risk taker I guess. You won't have any p, I am using it too. Well if you want to wait its ok
Re: Why You Need To Upgrade To Windows 10 Before 29th July by Nobody: 7:42am On Jul 27, 2016
my current pc is 2G RAM...DUO Core, am planning on getting the devilish Lenovo T550 16G RAM 24 HOURS BA3....SO NO HURRY cheesy cheesy lemme enjoy ma pc jejely without win 10 problems.


jolak5:
that's also a good idea, you are a careful risk taker I guess. You won't have any p, I am using it too. Well if you want to wait its ok
Re: Why You Need To Upgrade To Windows 10 Before 29th July by esaias1(m): 7:44am On Jul 27, 2016
angels09:
brotherly same hia
I'm certain it's compatibility issues.

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Re: Why You Need To Upgrade To Windows 10 Before 29th July by Nobody: 7:44am On Jul 27, 2016
Windows 10 drains my battery
Re: Why You Need To Upgrade To Windows 10 Before 29th July by sniperwolf(m): 7:46am On Jul 27, 2016
GloryIsaac:


Go to Settings > Devices > Bluetooth > Put it on > Then Send or Recieve files ...... To recieve, you have to first search on your phone for the laptop name ( not the normal connect automatically stuff ) ....

If that doesn't work, then update the bluetooth drivers smiley

I can't find my Bluetooth on the list of Devices
Re: Why You Need To Upgrade To Windows 10 Before 29th July by akanbiaa(m): 7:49am On Jul 27, 2016
menxer:
I lost 4gb of data to Windows 10 background apps.

Disable all background apps and updates else you will regret upgrading to win10.

It is a slick OS experience no doubt about that.
It slows down the system because it utilizes most of the systems RAM, cracked games you enjoy on windows 7 will not work on windows 10, my verdict maintain what you currently have and if you need windows 10 buy a laptop with modern board of 1 slot for RAM the 8gig RAM and above.
Re: Why You Need To Upgrade To Windows 10 Before 29th July by abzeemao(m): 7:50am On Jul 27, 2016
angels09:
downgrade back asap



did that also, didnt change a thing. took it to idea consult, the guy was yarning trash....

i have uninstalled and reinstalled, upgraded and downgraded, troubleshoot and what not...

it still decides when to connect
Re: Why You Need To Upgrade To Windows 10 Before 29th July by Nobody: 7:53am On Jul 27, 2016
abzeemao:




did that also, didnt change a thing. took it to idea consult, the guy was yarning trash....

i have uninstalled and reinstalled, upgraded and downgraded, troubleshoot and what not...

it still decides when to connect

http://www.cnet.com/forums/discussions/windows-10-free-upgrade-nightmare/

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Re: Why You Need To Upgrade To Windows 10 Before 29th July by abzeemao(m): 7:53am On Jul 27, 2016
gambus007:

I have the same issue its over 2months now.i cant connect to public hotspot xpect my phone....am thinking of revert back to windows 8.i dont like dis called windows 10. A guy told me that i will not be able to connect to public wifi becose my os 10 is home basic or so but i dont believe him.i have search internet, i have done many update stiil the same problem.

as in.
the stuff eeyaf tire me..
chai..
Re: Why You Need To Upgrade To Windows 10 Before 29th July by Nobody: 7:55am On Jul 27, 2016
get the original drivers for your pc..... mine was just a downgrade using d original 8.1 and all my drivers came back on asap.... it was a torturous journey

abzeemao:




did that also, didnt change a thing. took it to idea consult, the guy was yarning trash....

i have uninstalled and reinstalled, upgraded and downgraded, troubleshoot and what not...

it still decides when to connect
Re: Why You Need To Upgrade To Windows 10 Before 29th July by abzeemao(m): 8:01am On Jul 27, 2016
angels09:
get the original drivers for your pc..... mine was just a downgrade using d original 8.1 and all my drivers came back on asap.... it was a torturous journey


i think mine has to do more with changing the hardware component of my harddrive.
got d original driver for the wifi. installed,,, no solution............. upgraded, no solution...........
Re: Why You Need To Upgrade To Windows 10 Before 29th July by 0ubenji(m): 8:04am On Jul 27, 2016
anthonypeters:
“As we near the one year anniversary of the availability of Windows 10, we’re excited to share that Windows 10 is now running on 300 million active devices around the world” quotes Microsoft’s blog.

Microsoft has confirmed that Windows 10’s free upgrade offer will expire on July 29, 2016. After that, you’ll have to pay $119 (Over NGN 23,800) to upgrade on any computer that hasn’t already made the upgrade.
If you upgraded an OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) device to Windows 10 for free, then you can still reinstall Windows 10 on it for the lifetime of the device since that license cannot be legally transferred to any other hardware. If you upgraded a retail version of Windows 7 or 8.1 to Windows 10 then after 29 July 2016 you will be unable to fully move that Windows 10 upgrade to a new device using the Windows 7 or 8.1 retail license.

Any new system operating with retail version of Windows 7 or 8.1 license that you may want to move over to windows 10 after 29 July 2016 will not be eligible for a free upgrade to Windows 10; that means you will have to purchase a Windows 10 retail license to get that system updated to the new operating system. You can still purchase an upgrade license for Windows 10, which will cost less than a full version of the OS, and then use it to upgrade your retail Windows 7 or 8.1 system at that point.

Three point summary of the whole information is:
1. The free upgrade offer ends on July 29 and will not be extended.

2. Any upgrades completed before that date will be valid for as long as the device lasts.

3. There is a possibility that Microsoft will introduce some new upgrade offers after July 29, but don’t count on it.

We believe one of Microsoft’s goal with this upgrade offer isn’t just to get its installed Windows 10 base to a billion, they also want to reduce the number of PCs running on Windows 7 in an orderly fashion before its extended support commitment ends on January 14, 2020. Some people still use the “dead” windows XP; millions of users (especially here in Nigeria) are still running windows 7 on their PCs and don’t care about a newer operating system. For this set of persons, Windows 7 is perfect, and so they can’t find a reason for new operating system upgrade.
On the other hand, the free upgrade offer never really applied to large businesses that run Windows Enterprise editions. For those customers who also have purchased Software Assurance for those volume licenses, the Windows 10 upgrade offer is, if not free, at least already paid for. The decision of whether and when to upgrade is driven by business needs, not by the cost of an upgrade license.

Source: http://naijalaptopfix.com/blog/2016/07/19/why-you-need-to-upgrade-to-windows-10-before-29th-july/
$119 is over 40k, biko use ur calculator well with the firm realization dat u r in Nigeria
Re: Why You Need To Upgrade To Windows 10 Before 29th July by abusurv(m): 8:04am On Jul 27, 2016
Does it work with crack software? thank you
Re: Why You Need To Upgrade To Windows 10 Before 29th July by graphiti: 8:06am On Jul 27, 2016
MadCow1:
Please how can I upgrade to Windows 10 on my Tecno Phone.


Thanks.

dz mad cow nor go kee parzin sha!

Re: Why You Need To Upgrade To Windows 10 Before 29th July by Nobody: 8:09am On Jul 27, 2016
if expensive get an external card...for wifi

abzeemao:


i think mine has to do more with changing the hardware component of my harddrive.
got d original driver for the wifi. installed,,, no solution............. upgraded, no solution...........

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Re: Why You Need To Upgrade To Windows 10 Before 29th July by hUmaneOne: 8:11am On Jul 27, 2016
Jobia:
pls does it run properly on Intel core i3

Only the 3rd generation Intel core and above will work

.goto your system specs;if your processor is
(X represents any number)
Core i3-x xx it won't work
core i3 2xxx it will work with legacy (old) drivers
If core i3 -3xxx and and above, it will work.
Note:these will only apply if you're using an Intel graphics card.
Re: Why You Need To Upgrade To Windows 10 Before 29th July by roufy235(m): 8:12am On Jul 27, 2016
oboy3:
I have been getting notifications since last month and i keep ignoring them

From Most comments on this thread,it shows the windows 10 Os is not worth it,what can i do without my Winning eleven and my dear Gta,,abeg lemme keep managing my windows 8.1

To avoid stories that touch
after the upgrade if you are not still OK with it you can go back without losing your files,apps etc. have been on windows 10 since last 5months now and everything about the OS is okay, I don't experience any problems.
Re: Why You Need To Upgrade To Windows 10 Before 29th July by abzeemao(m): 8:12am On Jul 27, 2016
angels09:
if expensive get an external card...for wifi



great idea... would stop by idea consult today....
thanks
Re: Why You Need To Upgrade To Windows 10 Before 29th July by BluStreak(m): 8:12am On Jul 27, 2016
I guess I must be among the super-lucky Windows 10 upgraders. My ever faithful Elitebook Core i7 took it without a hitch (except for battery drain sha). Everything works fine from Bluetooth to Wlan and display. Not forgetting to add that I have 8GB RAM installed.

For those complaining of their PC hanging, Windows 10 has a lotta background resources that needs processing and room. For this, you must have a minimum of 4GB ram to get any use off Windows 10. Note also that you must be running the 64bit version for all ur 4GB to be put to use as 32bit versions will limit memory usage to a little above 3GB even if you installed 8GB.

1st generation Core i3 and i5 struggles on Windows 10 except you have up to 6 - 8GB of ram.

To me, Windows 10 is akin to Windows XP of (Windows 95 and Windows Me). It is also like the Windows 7 of Windows Vista and Windows 8 before the stable 8.1 upgrade.

Windows 10 is superb and stable if your system meets it's requirements.

Go Windows 10.

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