Windows 10 first reviews: should I upgrade to the new software?

Windows 10 is a huge improvement on Windows 8, but you should still hold off on upgrading, experts say

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Microsoft chief executive hailed the release of Windows 10 as a "new era" for personal computing, but early reviews of the operating system are decidedly mixed.

Microsoft's new software launches worldwide today, and will be free to most customers. But the company's staggered release means that some people will have to wait several weeks before they can install it.

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