So I was rummaging around in RF, when suddenly my computer shut down & started installing Windows 10. As this unexpectedly & automated process takes place, I'm on my phone now.
Weird.
Weird.
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Windows 10....Evil Cancer
- Thread starter Revoltingest
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Now something called Cortana wants to be my bestest buddy, & ask it questions.
Wu Wei
ursus senum severiorum and ex-Bisy Backson
It is something Windows 10 does if you do not close the "Hey we want to upgrade you for free" prompt.
Funny thing, Microsoft apparently used malware developers to make the program because hitting the "x" or saying no all can mean yes.
Only safe way is Ctrl+Alt+Del and close the program from there..
So far Microsofts response to this has been officially to make no response at all...unofficially is has been "OOPS"
Funny thing, Microsoft apparently used malware developers to make the program because hitting the "x" or saying no all can mean yes.
Only safe way is Ctrl+Alt+Del and close the program from there..
So far Microsofts response to this has been officially to make no response at all...unofficially is has been "OOPS"
Wu Wei
ursus senum severiorum and ex-Bisy Backson
Welcome to Windows 10.
It is the home version and you might be able to roll it back. In the enterprise version, you can, but I am not sure about the home version
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The prompts/promotions I've received for it have said that I can always go back to my old system if I want, and as I understand it, you can also run it in "classic" mode...but mine is a laptop I got when 7 was new, so I seriously doubt that it will run well with 10 on it. Until then, I keep closing the windows as soon as I see them pop up.
iMac user
I knew you were revolting!
I planned to switch to 10 anyway.
But this switch by Microsoft fiat was a surprise.
Rick O'Shez
Irishman bouncing off walls
So does Windows 10 look much different to the previous one?
I've only just now started using it.
I notice some differences around the edges....more modern looking.....less cartoonish.
Don't worry. At this time the new OS is locating your credit card information on your disk drive. It will then be ordering other software it thinks you need. Enjoy your new Esparanto translator and Microsoft Encarta newsletter subscription. Did you opt out of the Haggis-of-the-month club offer? No? Expect deliveries of tasty(?) and savory meat confections via overnight delivery. Bon appetit.
GoodbyeDave
Well-Known Member
I'm feeling smug: I've never had a computer with Windows! This is running the CentOS distribution of Linux, which powers half the big-name internet servers.
The kind which afflicts lawyers.
I can actually see what they did as reasonable.
But for my business, I use an air gap firewall.
Alas, even that will change some day.
Jumi
Well-Known Member
Some have software that stopped working with 10. I've bought Windows 7 and prefer to keep that. If I bought a large van, I wouldn't want it upgraded to a new minivan without my knowledge, no matter how flashy it was. For one, I didn't buy it and it might not suit my purposes. I've worked places that still use Windows XP on some machines, because the software doesn't work on newer ones. Upgrading the OS wouldn't be cheap, since you'd need to buy new equipment too. At 10000$+ a pop.
This is just another reason for me to completely migrate to Linux eventually when support for Windows 7 ends. Don't need any surprises with my computers.
That's wise. Last year I was working with a machine and suddenly the screen told me it was going to reboot because of some update on Windows 7. Lost an hours work, luckily not more.
The only way I see around incompatible updates is to use cloud software.
The vendor would handle all compatibility issues.
But this has a troublesome area too, ie, integrating 2 different products.
If one uses a management system integrated with the ubiquitous Quickbooks, compatibility is marginal at best.
I dread the arrival of that inevitable day.
I'd pay extra for integrated accounting (which I have now).
The type that is part of the zodiac. That is just silly, but not evil.
When it happened to us, on Boss's computer there was an option AFTER it was installed, so she said no, and then it went back to what she had. With mine, when it started downloading, I unplugged the machine. When it rebooted, it assumed I didn't want it and restored Windows 7. Our reason for not wanting it is the tenant in the basement had this done, accepted, and then spent about 3 days working on compatibilty issues, including the internet connection itself. Not a happy camper. He still paid his rent though.