Windows 10 Questions

[JLCitadel]

#1 I have a windows update (currently using Win 7) which will not download / install for some reason despite many efforts of restarting, will this prevent me from downloading windows 10 when the time comes?

#2 Will I need to redownload / backup / store anything prior to the update?

#3 I have Home Premium, will I be able to halt updates (through the normal method [i know there's others])?

#4 How will Direct x12 affect (if at all) current games? (For specifics that pertain to me; FFXIV WoW CS:GO LoL Dota2 HoTS)

#5 Have a nice day and thanks for reading & any answers you provide!

 

Edit: #6 I suppose it's worth mentioning in addition to #1, there are also several smaller updates (7 of them) which I have yet to do so same question.

[linuxfan66]

#1 I have a windows update (currently using Win 7) which will not download / install for some reason despite many efforts of restarting, will this prevent me from downloading windows 10 when the time comes?

#2 Will I need to redownload / backup / store anything prior to the update?

#3 I have Home Premium, will I be able to halt updates (through the normal method [i know there's others])?

#4 How will Direct x12 affect (if at all) current games? (For specifics that pertain to me; FFXIV WoW CS:GO LoL Dota2 HoTS)

#5 Have a nice day and thanks for reading & any answers you provide!

Edit: #6 I suppose it's worth mentioning in addition to #1, there are also several smaller updates (7 of them) which I have yet to do so same question.

2 backup your data as you feel necessary

3 updates in slow ring plus defer will delay their arrival if you don't want em bricking your system

4 drivers for amd are faster on 10 but dx12 only affects new or patched for dx12 games

1 it might work you will need to try

[JLCitadel]

2 backup your data as you feel necessary

3 updates in slow ring plus defer will delay their arrival if you don't want em bricking your system

4 drivers for amd are faster on 10 but dx12 only affects new or patched for dx12 games

 

Just for clarity on #2, we're not supposed to loose our shit when it installs?

[martward]

#1 Probably won't be a problem

#2 All setting, files and most programs should be kept (http://www.intowindows.com/you-can-upgrade-to-windows-10-preview-without-losing-installed-programs/)

#3 Probably not (http://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2015/07/windows-10-updates-to-be-automatic-and-mandatory-for-home-users/)

#4 I don't know sorry

#5 You're welcome

 

#6 same as 1

[Satlen]

If your windows update isnt working, you will still be able to perform an upgrade using an ISO file.