Hello Molyy -
No problems regarding hardware integration (everything worked). I have personal issues with the direction MS took with this release.
First some background. I have used almost every release of Windows since Windows 286, including the NT versions AND "Bob" (yeah, I tried it). The ONLY version I passed on was Windows ME. Today I have active installs of six versions of Windows from XP to Win10TP.
I judge the releases based on several factors:
- How well it integrates with my hardware
- GUI ease of use
- Core functionality to accomplish tasks I need to do
- User control of the operating system
- Personal judgement call of balance between what I like and don't like in the release
With the Web-centric direction of Win10
AND no being able to remove these applications, I have no use for:
- Camera
- Cortana
- Games
- Insider Hub
- Maps
- Microsoft Solitaire Collection
- Music
- OneDrive
- OneNote
- People
- Photos
- Store
- Video
- Voice Recorder
- Weather
- XBox
I find several of the above absolute deal breakers as they can't be removed from Win10. I also don't like the bolted-in integration of the Microsoft browser (with Bing).
So, when I look at not wanting or using the list above coupled with the reduced user functionality (which has been degrading for many releases) I cannot find a compelling reason to use Win10 - it has nothing to offer me.
As to backup software, I use the Windows built-in and EaseUS Todo.
Regards,
GEWB