This is probably old news to most of you, but I finally updated to Windows 10 despite FOCUS (Fear of Catastrophe from Updating Systems). I have to say it was the most painless OS update ever, Windows or Mac, with tangible speed increases for SONAR (although maybe it's just that Windows in general is faster, I don't know) and cooler features. YMMV but at least for me, it's been effing great and given that you can roll it back, I'd recommend it if you haven't updated already.
 
That is all...

I have been saying that for some time now. No one listens. Its a great OS. 

John
I have been saying that for some time now. No one listens. 

Well, I did! I just think that after all those years of wiping hard drives, losing a couple days re-installing and re-authorizing everything, swearing, and prayer, people find it hard to believe that Microsoft got it really right this time. It all seems too good to be true. I was skeptical that the mobile team could pull of what was needed for a desktop system, but they clearly had a better handle on integrating the two than the desktop team that did [shudder] Windows 8.
 
Compare Windows 10 upgrade experiences to El Capitan, which many people are still urging me to avoid for my PowerBook...although others say it's pretty much okay now. I think I'll wait another month 

Really glad to hear this, Craig. Have waited, and even buried that KB constantly pushing Windows 10 in my direction.
 
My system is a general use PC, and when I read things like, today, how the latest update caused so many issues with a wide variety of users, I keep reverting to being shy about the transition. It's been so nice that Platinum works so well on my Win7 system.
 
I'll look forward to continuing reports, also from those with general use computers re: their experiences as well.

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Win10 is so smooth for me!

To me it was very easy except it wiped my Win 8.1 install. Keep in mind I was doing a "clean" install. Because my system drives are removable I put the Win 8.1 drive in a different bay and began installing Win 10 on a new HD. Before I could stop it it screwed up the Win 8.1 drive so bad I have to reformat it. Meaning I lost everything on it.
 
I have been rebuilding my lost licenses ever since. Some are just gone. Most were retrievable from the developers. Now am I upset? No I'm not. Why because life is way too short. None of my data was harmed. Just all the emails and documents on my 8.1 documents folder. With 8 and 8.1 I had decided to let Win put things where it wanted. Normally I put things on other HDs. So it wasn't MS's fault but my own. Also I'm not sure why I put my 8.1 system disk in the drive anyway. Except with it not there 10 would not install. 
 
Now did that have any impact on my view of Windows 10. No. I saw it as a big step forward. Where apps and programs run side by side without strange protocols interfering. 
 
Plus I got a tablet shortly after adopting Win 10 on the desktop. It came with 8.1 I updated to 10 and it was the best update experience I ever had. There are a ton of touch shortcuts plus you may find as I have a mouse is better supported too. Windows 10 is a winner and I will strongly recommend it whenever asked.
 
I know you will find it to be a solid OS with all the years of experience MS has stowed away over the years incorporated within it. If you have any questions about it I may have the answers or I may know where to get the answers.   

Good to know guys.  I'm tempted, but I would end up with a "Home" version if I go with the freebie and I insist on control over updates and other aspects of my machine.  I think I'll continue to let the smoke clear for a while longer.  Positive stories like yours help ease the concerns.
 
If I was hurting for performance benefits, I might go ahead, but Noel & Co have Sonar screamin' along on my 8.1 i5 system.  And THAT is great!

Craig,
Was your update a clean install or did you update over your older operating system? I don't want to do a clean install if I can avoid it. I also suffer from FOCUS. Right now with Windows 7 my system is quite stable and problem free.

I've been Windows 10 since it was released.  I absolutely love it.  I have had next to no issues at all with it.  

I hope you did the custom install...or I'm going to network your PC to mine and get all those projects for free, you're working on!!  Seriously...all I want to know is what's in your refrigerator.  Microsoft should already know by now, now that you're on 10. :-D
Merry Christmas