Specific questions re: Windows 10 and the 18

Hey all. So I'm thinking I want to upgrade to Windows 10 and the first question I have is is it finally safe to upgrade to 10 on the 18?

If it is safe, I have an SSD for my OS and then everything else is on my HDD. With that being the case, do I even need to back anything up? Also, I have read that I should physically disconnect the HDD so that all the OS files install to the same drive. Is that necessary at this point?

After all that, it seems like I will have to manually update all my drivers for Alienware, is that correct? It would be nice if I could just upgrade and then have things auto detect.

Anyway, I have been holding off because of all the previous issues people had but would like to make the move while it is a free upgrade. I would appreciate any answers to the above questions and any additional advise or recommendations regarding upgrading to Windows 10. Thanks

 

It's always a good idea to temporarily remove any drives that you don't want Windows to be aware of during the OS install. Sometimes Windows will install the bootloader to the wrong drive.

It's probably OK if you are not using a version of Precision X that bricks the LCD. I wouldn't call Windows 10 'safe' under any circumstances. Aside from being a crappy product, it's loaded with bloat and spyware. If all you are trying to do is reserve a free copy, image your existing OS, upgrade and activate Windows 10. Then restore the image of your old OS. That should do the trick. Or, you can buy Windows 10 Pro for under $30 here: http://www.kinguin.net/software-games/ I have purchased multiple copies of Windows 7, 8.1 and 10 from this source with no issues whatsoever. You install from an official ISO, so there is no danger.

If you take the plunge, be sure to install Destroy Windows Spying so you can control the OS instead of it controlling you. You can use it to destroy all of the worthless garbage Micro$loth apps (bloatware and adware ridden filth), remove the Windows Store, kill all telemetry, Windows Updates and disable (versus mute) UAC. You can also delete OneDrive crapware with it.

Then visit the thread @Phoenix started for Windows 10 tweaks. Look at the index in the opening post. Among all of the great tips you will want to see my list of things to tweak with Group Policy Editor. Plan on spending at least a day tweaking Windows 10 before installing any software. It takes me many hours to finish all of my tweaks to make it acceptable. Then create an image of it so you don't have to jump through all of the hoops again later on this abortion OS. You cannot fix the ugly part. You can make the UI less ugly than the way the Redmond Mafia ships it, but it will never be 100% nice.

 

Lol. By safe I meant as far as bricking my display. I know about the rest of the junk that comes with it. I actually have it on 1 device that is only used for browsing tech sites, amazon, eBay and YouTube. It has no personal files on it and I figured I was OK with it on there. I don't mind putting it on my Alien too much because I literally do nothing but game on it. I take zero chances, it was bought for games, it is only used for games, so they aren't going to get much from me off it. Just not sure I want to go through the hassle.

I might hold off a bit longer and check out to source you posted for it when or if I decide to go for it. 30 bucks makes price a non issue. I have also browsed through the thread by Phoenix a few times before. Still not sure, I would kind of like to do it but it seems like more trouble than it's worth with removing a HDD, creating backups, etc. Not to mention I'm dreading the idea of having to manually make sure I get all the right Alienware drivers. I just wanted to make sure it would be safe if I decide to do it. Thank you for the reply, don't see you around as much anymore. Hope all is well.