From what we have read they are having issues with Hardware Devices like Printers/Network Cards/Scanners/Video Cards/Chipsets and outdated software.
If your software is out of date don't be optimistic that the company who makes it will make it compatible with Windows 10.
There are three reasons why they won't support outdated software 1. is they want you to upgrade and 2. they usually don't have the staff/resources to support outdated software 3. some software just won't be compatible and will either be buggy or featureless.
Now if you are Super Huge Company that is willing to pay for Microsoft and Software Compatibility then you might get help, but if you aren't Berkshire Hathaway Inc. or equivalent, don't hold your breath.
Some people have had to download the updates to another computer in the middle of the load to finish the install, so be prepared to have another computer standing by.
We also read that the network card in sleep mode causes issues and that people are having to go into the properties of the NIC to disable this feature to stay connected.
solution: Go to Device Manager in the Control Panel and locate your adapter in the Network Adapters section. Double-click on hit and then select the Power Management tab. If the option “Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power” is checked, uncheck it.
We also read that people are having to reboot their router in order to reconnect to the network/internet, but this is strange to us...
The only reason people are having to reboot their router is because more than likely their Internet Service Provide ISP is being maxed out or you're using a POS router from Comcast :-D
Remember, you are updating Windows Operating System not a router. The router is not being updated and has nothing to do with the upgrade at all, so keep focused on the Computer.
Printers use their own software to be used with Windows and the driver is the way it connects to Windows and that is usually supplied by the Vendor.
Microsoft's driver is not an option when it comes to printers/scanners/video drivers only the Manufacturer's driver is to be used.
We are hearing mixed reviews with the Win 10 install, but the people that have loaded it are noticing that MS went with the Windows 7 look more than the Windows 8 look.
They have gotten rid of the Tiles and went back to Icons, which we would have left tiles because Icons are so yesterday and they leave a cluttered cheap look.
Most people learn from their mistakes and it looks as though MS has learned from their past mistakes and made this install cleaner than what they have provided before.
People can change, the question is, can you forgive...
**UPDATE**
Windows 7 will be supported until 2020 and they always add a year after they say no more support, so don't be scared into upgrading by some media post saying that you need to upgrade because Windows 7 isn't going to be supported anymore.
The type of support is not the Updates you need each month from MS that provide Security updates and Patches and MS is supported by millions of 3rd party and family and friends.
They are pitching the "FREE" factor, but again, don't freak out because by the time 2020 hits, your Windows 7 machine will need to be replaced anyway and some systems need to be upgraded now.
All you'll have to do is buy a System and the MS 10 license will be sold with the Device and as you know Dell is famous for selling 299.99 computers :-D so don't freak out to the Apocalyptic tactics Media Hounds use, remember, they're paid to promote, we're not.
Now the Irony: Come to find out Windows 10 works better on Windows 7 machines than it does the Windows 8 devices due to Hardware Compatibility issues.
Windows RT devices will not be compatible with Windows 10 and will not get the upgrade, but even some x86 devices will have issues as well.
This is the reason why they are prolonging the upgrades to the Phones and Tablets because they are going to have a S-Storm of pissed off people.
This is why we recommended to people to go out and buy the Amazon Tablet. This way you only spent 200 bucks instead of 400.00 and your Amazon Tablet will still work :-)
Microsoft is KING of keeping peoples wallet out so we knew to chill with Windows 7 and the people that bought hardware from us are still using their Windows 7 machines and are running great!
If you want a long lasting Windows 10 device wait until Microsoft puts in the new Intel chips, otherwise don't.
Intel is also KING of keeping peoples wallet out, so if Intel gets all greedy like they can do, don't be surprised if MS goes a different direction, probably not, but maybe.
We don't see AMD chips being used, their stock price is in the toilet which is sad, because they have a lot of heart, they just lack funds and talent.
Intel is hurting for business as well and the bubble is bursting on Hardware kids, so be smart, be humble and everybody wins...and that's a fact!
sidenote: However, that's like telling a drug addict not to use this money for drugs...
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