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I have had upgraded my Lenovo T530 (2392AQU) from Win 7 (was pre-installed) to Win 10 and faced severe issues, including unstable display drivers and a faulty 'Power Management' process (from Lenovo) that hogged the memory infinitely with endless spawning of multiple process instances, etc.
All this, while I followed the Microsoft 'Ready to go' kind of notifications after I had reserved the upgrade.
After this, I brought my system back to Win 8.1 pro (I had the recovery disks from Lenovo). This meant hundreds of 'Windows updates' :-( that had to follow the next couple of days, in order to bring the state of the system 'back to latest updates', as the recovery disks were, indeed, of 2012!
Win 8.1 was quite stable and the thought of giving up did cross my mind! But then, I was too curious on Win 10, and continued!
I am not sure and did not wait to check with Lenovo separately, but I observed this http://support.lenovo.com/us/en/downloads/ds029249 and it said that this 'Important BIOS update' had 'Added support for Windows 10 (64 bit)'. Does it mean it was mandatory before I tried upgrading my T530 to Win10? Why did either Microsoft or Lenovo software on my machine not figure that out while I attempted upgrading?
Being more cautious, I brought this BIOS update first, this time round.
Then, followed the usual Win10 upgrade process, and it was a Smooth experience! My T530 IS SUCCESSFULLY RUNNING Win10 now!
But then, I cannot prove if that pending BIOS update was only missing link. A lot of older 'processes' that I observed in my Task Manager while running that pre-installed Win 7, such as the troublesome PWMUIAux.exe (Program files (X86) --> ThinkPad --> Utilities) were all cleaned up anyway when I brought it to Win 8.1.
Bottom line is, jumping from Win 7 to Win 10 was problematic and I cannot pinpoint which exact ones were the problems, but the machine was simply unstable. When I went back to Win 8.1 and then moved to Win10, it was pretty smooth.
Finally, more than being curious, why did I not stay on stable Win 8.1?
Well, my other laptop I use at my office (Lenovo T440) runs 8.1 and I'm quite happy with that, as the T440 is touch-screen one. The T530, on the other hand, isn't a touch screen one, though it has larger screen and good hardware.
With Win10 solving all those niggles that made Win 8.1 less friendly to non-touch-screen devices, you should have no complains on that regard with Win10. The Mouse-n-Keyboard convenience is back, the Touch works as well, and I love Win 10!
Precision Keyboard
The new precision island keyboard with improved ergonomic design is the best ThinkPad keyboard yet.
Enhanced Graphics
With integrated Intel® HD Graphics you'll enjoy stunning visuals on the T530.
Fast Data Transfer
Move data between the T530 and other devices quickly with USB 3.0 — it's up to 10 times faster than previous USB technologies.
Up to 9 Hours Battery Life
With standard 6-cell battery you'll enjoy up to 9 hours of productive work between charges.
WiFi, Bluetooth®
Wherever you are you will be able to get connected with a complete suite of wireless technology.
Integrated 720p HD Webcam and Dual Digital Array Microphones
Crystal clear video and audio, face tracking and keystroke noise suppression technology will help you web conference or chat like you're really there.
15.6-inch FHD Display
FHD display delivers bright, crisp visuals and a wide viewing range. Anti-glare technology makes the T530's screen comfortable to look at over the long haul.
Stereo Speakers with Dolby® Advanced Audio™ v2
Enjoy an immersive surround sound experience whether listening to a presentation or kicking back with a movie.
MIL-SPEC Tested
The T530 meets eight rugged military-spec tests against extreme environmental variables, including temperature, pressure, dust, humidity, and vibration testing. Premium durability standards and Active Protection System™ provide a rock-solid machine.
Lenovo ThinkVantage® Technologies
With easy to use, practical and secure software solutions including Password Manager, Rescue and Recovery, and Access Connections™, Lenovo has got you covered.