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Windows 10 Technical Preview?
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Interesting. I don't have that option. I'm running the 10041 technical preview, on a laptop not in tablet mode, but that doesn't seem to matter.
Apparently this option went away in the previous build 9926. Some answers here:https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us...u-in-w10/54753db4-0ec8-428b-a343-5112224712e0
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RoyAtl
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Windows 8.1 is just fine. You can make it work mostly like Windows 7 if you want (most things can be done either the old way, or the new way). I suggest giving 8.1 at least a couple of weeks chance.
I use 8.1 on all my machines at home (well, and Windows 10 on one). My work laptop came with Windows 8.1, but the previous employee put Win 7 on it, and other than the Aero eye candy effects (transparent borders and such) on Windows 7, I don't perceive any real differences.
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It is still there. There are a bunch of ways to configure it, biased toward a Win 7 viewpoint. Just click on the notifications icon (how you used to access the charms bar) and click on "Tablet Mode" at the bottom. They've changed from left-right scrolling to top-bottom scrolling, and merged it a bit with the apps screen. I wish they'd left it alone, but it still works.
And, it isn't a subscribe mode, yet, not that it matters that much. I use Office 365, and other than the yearly subscription, it's no different from old Office (and it's super easy to get it to work on up to five other computers -- and yes, Windows Phone too).
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It might be the result of Microsoft doing the automatic adjustment of OS characteristics based upon what type of system it detects it's running on, something they said they'd be doing. Does your laptop have a touchscreen?
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OS and browser prevalence based upon fedgov web site visits:
https://analytics.usa.gov/ (very detailed breakdowns)
https://analytics.usa.gov/ (very detailed breakdowns)
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Odd, mine doesn't have that feature, but then again I have enterprise edition. I've been testing it out at work. 
To the subscribe topic, last i knew it was going to be unless they changed their minds on it. The info was in one of keynote things from ms.
To the subscribe topic, last i knew it was going to be unless they changed their minds on it. The info was in one of keynote things from ms.
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I thought it was because 9 sounds like nein, and nein means no, and so nobody would buy something called Windows No.
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No one knows for sure last time I checked, but there was speculation that poorly written software used "9" as a check for "95" and "98" although I'm not even sure if that's correct. Haven't checked for the latest theory.
I'm not sure if this works. "Nein" (No) and "Neuen" (Nine) are pronounced differently. Though if it were true, it would be sufficient reason from a marketing standpoint to avoid it.
The Chevy Nova never sold well in Spanish speaking countries since Nova translated literally as "No Go."
RoyAtl
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Looks like build 10049 is installing on my machine now. How did they do that? I thought I turned that machine off.
We'll see what tweaks they've made, and I'll probably get a first look at the Spartan web browser.
We'll see what tweaks they've made, and I'll probably get a first look at the Spartan web browser.
Have you tried the tablet mode? This looks like it could help you (I just found it and didn't test it thoroughly).
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Yes, I know about Tablet mode. I'm just not fond of all the changes to Tablet mode.
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Well what do you know. I learned that one from my B-school roommate who learned it in class.
You learn something new every day.
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I just received an update notification for Win 10.
I bought my new rig about 3 weeks ago.
It came with win 7.
I wanted to move it to the SSD and had to go Win 8.1 pro to do so..
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I bought my new rig about 3 weeks ago.
It came with win 7.
I wanted to move it to the SSD and had to go Win 8.1 pro to do so..
JD
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Been using it for a bit now. It's very stable, is similar to 7 with an improved "8" interface and offers some nice new features. Most of my rigs are on 7, with one touch device on 8.1. I may migrate all mine to 10 AFTER the first service pack.
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been looking at various things about w10, win media center out(can't say that I'll miss something that I've never used), have to get a newer solitaire game, drat guess I'll won't get to 20k games played . the only app that needs replacing is one the install program will fetch, Norton AV. doubt that I will go out of my way to get a microphone just to talk to my computer(for me Cortana sounds like an unneeded feature), the new browser looks like it will take some getting used to.
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. the only app that needs replacing is one the install program will fetch, Norton AV. doubt that I will go out of my way to get a microphone just to talk to my computer(for me Cortana sounds like an unneeded feature), the new browser looks like it will take some getting used to.Rex
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An "Update Reservation" icon is to be pushed via a system update to eligible Win7 and Win8.1 users and appear as an icon in the Windows system tray in the lower right corner:
How to reserve your free copy of Windows 10
A new notification prompts Windows 7 and 8.1 users to reserve an upgrade to the upcoming OS
https://www.cnet.com/news/how-to-reserve-your-free-copy-of-windows-10/
I read somewhere that this is being done to allow server download priority for those who download from the same IP they made their reservation from.
Is Windows 10 ready?
https://www.theverge.com/2015/6/2/8704191/is-windows-10-ready
Excerpt:
Windows 10 has progressed well over its relatively short development period. If you compare preview builds from two months ago to today, there are many changes and improvements, but still a lot of bugs. While it’s two months until release date, Microsoft will still complete a process known as release to manufacturing (RTM) later this month. Windows might be switching to a servicing model with regular updates, but there’s still a final point needed for PC makers to start loading their own images to ship devices in time for the back to school period and the holidays. That RTM phase means Microsoft only has a few weeks to get Windows 10 ready before it has to rely on patches and hotfixes that can be distributed automatically to machines once they’re upgraded.
A few weeks doesn’t seem like enough time right now, especially given the current state of Windows 10. The latest build (10130) looks almost finished and polished, but then there are continued issues with the Start Menu not opening or crashing and driver problems that are slightly alarming at this stage of development. Perhaps the biggest issue I have encountered is the upgrade process between builds. Microsoft has been testing this vigorously, as it’s a key part of getting Windows 7 and Windows 8 users to Windows 10 for free. If an upgrade fails then it’s one less machine running the latest operating system. I’ve had a variety of upgrade failures, even with the recent builds that Microsoft has distributed.
These could all be fairly minor bugs, but they’ve been consistent and present throughout the Windows 10 development period, which suggests there have been some issues that have prevented Microsoft addressing them fully. Fortunately, Microsoft is now in a period of code completion. Additions to the core of Windows 10 will be locked soon, and Microsoft is now focused on improving the built-in apps and crushing bugs. Like any version of Windows, Microsoft has a number of tests and processes to check off before it declares Windows 10 is ready. The overall bug count will have to drop, and the company will decide which bugs can wait for launch day patches and prioritize accordingly.
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6 Features Disappearing in Windows 10 (and How to Replace Them)been looking at various things about w10, win media center out(can't say that I'll miss something that I've never used), have to get a newer solitaire game, drat guess I'll won't get to 20k games played
Rex
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2485170,00.asp
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