Windows 10 [Did you upgrade?]

[Bishop81]

I must be doing something wrong. I go to the Windows Update page like it tells me and Win 10 is not there. Both my computers are registered for the update.

Some users get it earlier - mostly OEM users using the likes of DELL ... etc.

You can force the upgrade by manually running the installer - its available on MS's site somewhere; Google should know where.

[Wildsprite]

For those who are thinking of installing W10. Read this and then think again about your choice.
http://imgur.com/gallery/8OJ4t

That tech support rep is an idiot, swapping out your video card or adding/ swapping ram wont invalidate windows. It's when you SWAP out too many components that happens. Also the likelyhood you wouldn't be able to reactivate atleast a few times is pretty low.

Some users get it earlier - mostly OEM users using the likes of DELL ... etc.

You can force the upgrade by manually running the installer - its available on MS's site somewhere; Google should know where.

actually I think it's newer OEM machines getting it first

I must be doing something wrong. I go to the Windows Update page like it tells me and Win 10 is not there. Both my computers are registered for the update.

if you're wanting to update sooner go here
Windows 10
just make sure you know if your PC is 32 bit or 64 bit

[sirDarts]

That tech support rep is an idiot, swapping out your video card or adding/ swapping ram wont invalidate windows. It's when you SWAP out too many components that happens. Also the likelyhood you wouldn't be able to reactivate atleast a few times is pretty low.

Just to add to this:
I have been using OEM versions of Windows 98 and XP. Both on heavily upgraded machines (like I was changing components on a monthly basis back then...). And it worked fine for several upgrades. And when it stopped working, you just had to call MS, tell them that you are only using the key on 1 PC, and they would remotely activate it.

[Genju]

1. Did you upgrade after the release of Windows 10? (Jul 29th)
Waited a few days after.

2. Did the game start with zero issues?
no issues

3. Running DX11 version of the game just fine?
yes

4. Noticeable changes? (Game wise)
Running smoothly than before (windows 7)

5. Personal experience you would like to share about it? (Windows 10 / FFXIV with W10)
Only issues I have during the game is when teleporting/zoning games freezes up during the load screen sometimes and crashes or it just takes longer than usual to load.
Does anyone have the same issues or know any possible solution to this?

Edit: 6. Did you follow up with a clean install after the upgrade?
no

[Riardon]

My advice for all of you is that you must make your free upgrade through your windows following the guides or the official tool then for the love of god make a clean install by formatting your HDD/SSD with a DVD/USB. Windows always messing with the registries and leaving unnecessary trash files behind. There is No need for product key after your free upgrade for the same machine. You can clean install and format your drive countless times with your USB/DVD after you've done the free upgrade Windows remembers your hardware configuration and reactivates automatically. If you have no problems or you don't know how to clean install don't do it then but it is highly recommended to make a clean install with format after the free upgrade to eliminate chances of getting problems later on.

[Morsmordie]

1. Yep, the moment it was released.

2. Yes it did, I've had no issues with it.

3. DX11 runs perfectly fine on my PC too.

4. Yes, my game performance has increased by a few FPS. Might have been the nVidia drivers and not Windows 10 but it's the only difference I've seen.

5. So far I'm loving Windows 10 and I'd recommend the upgrade to anyone who can do it.

6. No, had no need to clean install.

[Tachyon]

1. Did you upgrade after the release of Windows 10? (Jul 29th)

Yes (yesterday)

2. Did the game start with zero issues?

No, the launcher itself had some browser connection issue (resolved)

3. Running DX11 version of the game just fine?

No problems so far

4. Noticeable changes? (Game wise)

Slight increase in frame rate and overall stability

5. Personal experience you would like to share about it? (Windows 10 / FFXIV with W10)

Interface is much closer to 7 than it is 8. But I still have little use for live tiles as I don't really do social media or anything...

Edit: 6. Did you follow up with a clean install after the upgrade?

No, I plan on building a new machine in the next month or so and doing a clean install on there. For the time being, unless I run into any problems, I'll just leave it alone

[SelfiousSnape]

The only problem I had after I installed Win10 is that the launcher for XIV stopped saving my SE ID (Even when ticking the box to remember it), No idea how to make it save it again but its not a big issue.

[Kydi]

I've had no issues with Windows 10 itself, and actually a slight performance increase I feel.

I did have a problem with Avast! which would cause the launcher to come up blank (it got the news items, but nowhere to enter account information).

[NoahArks]

With windows 10 I have no issue, the problem is the game. When I'm on DX11 I can't have my browser open, I can't have my usual chat programs open, I literally can't have anything open with hardware acceleration. I can't even alt+tab when in borderless window, because the game will freeze....