10 Windows: user reviews

Since the release of the official release of the 10th version of the Windows operating system, announced by Microsoft Corporation in the last days of July of this year, neither experts, nor the media, nor end users are bothering to discuss it. Let's find out what the user reviews about Windows 10 on laptops and stationary computers say. In the end, let's try to guess whether it's worthwhile to install a new operating system at all.

Windows 10: reviews and first impressions

Immediately it is worth saying that the world of users was divided into two irreconcilable camps. Some praise the "ten" as they can, others simply spit. What is the reason for this?

So, the first version of Windows 10 was released. Reviews of the product, called the Technical Preview, immediately became one of the most discussed topics of the online community. Quite often it was possible to meet comments about first impressions. Naturally, it was unanimously acknowledged that the return to its rightful place of the "lost" button "Start" pleased almost all users who in the daily work fed up with the Metro interface, where it was necessary to make a lot of manipulation to find or call a particular program or action. Most of all in this foreshore about Windows 10 reviews left users who installed the "eight" on laptops that do not support the touchscreen. This is understandable, because the G-8 was initially focused on devices with this support.

As for the interface, Windows 10 reviews are also different. One completely flat look fell in love, other users, accustomed to voluminous panels and objects, did not like at all. But almost all agreed that the launch of the main menu "Start" became more convenient, even in spite of a somewhat restructured organization. However, the main thing here is that, as they say about Windows 10 user reviews, it is possible to add your own controls and change the menu itself (and not only in terms of the size of the window). But here everything is not so cloudless.

Some looked at version 10 of Windows differently. Feedback often indicates an uncomfortable sorting of menu components, because the same standard "Control Panel" is now hidden in the section of system programs, and not displayed as a separate element. The same goes for the "Run" menu and the command line. It seems that such claims are somewhat groundless, because these elements can be called up by keyboard shortcuts (at least the "Run" menu is Win + R).

System requirements

But about the system requirements and the normal operation of the version 10 Windows user reviews mostly contain, to put it mildly, surprise. Indeed, 1 GB of RAM in combination with a 2-core processor for 32-bit architecture, 2 GB of "RAM" for a 64-bit version - by modern standards is not so much. There are the same configurations and much more powerful.

When considering the topic "Windows 10: reviews", the system requirements do not at all seem overestimated. Although, as was supposed earlier, one could expect the opposite. For example, as for the more powerful systems in which the new Microsoft Windows 10 operating system was installed, user reviews usually mentions that it simply "flies", especially if after a standard update make a "clean" installation. However, this should not cause surprise, because any system will work quite quickly right after installation. Problems can begin when it is cluttered with debris.

Version 10 Windows: feedback on innovations

And they are in the "top ten", not counting the appearance, but more than enough. Not many, however, like, say, the organization of the settings menu (it really looks somewhat unusual), new tools for viewing photos and videos (which often "buggy" and require logging on as a Microsoft account), etc.

On the other hand, about Windows 10 user reviews contain a lot of flattering words, especially about the new browser Edge, which replaced all boring Internet Explorer (but only as the default program). The Explorer itself did not go away from the system. But even on speed and a lot of comparative characteristics, the new browser is now leading in all world rankings.

Interesting enough look reviews about Windows 10 on laptops that support dual-mode operation: both a stationary device and a tablet. Switching modes is carried out with one click, which, according to many owners of transformers, is very convenient.

Not all, however, fell in love with an intelligent assistant Cortana. However, I think this opinion arose, rather, from ignorance, how to use it and how to adjust for yourself. But if you configure it as expected, the possibilities will be much greater than in the standard system.

Well, about the extended support for Xbox game consoles in general, you can talk endlessly. Yes, about Windows 10 reviews also contain information about the new ability to record games using a DVR client, as well as their translation to other devices or over the Web. There is no limit to the admiration of gamers.

Opinions on installation

Installation of the "dozens" is a separate issue. Typically, the process of installing Windows 10 negative comments are expressed only by those users who were queued, and did not install the system using the utility Media Creation Tool.

Of course, this is not the only reason. Often there is a mismatch in the configuration, disruption of communication during the download of files, etc. Many, by the way, do not take into account even the moment that the "dozen" is not set as an upgrade to the systems below the seventh version. In other respects, almost all users note that although the installation process takes quite a lot of time, which basically goes to downloading the distribution, nevertheless the system is installed without problems. The same goes for the standard device drivers.

Some, however, resent the fact that activation seems to be needed, and it's impossible to put the 10th version on the unlicensed "seven" or "eight". Honestly, this is nonsense. The update takes place without problems, and activation will be requested only in case of a "clean" installation.

Feedback on the organization of the system

The functioning of the "dozens", as a rule, does not cause any censure. Of the visual elements, many users liked the ability to display all active applications in the same window, organize several desktops, and so on.

Not everyone, however, understands that you can not look for some controls in the main menu and use direct commands. But if you access them, there are quite interesting opportunities. So, for example, there is nothing easier than disabling the request for login and password "accounting" when you log on to the system, disconnect them when you leave hibernate mode, change the settings for using Windows components, configure group policy yourself, bypassing administrator access rights, and so on.

But there is another aspect. For example, about the "Update Center" Windows 10 reviews are far from positive. The fact is that in the "Control Panel" it does not always work. You can access it only through the properties of the computer, where there is a special link at the bottom left. In addition, updates are not always installed automatically when the automatic update mode is enabled .

Problem applications and drivers

Often, users who installed the "top ten", you can meet and criticism that some programs from the G-8 or specific device drivers do not work. Other comments say that everything functions without problems. What is the reason? Yes, only that when upgrading the "ten" inherits the errors and malfunctions of the old system.

As a rule, according to testimonies of comments on the Internet, the usual re-installation of the application or driver in most cases solves the problem. Concerning drivers, it is necessary to use not the "native" Windows installer from its own database, but the original disk supplied with the purchase of equipment.

Issues of changing the system configuration

About the configuration of knowledgeable people in one voice argue that the adjustment has become much thinner and with even more functionality. Some aspects have been mentioned above.

But here is that it's completely elementary on a computer or laptop that you can use all the cores of the processor with the manual setting of each core, and not by default, not everyone knows. And this is just a small part of what the new system is capable of.

So is it worth it to install Windows 10?

So, is it worth to establish the "top ten"? It seems that you can give one answer here: to install Windows 10 is worth it. Reviews of the majority of users who tried the system in action, say exactly this. The question is different: many experts and experienced users advise first to update the existing "operating system", then update the "ten" itself from the version of the Technical Preview (which was really quite crude) to the version of Windows 10 Pro, and then make a so-called "clean" installation . That's when you can evaluate the performance of the new OS, not to mention the huge number of options and tools for customization and operation.