PC Support Reps Tell Users to Uninstall Windows 10

FrozenCursor said:

It is not only me, this is not the only forum where I tossed up the question. There seems to be no signs of early adoption of Windows 10 for work related use.

Makes me wonder what the 100 millions are that Microsoft is touting, all enthusiasts and techies?

May I ask what you exactly mean saying "for work related use"? personal or company work?

Trust_No1 said:

Personally, Windows 10 will not run software I am using,....

I'm curious as to what specific software you're using that Windows 10 can't handle? Perhaps your software is in dire need of upgrade?

Trust_No1 said:

The Reps are spot on, as far as I can tell.

With this blanket statement, please... do tell???

FrozenCursor said:

I meant work to earn money, e.g. office work using computers.

I have a small Home LAN 2 desktops 1 Laptop 1 Tablet (surface RT) 1 netbook, we use them for working and amusement and except for the "Surface" they are all upgraded/clean installed W10, it took me a weekend to set all up with sw, updates, drivers and perifpherals and everything works fine.
FYI, I tested W10 for 1 week on my own Desktop.
But at this point is kind of "philosophy" and it's a very personal decision.

FrozenCursor said:

I meant work to earn money, e.g. office work using computers.

I will send my 2 grand daughters over to teach you and others on office work,
They are both in business both use windows 10 all day every day running their burger business and doing orders and spread sheets etc,
I do their tax returns using windows 10
We have a Wi-Fi printer that works well both with laptops, computers and smart phones.
So there has to be some other reason you are having issues.
Did you update drivers etc before you upgraded.
When I say burger business I mean over 50 units rented out and they have to put it all on laptops, smart phones and come back and transfer it all
Not once since upgrading have they had trouble

Originally Posted by Trust_No1 View Post

The Reps are spot on, as far as I can tell.

Talking a lot of rot or they don't know what they are doing

groze said:

I respectfully disagree with you. I think there are more than just enthusiasts or techies on these forums.

Yup, there are probably a lot who just need answers and have come here to find them. I know, because I was told about EightForums quite sometime back because I was new to Windows 8 (whattamess!).

Granted, I'm far from a newbie on computers, but for my money, this is the place to get help (or even give answers), whether you're a newbie or a guru.

I've read the whole thread and one thing I see that's missing:

Major OEMs should have been (and probably were) testing Windows 10 from the time the Technical Preview was released.

These OEMs are building and selling Windows 10 computers right now, so they should have the where with all to support Windows 10.

Generally, Microsoft offers product to corporations, partners and OEMs for testing with the Technology Adoption Program (TAP) and Rapid Deployment Program (RDP), ways for Microsoft to get early feedback on new products or product updates so I'm really surprised that they seemingly know almost nothing about Windows 10.

Wynona said:

I've read the whole thread and one thing I see that's missing:

Major OEMs should have been (and probably were) testing Windows 10 from the time the Technical Preview was released.

These OEMs are building and selling Windows 10 computers right now, so they should have the where with all to support Windows 10.

Generally, Microsoft offers product to corporations, partners and OEMs for testing with the Technology Adoption Program (TAP) and Rapid Deployment Program (RDP), ways for Microsoft to get early feedback on new products or product updates so I'm really surprised that they seemingly know almost nothing about Windows 10.

They know enough to say: "THAT" PC needs to be reset to the old OS, if you want Windows 10, buy a new one from us." They are not so dumb as people think.