[Update] Windows 10 Discussion - Page 110

Osem · 06-04-2016, 11:52

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Originally Posted by progers

More by luck than judgement!

There were clues I missed the first two times but, although I was logging on with an MS user account, the confirmation was when I went to add a new account to "Settings" "Accounts" and discovered that there were no user accounts shown at all!

I then enabled the built in Administrator account to do the business

That's my usual method I must say.

richard s · 09-04-2016, 19:48

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Originally Posted by Tinky

Psst see post 1587 my settings do not work, and in fact today I downloaded ISO repair windows 10 disk and still I can't get anything to work, I'm not even sure the download was successful, what a mess.

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I'm thinking now I reluctantly have to take my beloved lappy for a repair after I have now exhausted every repair option

Hi Tinky how old is your lap top and what is the spec. I could not upgrade to Windows 10 because my old 32 bit, 2 gig ram, 2.55 GHz processor was not suitable. I purchased a new PC with Windows 10... So far very pleased with 10.

pip08456 · 09-04-2016, 20:14

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Originally Posted by richard s

Hi Tinky how old is your lap top and what is the spec. I could not upgrade to Windows 10 because my old 32 bit, 2 gig ram, 2.55 GHz processor was not suitable. I purchased a new PC with Windows 10... So far very pleased with 10.

My old lappy can quite happily run W10 I just choose not to do so ATM even though I've been a member of the "Insider" team since day 1.

I use a different PC for that.

gulf4uk · 16-04-2016, 20:24

How to stay on Windows 7 & 8 forever: Using GWX Control Panel

http://ultimateoutsider.com/downloads/

downloaded from the above and Win 7 now win 10 free
(caution as always back up important files)

my sons win10 was updated yesterday and removed the majority of his links, files , passwords addons and basically
made his computer unusable seems it didn't like non windows approved apps . Took a day to get it back right again
we have disabled windows update , yes its not reccomended but stops M\S tinkering

truthspeaker · 17-04-2016, 05:01

Some people don't like windows 10 because they computer is to slow. CPU is to weak and less memory. So windows 10 will not run smooth. But lag.

And some don't like windows 10 because software or apps or games don't work with windows 10.

Can try linux like lubuntu and dual boot with windows.
Or try LIVE USB or DVD. Or try before installing it.

Windows XP is good for old PC or slow CPU but no more security patches unless you cracking it to 2019. Less support from Web browser and no drivers for new PC.

truthspeaker · 19-04-2016, 00:44

If you have old computer you can try this for free from Microsoft Web site windows xp embedded posready 2009.
Will get updates until 2019.
Product key is on YouTube for permanent activate

roughbeast · 24-04-2016, 13:56

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Originally Posted by gulf4uk

How to stay on Windows 7 & 8 forever: Using GWX Control Panel

http://ultimateoutsider.com/downloads/

downloaded from the above and Win 7 now win 10 free
(caution as always back up important files)

my sons win10 was updated yesterday and removed the majority of his links, files , passwords addons and basically
made his computer unusable seems it didn't like non windows approved apps . Took a day to get it back right again
we have disabled windows update , yes its not reccomended but stops M\S tinkering

The Windows 10 updates will not remove your old set up, apps, files etc if you opt to keep them. If you don't like the outcome, restore keeps your old config anyway.

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Originally Posted by truthspeaker

Some people don't like windows 10 because they computer is to slow. CPU is to weak and less memory. So windows 10 will not run smooth. But lag.

And some don't like windows 10 because software or apps or games don't work with windows 10.

Can try linux like lubuntu and dual boot with windows.
Or try LIVE USB or DVD. Or try before installing it.

Windows XP is good for old PC or slow CPU but no more security patches unless you cracking it to 2019. Less support from Web browser and no drivers for new PC.

Yes, you have to be careful. Although W10 is generally more efficient and runs better on most machines than W7, older processors might actually give you a worse experience. Indeed W10 won't install if some processors are present.

I have been lucky with my old quadcore machine. I was very impressed with W7, but W10 boots up faster, ( 25 seconds to be usable) and apps run more quickly. I have updated with the most recent W10 build (Version 1511) only last weekend.

djmagnifique · 24-04-2016, 18:09

I want to upgrade to Windows 10 but i'm on Win7 home at the moment so i'll lose control over how updates are done, that is a big stop block for me.

pip08456 · 24-04-2016, 18:37

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Originally Posted by djmagnifique

I want to upgrade to Windows 10 but i'm on Win7 home at the moment so i'll lose control over how updates are done, that is a big stop block for me.

Not if you configure it. http://betanews.com/2016/02/22/contr...ws-10-updates/

djmagnifique · 24-04-2016, 19:09

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Originally Posted by pip08456

Not if you configure it. http://betanews.com/2016/02/22/contr...ws-10-updates/

Might have to have a look at that then when i'm off work next.

gulf4uk · 24-04-2016, 20:24

BEFORE You go ahead make sure that your computer is up to the job.
My 3 year old laptop has Win 10 and Has settled down .
this one am on now Hates win10 so Ive gone back to Win7 but have upgraded Ram
from2 gb to 3gb and its superb i Think as much ram you can get is better all round

pip08456 · 24-04-2016, 21:26

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Originally Posted by gulf4uk

BEFORE You go ahead make sure that your computer is up to the job.
My 3 year old laptop has Win 10 and Has settled down .
this one am on now Hates win10 so thats's a different oneso Ive gone back to Win7 but have upgraded Ram
from2 gb to 3gb and its superb on Win 7 or Win 10?i Think as much ram you can get is better all round Win 32 will not reognise more than 3 Mb.

Hom3r · 24-04-2016, 22:13

Speaking to people I know several have hated Win 10, one guy has a friend who owns a computer shop, and has spent ages reinstalling the owners previous OS.

So I'm now edging on NOT upgrading.

djmagnifique · 24-04-2016, 22:25

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Originally Posted by gulf4uk

BEFORE You go ahead make sure that your computer is up to the job.
My 3 year old laptop has Win 10 and Has settled down .
this one am on now Hates win10 so Ive gone back to Win7 but have upgraded Ram
from2 gb to 3gb and its superb i Think as much ram you can get is better all round

I've recently upgraded to an i5 4590, 16Gb of ram and a 256gb Sandisk SSD, Do you think that will be good enough for win10?

pip08456 · 24-04-2016, 22:37

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Originally Posted by djmagnifique

I've recently upgraded to an i5 4590, 16Gb of ram and a 256gb Sandisk SSD, Do you think that will be good enough for win10?

Should be, if you want it.

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Originally Posted by Hom3r

Speaking to people I know several have hated Win 10, one guy has a friend who owns a computer shop, and has spent ages reinstalling the owners previous OS.

So I'm now edging on NOT upgrading.

Most haters (like me) don't like the spying that Microsoft installs as a matter of course and would like you to go through about 37 option pages to opt out (there is software available now to do it for you)

Also I don't like the Windows 10 GUI and the hoops you have to go through to change the simplest of settings that were easy in Windows 7.

Again there are free 3rd party solutions. Classic Shell is a good one.