Char Jackson wrote:

I no longer read Mayayana's posts unless someone quotes them, so thanks for
quoting it above. Very interesting read. I have to say that he is spot on in
this case, with one minor exception. I don't see MVP's as MS shills,
although I admit that it frequently looks that way. It also looks like his
position *is* pretty much valid across the board, despite your claims to the
contrary.



My replies are based on the purpose of the 'Get Windows 10' app deployed
via KB 3035583.

In case you haven't realized - installing or not installing the app has
significance regardless of how it is interpreted as value-added,
non-value added, marketing-ware, junk-ware, etc.

1. The app includes the replacement for the Upgrade Assistant (i.e. it
replaces earlier versions).
2. The only route to obtain a readiness for an existing system (device
and applications) is to install the app **and** Reserve Windows 10
3.The app provides the option to 'Cancel' any reservation
4. The app can easily be removed by uninstalling the KB via Programs and
Features/View Installed Updates
5. Windows 7 OEM and Full version media *and* OEM Pre-built units will
disappear from the marketplace(look for that to happen shortly or
immediately after July 29, 2015) - Home is already gone, Pro will soon
follow.

There is nothing wrong with continued use of Win7 on an existing system,
yet it makes sense to install the app and reserve Win10 and perform a
readiness status (no matter what one decides to do in the next year).

Other reasons.
a. Imo, it's bad advice to listen to the proponents suggesting to not
install KB 3035583 and not be able to perform that readiness check
before making any decision on taking advantage of the free upgrade offer
for Win7SP1/8.1.
b. There are just too many people running OEM Windows 7 (on
capable-ready-for-Window 10) systems without media (no media, never
created restore disks, followed advice to remove the OEM recovery
partition to gain storage space, don't image o/s, etc.). Upgrading to
Windows 10 provides these folks an ability to obtain a retail Windows 10
license and in the future the ability to obtain media (free or a very
low nominal cost) for that Win10 license.
c. One year goes by fast and the sooner the better to determine the path
to follow - stay with Win7, Win10 for free or a much higher penalty at a
later time.


Separately, two updates were released yesterday (1st Tuesday)
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/2952664
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3050265

It would be wise to install the latter (an update to the Windows Update
engine).

What will I do on my two primary systems recognizing that not everyone
is as fortunate or in a similar position.
A. Win7 Sp1 - not upgrade even though it surpasses all Win10
requirements and reports zero (0) issues for devices and apps. This
i7-4470, Asus Z87, UEFI, 1TB/2TB Sata 6, 16GB Ram unit is only two years
old, but I will take advantage of upgrading from the UEFI F8 bootable
Win10 Preview on the 2TB drive (either free or clean install when media
is available)
B. Windows 8.1 Update - will upgrade to 10 on the i3-EFI-1TB Sata3-8GB
Ram laptop with zero, 0, readiness issues for devices and app - a no
brainer (4 yr old unit was originally Win7Sp1 Home, upgraded $40 to
Win8.0 Pro, then free to 8.1 Update, free again to 10. If I get 2 more
years out of Win10 for my original laptop price of $359...that's $399
money well spent regardless if it dies or is restored to factory for
donation.

This was never about being an MVP - it's all about providing information
to make a value-added decision.

--
...winston
msft mvp consumer apps