Is Windows 10 right for you and your PC? Check Before Upgrading to Windows 10

On July 29, Microsoft is releasing its newest operating system, Windows 10 (what happened to Windows 9?). To persuade people to upgrade, Microsoft is offering Windows 10 as a free upgrade if you have a computer running Windows 7 or 8.1. Windows 8.0 users will need to upgrade to 8.1 first, but that's also free.

That free upgrade, plus Windows 10's promised fixes to the problems of Windows 8, have already persuaded some people to take the plunge. However, plenty more are wondering if upgrading to Windows 10 is a smart move, and I don't blame them after the disasters of Windows 8 and Vista. Let's take a look at a few scenarios where you should and shouldn't upgrade.

DO upgrade if you hate Windows 8

OK, I know I'm starting this off with a negative one, but there are a lot of people who can't stand Windows 8. From the lack of a Start button to the confusing way apps work, it's a mess.