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Title: Windows 10?
Post by: Jim on Jul 31, 2015, 06:30:24 PM
Has anyone else upgraded to Windows 10 yet?  I reserved my upgrade about a month ago and it downloaded while I was doing other things on the computer.  Last night I scheduled the install, accepted the agreement and this morning it was all done.  So far I like it.  It is very much like Windows 7 and of course was a free upgrade. 
Title: Re: Windows 10?
Post by: Tina on Jul 31, 2015, 06:47:50 PM
I didn't allow it on mine until I heard something about it.
Title: Re: Windows 10?
Post by: sunsoaker on Jul 31, 2015, 09:51:23 PM
I am still unsure. I will wait a bit to see if any bugs need working out. I did some research and read in a couple of places that if you're running Window 7 (which I am) that unless there is a feature you particularly want in 10 that you might as well stay with 7. 7 will be supported for another 5 years I believe.
Title: Re: Windows 10?
Post by: Jim on Aug 03, 2015, 10:02:09 AM
Staying with 7 is a personal preference.  Windows 10 is the most up-to date operating system and I always like to try and stay up-to-date.  The new browser is way better than IE if you still use that, too.

So far I like it.  It's pretty slick and seems to start-up and close down much faster than any of the other operating systems.
Title: Re: Windows 10?
Post by: wimc on Aug 03, 2015, 06:40:13 PM
Was reluctant, went ahead and installed Windows 10.

And, must read: Windows 10 is spying on almost everything you do (http://bgr.com/2015/07/31/windows-10-upgrade-spying-how-to-opt-out/)

I disabled what was mentioned in link.
Title: Re: Windows 10?
Post by: wimc on Aug 03, 2015, 07:24:11 PM
What I have done so far, image is 1920 x 1080, 307 KB.

URL removed on request


1920 x 1080 is my resolution on a 27" monitor.
Title: Re: Windows 10?
Post by: Jim on Aug 05, 2015, 10:22:00 AM
Yeah, I disabled some things as well.  I won't be using Cortana at all.  Don't need that and it is the app that needs to "know" everything in order to work as designed. 
Title: Re: Windows 10?
Post by: bayou girl on Aug 05, 2015, 06:35:52 PM
good to hear. i've heard mostly good things about windows 10, but... the one thing i did read is that you do NOT want to enable the component that lets your facebook/email etc friends connect to your wifi without a password.  i cant' remember what it is called, but basically, if they are your "friend" and the computer knows that, and they are close enough to use your wifi, if you don't disable the program, it lets them connect, without you even knowing it.  i can't remember all the nitty gritty, but the short of it is, don't do it.

that said, knowing you are happy with windows 10, i think i will upgrade since it is free ;)
Title: Re: Windows 10?
Post by: wimc on Aug 05, 2015, 08:25:31 PM
I even removed my Microsoft account, and "opt-out" everything that was enabled by default (since you are automatically "opt-in" after installing Windows 10).
Title: Re: Windows 10?
Post by: bestofour on Nov 20, 2015, 05:00:07 PM
We just bought a new computer and it came with Windows 10.  I know nothing about it.  Can I set up my desk top like on my old computer?  Used to be able to right click a page and get an option to save the icon on the desktop.  Not now.  And where do I go to disable Cortana and whatever Jiffy is talking about.  Can you guys just come to my house please.
Title: Re: Windows 10?
Post by: Jim on Nov 23, 2015, 02:45:19 PM
Here is some good info on "killing" Cortana.

http://www.pcworld.com/article/2949759/windows/killing-cortana-how-to-disable-windows-10s-info-hungry-digital-assistant.html (http://www.pcworld.com/article/2949759/windows/killing-cortana-how-to-disable-windows-10s-info-hungry-digital-assistant.html)

You can definitely set up your desktop like your old computer.  Mine looks just like it did when I went from Windows 7 to Windows 10.

There are links that others have posted here that give you some info on what you want to turn off and leave on.  Lots of info available if you Google it too.
Title: Re: Windows 10?
Post by: bestofour on Nov 23, 2015, 11:24:41 PM
thanks Jim.
Title: Re: Windows 10?
Post by: bayou girl on Jan 06, 2016, 08:52:06 PM
thanks jim. i am finally installing 10 on the various machines.  one at the time. it is a slow process.
Title: Re: Windows 10?
Post by: bayou girl on Jan 06, 2016, 09:28:27 PM
the thing i couldn't remember is called "wifi sense" and you have to turn it off.  I plan to turn it off, and based on the information i have read, there is a way to keep google from using their version of it as well.
Title: Re: Windows 10?
Post by: wimc on Jan 07, 2016, 09:16:49 AM
I put Windows 8.1 back on mine, just temporary though.

Next month going to buy Windows 10, just so I could get rid of all the crap from dell thats added with Windows 8.1, like dell, but not the garbage they add.
Title: Re: Windows 10?
Post by: bestofour on Jan 07, 2016, 03:55:37 PM
I've  had a few issues with 10 and am thinking of going back to 7.  I've been on the phone with IT and they say it's because there are bugs that have yet to be worked out.  We were on the phone for over an hour doing updates, which he says come out daily, so maybe it will help.
Title: Re: Windows 10?
Post by: bayou girl on Jan 09, 2016, 09:23:15 PM
well, i've got it installed, all the back ups done first, all the spies turned off (i think), my ssid fixed to _nomap_optout and so far i like it.  i think.
Title: Re: Windows 10?
Post by: bayou girl on Jan 20, 2016, 06:59:25 PM
well, i took windows 10 off my laptop.  i haven't decided on the netbook yet, but the laptop definitely won't have it.  the problem is that it is a resource hog.  i found that even after disabling 3/4 of the optional stuff (or more), when i would be typing, like here, the mouse pad would lock up on me.  i thought at first it was the mouse pad wearing out, but even an external mouse would not work.  so... i just uninstalled it, re-imaged the hard drive from the image i made right before i installed 10, and everything is working just fine now. :dunno:

i'll let y'all know how the netbook works.
Title: Re: Windows 10?
Post by: Tina on Jan 20, 2016, 07:26:02 PM
I'm not going to install it at all.
Title: Re: Windows 10?
Post by: sunsoaker on Jan 20, 2016, 08:09:33 PM
neither am I.
Title: Re: Windows 10?
Post by: sunsoaker on Feb 16, 2016, 08:54:54 PM
It is forcing itself on people now. It won't on mine since the link never showed up to start with. Guess my Laptop isn't compatible. Right now it lets you cancel the install but it will keep  bugging you and from what I read, at some point the cancel won't be there. I don't think they should have the right to force the upgrade.
Title: Re: Windows 10?
Post by: bestofour on Feb 17, 2016, 12:50:31 PM
I agree Barb.  Why do they want to force that on us?
Title: Re: Windows 10?
Post by: bayou girl on Feb 20, 2016, 09:38:59 PM
i keep x-ing out the option.  even after i upgraded, uninstalled and went backwards, it is still trying to get me to upgrade.  that is NOT happening.  it is a resource hog.
Title: Re: Windows 10?
Post by: sunsoaker on Feb 20, 2016, 10:40:53 PM
From what I read, Jen, there will come a time where there is no exiting from the screen....
Title: Re: Windows 10?
Post by: bayou girl on Feb 21, 2016, 09:49:06 PM
IF you schedule the update, that is true.  but if you don't "click" the update box, it can't force an update.  i found that out the hard way :razberry:
Title: Re: Windows 10?
Post by: Jim on Feb 23, 2016, 08:36:26 AM
Keep in mind too, that there will come a time when security updates and the like stop happening.  Once that happens it will be time to upgrade.

Windows 10 runs fine on my desktop.  Of course I have 6GB of memory.  On a machine with lesser memory it could be an issue.
Title: Re: Windows 10?
Post by: bayou girl on Feb 23, 2016, 09:59:43 PM
i'm on a laptop, and i seem to think i have 4 gig. so i think that is the difference.  since a laptop has a lifespan (generally) of about 4-6 years, and this one is 3 or 4 years old, i'm guessing that by the time they quit issuing security patches and updates, i'll be due for a new machine anyway.
Title: Re: Windows 10?
Post by: bestofour on Feb 24, 2016, 12:21:39 AM
I've heard there's eventually going to be a monthly or yearly fee for add on's like Word and such.
Title: Re: Windows 10?
Post by: Jim on Feb 24, 2016, 07:58:12 AM
Our machines at work use Windows 7 Professional and there are no nag buttons or messages there.  I guess it's only set to do that with the standard Windows 7 Home Edition.
Title: Re: Windows 10?
Post by: sunsoaker on Feb 24, 2016, 07:17:56 PM
If the machine is not compatible with Wiindows 10 it will not download the original install file. Mine isn't compatible and never downloaded it so I don't have to worry about it on this one. Chris & Chip have both been nagged and have finally installed it.
Title: Re: Windows 10?
Post by: Jim on Feb 25, 2016, 08:13:25 AM
My work laptop is fully capable of running Windows 10, however the version of windows you are currently running is a factor on whether you are getting nagged.
Title: Re: Windows 10?
Post by: sunsoaker on Feb 25, 2016, 10:54:17 PM
I have Windows 7 home edition. Same as Krystal. She got nagged.
Title: Re: Windows 10?
Post by: sunsoaker on Feb 25, 2016, 10:58:37 PM
By the way Jim, what would you recommend for a replacement for my laptop? It doesn't have to be a laptop, but would like at least 17" with quad core, 6+M Ram and 750+ hard drive for under $500. I've been looking...hard to find other than refurbished. I won't do a refurb Dell. I know the older ones has a fan problem. My last one I had to have fixed once a year for 3 yrs before I gave up and bought this one.

This one is dual core 4m ram and 500m hard drive, but only 15'6 screen and dispay drivers fixing to go out. my understanding is Dell has improved immensly since then. Oh I'd love 1080P but haven't found one.
Title: Re: Windows 10?
Post by: Jim on Feb 26, 2016, 12:30:47 AM
Going to be tough to find anything with those specs under $500.  About the closest I have seen is at BestBuy.  An Asus K751MADS21TQ that sells for $599.  Here is a link:

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/asus-17-3-touch-screen-laptop-intel-pentium-8gb-memory-1tb-hard-drive-black/8094237.p?id=1219688708775&skuId=8094237 (http://www.bestbuy.com/site/asus-17-3-touch-screen-laptop-intel-pentium-8gb-memory-1tb-hard-drive-black/8094237.p?id=1219688708775&skuId=8094237)

Tiger Direct has one that is just like this for $566 but of course it is out of stock.  BestBuy does have a price match guarantee but not sure they would honor it when TD is out of stock.
Title: Re: Windows 10?
Post by: sunsoaker on Feb 26, 2016, 06:30:42 AM
Thanks. The one I have is dual core w/4m ram and is sluggish at times with Windows 7. I could imagine how sluggish it would be with windows 10 on it. Which is why I was looking for something better. If I'm gonna have to replace this (display drivers going bad), may as well get a better one.
Title: Re: Windows 10?
Post by: bestofour on Aug 31, 2016, 11:11:41 AM
I have a windows 10 question. I can't figure out how to share a picture to this forum. When I right click the picture I don't get a url anymore.
Title: Re: Windows 10?
Post by: Jim on Aug 31, 2016, 12:33:55 PM
I have a windows 10 question. I can't figure out how to share a picture to this forum. When I right click the picture I don't get a url anymore.

Not sure that's anything to do with Windows 10.  Most times you would need to upload the photo to a 3rd party site like Photobucket and then share it from there.
Title: Re: Windows 10?
Post by: bestofour on Aug 31, 2016, 08:20:10 PM
I worded that all wrong.  I always loaded my pictures to picturetrail by way of Ifranview and now can't get them to go to Ifranview.  When I open Ifranview and click open, go to the picture which I can see, click on it I get a message that says "no item matches your search."  The picture is there because I'm looking at it.  This was working until recently when things were updated.
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