Do I need to update my Windows 10?

[Numair Aidroos]

I have just moved to a Chromebook. I have had enough of Windows.

Chrome and Mac OS are brilliant. But for the ones that play games, they are not a solution yet. For work I prefer android now. Bloody phones are 6.1inch standard, and tabs are 11 inch. I love the surface but the battery backup is never reliable, highly unpredictable.

 

[Numair Aidroos]

My Win 10 desktop isn't suitable to run Win 11.
I downloaded update 22H2 last night and today my PC is working as normal with Win 10.

The update took so long I left it overnight to finish and it still took another 30 mins of restarting before it was totally updated.

PC specs?

 

[E55BOF]

I can hardly see any improvement with 22h2 win11. Ran it on the gaming MSI laptop, desktop, and 2 surfaces. Matter of fact I'm getting lower fps on halo. There are unnecessarily lags, apps don't open as swiftly as they did on 21.

My problem is, MS support for my 21H1 stops next month, which means no more security patches, so I feel it would be wise to upgrade, and the only upgrade I'll get is 22H2 on Windows 11. I'm not a gamer, so speed isn't really a problem, but I don't want to comprpmise security.

 

[Dickie Fix]

I have just moved to a Chromebook. I have had enough of Windows.

Another ex-Windows user here, totally fed up with how long it was taking W10 to start up or install updates, I changed to Linux Mint. My i5 Dell Lattitude now flies just like it did when I first bought it 9 years ago. My wife has a Chromebook and she loves it.

 

[Numair Aidroos]

My problem is, MS support for my 21H1 stops next month, which means no more security patches, so I feel it would be wise to upgrade, and the only upgrade I'll get is 22H2 on Windows 11. I'm not a gamer, so speed isn't really a problem, but I don't want to comprpmise security.

MICROSOFT has cornered any device with 21h1.

 

[John]

Interesting thread.
Mines on 21H2 Windows 10. (not compatible with W11). Should I expect 22H2 before we get to end of life?

We use Norton antivirus supplied free by our internet provider but I’m never entirely clear it’s doing what it should be doing.

Do other Window 10 users have antivirus programs such as Norton, or McAfee, or do you use the Security package contained within Windows 10? Thank you.

Yes, 22H2 is available on both Windows 10 and Windows 11.

I use Avira free edition. You don't really need the rest of what you pay for unless you need other features.

I wouldn't rely on Windows Defender, it notoriously lets through a lot (about a 5th of malware typically).

I've seen many "clean" machines over the years which once Malwarebytes runs on them, they are anything but.

My problem is, MS support for my 21H1 stops next month, which means no more security patches, so I feel it would be wise to upgrade, and the only upgrade I'll get is 22H2 on Windows 11. I'm not a gamer, so speed isn't really a problem, but I don't want to comprpmise security.

As above, 22H2 is a Feature Update for Windows 10 and Windows 11.

Both versions, assuming legit and activated, are entitled to this update for free.

As before, go into where you update Windows and look for the update listed in there.

It might not have reached your machine yet so it will do so check back.

When it does, it will look like this (choose Download and install):

 

[E55BOF]

Thank you for that. I've found it, and I've nothing against Windows 11, so I could go for that also, but does it change the on-screen presentation? It seems like I've only just got used to Windows 10...

 

[AMGeed]

PC specs?

Device name DesktopPC
Processor Intel(R) Celeron(R) CPU J1900 @ 1.99GHz 1.99 GHz
Installed RAM 4.00 GB (3.88 GB usable)
Device ID 76FBD5E7-4622-450D-88C2-D81F57FD6B1B
Product ID 00326-10000-00000-AA862
System type 64-bit operating system, x64-based processor
Pen and touch No pen or touch input is available for this display

Edition Windows 10 Home
Version 22H2
Installed on ‎13/‎11/‎2022
OS build 19045.2251
Experience Windows Feature Experience Pack 120.2212.4180.0


It's an old PC now, bought in 2014 I believe.

 

[E55BOF]

I only have Windows Defender, but I've just downloaded and run Malwarebytes Premium on a fourteen-day free trial, and it scanned nearly 300,000 items and only found one threat. Is that surprising?

 

[Numair Aidroos]

I only have Windows Defender, but I've just downloaded and run Malwarebytes Premium on a fourteen-day free trial, and it scanned nearly 300,000 items and only found one threat. Is that surprising?

I have a few Flagship licenses of Bitdenefer Total Security. You can have one.

 

[E55BOF]

Free is always good, and thank you, but do I actually need more? I've had the computer for nearly three years, and Windows Defender seems to have been doing a good job.

 

[Numair Aidroos]

Free is always good, but do I actually need more? I've had the computer for nearly three years, and Windows Defender seems to have been doing a good job.

I don't know. If you ever change your mind, send me a private message.

 

[John]

Not having much malware can also be down to what you browse and what you use the machine for.

Windows has evolved and become a lot more secure as the years have gone by too.

It's actually quite difficult to hack an up-to-date Windows installation these days.

This is why those wishing to scam money or do harm have had to change their tactics to use social engineering in part (i.e. the weakest link being the human so get them to give you control etc.).

Although there will be ways into a machine otherwise but one kept up to date makes that harder.

Thank you for that. I've found it, and I've nothing against Windows 11, so I could go for that also, but does it change the on-screen presentation? It seems like I've only just got used to Windows 10...

Windows 11 is really just a newer version of Windows 10 to most people.

They've moved the Start Menu and icons to the centre of the Taskbar but you can move it back.

If you machine is compatible with it i.e. it's not telling you it isn't where you find the 22H2 update for Windows 10, it's a free upgrade so something to consider.

The only thing to be aware of is if you run any older hardware (e.g. printer, scanner etc.) which may not have compatible drivers.

There may well be some on the horizon for that hardware but they are not always ready straight away.

You can run the compatibility checker to see what's what beforehand.

Windows 10 has around 2 years life left.

 

[Doodle]

FWIW, it's possible to get Windows 11 to run on "non-approved" hardware but it requires a little manual effort to do so.

 

[merc-c]

If you want to control windows feature updates you could use
InControl from GRC.com
InControl is a one-button utility which gives users control over
all non-security updates to their Windows 10 and 11 systems.

GRC | InControl

InControl - Disable Windows automatic updates and upgrades

www.grc.com

 

[DSM10000]

Hi

Use the new member introductions rather than a 2 letter post on someone else's thread

 

[E55BOF]

It's an ad. And Windows 10 isn't the latest OS either.

 

[grober]

Before updating an OP system it is always wise to make a backup copy of your present system and data and create a rescue disc /USB stick ----just in case you need to revert to it. There are various commercial programs which offer this facility although there's something in the back of my mind that Windows has this facility also. You may also find difficulty with drivers for older hardware with the new operating systems. Something to be aware of.