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The thread discusses users’ experiences with Windows operating systems, with the original poster expressing frustration with Windows 10’s frequent and lengthy updates, leading to a decision not to purchase future Windows devices. In contrast, a respondent argues that Windows 10 is superior to XP, highlighting that updates can be scheduled and are generally less intrusive, although some upgrades may take over an hour. Overall, the tone reflects user dissatisfaction with Windows 10 updates but also acknowledges some of its advantages.

Jim McDonald

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I have used Windows as long as it has been available. Windows up to XP was very useful. So far as I am concerned, XP was the best and most useful. I have now used Win 10 for about 2 years. Most of the time, when I turn the computer on to do some meaningful work, I am interrupted by upgrades. Microsoft takes control of the computer and can't be interrupted. Thankfully, I still have computers using other versions of Windows and can go to them to complete the task. Tonight, a Win 10 update took 2.25 hours to complete on a new Core I7 2.5MHZ computer with 150 MHZ connection.
I will NEVER buy another computer with a Microsoft operating system on it.
 

Neemobeer

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Windows 10 is by far better than XP. You can schedule updates and reboot. An upgrade (different than a update) can certainly take over an hour. These introduce new features and roll-up all the updates these are not forced either nor is the reboot.