Windows 10 sucks less

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February 25, 2016 at 5:40 pm #39580

sdram
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So far, I kinda like it.

February 25, 2016 at 7:52 pm #39585

TSRF
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Hey SD.

Did you buy a new computer that already had it as the OS, or did you finally relent and let it download onto your existing computer?

Every time I turn the damn thing on, I get a “Do you want to upgrade to Windows 10?” message. I swear, they change tone now and then, depending on my mood: “Do you want to upgrade to 10 NOW??”.

I’m almost tempted, but this is my one remaining XP machine, and I’m kind of afraid what will happen jumping so many generations ahead.

February 25, 2016 at 11:26 pm #39594
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You own XP. You rent Win 10. Ride XP as long as you can.
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February 26, 2016 at 4:05 pm #39621

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I had windows 7 previously. I got tired of the download messages too so just finally did it. My wife had done it on her machine about three months ago.

It took forever to download and then download the updates. And the download didn’t work correctly the first time so two evenings just to download. Once I got it downloaded The installation and transition was pretty painless from Win 7.

BNW – So you’re saying even though I downloaded their free W10 version, I’m only getting it for a finite time period?

February 26, 2016 at 4:39 pm #39623
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sdram wrote:

BNW – So you’re saying even though I downloaded their free W10 version, I’m only getting it for a finite time period?

Whatever lifetime of your device means. Doesn’t seem like ownership. Seems like the old days of subscription. See below.

http://www.forbes.com/sites/gordonkelly/2015/07/14/windows-10-unanswered-questions/#24d12073273e
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February 26, 2016 at 7:46 pm #39650

wv
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I get the “want to download?…are u feelin lucky punk?” messages
every day.

So far, i have resisted.

w
v

February 29, 2016 at 4:05 pm #39810

Ozoneranger
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sdram wrote:

I had windows 7 previously. I got tired of the download messages too so just finally did it. My wife had done it on her machine about three months ago.

It took forever to download and then download the updates. And the download didn’t work correctly the first time so two evenings just to download. Once I got it downloaded The installation and transition was pretty painless from Win 7.

BNW – So you’re saying even though I downloaded their free W10 version, I’m only getting it for a finite time period?

Bad advice. Microsoft support for XP ended a couple of years ago. That makes your PC vulnerable to all kinds malware\spyware.

I rather like Win10 and it was easy to install. Very little user intervention. I recommend to my clients (been in IT for 15 years) to upgrade. Beats the hell out of 8\8.1. Marginally beats 7.

February 29, 2016 at 4:06 pm #39811
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Ozoneranger wrote:

sdram wrote:

I had windows 7 previously. I got tired of the download messages too so just finally did it. My wife had done it on her machine about three months ago.

It took forever to download and then download the updates. And the download didn’t work correctly the first time so two evenings just to download. Once I got it downloaded The installation and transition was pretty painless from Win 7.

BNW – So you’re saying even though I downloaded their free W10 version, I’m only getting it for a finite time period?

Bad advice. Microsoft support for XP ended a couple of years ago. That makes your PC vulnerable to all kinds malware\spyware.

I rather like Win10 and it was easy to install. Very little user intervention. I recommend to my clients (been in IT for 15 years) to upgrade. Beats the hell out of 8\8.1. Marginally beats 7.

oops, wrong message.
- This reply was modified 8 years, 12 months ago by Ozoneranger.
February 29, 2016 at 4:08 pm #39813

Ozoneranger
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wv wrote:

I get the “want to download?…are u feelin lucky punk?” messages
every day.

So far, i have resisted.

w
v

Resistance is futile.

February 29, 2016 at 8:23 pm #39819

sdram
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My win 7-windows explorer or Mozilla setup had become so slow it was pretty much unusable. All the extra bullshit they’ve attached to almost every freaking website the past five years had burdened my setup and really made it beyond obsolete. And, this for me-sd of zero patience and less tolerance for waiting for some shit to download at a less than nimble 75 to 90K\sec.

Our AT&T “high speed” dial up service should be against the law but like corn fed cuties, it’s the only viable option out here in the middle of nowhere on the central plains. They don’t dig no cables in gods green earth around here Mr. We’re 150 miles from anywhere and 15 miles from a broadband connection. Anyway, the win 10 seems to be working better – until the wife starts downloading some really important shit on the tv – like the Mad about Laura’s love life crap she likes. Then, it splits the download speeds in half cause it’s sharing and stuff. So, a divorce or Windows 10 – which one was cheaper?

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