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Warming up to Windows 10

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Real Estate Agent with Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified #1 in Forest Land Mgmt

Warming up to Windows 10

After suffering with Windows 8 on my main computer for the past year and a half, I was a bit skeptical about upgrading to Windows 10 when I saw those dreaded tiles in the advertisements, but I am changing my tune a bit.

I grew to love Windows 7 and several of it’s predecessors over the years and it came as quite a shock when Windows decided to post its schizophrenic cousin, Windows 8, as the new replacement a few years ago.

Windows 8 seemed to be something put out by at least two teams of developers who never spoke together, never got along and had no intention of working on the same project.

And then another team of developers took the two systems and a roll of duct tape and stuck them together, rather poorly, and called it Windows 8.

After buying two computers with windows 8, we held off on replacing several other computers in the company far past their expiration date, but by the end of this year it was time to do an upgrade, even though I was nervous about the new Windows flavor.

So just before the end of the year I bought a stack of new laptops and a surface tablet, all with this new operating system.

It took a few hours to get comfortable with them, but I am happy to say that I am happy with them, and so are my staff members, but not happy enough to upgrade our Windows 7 computers.

Comments (19)

LUXURYSOCALREALTY COMPASS La Jolla
Compass - La Jolla, CA
San Diego Partner - The Private Client Network

Hi Bob I forced myself to get used to Windows 10 on my new Lenovo.  Definitely takes getting used to

Jan 23, 2016 05:17 AM
Grant Schneider
Performance Development Strategies - Armonk, NY
Your Coach Helping You Create Successful Outcomes

Hi Bob -  I am sticking with Windows 7.  Most of the corporations still have 7 so that tells me something.

Jan 23, 2016 05:40 AM
Bob Crane

We are keeping 7 on the computers that have it, but the 8s were upgraded and of course the new ones came with 10 on them.

Jan 23, 2016 06:01 AM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Bob I keep on getting prompted to upgrade for free to Windows 10, but I am unsure about doing it.  I am up for an new company laptop in June so I might wait until then to see if I want to put it on my desktop as well.

Jan 23, 2016 06:20 AM
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

Once I get my computer fixed again all of my tech stuff goes to 10

Jan 23, 2016 06:28 AM
Karen Fiddler, Broker/Owner
Karen Parsons-Fiddler, Broker 949-510-2395 - Mission Viejo, CA
Orange County & Lake Arrowhead, CA (949)510-2395

I miss the old Windows 7 or professional...Vista was the beginning of the crazy Microsoft. Just make it work. Hate 8.

 

Jan 23, 2016 06:29 AM
Karen Fiddler, Broker/Owner
Karen Parsons-Fiddler, Broker 949-510-2395 - Mission Viejo, CA
Orange County & Lake Arrowhead, CA (949)510-2395

Oh...and Windows 10 is Soooooo much better than 8, so glad I upgraded.

Jan 23, 2016 06:30 AM
Anthony Saunchez
Campa Properties - San Bernardino, CA
How can we be of service

I never experience 8 but I imagine it to be as horrible as vista was. I upgraded my windows 7 to 10, but mostly use the old version of IE until I get used to windows 10. That way everything still appears to be the same .

Jan 23, 2016 06:42 AM
Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

I really just want windows xp back.  I don't know they keep changing what's not broken.

Jan 23, 2016 07:47 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm

Amen Sister Tammy Lankford I still have it on several of mu computers.

Jan 23, 2016 08:28 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

Bob Crane I feel exactly the same way, keeping the 7's but not unhappy with 10. I skipped 8 but I think the idea of 8 was to look like android.

Jan 23, 2016 08:30 AM
Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

I too loved windows 7 then windows 8 almost drove me to a MAC Bob Crane. I now like windows 10. 

Jan 23, 2016 08:53 AM
Hannah Williams
HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA
Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

Bob Crane  I have heard good things about Windows 10 but like you I am still using Windows 7

Jan 23, 2016 09:07 AM
Mark Don McInnes, Sandpoint-Idaho
Sandpoint Realty LLC - Sandpoint, ID
North Idaho Real Estate - 208-255.6227

Unfortunately you will forced sooner, more likely than later.  My '8' scren went blank one day and only way to get back online was with '10' update.  I am happy with 10 as well.  Not so happy they can temporarilly crash my computer with the only fix being an upgrade.  Free or not.  Glad you found the change better to your liking.  Mark

Jan 23, 2016 09:28 AM
Joan Dickie
Keller Williams Premier Realty - La Crosse, WI
Keller Williams Premier Realty

I have been hesitating upgrading from my Windows 8 (the devil you know).  At first, my excuse was software compatibility.  I don't think I can use that anymore.  I'll have to hold my nose and take the plunge.  

Jan 23, 2016 11:07 AM
Melissa Jackson REALTOR
Trinity Premier Properties - Azle, TX
Helping You Make The Right Move

I'm using a chrome notebook. We have a computer at home and it's windows7. I am comfortable with that system. Don't know if I will be using Windows 10 very soon. 

Jan 23, 2016 12:51 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Bob I have a fantastic Lenovo but not ready to make the plunge, I heard horror stories and not being compatible with many platforms including our MLS...any thoughts??,Endre

Jan 23, 2016 01:59 PM
Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

Bob Crane I am glad with Windows 10, too - love the ease of 'moving around'....

Jan 23, 2016 02:01 PM
Troy Erickson AZ Realtor (602) 295-6807
HomeSmart - Chandler, AZ
Your Chandler, Ahwatukee, and East Valley Realtor

Bob - I am like George Souto, and keep getting prompted to upgrade to Windows 10, but I am afraid what it might do. I always want to wait a bit, and not be the first to upload new software, to make sure they get all the bugs out.

Jan 23, 2016 04:42 PM
Raymond E. Camp
Ontario, NY

Good morning Bob,

I will be updating this laptop today and having it on the other is going to make it a lot easier but the better half I know will be bugging the hell out of me with now what do I do!

Make yourself an astonishing day.

Jan 23, 2016 09:47 PM
Claude Labbe
RLAH / @properties - Washington, DC
Realty for Your Busy Life

I so hear you.  I'm rather waiting for a few patches to Windows 10, then I'll have more confidence.  Some things I enjoy being the pioneer, but Windows upgrades isn't one.

Jan 24, 2016 02:18 AM