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    Will upgrading to windows 10 speed up my computer?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by LeoLibby1982, Sep 7, 2015.

  1. LeoLibby1982

    LeoLibby1982 Notebook Enthusiast

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    when windows 10 came out, I upgraded, didn't like it, then went back to 8.1. however, now google chrome is super slow.
     
    LeoLibby1982, Sep 7, 2015
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    Papusan Jokebook's Sucks! Dont waste your $$$ on Filthy

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    Make a clean install of Win 8.1. Do not roll from Win 10. No Win 10 is not faster. Tested by @Mr Fox
    WIN 7 vs 8.1.1 in benchmark tests.PNG
     
    Papusan, Sep 7, 2015
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    Is that advice? Only google chrome was slow. So I installed fire fox.
     
    LeoLibby1982, Sep 8, 2015
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    No.
     
    Pirx, Sep 9, 2015
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