Posted on 08/17/2015 10:00:57 AM PDT by SeekAndFind
We reported over the weekend that Windows 10 is running on over 50 million devices. A new report from Neowin backs up our initial statistic and clarifies that Windows 10 has reached 53 million installs according to their sources. Additionally, StatCounter states that number of devices running Windows 10 constitutes 4.95% of the operating system market.
Windows 10 is a free upgrade to many users and is easy to upgrade to from Windows 7 and Windows 8.1. The instillation is rolling out in waves so its download numbers will likely continue to rise. Additionally, it will take some time for enterprises (who have to pay to upgrade) to make decisions on the new operating system. Bank of America has plans to move their large set of devices over to Windows 10 and if other businesses follow suit, we’ll see the install numbers increase in chunks.
Download numbers and market share percentages aren’t the only indicators of success of an operating system but it is a positive sign for Microsoft that Windows 10 is being adopted by so many users. As oft reported, Microsoft has a goal of 1 billion devices within two or three years. While many of those will be IoT devices, tablets, and phones, it’s important for Windows 10 to have a large PC user base if it’s ever going to reach that ten figure goal.
For those using Windows 10 this article shows how to turn off the majority of Windows phoning home features.
http://www.howtogeek.com/224616/30-ways-windows-10-phones-home/
I don’t know if I’m ready to go from an operating system that occassionally has trojans that make their way in to spy on me or if I want a full blown spying sytem operating my desktop and reporting my every keystroke and webpage to a tyrranical government. I don’t trust a man whose willing to indoctrinate all of our children into socialism so he can make even bigger bucks especially one who wants to trade carbon credits for profit to manipulate the world economy.
Still holding out here.
Waiting for version 10.1, Service Pack 2
bfl
RE: I don’t trust a man whose willing to indoctrinate all of our children into socialism so he can make even bigger bucks especially one who wants to trade carbon credits for profit to manipulate the world economy.
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How involved is Bill Gates with the day to day operations of Microsoft?
I thought he left the management of the company over ten years ago...
Good news for Microsoft.
I love Windows 10.Its fast and works well on older hardware.The only thing I hate so far is the “Edge”browser.
Why Microsoft can’t make a descent web browser is beyond me but the edge browser sucks.
Upgraded a touch tech laptop from 8.1 to 10 with no problems at all.
Win 10 is primarily for touch tech devices. If you put it on a non-touch tech device you will have to adapt to some differences from the Win 7 desktop configuration. If you are trying to put it on an older machine, Win XP, Vista then if it works it will not work well. It is not for older machines and devices. Win 7 won’t work on a lot of older machines either.
Every OS has trojans that get in and that is usually because of something the user does or does not do to keep the system safe. If you’re worried about someone spying on you, make the changes that turn those settings off. ALL systems are vulnerable in the current technology, internet environment and hacking environment. If you think otherwise then you are delusional.
Thank you! I wish I had not upgraded to 10. Why didn’t tbey stop while they were ahead with Windows 7?
I clicked on the little Windows 10 icon on one of my Windows 7 machines and within one or two more clicks I was installing Windows 10. Something for all to be aware of. As of right now I’d say If you like your Windows 7 I’d keep it.
No, thanks.
I did over the weekend and I like it a heck of a lot better than the last version. This one goes back to a more normal Start button in the bottom left corner. So far I don’t have any complaints. The conversion was seamless from the old version and very quick. Of course, I did it on Sunday at 7 AM so that may have helped.
As in, “If you like your Windows 7, you can keep it.”
I upgraded a dell 1525 laptop that had Vista when purchased. We purchased it in May 0f 2008. I upgraded it when Windows 7 came out and increases Ram to 4 gb. The path to W10 was pretty much seamless.
I don’t use Edge Browser because it does not allow you to send links by email as far as I can tell.
Washington, DC - August 17, 2015 - For Immediate Release
The NSA & our Partner Microsoft want to thank each user for taking steps to download the New Windows 10 Update! The cooperation of hard-working and patriotic Americans makes all our jobs easier. Remember, if you're not a terrorist, you have nothing to hide.
You can reverse it back to Win 7 if you wish.
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