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A WindowsForum thread from December 2016 discusses whether to upgrade a gaming PC from Windows 8.1 to Windows 10. The original poster considers the options, with responses recommending Windows 10 for better security and support, while also cautioning about hardware compatibility and the importance of security measures if staying on Windows 8.1. Overall, the advice leans toward upgrading but emphasizes verifying hardware compatibility and maintaining strong security practices.
A WindowsForum thread from December 2016 discusses whether to upgrade a gaming PC from Windows 8.1 to Windows 10. The original poster considers the options, with responses recommending Windows 10 for better security and support, while also cautioning about hardware compatibility and the importance of security measures if staying on Windows 8.1. Overall, the advice leans toward upgrading but emphasizes verifying hardware compatibility and maintaining strong security practices.
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pnamajck
Honorable Member
datguyash … all depends on what you expect and what you can live without. neemobeer offers valuable insight and experience as to what win-10 offers … there's disadvantages as well.
however, you never stated how old your computer is … which os it came with originally … and whether you have upgraded the computer since purchase. in lieu of this, i'd suggest you stick with what you have. unless microsoft changes their initiative … win-8.1 is eligible for support until jan '23 … win-10 extends for additional 2½ years.
now then, datguyash … if you decide to continue with your current model … make sure your sentry arsenal is beefed up. you need ransom-ware detector … root-kit and boot-kit detectors … malware purger … and anti-virus. every time the computer is booted up … immediately update reference files in all sentries … then run complete scans.
i am not saying java, flash and other plug-ins are safe … however, if you choose to not disable them … at least make sure you update them religiously. same goes for the browser and microsoft security updates. along the line of neemobeer suggestion … wouldn't hurt to keep the drivers updated as well. though, you might wish to create system-restore points before updating the drivers.
last thought from me … since you will only play runescape online … your browser does not need any add-ons … uninstall them. if you anticipate going online … get yourself ad-blocker, white-lister and "no-script". keep your ship tight 'n clean.
drop by once in a while, sport … we've got a few talented game-mongrels in this forum.
- incompatible hardware
- outdated equipment
- forced updates
- reduced security (my opinion)
however, you never stated how old your computer is … which os it came with originally … and whether you have upgraded the computer since purchase. in lieu of this, i'd suggest you stick with what you have. unless microsoft changes their initiative … win-8.1 is eligible for support until jan '23 … win-10 extends for additional 2½ years.
now then, datguyash … if you decide to continue with your current model … make sure your sentry arsenal is beefed up. you need ransom-ware detector … root-kit and boot-kit detectors … malware purger … and anti-virus. every time the computer is booted up … immediately update reference files in all sentries … then run complete scans.
i am not saying java, flash and other plug-ins are safe … however, if you choose to not disable them … at least make sure you update them religiously. same goes for the browser and microsoft security updates. along the line of neemobeer suggestion … wouldn't hurt to keep the drivers updated as well. though, you might wish to create system-restore points before updating the drivers.
last thought from me … since you will only play runescape online … your browser does not need any add-ons … uninstall them. if you anticipate going online … get yourself ad-blocker, white-lister and "no-script". keep your ship tight 'n clean.
drop by once in a while, sport … we've got a few talented game-mongrels in this forum.
