I remember when they were automatically updating all the Windows 8 computers with 10. And at the time, all I heard was how bad 10 was and how it erases all your stuff off your computer, yadda yadda....so I installed a security program that blocked all Windows updates. Still have it activated. Haven't updated my computer in like a year or so now. lol. Still works fine, though. And I still have 8.1 or whatever it is. But I have to say that my son got a 10 laptop a few months ago, and I actually LIKE it! It really is super fast, easy, and smooth to operate. So when I need a new one, I will not be too upset that it has 10 on it. Thanks for telling us about your experience with it. I have to admit, though, I still miss my XP. It was the easiest, most "non-computer-genius" user friendly computer I have ever used.