Thanks for reminding me to check for my windows 10 availability ! I mostly work from my iPad 2 and neglect to open my desktop . At the time of this posting , I've just successfully upgraded to windows 10 from 8.1 professional from a windows 8 software install after a complete mATX upgrade of my desktop ( Dell dimension 4600 I ) . Free windows media player is a plus and easier to navigate than windows 8.1 although not terrible but will have to work out my Verizon fios email . Don't want Microsoft outlook and got tired of holding with Verizon tech support so will have to get back later . I think I will be loving it . Got to,work,out things such as will my archaicic hp printer be compatible ( should be ?) but I think all will learn to love this new operating system .
update : in my case , my old hp printer was compatible so I believe whatever hardware was compatible with wW 7 & 8 should be with 10. Will not have time to give it a full test drive as I've on,y got time to take it around the block now but as JPNinPA posted the loss of some settings , will have to check this too . There is a difference in architecture but I believe its mainly because of the cryers complaints of the changes from XP and W 7 departure that has old dogs unable to be compatible to new tricks themselves as well as their hardware. But don't take my word for it , Cortana is waiting for you .........