Should I update to Windows 10?

no windows 10 sux.......if everythings working well with your computer and your software....don't upgrade, because the cakewalk servers could go down any day, you should dis-enable all windows updates, because updates can cause problems with your software 

I would strongly advice no...
 
The most scary thing for Sonarians is Sonar will stop working because of Win10 function updates. Some of us are freezing setup or at least considering doing it to ensure it will not happen.
 
If you plan to work in Sonar the best option is to stay on Win7 as updates there are rare and fix type so probability to break is lowest on online system.
 
I regret very much my decision to migrate my PCs to Win10. No benefits of it but many problems. On Win7 I had completely no problems. On Win10 I was forced after many frustrating hours of fixing, reinstallation from scratch on one of them etc to restrict update possibility.
 
OS in fact is only to provide platform for application you use. Just by itself it doesn't matter. Is any person in the world who is using just pure OS on his/her computer?

If you want to keep your DAW and OS in isolation, or simply turn off Windows updates, it's totally your choice.
If you run or install other (and older) software on your system. then you may have to re-consider eventually, when Windows programming has moved ahead and left old software behind . . . or when the install / update routine no longer works.
 
If you're tech savvy, there is a way to turn of Windows 10 updates . . . if not, I would advise staying with Windows 7.
 
I updated my system to Windows 10 because I read there were some new audio advantages, to be honest, I never noticed any difference . . . Windows 10 is like Windows 7 shaken and stirred.
 
Unfortunately, my older software collection . . . one by one has stopped working properly in Windows 10 . . . with each new update I test things out to see if I need to retrograde a Windows update because something doesn't work.
It's no way to run a DAW system . . . but I have to keep other software current like Adobe, AutoCAD, MS Word etc.

JonD
If you decide against Win 10 (And there are some valid reasons to do so, depending on your situation)... Rather than stick with Win 7, I would update to Windows 8.1, which is more stable and much better optimized.  Go on Ebay and look for a vendor selling OEM licenses of Win 8.1 Pro.  (I paid $12 about a month ago, and there didn't seem to be a shortage of licenses for sale).
 
There's nothing physical to deliver -- you're only getting the product key.  You will need to download the Win 8.1 installer from Microsoft.  (There are lots of online step by step videos and articles on the whole procedure).

I can attest to that....Runs like a dream. And I actually have control of what happens (well for the most part.
Services I do not need or want are off. Stuff like that. Updates....only when I want them, if I want them. I have never, ever had a virus or any other crap. I am careful, but it is an internet desktop.

when I upgraded from windows 7 to windows 10, all my picture files were taken out of the folders I had them in and windows 10 just scattered them all over the place......and the Cortina(Talking thinking computer assistant crap), Yeah from day one windows 10 annoyed me........I really would strongly advise not upgrading to windows 10, ive heard a heap of people praise windows 8.1........its got me thinkin I might do that also.

When I saw this thread title I figured it would be full of responses from MS fanbois posting about how great Win 10 is, so it was a relief to see a more realistic discussion. As a YAITP (Yet Another IT Professional) I would have to agree with most posts here - better to avoid Win 10 if you can. Windows 7 is a good solid OS - no reason to feel bad about sticking with it. The only down side is that support for Win 7 will end in just over two years. Of course you can use an OS even after MS support ends - some people are still using XP! The MS OS that would be better would be Windows 8.1 - very solid and smooth. I've been running it on my DAW since it came out and it's pretty trouble-free for me. But if you're going to upgrade, be sure to go with Win 8.1, not Win 8 - that was kinda messed up until 8.1 fixed it.

On Win 8.1, here. Very solid OS.

Many, many thanks for all the helpful replies.
 
The general consensus here so far seems to be to stick with Windows 7 or perhaps to update to Windows 8.1?
Stratman70, I do make money from recording in a small studio and that’s one of the reasons I’m wondering about an update …
and like you, seem to have overindulged in the plugin department somewhat!
 
Is there the danger that 3^rd party plugins stop supporting Windows 7?
 
Can I confirm with you all that if I were to stick with Windows 7, then in the future move to Windows 10 but the Cakewalk servers were gone, that I would simply be able to update to Windows 10 without having to worry about reauthorizing Sonar in any way? (I've downloaded and backed up all the SPLAT files)
 
My computer is stable just now and is used exclusively for audio (and video sometimes) and is only online for updates and patches and transferring files.
 
Thanks again for the help.

I would say, if you did update to windows 10, you would have to update to the version of windows 10 from a month ago........because sonar is not being updated anymore, any future updates could cause problems.......windows 8.1 sounds like the safest bet.

My computer is stable just now and is used exclusively for audio (and video sometimes) and is only online for updates and patches and transferring files.
 
That tells me you should leave things alone. After all, what do you think will be BETTER if you swicth to W10 
If anything a new SSD drive will make a huge difference, but not the OS. 

If its an "exact copy" - either a clone or full disc image (either will work) everything should work without an reauthorization.  I just did something similar on my DAW desktop, except I upgraded to a larger drive.  Did a clone and booted with new drive and everything worked (I then expanded the "C" partition to the full size of the new drive).   However, I've done clones in the past that didn't work properly so if you do a clone, install and test it out (boot with it) to make sure all is OK before putting it away for backup.

Windows 8.1 gets 3 more years of Extended Support compared with Win7 although only on older hardware.
https://support.microsoft...s-lifecycle-fact-sheet

Any aversion towards win10 at this moment in time is missguided in regards to Sonar. I am running Win10 with the latest updates and patches and the latest version of Sonar and there are no problems what so ever. Win10 is a better OS than win 7 and Win 8.x. 
 
Then again you don't need the "best" OS version to run your DAW. If I were you though, I would update my software as much as I could before locking it in due to the developments with Sonar, or lack thereof, going forward. 
 
For what its worth I have worked in IT for 15 years and win10 in the best of to come out of MS yet. You are better off installing it than remaining with win7. Then again it it aint broke I guess ... as long as you are able to produce the OS doesn't matter that much.