I switched on my computer this morning and got a big notification about upgrading to Windows 10......This big dialog box gave me three options...Upgrade Now...Upgrade Tonight...or Choose a time to Upgrade.
There was no option to tell them to 'get stood on'...or to 'fly off'.
I have just bought a new desk top....chosen because it was running Windows 7 which I know and quite like(thank you very much)....so if there is someone out there who knows how I can swerve this update, then please let me know.
I do not want Windows 10 at any price
There was no option to tell them to 'get stood on'...or to 'fly off'.
I have just bought a new desk top....chosen because it was running Windows 7 which I know and quite like(thank you very much)....so if there is someone out there who knows how I can swerve this update, then please let me know.
I do not want Windows 10 at any price
It's Ok.......panic over now.
I have even got rid of the annoying Windows 10 logo from my task bar.
unbeknown to me during a recent automatic update i suppose those sneaky Windows folk had put the Windows 10 download into optional updates.
I found the details of this update on a search engine.
If you want to keep this off your machine too....then look for this number in your optional updates KB3035583 and uninstall it.
You will have to restart your machine after this but that is how you do it!
I have even got rid of the annoying Windows 10 logo from my task bar.
unbeknown to me during a recent automatic update i suppose those sneaky Windows folk had put the Windows 10 download into optional updates.
I found the details of this update on a search engine.
If you want to keep this off your machine too....then look for this number in your optional updates KB3035583 and uninstall it.
You will have to restart your machine after this but that is how you do it!
As the Borg (Star Trek) say "Resistance Is Futile", you will eventually have to change, unless of course you install Linux then you can be as pernickity as you wish about not being told by Mr Gates what you have to use.
eventually doesn't pose a problem Less. Eventually I will lose my love of computers and the internet. Eventually is on the horizon and doesn't need dealing with right now'
Eventually I might not be here on this green earth.....until then I will try every method known to man(or woman...with help from computer savvy friends) to stop being strong armed or sneakily coerced into using a product which does not suit my needs(goodness I am sounding a bit like retlaw here).
Anyway I have just checked again and this update has gone.
This ploy of FREE windows 10 makes me suspicious....no-one gives something away like this unless they have an ulterior motive.
Eventually I might not be here on this green earth.....until then I will try every method known to man(or woman...with help from computer savvy friends) to stop being strong armed or sneakily coerced into using a product which does not suit my needs(goodness I am sounding a bit like retlaw here).
Anyway I have just checked again and this update has gone.
This ploy of FREE windows 10 makes me suspicious....no-one gives something away like this unless they have an ulterior motive.
And anyway what is this 'futile' Less ?
You know I don't accept this no can do attitude.....I am the peerson who will try...more so if they tell me it can't be done!
You know I don't accept this no can do attitude.....I am the peerson who will try...more so if they tell me it can't be done!
I have disabled the automatic updates(well for now at least) so that it only updates what I want it to update.
How do you hide the update?
I asked that question before putting the grey cells into action....I have been into my conrol panel and hidden this update...only ten miners with lamps and a ferret would find it now 
The only problem I have had up to now with Windows ten, and I've had it installed from the start of the introduction, is that I've lost the HDMI driver.
I use the PC to link to my bedroom flat screen TV so I can watch SkyGo.
Now I can only watch SkyGo on the PC which is lower down and smaller than the TV on the facing wall.
I have a Toshiba all in one PC and the Toshiba forum has dozens of enquiries as to what Windows has done to the driver.
It was fine on Win8.
It's not really important but I do like to watch some of the late comedies or Qi on Sky. Apart from that I'm very happy with Win10.
I use the PC to link to my bedroom flat screen TV so I can watch SkyGo.
Now I can only watch SkyGo on the PC which is lower down and smaller than the TV on the facing wall.
I have a Toshiba all in one PC and the Toshiba forum has dozens of enquiries as to what Windows has done to the driver.
It was fine on Win8.
It's not really important but I do like to watch some of the late comedies or Qi on Sky. Apart from that I'm very happy with Win10.
Russell I have just got newer desk top and I chose this because it came with Windows 7.
I know my way around this OS and it suits the things I do...especially the craft stuff. I did not want to be having to load stuff onto this new machine(a trial in itself) and having to get used to a new OS(this must be a sign of ageing......I was always comfortable with change until recently)
I really, really don't want windows 10 and am suspicious because they are giving it away.
Is this so they have a captive audience that widens their already massive sales base for other add on products.
I don't like feeling that I have to have something that I do not want.
I will wait until I can see it up and running on someone elses machine before I would even consider it on mine.
A near neighbour of mine downloaded it and she has had nothing but trouble with it, so she has reverted back to Windows 7
I know my way around this OS and it suits the things I do...especially the craft stuff. I did not want to be having to load stuff onto this new machine(a trial in itself) and having to get used to a new OS(this must be a sign of ageing......I was always comfortable with change until recently)
I really, really don't want windows 10 and am suspicious because they are giving it away.
Is this so they have a captive audience that widens their already massive sales base for other add on products.
I don't like feeling that I have to have something that I do not want.
I will wait until I can see it up and running on someone elses machine before I would even consider it on mine.
A near neighbour of mine downloaded it and she has had nothing but trouble with it, so she has reverted back to Windows 7
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I guess some people are unlucky with it but I took a chance early on knowing I could revert to older systems.
I made a full hard drive backup as well so if all else failed I would be able to restore my machine to the previous version.
I have set my heart on a new Apple Mac though. They seem superior all round to Windows machines. I'm just a bit concerned about my Windows software. I've a upto date full Microsoft office suite plus software I use for transferring music and photos to my iPad without getting iCloud or whatever involved.
I have a recent Photoediting suite from Nikon and one from Coral. All expense I dont want to repeat on a Mac.
I can do without the photo software as I don't often do more than crop my pictures. I prefer to use the camera in manual and get results that way, some photos I see look really false with too mch manipulation.
I've never played a game on a computer either.
In your case Margaret if you like what you have, enjoy and can use it, what's the point in changing.
I made a full hard drive backup as well so if all else failed I would be able to restore my machine to the previous version.
I have set my heart on a new Apple Mac though. They seem superior all round to Windows machines. I'm just a bit concerned about my Windows software. I've a upto date full Microsoft office suite plus software I use for transferring music and photos to my iPad without getting iCloud or whatever involved.
I have a recent Photoediting suite from Nikon and one from Coral. All expense I dont want to repeat on a Mac.
I can do without the photo software as I don't often do more than crop my pictures. I prefer to use the camera in manual and get results that way, some photos I see look really false with too mch manipulation.
I've never played a game on a computer either.
In your case Margaret if you like what you have, enjoy and can use it, what's the point in changing.
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There are some very good free bits of software out there you can use,
For example try Open Office , It has all you need to replace Microsoft Office and can be downloaded for Windows, Mac or Linux.
Gimp2 an excellent 'GNU Image Manipulation Program (GIMP).' Again can be downloaded for all platforms.
Both the above organisations offer excellent 'how to' support and are open source, no need to be stuck with expensive windows based software if you look for quality replacements.
Gremlin, You are clearly having the same thoughts and concerns as I had before my recent switchover to a Mac. I too had an investment in some software that I would be reluctant to loose, and also some software with 'no obvious equivalent'. I would suggest you have a look at a product called VMware, it will enable you to keep your Windows software running on the Mac while you 'settle in' to the new environment and try out alternatives, 'it does what it says on the can'. If you want more detail of my switchover experience send me a PM.
I tried W10 when it came out but after a couple of weeks I reverted back to W7. Developed a problem a few weeks ago and a friend did a complete rebuild of my LT, part of which was a loading of W10 from disc, not the download. It is now very different than the free d/l from MS and I am finding it very easy to use - I admit that I don't use a great deal of what is on offer, but what I do use is quicker, more capable in a number of areas and more user friendly. Quite happy with it now. Only come across one problem that so far not resolved and that is setting up my Epson WF2350 in Wi-Fi mode, which I understand is a common problem setting up older peripherals on W10.
good to hear that there are some satisfies users.
I have disabled automatic downloads...I hid the windows 10 update....today my security system alerted me that I had a windows security update that required to be installed.....despite hiding this update...it was pesky windows10....didn't find this out until it had been installed and the windows10 icon appeared on my taskbar.
I have just uninstalled it. I wish I could kick the chuffing thing into touch.
I am going to keep on getting this security message forevermore.
Anyway, i have the number of this update securely marked onto the screen of my computer.
I have just uninstalled it. I wish I could kick the chuffing thing into touch.
I am going to keep on getting this security message forevermore.
Anyway, i have the number of this update securely marked onto the screen of my computer.
Knowing what windows is like you soon won't be able to see your screen, it will be covered in post it notes!
I am getting used to windows 10 now