Liking Windows 10

[WebSnyper]

Should we trust the fanbois? ZD Net is to Microsoft what the Huffington Post is to the Lefties.

I think its pretty clear we should not trust all the negative news we are reading.

Bottom line, I don't really care what anyone else uses, but for the love of God, if you are internet connected at least get off XP.

 

[sharkey]

Hmmm, last week my PC was telling me that 110 million people have gone to Windows 10.. Today, that number is 100 million.


9-10% of the installed userbase ditching it in a week's time seems like it might mean something.

 

[pudly]

Have a hard time believing that without it making major news.

 

[sharkey]

You mean, you don't trust the numbers Microsoft themselves put out?

Shocking.

 

[pudly]

Microsoft is apparently pushing some Win7 users who have so far avoided the upgrade to Win10... again. Fortunately, my PC is pretty well defended against Microsoft, but it is pretty sad that they want to put this monitoring software on our systems so badly. They are committed to support Win7 and Win8 until at least 2020, so this is purely abusive at this point. Anyone who wanted to upgrade already has.

Windows 10 Upgrade Reportedly Starting Automatically On Windows 7 PCs - Slashdot

If you are trying to stay on Win7/8, make sure you have a good Windows recovery disk and backup.

Edit: Oh, and GWX Control Panel, which will monitor your system and help prevent a forced upgrade.

 

[Mr Evilwrench]

I just found my stack of factory 7 home premium DVDs, so I have my nukes ready if I need them. I haven't booted my 7 laptop for a few months now, but there's some stuff on it I want. For quite a while there I would set download and install both to "ask", then go back every few days and do it again since it didn't seem to want to stay that way. I have a couple of things I need to see if I can get running under wine or somesuch, then I can just pee on microsoft.

 

[Tanfodude]

Just keep KB 2952664, and This KB 3035583 from being installed, you should be good. Everytime there's an update (manual), I just click and hide these 2.

https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...s-10-automatic-update-2016-a.html#post6175006

 

[Mr Evilwrench]

Yeah, I've stepped on some of those KB files on a few boxen. I have a little hit list I go through every time I do any maintenance.

 

[MrPeabody]

So far anyway.
I downloaded the new Windows 10 operating system last night. It took almost 2-1/2 hours to download, configure settings... but when it was finished, my 'puter is running MUCH faster, videos are no longer buffering...


Yep, so far I think I like this new system.

When end I loaded Windos 10 everything loaded fine, but when I went to use my browser, all of my bookmarks were gone. Upon checking further, all of my contacts , calendars and tasks were gone. It was extremely strange. So I never did use it. The funny thing is I reverted back to 8.1 and everything was back in its proper place. Has anyone else had this experience?

 

[bigbore]

If you like win 8 10 is much better. But if you dont like the 8 interface, 10 is just as bad. I still cant find the simplest CP tools with out searching for them.

 

[WebSnyper]

If you like win 8 10 is much better. But if you dont like the 8 interface, 10 is just as bad. I still cant find the simplest CP tools with out searching for them.

When you say CP tools, ae you talking control panel ? If so, right click your mouse while hovering over the start button and select control panel.

 

[24Carat]

The GWX control panel -> Ultimate Outsider - Software Downloads / Windows 8.1 and a screaming fast laptop. 10 offers nothing I want and takes away that which I cherish. No thank you.

 

[bwframe]

Only 5 months since last post.

Just got a laptop with Win 10. Seeking advice on security settings? Apps or tools to prevent getting spied upon? Tips, what have you?

TIA...

 

[Jludo]

Only 5 months since last post.

Just got a laptop with Win 10. Seeking advice on security settings? Apps or tools to prevent getting spied upon? Tips, what have you?

TIA...

Download Linux ha
I don't think you can avoid NSA level spying in windows. One piece of advice I would give is to have a regular backup setup. A bunch of our offices have been getting slammed with a new crypto virus and life would suck if we didn't have backups.

 

[Jludo]

I'm liking 10 so far, came from windows 7 so I'm liking powershell and the bash they're rolling out.

 

[WebSnyper]

I'm liking 10 so far, came from windows 7 so I'm liking powershell and the bash they're rolling out.

PowerShell is also coming to Linux soon as well. Figure you'd be all over that.

 

[Jludo]

PowerShell is also coming to Linux soon as well. Figure you'd be all over that.

Really? I wonder why

 

[Tanfodude]

Only 5 months since last post.

Just got a laptop with Win 10. Seeking advice on security settings? Apps or tools to prevent getting spied upon? Tips, what have you?

TIA...

Don't use Cortana for starters

For others, just go to settings>privacy and from there, turn anything off that you don't think will be useful for you.

For Microsoft Edge, https://privacy.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-10-microsoft-edge-and-privacy

I'm liking W10 too, PC and on phone. Good for gaming down the road coz of DX12.

 

[bwframe]

Don't use Cortana for starters

For others, just go to settings>privacy and from there, turn anything off that you don't think will be useful for you.

For Microsoft Edge, https://privacy.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-10-microsoft-edge-and-privacy

I'm liking W10 too, PC and on phone. Good for gaming down the road coz of DX12.

Thank you sir!

 

[WebSnyper]

Don't use Cortana for starters

For others, just go to settings>privacy and from there, turn anything off that you don't think will be useful for you.

For Microsoft Edge, https://privacy.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-10-microsoft-edge-and-privacy

I'm liking W10 too, PC and on phone. Good for gaming down the road coz of DX12.

To turn off Cortana, post anniversary update, you will need to follow the info here: Microsoft makes Cortana unkillable in Windows 10 Anniversary Update -- but you can disable her