Post by: Grumpmeister on January 21, 2015, 09:12:50 PM
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-30924022 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-30924022)
How long is a safe beta test period... rubschin:
Post by: apc2010 on January 21, 2015, 09:14:29 PM
Post by: Steve on January 21, 2015, 09:17:49 PM
It looks like all Windows 7 and 8 users are going to be able to have a free upgrade to Windows 10 in the first year after release... rubschin:worthy: Meister, how
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-30924022 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-30924022)
How long is a safe beta test period... rubschin:
Post by: apc2010 on January 21, 2015, 09:19:15 PM
Post by: Grumpmeister on January 22, 2015, 01:46:04 AM
It looks like all Windows 7 and 8 users are going to be able to have a free upgrade to Windows 10 in the first year after release... rubschin:worthy: Meister, how
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-30924022 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-30924022)
How long is a safe beta test period... rubschin:foolishbrave of you tobe press gangedvolunteer to be the VP test pilot to boldly go where no Operating Systems have hogged more memory and run slower than ever before
To be honest I figured I'd catch Padlock Pockets with the 'free' bit though if that doesn't work I'll wait till it's 364 days before deciding. I figure that by then there will have been enough
Post by: apc2010 on January 22, 2015, 04:20:06 AM
It looks like all Windows 7 and 8 users are going to be able to have a free upgrade to Windows 10 in the first year after release... rubschin:worthy: Meister, how
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-30924022 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-30924022)
How long is a safe beta test period... rubschin:foolishbrave of you tobe press gangedvolunteer to be the VP test pilot to boldly go where no Operating Systems have hogged more memory and run slower than ever before
To be honest I figured I'd catch Padlock Pockets with the 'free' bit though if that doesn't work I'll wait till it's 364 days before deciding. I figure that by then there will have been enoughcomplaints about crappy programmingconstructive criticism to choose whether or not to give it a go. whistle:
evil:
Post by: Grumpmeister on January 22, 2015, 04:46:10 AM
Post by: apc2010 on January 22, 2015, 04:48:27 AM
Are you saying that your eyes don't light up at the sight of a freebie... whistle:
no.......... redface:
Post by: Grumpmeister on January 22, 2015, 04:50:17 AM
Post by: Barman on January 22, 2015, 07:44:32 AM
Post by: Grumpmeister on January 22, 2015, 07:56:33 AM
Post by: Steve on January 22, 2015, 10:47:09 AM
Get a 4Gb memory stick, shove it in one of the spare USB ports in the back of the computer then go into properties for that drive. You will see a tab marked Readyboost. Activate it and you should see a performance increase as it will use the drive as extra memory.:thumbsup: ta will try that
Post by: Barman on January 22, 2015, 11:17:34 AM
Get a 4Gb memory stick, shove it in one of the spare USB ports in the back of the computer then go into properties for that drive. You will see a tab marked Readyboost. Activate it and you should see a performance increase as it will use the drive as extra memory.:thumbsup: ta will try that
It didn't do a lot for me, I tried it some time ago... noooo:
Best thing you can do to speed up Window$ is install the operating system on a SSD - they are cheap as chips now....
Post by: Miss Demeanour on January 22, 2015, 11:35:45 AM
I am using Windows 8 but I can't say I like it.
Instead of going forwards I am thinking of going backwards ....I liked Vista and XP :thumbsup:
Post by: Darwins Selection on January 22, 2015, 11:38:33 AM
Post by: Steve on January 22, 2015, 11:49:30 AM
Was there a Windows 9 ?No they decided to skip Windows 9. Probably a blatant piece of number discrimination.
I am using Windows 8 but I can't say I like it.
Instead of going forwards I am thinking of going backwards ....I liked Vista and XP :thumbsup:
I thought no one liked Vista. XP was good but 7 works better - just slower.
I couldn't see how an external essentially Flash drive could be faster than an HDD with a cache and less buffers between it and the CPU cache but hey hoGet a 4Gb memory stick, shove it in one of the spare USB ports in the back of the computer then go into properties for that drive. You will see a tab marked Readyboost. Activate it and you should see a performance increase as it will use the drive as extra memory.:thumbsup: ta will try that
It didn't do a lot for me, I tried it some time ago... noooo:
Best thing you can do to speed up Window$ is install the operating system on a SSD - they are cheap as chips now....
SSD drives seem to still be a bit pricey (the Notebook I mostly use only cost me £120) but they will take over from HDDs soon. In effect it's what smart phones and tablets already use
Post by: Grumpmeister on January 22, 2015, 04:23:16 PM
Get a 4Gb memory stick, shove it in one of the spare USB ports in the back of the computer then go into properties for that drive. You will see a tab marked Readyboost. Activate it and you should see a performance increase as it will use the drive as extra memory.:thumbsup: ta will try that
It didn't do a lot for me, I tried it some time ago... noooo:
Best thing you can do to speed up Window$ is install the operating system on a SSD - they are cheap as chips now....
I have to admit Readyboost seems to have a more pronounced effect on laptops rather than desktops but if you have a spare memory stick it's worth a try.
Post by: Marley's Ghost (Imbiber of Spirits) on January 23, 2015, 04:52:57 PM
Get a Mac . . . whistle:
Post by: Barman on January 23, 2015, 06:54:51 PM
Best bet for speed?
Get a Mac . . . whistle:
(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs9.postimg.org%2F45w75x357%2Ftrench_coat_rain_mac_2_3882_p.jpg&hash=82eefa184cf0567a643ae04437e215b448051f06) (http://postimg.org/image/45w75x357/)
rubschin:
Post by: Grumpmeister on June 01, 2015, 01:26:30 PM
If it gets the same offer I may shove it on the laptop for a test as it isn't really being used for anything at the moment... rubschin:
What's the worst that could happen... scared2:
Post by: Barman on June 01, 2015, 01:41:41 PM
Just booted up my pc to find a message from Microsoft asking if I want to reserve my free Windows 10 upgrade... scared2:
If it gets the same offer I may shove it on the laptop for a test as it isn't really being used for anything at the moment... rubschin:
What's the worst that could happen... scared2:
rubschin:
Post by: Grumpmeister on June 01, 2015, 01:46:12 PM
Just booted up my pc to find a message from Microsoft asking if I want to reserve my free Windows 10 upgrade... scared2:
If it gets the same offer I may shove it on the laptop for a test as it isn't really being used for anything at the moment... rubschin:
What's the worst that could happen... scared2:
rubschin:
What's that BM.......you are volunteering to be the guinea pig? That's awfully decent of you old bean... rubschin:
Post by: Barman on June 01, 2015, 01:49:42 PM
Just booted up my pc to find a message from Microsoft asking if I want to reserve my free Windows 10 upgrade... scared2:
If it gets the same offer I may shove it on the laptop for a test as it isn't really being used for anything at the moment... rubschin:
What's the worst that could happen... scared2:
rubschin:
What's that BM.......you are volunteering to be the guinea pig? That's awfully decent of you old bean... rubschin:
I have an owld laptop with Win 7 on it...
...but if Win 10 is going to need even more resources it is a no goer.... noooo:
Post by: Grumpmeister on June 01, 2015, 01:51:53 PM
Post by: Barman on June 01, 2015, 01:56:08 PM
I'm hoping there is some sort of 'can I run it' application before I start buggering around with my laptop rubschin:
I wonder if there will be a 'can Nick run it' application....? rubschin:
Post by: Nick on June 01, 2015, 01:56:59 PM
Post by: Grumpmeister on June 01, 2015, 02:08:45 PM
I'm hoping there is some sort of 'can I run it' application before I start buggering around with my laptop rubschin:
I wonder if there will be a 'can Nick run it' application....? rubschin:
That's hardware not software...
(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm1.staticflickr.com%2F176%2F438546478_53ed82c74a_z.jpg%3Fzz%3D1&hash=87c852619331d8b4e614a55b68c7b8ecf9fab771)
whistle:
Post by: apc2010 on June 01, 2015, 02:11:04 PM
I'm hoping there is some sort of 'can I run it' application before I start buggering around with my laptop rubschin:
I wonder if there will be a 'can Nick run it' application....? rubschin:
That's hardware not software...
(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm1.staticflickr.com%2F176%2F438546478_53ed82c74a_z.jpg%3Fzz%3D1&hash=87c852619331d8b4e614a55b68c7b8ecf9fab771)
whistle:
;D ;D
Post by: Barman on June 01, 2015, 02:19:20 PM
I'm hoping there is some sort of 'can I run it' application before I start buggering around with my laptop rubschin:
I wonder if there will be a 'can Nick run it' application....? rubschin:
That's hardware not software...
(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm1.staticflickr.com%2F176%2F438546478_53ed82c74a_z.jpg%3Fzz%3D1&hash=87c852619331d8b4e614a55b68c7b8ecf9fab771)
whistle:
lol: lol: lol:
You'd need a few teraflops to consider all possibilities....
...perhaps they could run it on the Met Office supercomputer...?
Post by: Grumpmeister on June 01, 2015, 02:23:21 PM
Post by: Barman on June 02, 2015, 03:01:46 PM
Post by: Darwins Selection on June 02, 2015, 03:11:12 PM
I got the notification! eeek:Shrugs:
Post by: Barman on June 02, 2015, 03:31:17 PM
I got the notification! eeek:Shrugs:
Your man will sort it for you Mr. Darwin Sir..... Thumbs:
Post by: Steve on June 02, 2015, 11:04:12 PM
lol: lol: lol:I got the notification! eeek:Shrugs:
Your man will sort it for you Mr. Darwin Sir..... Thumbs:
(Darwin tell your man there's a little icon in the 'system tray' - that's not the tray he brings you your Talisker and glasses on)
Post by: Barman on June 03, 2015, 06:07:36 AM
... perhaps that indicates that the laptop is not man enough to run it in which case I'll pass on all three... rubschin:
Post by: Grumpmeister on June 09, 2015, 07:46:27 AM
I got notifications on the two desktops but so far not on the laptop....
... perhaps that indicates that the laptop is not man enough to run it in which case I'll pass on all three... rubschin:
You would have to have the laptop equivalent of PeeWee Herman for it not to run according to the specs on Microsoft's website:
System requirements
If you want to upgrade to Windows 10 on your PC or tablet, here’s what it takes.
Latest OS: Make sure you are running the latest version either Windows 7 SP1 or Windows 8.1 Update.
Processor: 1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster processor or SoC
RAM: 1 gigabyte (GB) for 32-bit or 2 GB for 64-bit
Hard disk space: 16 GB for 32-bit OS 20 GB for 64-bit OS
Graphics card: DirectX 9 or later with WDDM 1.0 driver
Display: 1024x600
If all else fails you can manually get the reservation here
http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/features (http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/features)
Post by: Steve on June 09, 2015, 08:10:03 AM
Post by: Grumpmeister on June 09, 2015, 08:12:34 AM
Post by: Barman on June 09, 2015, 10:37:58 AM
So hat's the minimum for it to run, what's the minimum for it to run well?
Precisely... lol:
Post by: Darwins Selection on June 09, 2015, 11:51:45 AM
So hat's the minimum for it to run, what's the minimum for it to run well?
(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.secarica.ro%2Fassets%2Fimages%2Fasus_r700_hourglass.gif&hash=866a45c8e61eb2473ac64a7452b8cedb464b664f)
Post by: Grumpmeister on July 01, 2015, 09:42:54 PM
I see TMR has been hired to help promote Windows 10 though. Thumbs:
http://www.express.co.uk/life-style/science-technology/588071/Windows-10-Wifi-Sense-Security-Facebook (http://www.express.co.uk/life-style/science-technology/588071/Windows-10-Wifi-Sense-Security-Facebook)
Post by: Barman on July 02, 2015, 04:38:46 AM
This wifi sense sharing malarkey sounds like a security nightmare waiting to happen. noooo:
I see TMR has been hired to help promote Windows 10 though. Thumbs:
http://www.express.co.uk/life-style/science-technology/588071/Windows-10-Wifi-Sense-Security-Facebook (http://www.express.co.uk/life-style/science-technology/588071/Windows-10-Wifi-Sense-Security-Facebook)
lol: lol: lol:
Post by: Steve on July 03, 2015, 10:24:37 AM
more facepalm: facepalm: facepalm: what the fuck are Microsoft doing?This wifi sense sharing malarkey sounds like a security nightmare waiting to happen. noooo:
I see TMR has been hired to help promote Windows 10 though. Thumbs:
http://www.express.co.uk/life-style/science-technology/588071/Windows-10-Wifi-Sense-Security-Facebook (http://www.express.co.uk/life-style/science-technology/588071/Windows-10-Wifi-Sense-Security-Facebook)
lol: lol: lol:
Post by: Darwins Selection on July 03, 2015, 10:50:26 AM
more facepalm: facepalm: facepalm: what the fuck are Microsoft doing?This wifi sense sharing malarkey sounds like a security nightmare waiting to happen. noooo:
I see TMR has been hired to help promote Windows 10 though. Thumbs:
http://www.express.co.uk/life-style/science-technology/588071/Windows-10-Wifi-Sense-Security-Facebook (http://www.express.co.uk/life-style/science-technology/588071/Windows-10-Wifi-Sense-Security-Facebook)
lol: lol: lol:
I'm sorry Dave........
(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tasteofcinema.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2012%2F02%2Fhal1.gif&hash=98105a8bc27e87d153cd61b1f68d2ff7c0a6f583)
Post by: Barman on July 03, 2015, 11:37:15 AM
more facepalm: facepalm: facepalm: what the fuck are Microsoft doing?This wifi sense sharing malarkey sounds like a security nightmare waiting to happen. noooo:
I see TMR has been hired to help promote Windows 10 though. Thumbs:
http://www.express.co.uk/life-style/science-technology/588071/Windows-10-Wifi-Sense-Security-Facebook (http://www.express.co.uk/life-style/science-technology/588071/Windows-10-Wifi-Sense-Security-Facebook)
lol: lol: lol:
I'm sorry Dave........
(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tasteofcinema.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2012%2F02%2Fhal1.gif&hash=98105a8bc27e87d153cd61b1f68d2ff7c0a6f583)
scared2:
Post by: tel on July 03, 2015, 11:49:33 AM
Post by: Steve on July 03, 2015, 11:54:39 AM
http://betanews.com/2015/07/02/windows-wifi-sense-is-a-useful-feature-misunderstood-by-the-media/ (http://betanews.com/2015/07/02/windows-wifi-sense-is-a-useful-feature-misunderstood-by-the-media/)from that article
Quote
Wi-Fi Sense is enabled out-of-the-box on both Windows Phone 8.1 and Windows 10. I know this because I have used both operating systems -- the former more so than the latter -- and have gone through their setup process more than once. But here is the trick -- this feature can be disabled at the setup stage, if users want to do so.Only if they know about the issue and know how to disable it (remember that many Arsebook users can't even spell their own name). If the Register hadn't highlighted this would they have known?
The issue is Microsoft defaulting to leaving a gate open, what else have they done this way?
Post by: Grumpmeister on July 31, 2015, 12:03:37 AM
Post by: Steve on July 31, 2015, 10:25:32 AM
Just reserved Windows 10 for the laptop..... scared2:point: .0 adopter alert noooo:
Post by: Grumpmeister on July 31, 2015, 10:51:02 AM
The fact that you have to pay to get an ad free version of solitaire is already a mark against it though it seems... rubschin:
Post by: Uncle Mort on August 01, 2015, 02:46:48 PM
He says it seems faster and smoother than 7.
Post by: Barman on August 01, 2015, 03:11:31 PM
Son has just finished installing 10 on his PC. It went very smoothly. He did use "Custom Setup" and turned off the more intrusive settings including Cortana as it appears 10 will snitch on the all the user's actions otherwise.
He says it seems faster and smoother than 7.
Interesting... rubschin:
My 7 seems to have slowed down a lot recently... some marketing ploy...?
Post by: Nick on August 01, 2015, 03:23:00 PM
Post by: Steve on August 01, 2015, 09:33:02 PM
Son has just finished installing 10 on his PC. It went very smoothly. He did use "Custom Setup" and turned off the more intrusive settings including Cortana as it appears 10 will snitch on the all the user's actions otherwise.
He says it seems faster and smoother than 7.
Interesting... rubschin:
My 7 seems to have slowed down a lot recently... some marketing ploy...?
Could be
After that fix to the svchost memory leak problem they soon rolled out an update that made it go wrong again. noooo:
Post by: Grumpmeister on August 03, 2015, 09:59:58 PM
Post by: Steve on August 03, 2015, 10:48:24 PM
It's currently downloading onto the laptop.... scared2:
Be VERY careful
Some reports say get one click wrong and it deletes LOADS of your data
Post by: Grumpmeister on August 03, 2015, 10:56:12 PM
Thumbs:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on August 04, 2015, 05:47:26 AM
One was Spybot - which it decided to uninstall - not sure what the other one was...
Post by: Barman on August 04, 2015, 05:58:18 AM
Did this last night. Took 3 hours and two of the desktop icons have disappeared. ..
One was Spybot - which it decided to uninstall - not sure what the other one was...
And how is it...?
Post by: Darwins Selection on August 04, 2015, 08:06:28 AM
Did this last night. Took 3 hours and two of the desktop icons have disappeared. ..
One was Spybot - which it decided to uninstall - not sure what the other one was...
And how is it...?
Farewell TMR sad24:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=99tCg596QSc (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=99tCg596QSc)
Post by: Barman on August 04, 2015, 08:08:01 AM
Did this last night. Took 3 hours and two of the desktop icons have disappeared. ..
One was Spybot - which it decided to uninstall - not sure what the other one was...
And how is it...?
Farewell TMR sad24:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=99tCg596QSc (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=99tCg596QSc)
sad24:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on August 04, 2015, 09:41:59 AM
Did this last night. Took 3 hours and two of the desktop icons have disappeared. ..
One was Spybot - which it decided to uninstall - not sure what the other one was...
And how is it...?
Haven't had a chance to fiddle properly yet - had to get some sleep before work this morning. Will report back later.
Post by: Grumpmeister on August 04, 2015, 09:44:57 AM
All my critical files have been backed up...
scared2:
Post by: Grumpmeister on August 04, 2015, 01:08:40 PM
I have a start menu again cloud9:
Email is taking a while to update but given how many emails there are in that account it isn't that surprising rubschin:
Going to have to work through the settings again as the number of background applications running is almost at android level so RAM and battery levels are likely to take a hammering. noooo:
Automatic connection to my Xbox live account. cloud9:
I'll need more time to look at it but edge seems to be a decent browser so far. Haven't got a touch screen so can't try the 'writing on the web' bit. rubschin:
Windows update now seems to be mandatory as opposed to before where you could choose if your didn't want certain updates installed. I can see this being problematic for anyone who has a limited download limit given how often Microsoft release updates and hotfixes. noooo:
Post by: tel on August 04, 2015, 05:47:50 PM
Ho Hum.
Post by: Steve on August 04, 2015, 05:53:40 PM
noooo:
Post by: Nick on August 04, 2015, 06:10:40 PM
Installed and having a poke around now, so far the only thing I appear to have lost is Avast as the installation decided to replace it with Windows Defender.
I have a start menu again cloud9:
Email is taking a while to update but given how many emails there are in that account it isn't that surprising rubschin:
Going to have to work through the settings again as the number of background applications running is almost at android level so RAM and battery levels are likely to take a hammering. noooo:
Automatic connection to my Xbox live account. cloud9:
I'll need more time to look at it but edge seems to be a decent browser so far. Haven't got a touch screen so can't try the 'writing on the web' bit. rubschin:
Windows update now seems to be mandatory as opposed to before where you could choose if your didn't want certain updates installed. I can see this being problematic for anyone who has a limited download limit given how often Microsoft release updates and hotfixes. noooo:
So NO then, as is usual with all Windows crap!!! noooo: noooo: noooo:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on August 04, 2015, 08:14:15 PM
Does seem a bit quicker eeek:
Scrolling via the touchpad seems to have gone AWOL though.
Post by: Grumpmeister on August 04, 2015, 10:28:32 PM
Still not sure about Edge though... rubschin:
Post by: apc2010 on August 04, 2015, 10:40:08 PM
It does seem quicker than before Thumbs:
Still not sure about Edge though... rubschin:
Still in U2....
Post by: Grumpmeister on August 04, 2015, 10:53:07 PM
It does seem quicker than before Thumbs:
Still not sure about Edge though... rubschin:
Still in U2....
Not even Baldymort would have used that line Apey, mind you he's probably too old to listen to them... whistle:
Post by: Barman on August 05, 2015, 05:38:05 AM
Erm....
Does seem a bit quicker eeek:
Scrolling via the touchpad seems to have gone AWOL though.
rubschin:
Post by: Miss Demeanour on August 05, 2015, 12:30:28 PM
Post by: Barman on August 05, 2015, 12:34:35 PM
Should I or shouldn't I ? scared2:
Shrugs:
Post by: Nick on August 05, 2015, 03:54:59 PM
Post by: Barman on August 05, 2015, 03:56:42 PM
Anything involving "WINDOWS" and "upgrade" is 100% guaranteed to cause problems. The end.
Says our resident PICNIC expert... ::)
Post by: Nick on August 05, 2015, 04:00:06 PM
Post by: Barman on August 05, 2015, 04:04:13 PM
Replies the man who has the whole pub holding its breath when he announces a software "upgrade" ::)
Replies the man who can't get a printer to work... ::)
Post by: Nick on August 05, 2015, 04:06:56 PM
Post by: Barman on August 07, 2015, 04:31:08 AM
Post by: Barman on August 07, 2015, 06:09:35 AM
Post by: The Moan Ranger on August 07, 2015, 06:50:22 AM
It werks! Shocked:
Any problems with video playback (BBC news mainly) ?
Post by: Barman on August 07, 2015, 06:54:05 AM
It werks! Shocked:
Any problems with video playback (BBC news mainly) ?
Not yet....
...but so far the words 'a bit shit' spring to mind...
It got the video resolution wrong and wouldn't let me change it
Edge is shite and doesn't allow me to click emoticons in the pub
My calendar widget has gone from my home screen... it asked me to select a calendar from the store and then said it couldn't find one
Apart from anything else, it asked me this morning when I wanted to upgrade - I selected tomorrow at 11am so it said "righto, I'll do it now then"... ::)
Post by: The Moan Ranger on August 07, 2015, 07:11:42 AM
Post by: Barman on August 07, 2015, 07:59:00 AM
And I've just found out it won't auto-complete an email address in my contacts on Outlook (2003) noooo:
Shite then...? noooo:
Post by: Nick on August 07, 2015, 08:02:49 AM
Post by: Barman on August 07, 2015, 08:18:04 AM
Which is why I have not succumbed angel1
I doubt if you could werk it... ::)
Post by: Nick on August 07, 2015, 08:19:40 AM
Post by: Barman on August 07, 2015, 08:22:48 AM
Nor can any of you, by the sound of it point:
evil:
Post by: Barman on August 07, 2015, 08:29:22 AM
Quote
I've been using Windows since Windows 386...
Great product, but I only use a fraction of the features. I now have a 3GHz Phenom and 12Gbyte of RAM to do what I did on a 1GHz Pentium with 1Gbyte of RAM and XP a few years ago...
Quite frankly, I'm not sure what it is doing with all that processing power...?
So what would make it better would be the ability to turn off vast swathes of features that I never use so I get a faster, more interactive experience with my hardware...
Post by: Steve on August 07, 2015, 09:46:45 AM
Microsoft asks for feedback...There's always been that suspicion they have a deal with the hardware suppliers to force people to buy better machinesQuoteI've been using Windows since Windows 386...
Great product, but I only use a fraction of the features. I now have a 3GHz Phenom and 12Gbyte of RAM to do what I did on a 1GHz Pentium with 1Gbyte of RAM and XP a few years ago...
Quite frankly, I'm not sure what it is doing with all that processing power...?
So what would make it better would be the ability to turn off vast swathes of features that I never use so I get a faster, more interactive experience with my hardware...
I'd stick with Win 7 forever but they keep stuffing that with RAM/CPU sapping 'updates'
Post by: Barman on August 07, 2015, 10:38:23 AM
Microsoft asks for feedback...There's always been that suspicion they have a deal with the hardware suppliers to force people to buy better machinesQuoteI've been using Windows since Windows 386...
Great product, but I only use a fraction of the features. I now have a 3GHz Phenom and 12Gbyte of RAM to do what I did on a 1GHz Pentium with 1Gbyte of RAM and XP a few years ago...
Quite frankly, I'm not sure what it is doing with all that processing power...?
So what would make it better would be the ability to turn off vast swathes of features that I never use so I get a faster, more interactive experience with my hardware...
I'd stick with Win 7 forever but they keep stuffing that with RAM/CPU sapping 'updates'
Precisely...
...and if the take-up of Win10 is too slow they will just make Win7 slower still... evil:
Post by: Barman on August 07, 2015, 08:52:21 PM
Post by: Grumpmeister on August 07, 2015, 11:02:12 PM
Having just taunted Technomurphy I'll just make sure any important stuff on the laptop has been backed up... scared2:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on August 10, 2015, 11:58:32 AM
Video replay on Firefox not working properly (sound is there, but image is just a green screen) - now sorted
Battery charging - always says either 1 or 2 minutes to fully charged even when battery is down to 10% !
Scrolling on Touchpad still not working despite installing new drivers and stuff - deeply annoying
Now, do I delete the "old" version of Windows and free up 23.9GB of memory? scared2:
Post by: Grumpmeister on August 10, 2015, 01:04:21 PM
Drivers wise, if you haven't already done it try the original laptop drivers. That seems to have sorted out teething problems for other users.
Post by: The Moan Ranger on August 10, 2015, 01:47:55 PM
I wouldn't as I get the impression that this is just a bolt on upgrade rather than a full Windows installation. rubschin:
Drivers wise, if you haven't already done it try the original laptop drivers. That seems to have sorted out teething problems for other users.
Tried it - no joy
Post by: Barman on August 19, 2015, 09:05:14 AM
A couple of tiny problems, the sideshow doesn't show all pictures in a folder... When I created a document in Open office it reset the paper size and printer to 'Letter'... um, that is about it really...
Post by: The Moan Ranger on August 19, 2015, 10:23:45 AM
So far so good....
A couple of tiny problems, the sideshow doesn't show all pictures in a folder... When I created a document in Open office it reset the paper size and printer to 'Letter'... um, that is about it really...
Does it seem faster?
Post by: Barman on August 19, 2015, 10:26:07 AM
So far so good....
A couple of tiny problems, the sideshow doesn't show all pictures in a folder... When I created a document in Open office it reset the paper size and printer to 'Letter'... um, that is about it really...
Does it seem faster?
Not dramatically so....
...but it doesn't seem sluggish either...
Post by: The Moan Ranger on August 19, 2015, 10:33:37 AM
So far so good....
A couple of tiny problems, the sideshow doesn't show all pictures in a folder... When I created a document in Open office it reset the paper size and printer to 'Letter'... um, that is about it really...
Does it seem faster?
Not dramatically so....
...but it doesn't seem sluggish either...
Mine seems a bit faster booting up and in general operation. Still can't get the touchpad to scroll though cussing: S'pose I'll have to wait for Toshiba to release a new driver.
Post by: Barman on August 19, 2015, 10:37:41 AM
So far so good....
A couple of tiny problems, the sideshow doesn't show all pictures in a folder... When I created a document in Open office it reset the paper size and printer to 'Letter'... um, that is about it really...
Does it seem faster?
Not dramatically so....
...but it doesn't seem sluggish either...
Mine seems a bit faster booting up and in general operation. Still can't get the touchpad to scroll though cussing: S'pose I'll have to wait for Toshiba to release a new driver.
Booting seems a bit slower here to the point that it can't detect the network drive in time so I have to reconnect it after booting...
...perhaps the boot order needs tweaking or summat....?
Post by: Steve on August 19, 2015, 11:10:47 AM
What fuckwittery
Post by: Uncle Mort on August 19, 2015, 11:15:58 AM
rubschin:
Post by: Barman on August 19, 2015, 11:16:32 AM
When I click on an image in explorer to open it, it opens that image AND the first image I ever opened in Windows 10 - does it every time... ::)
Post by: Uncle Mort on August 19, 2015, 11:20:53 AM
Post by: tel on August 19, 2015, 11:31:55 AM
Post by: Barman on August 19, 2015, 11:43:22 AM
Hope you didn't check on your porn stash first. ;)
Luckily not Uncle! ;D
Post by: Steve on August 19, 2015, 03:40:48 PM
That doesn't make sense. If you upgrade to 10 then you'll no longer need to update 7.Well seems not as daft as I'd feared
rubschin:
It downloaded Win 10 (for the second time) then the Win 7 updates but only did those
Now it says it wants to download Win 10 again
It is going to beat me into submission isn't it
Post by: Grumpmeister on August 19, 2015, 03:47:57 PM
Post by: Grumpmeister on August 19, 2015, 03:51:57 PM
Post by: Steve on August 19, 2015, 03:56:25 PM
Try going into your task manager, click on the processes tab and end the GWX process. That may get around it. rubschin::thumbsup:
Ta
Post by: Grumpmeister on August 20, 2015, 10:09:11 AM
Post by: Steve on August 20, 2015, 10:52:34 PM
No guarantees it will work but the GWX process is their get windows 10 taskbar program so as long as the update/upgrade requirement isn't on the server side it should do.What happens is the GWX relaunches after a few hours
Still the PC is sort of behaving right now
Post by: Grumpmeister on August 20, 2015, 11:00:55 PM
Post by: Steve on August 20, 2015, 11:06:31 PM
I figured it would eventually relaunch but you would have enough of a window to download the updates. Thumbs::thumbsup:
But it's weird. Just tried to install an optional update and it says it is downloading Win 10 again and creating a restore point
Post by: Grumpmeister on August 21, 2015, 04:59:02 AM
Post by: Steve on August 21, 2015, 09:05:17 AM
It seems that it says it is going to download Win 10 first but doesn't and then installs the Win 7 updates
I'm going to wait for my other PC to be 'ready' and then install it and see how that goes. I have a full set of restore discs for that and because it's a full size laptop it just rarely gets used so no tragedy if it's out of action for a week.
Post by: Steve on August 23, 2015, 11:09:21 AM
First impressions: it's rather good
What could possiblxxxx go£$%^& wron~@:
Post by: Steve on September 05, 2015, 10:57:46 AM
This sort of means I'm saying "Well done Microsoft. :thumbsup: "
I'll get over it
Post by: Grumpmeister on September 05, 2015, 11:08:47 AM
Post by: Barman on September 05, 2015, 12:19:48 PM
I have to say that apart from having to track down a driver for my aged Notebook, it's all been untraumatic and the all new Windows 10 is better than Windows 7
This sort of means I'm saying "Well done Microsoft. :thumbsup: "
I'll get over it
Thumbs:
Post by: Steve on September 06, 2015, 12:00:23 PM
Why do I open my big fat mouth (well keyboard)
More broken than a broken thing cussing:
Do not click that 'delete old copies of windows' prompt until you have a full system restore to go back to
Post by: apc2010 on September 06, 2015, 12:12:24 PM
Banghead Banghead Banghead
Why do I open my big fat mouth (well keyboard)
More broken than a broken thing cussing:
Do not click that 'delete old copies of windows' prompt until you have a full system restore to go back to
Vista... Thumbs:
Post by: Barman on September 06, 2015, 12:20:44 PM
Banghead Banghead Banghead
Why do I open my big fat mouth (well keyboard)
More broken than a broken thing cussing:
Do not click that 'delete old copies of windows' prompt until you have a full system restore to go back to
facepalm:
Post by: Grumpmeister on September 06, 2015, 12:38:20 PM
Banghead Banghead Banghead
Why do I open my big fat mouth (well keyboard)
More broken than a broken thing cussing:
Do not click that 'delete old copies of windows' prompt until you have a full system restore to go back to
In all honesty it's one of those things that I'd never think about doing, it takes up around 25Gb but unless you have a system with a single hard drive that has limited capacity it's not a problem.
Post by: Steve on September 06, 2015, 12:56:43 PM
Yep it's a 200Gb note book with idiot partitions that refused to update the Sat Nav because of insufficient C drive spareBanghead Banghead Banghead
Why do I open my big fat mouth (well keyboard)
More broken than a broken thing cussing:
Do not click that 'delete old copies of windows' prompt until you have a full system restore to go back to
In all honesty it's one of those things that I'd never think about doing, it takes up around 25Gb but unless you have a system with a single hard drive that has limited capacity it's not a problem.
Hit the clear up space icon and it just froze up and would not restart. Did get to a go back to Win 7 icon but it's effed the registry profile
So I have Win 7 and a new identity
Today I will mostly be learning about registry merging and mending
Post by: Steve on September 11, 2015, 11:20:35 AM
Well I've had to install it twice, rebuild a profile, fail to find the registry errors and all in all spend several hours of my life I won't get back
And it still wants that missing driver tracked down
But no data lost :thumbsup: eeek:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on September 11, 2015, 11:24:21 AM
Post by: Grumpmeister on September 11, 2015, 11:27:19 AM
I now have Windows 20
Well I've had to install it twice, rebuild a profile, fail to find the registry errors and all in all spend several hours of my life I won't get back
And it still wants that missing driver tracked down
But no data lost :thumbsup: eeek:
What driver is missing? rubschin:
Post by: apc2010 on September 11, 2015, 11:31:41 AM
I now have Windows 20
Well I've had to install it twice, rebuild a profile, fail to find the registry errors and all in all spend several hours of my life I won't get back
And it still wants that missing driver tracked down
But no data lost :thumbsup: eeek:
What driver is missing? rubschin:
Miss Daisy... rubschin:
Post by: Grumpmeister on September 11, 2015, 11:33:46 AM
I now have Windows 20
Well I've had to install it twice, rebuild a profile, fail to find the registry errors and all in all spend several hours of my life I won't get back
And it still wants that missing driver tracked down
But no data lost :thumbsup: eeek:
What driver is missing? rubschin:
Miss Daisy... rubschin:
She's working in a different field now noooo:
Post by: Steve on September 11, 2015, 05:20:29 PM
lol:I now have Windows 20
Well I've had to install it twice, rebuild a profile, fail to find the registry errors and all in all spend several hours of my life I won't get back
And it still wants that missing driver tracked down
But no data lost :thumbsup: eeek:
What driver is missing? rubschin:
Miss Daisy... rubschin:
She's working in a different field now noooo:
Asus ACPI driver. So I find such again and guess what game I get to play again
(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.uni-play.co.uk%2FProductImages%2F513A.jpg&hash=055cdc81941618e80c1964121e335e967edc115a) (back to Windows 7)
Still at least no shredded profile and registry this time. So do I give up and stick with Windows 7 or do I twist and boldly go for Windows 30?
Post by: apc2010 on September 12, 2015, 12:24:42 AM
lol:I now have Windows 20
Well I've had to install it twice, rebuild a profile, fail to find the registry errors and all in all spend several hours of my life I won't get back
And it still wants that missing driver tracked down
But no data lost :thumbsup: eeek:
What driver is missing? rubschin:
Miss Daisy... rubschin:
She's working in a different field now noooo:
Asus ACPI driver. So I find such again and guess what game I get to play again
(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.uni-play.co.uk%2FProductImages%2F513A.jpg&hash=055cdc81941618e80c1964121e335e967edc115a) (back to Windows 7)
Still at least no shredded profile and registry this time. So do I give up and stick with Windows 7 or do I twist and boldly go for Windows 30?
If you cant spell my name......... noooo:
Post by: Barman on September 12, 2015, 05:40:07 AM
lol:I now have Windows 20
Well I've had to install it twice, rebuild a profile, fail to find the registry errors and all in all spend several hours of my life I won't get back
And it still wants that missing driver tracked down
But no data lost :thumbsup: eeek:
What driver is missing? rubschin:
Miss Daisy... rubschin:
She's working in a different field now noooo:
Asus ACPI driver. So I find such again and guess what game I get to play again
(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.uni-play.co.uk%2FProductImages%2F513A.jpg&hash=055cdc81941618e80c1964121e335e967edc115a) (back to Windows 7)
Still at least no shredded profile and registry this time. So do I give up and stick with Windows 7 or do I twist and boldly go for Windows 30?
If you cant spell my name......... noooo:
lol: lol: lol:
Post by: Steve on September 12, 2015, 09:59:24 AM
Well it turns out to be a PISNIC error (Problem in Seattle)
An email floods in from Asus support
Quote
Dear Customer,
Thank you for contacting the Asus Support team. We are sorry to hear that you are having difficulties with your netbook.
With regards to your email, Windows 10 drivers are not available for your machine yet. As soon they are available they will be uploaded on Asus support webpage . . .
Answer in 10 hours from Asus :thumbsup: They know how to get me to buy from them again.
Post by: Nick on September 13, 2015, 06:03:38 PM
happy001 happy001 happy001 happy001 happy001
Post by: The Moan Ranger on September 13, 2015, 06:05:14 PM
Post by: Steve on September 13, 2015, 06:06:50 PM
Post by: Nick on September 13, 2015, 06:55:07 PM
Coz it works well. Twatmonkey.
Unlike your ickle ankle whistle:
Post by: Grumpmeister on September 13, 2015, 07:00:11 PM
Coz it works well. Twatmonkey.
Going to have to remember that one for times when cockwomble just doesn't cut it. lol:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on September 13, 2015, 07:34:31 PM
Coz it works well. Twatmonkey.
Unlike your ickle ankle whistle:
My ankle is in the fortunate position of only supporting 11 stones of a fit and healthy body, as opposed to 17 stones of ginger, rambling disateration.
Post by: Steve on September 13, 2015, 07:40:18 PM
But will it be up to luggage lumping when you're back?Coz it works well. Twatmonkey.
Unlike your ickle ankle whistle:
My ankle is in the fortunate position of only supporting 11 stones of a fit and healthy body, as opposed to 17 stones of ginger, rambling disateration.
Post by: Darwins Selection on September 13, 2015, 07:41:27 PM
But will it be up to luggage lumping when you're back?Coz it works well. Twatmonkey.
Unlike your ickle ankle whistle:
My ankle is in the fortunate position of only supporting 11 stones of a fit and healthy body, as opposed to 17 stones of ginger, rambling disateration.
Jumping not lumping ::)
Post by: The Moan Ranger on September 13, 2015, 07:47:13 PM
But will it be up to luggage lumping when you're back?Coz it works well. Twatmonkey.
Unlike your ickle ankle whistle:
My ankle is in the fortunate position of only supporting 11 stones of a fit and healthy body, as opposed to 17 stones of ginger, rambling disateration.
I'm the line controller, I am not expected to lift bags - although I do to keep fit and it shows I am not "poacher turned gamekeeper".
Post by: Nick on September 13, 2015, 07:49:09 PM
Post by: Steve on September 13, 2015, 08:07:42 PM
:thumbsup:But will it be up to luggage lumping when you're back?Coz it works well. Twatmonkey.
Unlike your ickle ankle whistle:
My ankle is in the fortunate position of only supporting 11 stones of a fit and healthy body, as opposed to 17 stones of ginger, rambling disateration.
I'm the line controller, I am not expected to lift bags - although I do to keep fit and it shows I am not "poacher turned gamekeeper".
Post by: Barman on September 16, 2015, 05:16:53 AM
Post by: Grumpmeister on September 16, 2015, 07:21:56 AM
A Windows update nightmare scenario situation.... evil:
Popcorn:
Post by: Darwins Selection on September 16, 2015, 07:59:18 AM
A Windows update nightmare scenario situation.... evil:
The first rule of new-fangled operating systems. 'Never install it until Service Pack 2 is released' ::)
Post by: Barman on September 16, 2015, 10:20:51 AM
A Windows update nightmare scenario situation.... evil:
Popcorn:
I dunno.... Shrugs:
It did an update yesterday morning.... this morning it would only boot with the LAN cable unplugged....
Have been out all day so time to investigate now.... ::)
Post by: Darwins Selection on September 16, 2015, 10:54:11 AM
A Windows update nightmare scenario situation.... evil:
Popcorn:
I dunno.... Shrugs:
It did an update yesterday morning.... this morning it would only boot with the LAN cable unplugged....
Have been out all day so time to investigate now.... ::)
(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.computerhope.com%2Fjargon%2Fw%2Fwindows-98.jpg&hash=2b49f2ca2bbfc4e8ee1d25b1d38f1504d2807d79)
:thumbsup:
Post by: Barman on September 16, 2015, 11:00:12 AM
A Windows update nightmare scenario situation.... evil:
Popcorn:
I dunno.... Shrugs:
It did an update yesterday morning.... this morning it would only boot with the LAN cable unplugged....
Have been out all day so time to investigate now.... ::)
(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.computerhope.com%2Fjargon%2Fw%2Fwindows-98.jpg&hash=2b49f2ca2bbfc4e8ee1d25b1d38f1504d2807d79)
:thumbsup:
(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs24.postimg.org%2Feadmus2xt%2Fw386_front.jpg&hash=15febea57fa7786db848d406a290a5bae847711a) (http://postimg.org/image/eadmus2xt/)
:thumbsup:
Post by: Darwins Selection on September 16, 2015, 11:43:43 AM
A Windows update nightmare scenario situation.... evil:
Popcorn:
I dunno.... Shrugs:
It did an update yesterday morning.... this morning it would only boot with the LAN cable unplugged....
Have been out all day so time to investigate now.... ::)
(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.computerhope.com%2Fjargon%2Fw%2Fwindows-98.jpg&hash=2b49f2ca2bbfc4e8ee1d25b1d38f1504d2807d79)
:thumbsup:
(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs24.postimg.org%2Feadmus2xt%2Fw386_front.jpg&hash=15febea57fa7786db848d406a290a5bae847711a) (http://postimg.org/image/eadmus2xt/)
:thumbsup:
(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fcdn2.goughlui.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2014%2F03%2Fmsdos401-install-front.jpg&hash=a658d3a343043fbe24f0e63659fbebc4b6b53a28)
:thumbsup:
Post by: Barman on September 16, 2015, 11:49:34 AM
A Windows update nightmare scenario situation.... evil:
Popcorn:
I dunno.... Shrugs:
It did an update yesterday morning.... this morning it would only boot with the LAN cable unplugged....
Have been out all day so time to investigate now.... ::)
(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.computerhope.com%2Fjargon%2Fw%2Fwindows-98.jpg&hash=2b49f2ca2bbfc4e8ee1d25b1d38f1504d2807d79)
:thumbsup:
(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs24.postimg.org%2Feadmus2xt%2Fw386_front.jpg&hash=15febea57fa7786db848d406a290a5bae847711a) (http://postimg.org/image/eadmus2xt/)
:thumbsup:
(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fcdn2.goughlui.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2014%2F03%2Fmsdos401-install-front.jpg&hash=a658d3a343043fbe24f0e63659fbebc4b6b53a28)
:thumbsup:
(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs21.postimg.org%2F4hts5vz8j%2F2009100404_CPM64.jpg&hash=9ca3ee91e7c1800c6efb4702f29460b5f65b9cdc) (http://postimg.org/image/4hts5vz8j/)
:thumbsup:
Post by: Grumpmeister on September 16, 2015, 12:05:00 PM
Windows RG (http://www.deanliou.com/WinRG/WinRG2.htm)
Post by: Barman on September 16, 2015, 12:19:12 PM
Sounds like you need this version of Windows... rubschin:
Windows RG (http://www.deanliou.com/WinRG/WinRG2.htm)
;D
Post by: Barman on September 16, 2015, 04:48:15 PM
Post by: Nick on September 16, 2015, 05:15:08 PM
Post by: Steve on September 16, 2015, 05:57:10 PM
A Windows update nightmare scenario situation.... evil:
Popcorn:
I dunno.... Shrugs:
It did an update yesterday morning.... this morning it would only boot with the LAN cable unplugged....
Have been out all day so time to investigate now.... ::)
(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.computerhope.com%2Fjargon%2Fw%2Fwindows-98.jpg&hash=2b49f2ca2bbfc4e8ee1d25b1d38f1504d2807d79)
:thumbsup:
(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs24.postimg.org%2Feadmus2xt%2Fw386_front.jpg&hash=15febea57fa7786db848d406a290a5bae847711a) (http://postimg.org/image/eadmus2xt/)
:thumbsup:
(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fcdn2.goughlui.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2014%2F03%2Fmsdos401-install-front.jpg&hash=a658d3a343043fbe24f0e63659fbebc4b6b53a28)
:thumbsup:
(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs21.postimg.org%2F4hts5vz8j%2F2009100404_CPM64.jpg&hash=9ca3ee91e7c1800c6efb4702f29460b5f65b9cdc) (http://postimg.org/image/4hts5vz8j/)
:thumbsup:
lol: lol: lol: both
(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fassets.toptal.io%2Fuploads%2Fblog%2Fcategory%2Flogo%2F118%2Flogos-004__2_.png&hash=f66ba668182e5a757d195d972cbabd15dc195160)?
Post by: Barman on September 16, 2015, 06:25:05 PM
A Windows update nightmare scenario situation.... evil:
Popcorn:
I dunno.... Shrugs:
It did an update yesterday morning.... this morning it would only boot with the LAN cable unplugged....
Have been out all day so time to investigate now.... ::)
(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.computerhope.com%2Fjargon%2Fw%2Fwindows-98.jpg&hash=2b49f2ca2bbfc4e8ee1d25b1d38f1504d2807d79)
:thumbsup:
(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs24.postimg.org%2Feadmus2xt%2Fw386_front.jpg&hash=15febea57fa7786db848d406a290a5bae847711a) (http://postimg.org/image/eadmus2xt/)
:thumbsup:
(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fcdn2.goughlui.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2014%2F03%2Fmsdos401-install-front.jpg&hash=a658d3a343043fbe24f0e63659fbebc4b6b53a28)
:thumbsup:
(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs21.postimg.org%2F4hts5vz8j%2F2009100404_CPM64.jpg&hash=9ca3ee91e7c1800c6efb4702f29460b5f65b9cdc) (http://postimg.org/image/4hts5vz8j/)
:thumbsup:
lol: lol: lol: both
(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fassets.toptal.io%2Fuploads%2Fblog%2Fcategory%2Flogo%2F118%2Flogos-004__2_.png&hash=f66ba668182e5a757d195d972cbabd15dc195160)?
My introduction to real computers was HP BASIC on one of these...
(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs27.postimg.org%2Fvi1qte0cf%2F85m.jpg&hash=fa09a1d287ca937376ea4f7439f76a848ad4d1bb) (http://postimg.org/image/vi1qte0cf/)
It was the first computer system I ever really understood.... and led to a whole career and business based on HP BASIC... cloud9:
Post by: Nick on September 16, 2015, 06:28:13 PM
Post by: Steve on September 16, 2015, 06:34:14 PM
I said no doh: doh: doh:
I could have been rich. But I couldn't be arsed as it seemed boring
noooo:
Post by: Nick on September 16, 2015, 06:35:57 PM
Post by: Steve on September 16, 2015, 06:42:20 PM
I resigned from IBM after six months and went back to university to study Victorian literature and become a human being again cloud9:corrected for you
Post by: Barman on September 16, 2015, 06:43:58 PM
When I graduated in 1977 I went to werk for IBM as a trainee PR Manager. I was given the job of setting up an exhibition to introduce the "word processor" to the UK. Golf ball typewriter with a big box attached to it. You try explaining word processing to folks used to carbon paper noooo: noooo:
When I left Bog Street Comprehensive in 1976 I went to werk for a company in Slough selling HP kit (see above)...
Apart from the HP 85 we also sold the HP-125...
(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs14.postimg.org%2F4ir01uiot%2F125w82901_35.jpg&hash=e9f97ae01b7ab5b8e32a18fabe800798bc321e3e) (http://postimg.org/image/4ir01uiot/)
It ran CP/M so I organised a sales thing with all the secretaries from the Slough trading estate to demonstrte the power of the Word processor (HP-125 running WordStar)...
You try explaining word processing to folks used to carbon paper noooo: noooo:
Post by: Nick on September 16, 2015, 06:44:57 PM
Quite so. I threw my compulsory blue tie into the Thames at Chiswick noooo:I resigned from IBM after six months and went back to university to study Victorian literature and become a human being again cloud9:corrected for you
Post by: Steve on September 16, 2015, 08:49:50 PM
. .You try explaining word processing to folks . . .I bet you told them it'd make producing documents quicker. And did it? noooo:
Post by: Uncle Mort on September 16, 2015, 09:11:25 PM
. .You try explaining word processing to folks . . .I bet you told them it'd make producing documents quicker. And did it? noooo:
It certainly did. I was in charge of bringing word processors into the company back in the dark ages. The secretaries and typing pool (that tells you how long ago it was) took to them immediately. I'd bought two to start with and it was handbags at dawn for access to them.
Boosted my standing with the girls as well :thumbsup:
Post by: Steve on September 16, 2015, 11:02:44 PM
But the way it's panned out, word processing actually slows down final document production. When it was typed people would think twice before requesting changes, now a document is iterated so many times as everyone gets their input- because it's easy to make changes.. .You try explaining word processing to folks . . .I bet you told them it'd make producing documents quicker. And did it? noooo:
It certainly did. I was in charge of bringing word processors into the company back in the dark ages. The secretaries and typing pool (that tells you how long ago it was) took to them immediately. I'd bought two to start with and it was handbags at dawn for access to them.
Boosted my standing with the girls as well :thumbsup:
Arguably we get better final documents but quicker? noooo:
Post by: Barman on September 17, 2015, 10:00:48 AM
Post by: Darwins Selection on September 17, 2015, 10:48:22 AM
New power supply fitted.... whistle:
Clever boy. pathead:
(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fandrepcdoctor.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2013%2F07%2Facer.jpg&hash=3caf505a0c0f36c7199647fb12c6145f0b353c30)
Post by: Barman on September 17, 2015, 10:54:43 AM
New power supply fitted.... whistle:
Clever boy. pathead:
(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fandrepcdoctor.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2013%2F07%2Facer.jpg&hash=3caf505a0c0f36c7199647fb12c6145f0b353c30)
evil:
Post by: tel on September 18, 2015, 09:00:12 AM
A Windows update nightmare scenario situation.... evil:
Popcorn:
I dunno.... Shrugs:
It did an update yesterday morning.... this morning it would only boot with the LAN cable unplugged....
Have been out all day so time to investigate now.... ::)
(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.computerhope.com%2Fjargon%2Fw%2Fwindows-98.jpg&hash=2b49f2ca2bbfc4e8ee1d25b1d38f1504d2807d79)
:thumbsup:
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:thumbsup:
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:thumbsup:
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:thumbsup:
lol: lol: lol: both
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Ah, COBOL. programmed in that from 70,s thru to 2000 ish.
It's still going strong although there are not may programmers left. Loadsa finance/banking system still running on it.
Post by: Grumpmeister on September 18, 2015, 10:40:46 AM
Post by: Steve on September 18, 2015, 11:04:42 AM
I remember programming in COBOL when i was in college, made a hell of a lot more sense than Pascal did at the time, cloud9:Still good money to be had in those languages
A nuclear power station I know of had (and for all I know still has) a key part of its back up safety system written in ALGOL. When I asked why they said they daren't touch it. They figured it was cheaper to keep the 1970's vintage processing host running than try to get a new write certified.
Coral 66 anyone?
Post by: Barman on September 18, 2015, 11:33:55 AM
I remember programming in COBOL when i was in college, made a hell of a lot more sense than Pascal did at the time, cloud9:Still good money to be had in those languages
A nuclear power station I know of had (and for all I know still has) a key part of its back up safety system written in ALGOL. When I asked why they said they daren't touch it. They figured it was cheaper to keep the 1970's vintage processing host running than try to get a new write certified.
Coral 66 anyone?
The bookmakers...? rubschin:
Post by: Grumpmeister on September 18, 2015, 12:16:28 PM
I remember programming in COBOL when i was in college, made a hell of a lot more sense than Pascal did at the time, cloud9:Still good money to be had in those languages
A nuclear power station I know of had (and for all I know still has) a key part of its back up safety system written in ALGOL. When I asked why they said they daren't touch it. They figured it was cheaper to keep the 1970's vintage processing host running than try to get a new write certified.
Coral 66 anyone?
I loved COBOL because it was so close to English in comparison which made the paperwork a hell of a lot easier to put together. (Yes I know you are supposed to do the algorithms and flowcharts first but the college was so hell bent on trying to teach JSP that they just managed to confuse most of us. It didn't take long before we realised that we got better marks by writing the program then making up all the paperwork to fit. whistle: )
Post by: Steve on September 18, 2015, 12:46:30 PM
Bit like my posts? redface:
Post by: Grumpmeister on September 18, 2015, 01:04:03 PM
Post by: Steve on September 18, 2015, 04:10:36 PM
The only real problem I had with using it back in the day was when I had to incorporate octal into programs. That system made no bloody sense whatsoever. noooo:Yep
Octal -> Pieces of Eight -> guess what tomorrow is
Post by: tel on September 18, 2015, 05:14:45 PM
The only real problem I had with using it back in the day was when I had to incorporate octal into programs. That system made no bloody sense whatsoever. noooo:
I had to embed hex into COBOL programs to send data to a laser printer - Canon told me I was the first in the UK to do it. Unfortunately no one else in my team could get their heads around it and so all future wierd and wonderful stuff got dropped on me, like outputting to Oracle database, Word and Excel, nearly always wanted yesterday.
Did octal, binary etc at school. We were the first year to do what was then called "Modern Maths", Boolean algebra and stuff. Unfortunately they introduced it at the beginning of the first term of 4th year, so we had to forget 3 years of trad maths and only had 2 years before taking O levels. That was fun, many people could not hack it at all.
Post by: Steve on September 18, 2015, 06:09:35 PM
worthy:The only real problem I had with using it back in the day was when I had to incorporate octal into programs. That system made no bloody sense whatsoever. noooo:
I had to embed hex into COBOL programs to send data to a laser printer - Canon told me I was the first in the UK to do it. Unfortunately no one else in my team could get their heads around it and so all future wierd and wonderful stuff got dropped on me, like outputting to Oracle database, Word and Excel, nearly always wanted yesterday.
Did octal, binary etc at school. We were the first year to do what was then callec "Modern Maths", Boolean algebra and stuff. Unfortunately they introduced it at the beginning of the first term of 4th year, so wad to forget 3 years of trad maths and only had 2 years before taking O levels. That was fun, many people could not hack it all.
Post by: Grumpmeister on September 18, 2015, 09:05:53 PM
The only real problem I had with using it back in the day was when I had to incorporate octal into programs. That system made no bloody sense whatsoever. noooo:Yep
Octal -> Pieces of Eight -> guess what tomorrow is
Arrrrrr Thumbs:
Post by: Barman on October 08, 2015, 10:09:52 AM
It certainly doesn't seem to be any faster than 7 after an upgrade or ten....
...and I'm using Windows 7 'apps' for picture viewing and movie playing in preference to the Win10 ones which just don't seem to work reliably on my PC....
Should have known really... sadsmiley30:
Post by: Steve on October 08, 2015, 10:43:16 AM
Mine had been stripped out and it will not reload. pcwhack:
Post by: Barman on October 08, 2015, 11:20:00 AM
I'm back on Win 7 too but if like me you revert back and use the Windows Essentials security then check it is still there.
Mine had been stripped out and it will not reload. pcwhack:
Bollox! I don't have the option to return to Win7 - Bastard thing must have deleted it! cussing:
Post by: Steve on October 08, 2015, 11:34:08 AM
It can be hard to find but it should still be thereI'm back on Win 7 too but if like me you revert back and use the Windows Essentials security then check it is still there.
Mine had been stripped out and it will not reload. pcwhack:
Bollox! I don't have the option to return to Win7 - Bastard thing must have deleted it! cussing:
I have to rush out now so suggest googling
Post by: Grumpmeister on October 08, 2015, 11:34:29 AM
Post by: Steve on October 08, 2015, 11:36:07 AM
From what I've heard the revert option is only valid for a month after upgrading... rubschin:Ah yes, that is true.
Marooned in Windows 10 land he is tunble:
Post by: Barman on October 08, 2015, 11:37:50 AM
From what I've heard the revert option is only valid for a month after upgrading... rubschin:Ah yes, that is true.
Marooned in Windows 10 land he is tunble:
Do a clean install of Win7 you say...? rubschin:
Post by: Grumpmeister on October 08, 2015, 12:16:08 PM
From what I've heard the revert option is only valid for a month after upgrading... rubschin:Ah yes, that is true.
Marooned in Windows 10 land he is tunble:
Snoozed and losed he did, install from scratch have to he will... noooo:
Post by: Barman on October 08, 2015, 12:22:04 PM
From what I've heard the revert option is only valid for a month after upgrading... rubschin:Ah yes, that is true.
Marooned in Windows 10 land he is tunble:
Snoozed and losed he did, install from scratch have to he will... noooo:
evil:
Post by: Steve on October 08, 2015, 08:06:14 PM
happy002:From what I've heard the revert option is only valid for a month after upgrading... rubschin:Ah yes, that is true.
Marooned in Windows 10 land he is tunble:
Snoozed and losed he did, install from scratch have to he will... noooo:
Post by: Grumpmeister on October 08, 2015, 11:36:34 PM
From what I've heard the revert option is only valid for a month after upgrading... rubschin:Ah yes, that is true.
Marooned in Windows 10 land he is tunble:
Snoozed and losed he did, install from scratch have to he will... noooo:
evil:
Fault yours it is, used the farce you did... whistle:
Post by: Barman on October 21, 2015, 07:54:19 AM
Post by: apc2010 on October 21, 2015, 09:43:52 AM
I nearly burst my Aorta yesterday trying to convert 20 MP4 files to MP3 and then burn a CD with them on... cussing:
PICNIC..... whistle:
Post by: Barman on October 21, 2015, 09:45:49 AM
I nearly burst my Aorta yesterday trying to convert 20 MP4 files to MP3 and then burn a CD with them on... cussing:
PICNIC..... whistle:
BOLLOCKS! cussing:
Post by: Barman on October 21, 2015, 11:16:47 AM
(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs30.postimg.org%2F5bzsko8nh%2Fwin10.jpg&hash=c3b41f4e8e5053197cdc03829ac777d988f2aa8f) (http://postimg.org/image/5bzsko8nh/)
Post by: Nick on October 21, 2015, 11:22:18 AM
Post by: Darwins Selection on October 21, 2015, 11:25:59 AM
Some of us had the sense not to "upgrade" angel1:thumbsup:
Post by: Barman on October 21, 2015, 11:37:05 AM
Just ordered a new SSD so I can do a clean install of 7... :thumbsup:
Post by: Nick on October 21, 2015, 11:37:34 AM
Post by: Barman on October 21, 2015, 11:39:44 AM
point: point: point: point: point:
Bugger.... cry:
Post by: Barman on October 21, 2015, 11:41:48 AM
Post by: Grumpmeister on October 21, 2015, 12:43:29 PM
Maybe it's an age thing... rubschin:
Post by: Barman on October 21, 2015, 01:08:29 PM
Had no problems with Windows 10 so far, been able to convert and burn CD's without a problem as well. whistle:
Maybe it's an age thing... rubschin:
evil:
Post by: Grumpmeister on October 21, 2015, 01:10:04 PM
Had no problems with Windows 10 so far, been able to convert and burn CD's without a problem as well. whistle:
Maybe it's an age thing... rubschin:
evil:
Surely you've heard of the rule that says if you can't figure out how to use a techy gadget ask someone younger to show you how. God knows I've had to demonstrate enough stuff for the elderly noooo:
Post by: apc2010 on October 21, 2015, 01:12:34 PM
Had no problems with Windows 10 so far, been able to convert and burn CD's without a problem as well. whistle:
Maybe it's an age thing... rubschin:
evil:
Surely you've heard of the rule that says if you can't figure out how to use a techy gadget ask someone younger to show you how. God knows I've had to demonstrate enough stuff for the elderly noooo:
Well he won't have a problem finding someone younger....... whistle:
Post by: Nick on October 21, 2015, 01:13:53 PM
Post by: Barman on October 21, 2015, 01:16:07 PM
Post by: Barman on October 24, 2015, 02:36:45 PM
(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs3.postimg.org%2F5aaqtnrpb%2Fsuccess.jpg&hash=6cfc878305b37f07ea50b9a1ac7beabc83eb3210) (http://postimg.org/image/5aaqtnrpb/)
scared2:
Post by: Uncle Mort on October 24, 2015, 03:45:10 PM
Post by: The Moan Ranger on October 24, 2015, 07:32:15 PM
Post by: Barman on October 25, 2015, 05:27:49 AM
After a few teething problems, mine seems fine now and is definitely somewhat quicker. Most odd rubschin:
I'll build a new '7' installation and run some comparisons... ;)
Post by: Barman on October 27, 2015, 01:53:38 PM
Post by: Darwins Selection on October 27, 2015, 02:54:16 PM
...and thre fucking sound stops working every now and then requiring a reboot! cussing:
(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdishingpc.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2015%2F07%2Fpicnic1.jpg&hash=4ec170174c06e9ee2c5824963e783f09ba45690f)
Post by: Barman on October 27, 2015, 02:56:34 PM
...and thre fucking sound stops working every now and then requiring a reboot! cussing:
(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdishingpc.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2015%2F07%2Fpicnic1.jpg&hash=4ec170174c06e9ee2c5824963e783f09ba45690f)
evil:
Post by: Nick on October 27, 2015, 03:42:36 PM
Post by: Steve on October 27, 2015, 04:11:18 PM
happy001...and thre fucking sound stops working every now and then requiring a reboot! cussing:
(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdishingpc.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2015%2F07%2Fpicnic1.jpg&hash=4ec170174c06e9ee2c5824963e783f09ba45690f)
Post by: apc2010 on October 28, 2015, 12:28:05 AM
happy001...and thre fucking sound stops working every now and then requiring a reboot! cussing:
(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdishingpc.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2015%2F07%2Fpicnic1.jpg&hash=4ec170174c06e9ee2c5824963e783f09ba45690f)
;D ;D ;D
Post by: Grumpmeister on October 28, 2015, 12:53:02 AM
point: point:
Before you laugh too much your past technological exploits explain why there is a nic in picnic whistle:
Post by: Barman on November 02, 2015, 12:50:00 PM
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Post by: Barman on November 02, 2015, 01:47:25 PM
Post by: Darwins Selection on November 02, 2015, 01:55:03 PM
I'm back like! cloud9:
H w's your so nd wor ing n w?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AYpQyJ_bTiw (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AYpQyJ_bTiw)
Post by: Barman on November 02, 2015, 02:02:27 PM
I'm back like! cloud9:
H w's your so nd wor ing n w?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AYpQyJ_bTiw (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AYpQyJ_bTiw)
lol: lol: lol:
Better than ever! :thumbsup:
Post by: Grumpmeister on November 04, 2015, 02:31:47 AM
Post by: Barman on November 04, 2015, 07:56:52 AM
Apparently the big all singing all dancing upgrade could be launched in less than a week... rubschin:
Upgrade you say....? rubschin:
Post by: Nick on November 04, 2015, 08:00:53 AM
Post by: The Moan Ranger on November 04, 2015, 08:26:57 AM
Some of us have more sense than to have anything to do with Windows "upgrades" whistle:
And yet my Windows 10 upgrade has been relatively painless. Perhaps those who have suffered are colossal PICNICs?
Post by: Nick on November 04, 2015, 08:37:11 AM
Post by: Barman on November 04, 2015, 08:40:56 AM
Some of us have more sense than to have anything to do with Windows "upgrades" whistle:
And yet my Windows 10 upgrade has been relatively painless. Perhaps those who have suffered are colossal PICNICs?
evil:
I guess it depends on the hardware and software or summat - logically it is unlikely to work for all of the people all of the time.... It said my laptop was not suitable but my desktop was...
Logically when it analyses your computer for suitability there must be a grey area between those that are a perfect fit and those it will never work on.... even then, without analysing every software package (or ap ::) ) that you use there will be outliers that mean the Window$ experience is less than satisfactory...
I guess your rather simple system and needs were a shoe-in....?
(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs17.postimg.org%2F5883da117%2F477514298_314.jpg&hash=bd4d36d537603b8442132ea5cae65d77bddf042d) (http://postimg.org/image/5883da117/)
Post by: The Moan Ranger on November 04, 2015, 09:12:38 AM
Some of us have more sense than to have anything to do with Windows "upgrades" whistle:
And yet my Windows 10 upgrade has been relatively painless. Perhaps those who have suffered are colossal PICNICs?
evil:
I guess it depends on the hardware and software or summat - logically it is unlikely to work for all of the people all of the time.... It said my laptop was not suitable but my desktop was...
Logically when it analyses your computer for suitability there must be a grey area between those that are a perfect fit and those it will never work on.... even then, without analysing every software package (or ap ::) ) that you use there will be outliers that mean the Window$ experience is less than satisfactory...
I guess your rather simple system and needs were a shoe-in....?
(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs17.postimg.org%2F5883da117%2F477514298_314.jpg&hash=bd4d36d537603b8442132ea5cae65d77bddf042d) (http://postimg.org/image/5883da117/)
Lots of guessing hardly forms a coherent case...logically the conclusion is that PICNICism is alive and well in Cyprus whistle:
Post by: Barman on November 04, 2015, 09:19:01 AM
Some of us have more sense than to have anything to do with Windows "upgrades" whistle:
And yet my Windows 10 upgrade has been relatively painless. Perhaps those who have suffered are colossal PICNICs?
evil:
I guess it depends on the hardware and software or summat - logically it is unlikely to work for all of the people all of the time.... It said my laptop was not suitable but my desktop was...
Logically when it analyses your computer for suitability there must be a grey area between those that are a perfect fit and those it will never work on.... even then, without analysing every software package (or ap ::) ) that you use there will be outliers that mean the Window$ experience is less than satisfactory...
I guess your rather simple system and needs were a shoe-in....?
(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs17.postimg.org%2F5883da117%2F477514298_314.jpg&hash=bd4d36d537603b8442132ea5cae65d77bddf042d) (http://postimg.org/image/5883da117/)
Lots of guessing hardly forms a coherent case...logically the conclusion is that PICNICism is alive and well in Cyprus whistle:
Perhaps my PC is hampered in some way....? rubschin:
Post by: Steve on November 04, 2015, 10:43:00 AM
noooo:Some of us have more sense than to have anything to do with Windows "upgrades" whistle:
And yet my Windows 10 upgrade has been relatively painless. Perhaps those who have suffered are colossal PICNICs?
It works very well with compatible PCs and software. Sadly Microshit told people with incompatible PCs and Software that their's was 100% compatible. Press ganged beta testers we were.
PISNIC
Post by: Grumpmeister on November 05, 2015, 12:57:58 AM
Some of us have more sense than to have anything to do with Windows "upgrades" whistle:
And yet my Windows 10 upgrade has been relatively painless. Perhaps those who have suffered are colossal PICNICs?
evil:
I guess it depends on the hardware and software or summat - logically it is unlikely to work for all of the people all of the time.... It said my laptop was not suitable but my desktop was...
Logically when it analyses your computer for suitability there must be a grey area between those that are a perfect fit and those it will never work on.... even then, without analysing every software package (or ap ::) ) that you use there will be outliers that mean the Window$ experience is less than satisfactory...
I guess your rather simple system and needs were a shoe-in....?
(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs17.postimg.org%2F5883da117%2F477514298_314.jpg&hash=bd4d36d537603b8442132ea5cae65d77bddf042d) (http://postimg.org/image/5883da117/)
Lots of guessing hardly forms a coherent case...logically the conclusion is that PICNICism is alive and well in Cyprus whistle:
A PICNIC basket case you say... rubschin:
Post by: Barman on November 05, 2015, 09:29:32 PM
Post by: Darwins Selection on November 05, 2015, 10:49:51 PM
It has just fecking popped up again! cussing:
whistle:
Worked for me (https://github.com/rn10950/I-Dont-Want-Windows-10/releases)
Post by: Grumpmeister on November 06, 2015, 12:25:19 AM
It has just fecking popped up again! cussing:If you say yes it stops.popping up... whistle:
Post by: Barman on November 06, 2015, 05:19:27 AM
It has just fecking popped up again! cussing:If you say yes it stops.popping up... whistle:
evil:
Post by: tel on November 06, 2015, 09:38:03 AM
Post by: Steve on November 06, 2015, 09:41:57 AM
MS will be pushing out 10 to all users, it will not be optional.scared2:
How can they make that happen?
Post by: Nick on November 06, 2015, 09:42:23 AM
Post by: tel on November 06, 2015, 11:26:10 AM
MS will be pushing out 10 to all users, it will not be optional.scared2:
How can they make that happen?
You sign up for Windows update, you get 10. Will no longer be an option.
Post by: Barman on November 06, 2015, 12:54:09 PM
MS will be pushing out 10 to all users, it will not be optional.scared2:
How can they make that happen?
You sign up for Windows update, you get 10. Will no longer be an option.
Banghead
Post by: Steve on November 06, 2015, 01:25:17 PM
They'd get a class action in the USA for all the incompatible PCs thus knackeredMS will be pushing out 10 to all users, it will not be optional.scared2:
How can they make that happen?
You sign up for Windows update, you get 10. Will no longer be an option.
They've made updates compulsory once you've updated to 10 but that's probably common sense.
But I'm still livid that Microshit could provide this completely false assessment
(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs10.postimg.org%2Fxwz36lbqt%2FWin_10_compat.jpg&hash=e9387b4c4876c4e88e9ed1360896e8179bd284c2) (http://postimg.org/image/xwz36lbqt/)
Post by: Barman on November 06, 2015, 02:19:30 PM
Even the recycle bin icon is nicer... lol:
Post by: Grumpmeister on November 06, 2015, 11:23:28 PM
I did a clean install of Win 7 on a new (probably faster) SSD so not a true comparison but the experience is significantly better than Win 10...
Even the recycle bin icon is nicer... lol:
And the installation files for your Windows 10 upgrade will have already downloaded onto your pc... whistle:
Post by: Barman on November 07, 2015, 05:27:14 AM
I did a clean install of Win 7 on a new (probably faster) SSD so not a true comparison but the experience is significantly better than Win 10...
Even the recycle bin icon is nicer... lol:
And the installation files for your Windows 10 upgrade will have already downloaded onto your pc... whistle:
I know... evil:
Post by: Grumpmeister on November 10, 2015, 04:22:46 AM
rubschin:
Post by: Barman on November 10, 2015, 07:37:02 AM
https://www.safer-networking.org/spybot-anti-beacon/ (https://www.safer-networking.org/spybot-anti-beacon/)
rubschin:
You try it first... ;)
Post by: Steve on November 10, 2015, 09:58:04 AM
:thumbsup:https://www.safer-networking.org/spybot-anti-beacon/ (https://www.safer-networking.org/spybot-anti-beacon/)
rubschin:
You try it first... ;)
I'll try it last
Post by: Grumpmeister on November 13, 2015, 06:07:03 AM
Post by: Barman on November 13, 2015, 06:53:48 AM
Threshold update downloading as we speak..... scared2:
scared2:
Post by: Grumpmeister on November 13, 2015, 07:38:19 AM
Post by: Steve on November 13, 2015, 10:51:04 AM
Well so far I don't see any difference... scared2:because it attacks the eyes first?
Post by: Barman on November 13, 2015, 10:55:46 AM
Well so far I don't see any difference... scared2:because it attacks the eyes first?
lol: lol: lol:
Post by: Grumpmeister on November 14, 2015, 01:52:50 PM
Post by: Barman on November 14, 2015, 02:25:33 PM
It looks like it didn't update for some reason. Just booted my laptop up after running the update again last night and you can certainly tell when you've done it. When you log in for the first time you get some new screens before Windows starts saying saying hi they've just updated your computer, your files are safe and Windows has some tweaks and improvements to make it even better. Thumbs:
Upgrade to Windows 10 you say...? rubschin:
Post by: Grumpmeister on November 14, 2015, 03:49:32 PM
It looks like it didn't update for some reason. Just booted my laptop up after running the update again last night and you can certainly tell when you've done it. When you log in for the first time you get some new screens before Windows starts saying saying hi they've just updated your computer, your files are safe and Windows has some tweaks and improvements to make it even better. Thumbs:
Upgrade to Windows 10 you say...? rubschin:
Your computer will probably update to it automatically in a few weeks anyway... whistle:
Post by: Grumpmeister on November 27, 2015, 12:19:36 AM
Post by: Grumpmeister on February 03, 2016, 03:02:42 PM
http://www.express.co.uk/life-style/science-technology/640295/Windows-10-Update-Recommended-Microsoft-Automatically (http://www.express.co.uk/life-style/science-technology/640295/Windows-10-Update-Recommended-Microsoft-Automatically)
rubschin:
Post by: Barman on February 03, 2016, 03:14:25 PM
And so it begins...
http://www.express.co.uk/life-style/science-technology/640295/Windows-10-Update-Recommended-Microsoft-Automatically (http://www.express.co.uk/life-style/science-technology/640295/Windows-10-Update-Recommended-Microsoft-Automatically)
rubschin:
I saw that the other day.... ::)
It is an amazing coincidence that over the past couple of weeks my Win 7 system seems to have slowed down considerably.... evil:
Post by: apc2010 on February 03, 2016, 03:16:35 PM
And so it begins...
http://www.express.co.uk/life-style/science-technology/640295/Windows-10-Update-Recommended-Microsoft-Automatically (http://www.express.co.uk/life-style/science-technology/640295/Windows-10-Update-Recommended-Microsoft-Automatically)
rubschin:
I saw that the other day.... ::)
It is an amazing coincidence that over the past couple of weeks my Win 7 system seems to have slowed down considerably.... evil:
My vista is knackered too........ noooo:
Post by: Grumpmeister on February 03, 2016, 03:23:20 PM
And so it begins...
http://www.express.co.uk/life-style/science-technology/640295/Windows-10-Update-Recommended-Microsoft-Automatically (http://www.express.co.uk/life-style/science-technology/640295/Windows-10-Update-Recommended-Microsoft-Automatically)
rubschin:
I saw that the other day.... ::)
It is an amazing coincidence that over the past couple of weeks my Win 7 system seems to have slowed down considerably.... evil:
Strange, my win 7 system has been getting speedy quick lately... rubschin:
Post by: Barman on February 03, 2016, 03:26:41 PM
And so it begins...
http://www.express.co.uk/life-style/science-technology/640295/Windows-10-Update-Recommended-Microsoft-Automatically (http://www.express.co.uk/life-style/science-technology/640295/Windows-10-Update-Recommended-Microsoft-Automatically)
rubschin:
I saw that the other day.... ::)
It is an amazing coincidence that over the past couple of weeks my Win 7 system seems to have slowed down considerably.... evil:
Strange, my win 7 system has been getting speedy quick lately... rubschin:
Perhaps it is the porn then...? rubschin:
Post by: Steve on February 03, 2016, 04:58:31 PM
And so it begins...evil:
http://www.express.co.uk/life-style/science-technology/640295/Windows-10-Update-Recommended-Microsoft-Automatically (http://www.express.co.uk/life-style/science-technology/640295/Windows-10-Update-Recommended-Microsoft-Automatically)
rubschin:
Anyone else had that email from them saying Live Mail won't work for you anymore (because we'd rather you pay for full Outlook) but here's a free update (that will fuck up your email forever)
If this was all a plan to end the steady march of Android and IOS taking their lunch they have got it well wrong
Post by: Grumpmeister on February 03, 2016, 05:17:15 PM
https://www.mozilla.org/en-GB/thunderbird/ (https://www.mozilla.org/en-GB/thunderbird/)
Post by: Steve on February 03, 2016, 05:42:36 PM
Mozilla Thunderbird is a good free outlook client Steve.Cheers :thumbsup:
https://www.mozilla.org/en-GB/thunderbird/ (https://www.mozilla.org/en-GB/thunderbird/)
Whatever you do don't try that idiot email client they bundle with Windows 10. Serious chance of dying laughing or smashing screen with fist
Post by: Grumpmeister on May 06, 2016, 09:28:17 PM
(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.dailymail.co.uk%2Fi%2Fpix%2F2016%2F05%2F06%2F10%2F33DFA1B500000578-3571057-Lee_was_born_in_the_90_s_and_the_first_ever_computer_that_his_fa-a-11_1462525426859.jpg&hash=3c306a1c765631b38a82d24380af97cc96f46393)
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-3571057/Hacker-takes-nostalgic-trip-time-installing-Windows-95-run-Apple-Watch.html (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-3571057/Hacker-takes-nostalgic-trip-time-installing-Windows-95-run-Apple-Watch.html)
Post by: Steve on May 06, 2016, 10:34:44 PM
Hmmm Win XP could be about to make a comeback... lol:noooo:
(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.dailymail.co.uk%2Fi%2Fpix%2F2016%2F05%2F06%2F10%2F33DFA1B500000578-3571057-Lee_was_born_in_the_90_s_and_the_first_ever_computer_that_his_fa-a-11_1462525426859.jpg&hash=3c306a1c765631b38a82d24380af97cc96f46393)
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-3571057/Hacker-takes-nostalgic-trip-time-installing-Windows-95-run-Apple-Watch.html (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-3571057/Hacker-takes-nostalgic-trip-time-installing-Windows-95-run-Apple-Watch.html)
That is beyond sad
Post by: Darwins Selection on May 07, 2016, 05:34:56 AM
Indeed so, what sort of idiot would buy an Apple watch?Hmmm Win XP could be about to make a comeback... lol:noooo:
(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.dailymail.co.uk%2Fi%2Fpix%2F2016%2F05%2F06%2F10%2F33DFA1B500000578-3571057-Lee_was_born_in_the_90_s_and_the_first_ever_computer_that_his_fa-a-11_1462525426859.jpg&hash=3c306a1c765631b38a82d24380af97cc96f46393)
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-3571057/Hacker-takes-nostalgic-trip-time-installing-Windows-95-run-Apple-Watch.html (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-3571057/Hacker-takes-nostalgic-trip-time-installing-Windows-95-run-Apple-Watch.html)
That is beyond sad
Post by: Barman on May 07, 2016, 06:31:58 AM
Indeed so, what sort of idiot would buy an Apple watch?Hmmm Win XP could be about to make a comeback... lol:noooo:
(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.dailymail.co.uk%2Fi%2Fpix%2F2016%2F05%2F06%2F10%2F33DFA1B500000578-3571057-Lee_was_born_in_the_90_s_and_the_first_ever_computer_that_his_fa-a-11_1462525426859.jpg&hash=3c306a1c765631b38a82d24380af97cc96f46393)
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-3571057/Hacker-takes-nostalgic-trip-time-installing-Windows-95-run-Apple-Watch.html (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-3571057/Hacker-takes-nostalgic-trip-time-installing-Windows-95-run-Apple-Watch.html)
That is beyond sad
lol: lol: lol:
Post by: Grumpmeister on May 08, 2016, 07:33:12 PM
Indeed so, what sort of idiot would buy an Apple watch?Hmmm Win XP could be about to make a comeback... lol:noooo:
(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.dailymail.co.uk%2Fi%2Fpix%2F2016%2F05%2F06%2F10%2F33DFA1B500000578-3571057-Lee_was_born_in_the_90_s_and_the_first_ever_computer_that_his_fa-a-11_1462525426859.jpg&hash=3c306a1c765631b38a82d24380af97cc96f46393)
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-3571057/Hacker-takes-nostalgic-trip-time-installing-Windows-95-run-Apple-Watch.html (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-3571057/Hacker-takes-nostalgic-trip-time-installing-Windows-95-run-Apple-Watch.html)
That is beyond sad
lol: lol: lol:
I'm half expecting to hear tales of woe when some numbskull tries to do the same thing with a Moto G watch... rubschin:
Post by: Steve on May 08, 2016, 07:36:59 PM
lol: lol: lol:Indeed so, what sort of idiot would buy an Apple watch?Hmmm Win XP could be about to make a comeback... lol:noooo:
(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.dailymail.co.uk%2Fi%2Fpix%2F2016%2F05%2F06%2F10%2F33DFA1B500000578-3571057-Lee_was_born_in_the_90_s_and_the_first_ever_computer_that_his_fa-a-11_1462525426859.jpg&hash=3c306a1c765631b38a82d24380af97cc96f46393)
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-3571057/Hacker-takes-nostalgic-trip-time-installing-Windows-95-run-Apple-Watch.html (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-3571057/Hacker-takes-nostalgic-trip-time-installing-Windows-95-run-Apple-Watch.html)
That is beyond sad
lol: lol: lol:
I'm half expecting to hear tales of woe when some numbskull tries to do the same thing with a Moto G watch... rubschin:
Post by: Barman on May 08, 2016, 07:45:21 PM
Indeed so, what sort of idiot would buy an Apple watch?Hmmm Win XP could be about to make a comeback... lol:noooo:
(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.dailymail.co.uk%2Fi%2Fpix%2F2016%2F05%2F06%2F10%2F33DFA1B500000578-3571057-Lee_was_born_in_the_90_s_and_the_first_ever_computer_that_his_fa-a-11_1462525426859.jpg&hash=3c306a1c765631b38a82d24380af97cc96f46393)
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-3571057/Hacker-takes-nostalgic-trip-time-installing-Windows-95-run-Apple-Watch.html (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-3571057/Hacker-takes-nostalgic-trip-time-installing-Windows-95-run-Apple-Watch.html)
That is beyond sad
lol: lol: lol:
I'm half expecting to hear tales of woe when some numbskull tries to do the same thing with a Moto G watch... rubschin:
evil:
Post by: Grumpmeister on August 06, 2016, 06:12:13 PM
Post by: Steve on August 06, 2016, 07:04:10 PM
The Windows 10 Anniversary update is currently downloading on to my laptop....16% so far scared2:we salute those who boldly go where will will follow just as long as we hear from you again
Anniversary.01 for me (or even .02)
Post by: Grumpmeister on August 06, 2016, 08:35:38 PM
I'm starting to wonder if this is the Skynet edition.... scared2:
Post by: Steve on August 06, 2016, 09:02:20 PM
Wasn't by my choice, Windows decided to do it of it's own accord..... eeek:scared2: scared2:
I'm starting to wonder if this is the Skynet edition.... scared2:
Post by: Barman on August 07, 2016, 05:01:41 AM
scared2: scared2: scared2:Wasn't by my choice, Windows decided to do it of it's own accord..... eeek:scared2: scared2:
I'm starting to wonder if this is the Skynet edition.... scared2:
Post by: apc2010 on August 07, 2016, 12:08:03 PM
Wasn't by my choice, Windows decided to do it of it's own accord..... eeek:
I'm starting to wonder if this is the Skynet edition.... scared2:
My laptop is away being "de-10ed"...... noooo:
Post by: Grumpmeister on August 10, 2016, 02:10:57 PM
Cant see any difference to be honest. noooo:
Still want to have voice control on the laptop but have found a program that will allow that as well as play a response to any command given...... rubschin:
Post by: Grumpmeister on August 11, 2016, 06:52:16 PM
Post by: Grumpmeister on August 11, 2016, 08:14:57 PM
Other than that I haven't seen any difference yet..... scared2:
Post by: Grumpmeister on May 31, 2017, 02:25:02 AM
http://www.express.co.uk/life-style/science-technology/811092/Windows-10-creators-update-download-free (http://www.express.co.uk/life-style/science-technology/811092/Windows-10-creators-update-download-free)
Post by: Steve on May 31, 2017, 06:18:26 AM
So it looks like there may still be a loophole to allow Win 7 and 8 users to upgrade to 10 for free.......? rubschin::thumbsup:
http://www.express.co.uk/life-style/science-technology/811092/Windows-10-creators-update-download-free (http://www.express.co.uk/life-style/science-technology/811092/Windows-10-creators-update-download-free)
Might just give that a try having recovered a Win 7 PC that had been in a cupboard since 2014
Post by: Grumpmeister on May 31, 2017, 11:28:11 PM
Post by: Steve on June 01, 2017, 09:12:56 AM
Well volunteered Steve, let us know how the licensing works out... :thumbsup:scared2:
There is one point. I had this Asus notebook that I upgraded to Win 10 and it then demanded all sorts of drivers that have yet to be published. So I converted back and it never was the same again, MSE wouldn't work so I had to use than pain in the neck AVG. Outlook suddenly demanding so much processing power the poor little thing overheated regularly and would randomly shutdown
So "I might just" can also mean "I must just not"
Post by: Nick on June 01, 2017, 09:45:10 AM
Upgrade noooo:
Avoid! :thumbsup:
Post by: Barman on June 01, 2017, 09:57:53 AM
I'll hang on to 7 and hope there is something better when it expires. :thumbsup:
Post by: Barman on October 05, 2017, 03:06:46 PM
I thought 10 was shite when I tried it... noooo:
I'll hang on to 7 and hope there is something better when it expires. :thumbsup:
New laptop has Windows 10 and with a bit of configuring and de-bloating I'm actually really liking it... Thumbs:
Post by: Grumpmeister on October 05, 2017, 03:23:03 PM
I thought 10 was shite when I tried it... noooo:
I'll hang on to 7 and hope there is something better when it expires. :thumbsup:
New laptop has Windows 10 and with a bit of configuring and de-bloating I'm actually really liking it... Thumbs:
Translation: He's read the instructions this time around.... whistle:
Post by: Barman on October 05, 2017, 03:26:03 PM
I thought 10 was shite when I tried it... noooo:
I'll hang on to 7 and hope there is something better when it expires. :thumbsup:
New laptop has Windows 10 and with a bit of configuring and de-bloating I'm actually really liking it... Thumbs:
Translation: He's read the instructions this time around.... whistle:
evil:
Post by: Grumpmeister on October 05, 2017, 03:27:23 PM
I thought 10 was shite when I tried it... noooo:
I'll hang on to 7 and hope there is something better when it expires. :thumbsup:
New laptop has Windows 10 and with a bit of configuring and de-bloating I'm actually really liking it... Thumbs:
Translation: He's read the instructions this time around.... whistle:
evil:
I notice that wasn't a denial... point:
Post by: Barman on October 05, 2017, 03:41:42 PM
I thought 10 was shite when I tried it... noooo:
I'll hang on to 7 and hope there is something better when it expires. :thumbsup:
New laptop has Windows 10 and with a bit of configuring and de-bloating I'm actually really liking it... Thumbs:
Translation: He's read the instructions this time around.... whistle:
evil:
I notice that wasn't a denial... point:
cussing:
Post by: Grumpmeister on October 05, 2017, 03:42:15 PM
I thought 10 was shite when I tried it... noooo:
I'll hang on to 7 and hope there is something better when it expires. :thumbsup:
New laptop has Windows 10 and with a bit of configuring and de-bloating I'm actually really liking it... Thumbs:
Translation: He's read the instructions this time around.... whistle:
evil:
I notice that wasn't a denial... point:
cussing:
(https://wordery.com/jackets/79d4fef6/m/9781119310617.jpg)
rubschin:
Post by: Barman on October 05, 2017, 03:45:06 PM
I thought 10 was shite when I tried it... noooo:
I'll hang on to 7 and hope there is something better when it expires. :thumbsup:
New laptop has Windows 10 and with a bit of configuring and de-bloating I'm actually really liking it... Thumbs:
Translation: He's read the instructions this time around.... whistle:
evil:
I notice that wasn't a denial... point:
cussing:
(https://wordery.com/jackets/79d4fef6/m/9781119310617.jpg)
rubschin:
Feck off! Angry9:
Post by: Steve on January 19, 2018, 09:41:09 PM
One iPad Pro being set up as I type. It will of course not go as well as I hope but then Win 10 didn't either
Post by: Barman on January 20, 2018, 06:20:35 AM
Well Windows 10 and indeed Windows days for me are numbered. Wasn't so much the software but the paucity of decent small PCs to support windows
One iPad Pro being set up as I type. It will of course not go as well as I hope but then Win 10 didn't either
I'm loving my Asus laptop with Win 10 now... Can't imagine ever going back to a desktop or buying another tablet...
My new phone (phablet really) gives a pretty good mobile experience to complement it...
Post by: Steve on January 20, 2018, 08:53:51 AM
Twas a bit of an impulse but they just don't make notebooks like this one anymore but it's struggling with bust USB ports etc however in a way buying the iPad is all down to the late Dan GurneyWell Windows 10 and indeed Windows days for me are numbered. Wasn't so much the software but the paucity of decent small PCs to support windows
One iPad Pro being set up as I type. It will of course not go as well as I hope but then Win 10 didn't either
I'm loving my Asus laptop with Win 10 now... Can't imagine ever going back to a desktop or buying another tablet...
My new phone (phablet really) gives a pretty good mobile experience to complement it...
[digression mode on]
My brother tells me his obit in Autosport is excellent (it is) but I don't buy Autosport but I remembers I did sign up to the every magazine you've ever thought Readly service for my hols and never used it as it's crap on the phone and notebook. So thinks I read it on Mrs K's vintage iPad and bloody hell it's very good. Read loads of stuff - Autosport of course but also What Car and Spectator.
So [digression mode off] just had to have one
And the Readly service I was going to kill off will be around a fair bit longer. Suggest give it the free month trial.
Post by: Steve on January 22, 2018, 12:57:38 PM
Well a few days later I wish I’d gone for a surface PC. As with everything the devil is in the detail and the detail is so much better with WindowsTwas a bit of an impulse but they just don't make notebooks like this one anymore but it's struggling with bust USB ports etc however in a way buying the iPad is all down to the late Dan GurneyWell Windows 10 and indeed Windows days for me are numbered. Wasn't so much the software but the paucity of decent small PCs to support windows
One iPad Pro being set up as I type. It will of course not go as well as I hope but then Win 10 didn't either
I'm loving my Asus laptop with Win 10 now... Can't imagine ever going back to a desktop or buying another tablet...
My new phone (phablet really) gives a pretty good mobile experience to complement it...
[digression mode on]
My brother tells me his obit in Autosport is excellent (it is) but I don't buy Autosport but I remembers I did sign up to the every magazine you've ever thought Readly service for my hols and never used it as it's crap on the phone and notebook. So thinks I read it on Mrs K's vintage iPad and bloody hell it's very good. Read loads of stuff - Autosport of course but also What Car and Spectator.
So [digression mode off] just had to have one
And the Readly service I was going to kill off will be around a fair bit longer. Suggest give it the free month trial.
Does the iPad support Microsoft Office? Yes but only if you only use the features you get in the free office packages. So what’s the point Microsoft/Apple?
So far it doesn’t do for Excel:
- copy Excel sheets inside workbooks
- rename said sheets
- edit/add conditional formatting
for Powerpoint:
- A4 paper size
- Entering shapes with exact sizes so I couldn’t use it to draft out the new bathroom design
for Google Search:
- search by custom date range (but Bing does so maybe Google can go sling their hook)
I can see Mrs K having this iPad (hers is over 5 years old) and me buying a £mega Surface PC before the year is out
Anyway in short beware buying what appears to be brilliant (and in some ways it is) and is highly rated in those professional reviews that only look at the obvious features
Not exactly a Banghead cry: but a definite rubschin:
Post by: Barman on January 22, 2018, 01:37:11 PM
Well a few days later I wish I’d gone for a surface PC. As with everything the devil is in the detail and the detail is so much better with WindowsTwas a bit of an impulse but they just don't make notebooks like this one anymore but it's struggling with bust USB ports etc however in a way buying the iPad is all down to the late Dan GurneyWell Windows 10 and indeed Windows days for me are numbered. Wasn't so much the software but the paucity of decent small PCs to support windows
One iPad Pro being set up as I type. It will of course not go as well as I hope but then Win 10 didn't either
I'm loving my Asus laptop with Win 10 now... Can't imagine ever going back to a desktop or buying another tablet...
My new phone (phablet really) gives a pretty good mobile experience to complement it...
[digression mode on]
My brother tells me his obit in Autosport is excellent (it is) but I don't buy Autosport but I remembers I did sign up to the every magazine you've ever thought Readly service for my hols and never used it as it's crap on the phone and notebook. So thinks I read it on Mrs K's vintage iPad and bloody hell it's very good. Read loads of stuff - Autosport of course but also What Car and Spectator.
So [digression mode off] just had to have one
And the Readly service I was going to kill off will be around a fair bit longer. Suggest give it the free month trial.
Does the iPad support Microsoft Office? Yes but only if you only use the features you get in the free office packages. So what’s the point Microsoft/Apple?
So far it doesn’t do for Excel:
- copy Excel sheets inside workbooks
- rename said sheets
- edit/add conditional formatting
for Powerpoint:
- A4 paper size
- Entering shapes with exact sizes so I couldn’t use it to draft out the new bathroom design
for Google Search:
- search by custom date range (but Bing does so maybe Google can go sling their hook)
I can see Mrs K having this iPad (hers is over 5 years old) and me buying a £mega Surface PC before the year is out
Anyway in short beware buying what appears to be brilliant (and in some ways it is) and is highly rated in those professional reviews that only look at the obvious features
Not exactly a Banghead cry: but a definite rubschin:
Oh bollox...
Can't you put something like LibrfeOffice on it or another 'free' office ap...?
Post by: Grumpmeister on January 22, 2018, 01:55:32 PM
Well a few days later I wish I’d gone for a surface PC. As with everything the devil is in the detail and the detail is so much better with WindowsTwas a bit of an impulse but they just don't make notebooks like this one anymore but it's struggling with bust USB ports etc however in a way buying the iPad is all down to the late Dan GurneyWell Windows 10 and indeed Windows days for me are numbered. Wasn't so much the software but the paucity of decent small PCs to support windows
One iPad Pro being set up as I type. It will of course not go as well as I hope but then Win 10 didn't either
I'm loving my Asus laptop with Win 10 now... Can't imagine ever going back to a desktop or buying another tablet...
My new phone (phablet really) gives a pretty good mobile experience to complement it...
[digression mode on]
My brother tells me his obit in Autosport is excellent (it is) but I don't buy Autosport but I remembers I did sign up to the every magazine you've ever thought Readly service for my hols and never used it as it's crap on the phone and notebook. So thinks I read it on Mrs K's vintage iPad and bloody hell it's very good. Read loads of stuff - Autosport of course but also What Car and Spectator.
So [digression mode off] just had to have one
And the Readly service I was going to kill off will be around a fair bit longer. Suggest give it the free month trial.
Does the iPad support Microsoft Office? Yes but only if you only use the features you get in the free office packages. So what’s the point Microsoft/Apple?
So far it doesn’t do for Excel:
- copy Excel sheets inside workbooks
- rename said sheets
- edit/add conditional formatting
for Powerpoint:
- A4 paper size
- Entering shapes with exact sizes so I couldn’t use it to draft out the new bathroom design
for Google Search:
- search by custom date range (but Bing does so maybe Google can go sling their hook)
I can see Mrs K having this iPad (hers is over 5 years old) and me buying a £mega Surface PC before the year is out
Anyway in short beware buying what appears to be brilliant (and in some ways it is) and is highly rated in those professional reviews that only look at the obvious features
Not exactly a Banghead cry: but a definite rubschin:
Oh bollox...
Can't you put something like LibrfeOffice on it or another 'free' office ap...?
LibreOffice is good but unless they've adapted it since I last did any real work on it, it doesn't have full Excel functionality. Certain formulas just wont translate across and spreadsheets that use VBA need to be reworked to Star Basic
Post by: Steve on January 22, 2018, 02:08:55 PM
yep and to state the obvious I want that full functionalityWell a few days later I wish I’d gone for a surface PC. As with everything the devil is in the detail and the detail is so much better with WindowsTwas a bit of an impulse but they just don't make notebooks like this one anymore but it's struggling with bust USB ports etc however in a way buying the iPad is all down to the late Dan GurneyWell Windows 10 and indeed Windows days for me are numbered. Wasn't so much the software but the paucity of decent small PCs to support windows
One iPad Pro being set up as I type. It will of course not go as well as I hope but then Win 10 didn't either
I'm loving my Asus laptop with Win 10 now... Can't imagine ever going back to a desktop or buying another tablet...
My new phone (phablet really) gives a pretty good mobile experience to complement it...
[digression mode on]
My brother tells me his obit in Autosport is excellent (it is) but I don't buy Autosport but I remembers I did sign up to the every magazine you've ever thought Readly service for my hols and never used it as it's crap on the phone and notebook. So thinks I read it on Mrs K's vintage iPad and bloody hell it's very good. Read loads of stuff - Autosport of course but also What Car and Spectator.
So [digression mode off] just had to have one
And the Readly service I was going to kill off will be around a fair bit longer. Suggest give it the free month trial.
Does the iPad support Microsoft Office? Yes but only if you only use the features you get in the free office packages. So what’s the point Microsoft/Apple?
So far it doesn’t do for Excel:
- copy Excel sheets inside workbooks
- rename said sheets
- edit/add conditional formatting
for Powerpoint:
- A4 paper size
- Entering shapes with exact sizes so I couldn’t use it to draft out the new bathroom design
for Google Search:
- search by custom date range (but Bing does so maybe Google can go sling their hook)
I can see Mrs K having this iPad (hers is over 5 years old) and me buying a £mega Surface PC before the year is out
Anyway in short beware buying what appears to be brilliant (and in some ways it is) and is highly rated in those professional reviews that only look at the obvious features
Not exactly a Banghead cry: but a definite rubschin:
Oh bollox...
Can't you put something like LibrfeOffice on it or another 'free' office ap...?
LibreOffice is good but unless they've adapted it since I last did any real work on it, it doesn't have full Excel functionality. Certain formulas just wont translate across and spreadsheets that use VBA need to be reworked to Star Basic
And I already have a multi PC/Tablet Office 365 licence
Post by: Steve on February 12, 2018, 06:12:15 PM
OK for social networking and email but frankly rubbish is you ever want to really use a tablet/laptop for anything serious. Well that and that once I got it Mrs K has wanted me to pass it to her (to replace her 5+ years old iPad 3 that was struggling on all sorts of stuff)
So I raided the piggy bank and got meself a Surface
And in many ways it is the bees knees, a thing of some beauty and blistering fast but why oh why do they supply it with a DNS cache that effs up accessing just about everything. Took me 24 hours to diagnose and fix that but I am supposed to be an engineer (well was). What hope has Jo or Jane Normal when presented with a PC that will access Bing and fuck all else? Poor show Micros-shit
Anyway back to thread topic, seems I am Windows 10 forever now
Post by: Barman on February 12, 2018, 06:14:06 PM
Well the iPad has just been relegated
OK for social networking and email but frankly rubbish is you ever want to really use a tablet/laptop for anything serious. Well that and that once I got it Mrs K has wanted me to pass it to her (to replace her 5+ years old iPad 3 that was struggling on all sorts of stuff)
So I raided the piggy bank and got meself a Surface
And in many ways it is the bees knees, a thing of some beauty and blistering fast but why oh why do they supply it with a DNS cache that effs up accessing just about everything. Took me 24 hours to diagnose and fix that but I am supposed to be an engineer (well was). What hope has Jo or Jane Normal when presented with a PC that will access Bing and fuck all else? Poor show Micros-shit
Anyway back to thread topic, seems I am Windows 10 forever now
:thumbsup:
Post by: Steve on February 12, 2018, 06:21:54 PM
Next stop: docking station
Post by: Barman on February 12, 2018, 07:35:10 PM
Jeez it is good, why I persevered with a 5+ year old Asus budget notebook for so long I dunno
Next stop: docking station
I'm lovin' my SSD based Win10 Asus... will be travelling with me next month... cloud9:
Post by: Steve on February 12, 2018, 08:00:42 PM
:thumbsup:Jeez it is good, why I persevered with a 5+ year old Asus budget notebook for so long I dunno
Next stop: docking station
I'm lovin' my SSD based Win10 Asus... will be travelling with me next month... cloud9:
I really do rate Asus very highly
Post by: Miss Demeanour on February 13, 2018, 01:28:32 PM
Post by: Barman on February 13, 2018, 01:34:00 PM
PC World have kidnapped mine sad32:
happy100
Post by: Darwins Selection on February 13, 2018, 02:11:51 PM
PC World have kidnapped mine sad32:What a pain in the Asus. noooo:
Post by: Steve on February 13, 2018, 02:51:35 PM
drumroll:PC World have kidnapped mine sad32:What a pain in the Asus. noooo:
PC World better hurry up or I fear Miss D will be up before the beak on assault and battery charges
Post by: Barman on February 13, 2018, 03:04:07 PM
drumroll:PC World have kidnapped mine sad32:What a pain in the Asus. noooo:
PC World better hurry up or I fear Miss D will be up before the beak on assault and battery charges
drumroll:
Post by: apc2010 on February 17, 2018, 07:14:03 PM
Post by: Grumpmeister on May 18, 2018, 10:40:20 PM
Just a suggestion but the next time you roll out a content update for Windows 10 please test it first to make sure it isn't going to crash MID UPDATE!!! cussing:
Post by: Barman on May 19, 2018, 04:45:23 AM
Dear Microsoft,
Just a suggestion but the next time you roll out a content update for Windows 10 please test it first to make sure it isn't going to crash MID UPDATE!!! cussing:
Mine got into a 'Restart now?' loop for evah.... evil:
Post by: Grumpmeister on May 19, 2018, 05:12:11 AM
Dear Microsoft,
Just a suggestion but the next time you roll out a content update for Windows 10 please test it first to make sure it isn't going to crash MID UPDATE!!! cussing:
Mine got into a 'Restart now?' loop for evah.... evil:
There is a setting I found that allows you to defer updates for a month. Something tells me I'm going to be using that a lot... noooo:
Post by: Barman on May 19, 2018, 05:21:07 AM
Dear Microsoft,
Just a suggestion but the next time you roll out a content update for Windows 10 please test it first to make sure it isn't going to crash MID UPDATE!!! cussing:
Mine got into a 'Restart now?' loop for evah.... evil:
There is a setting I found that allows you to defer updates for a month. Something tells me I'm going to be using that a lot... noooo:
Both of ours are working fine with it now... Can't see much difference apart from the desktop wallpaper going missing...
Post by: Miss Demeanour on May 20, 2018, 10:06:09 PM
What a mare . Looped forever and then only gave a recycle bin ..everything else ....absolutely everything else was missing angry041:
Had to reset the whole frickin lot angry041:
Post by: Nick on May 20, 2018, 10:10:39 PM
Post by: Miss Demeanour on May 20, 2018, 10:25:09 PM
Post by: Barman on May 21, 2018, 06:20:20 AM
Have had to spend about 5 hours this weekend getting my puter back to where it was before the last frickin update.
What a mare . Looped forever and then only gave a recycle bin ..everything else ....absolutely everything else was missing angry041:
Had to reset the whole frickin lot angry041:
happy100
Post by: Steve on May 21, 2018, 07:24:15 AM
Post by: Grumpmeister on June 27, 2018, 05:09:03 PM
Post by: Barman on June 27, 2018, 05:15:37 PM
Well Hallebloodylujah it's almost JULY and I've finally been able to get the APRIL creator's update to install without bluescreening. Shocked:
You should have got a man in... whistle:
Post by: Grumpmeister on August 08, 2018, 11:51:14 AM
https://www.express.co.uk/life-style/science-technology/999646/Windows-10-update-monthly-fee-Microsoft-charging (https://www.express.co.uk/life-style/science-technology/999646/Windows-10-update-monthly-fee-Microsoft-charging)
Post by: Steve on August 08, 2018, 08:45:02 PM
As much as I'd like to say that this is just another hysterical Express article I've seen just how pervasive 'games as a service' has become (to the detriment of the consumer) and have a sinking feeling that we are now going to see OS as a service... noooo:Believable, Office has effectively already gone that way
https://www.express.co.uk/life-style/science-technology/999646/Windows-10-update-monthly-fee-Microsoft-charging (https://www.express.co.uk/life-style/science-technology/999646/Windows-10-update-monthly-fee-Microsoft-charging)
Post by: Barman on August 09, 2018, 04:31:42 AM
As much as I'd like to say that this is just another hysterical Express article I've seen just how pervasive 'games as a service' has become (to the detriment of the consumer) and have a sinking feeling that we are now going to see OS as a service... noooo:
https://www.express.co.uk/life-style/science-technology/999646/Windows-10-update-monthly-fee-Microsoft-charging (https://www.express.co.uk/life-style/science-technology/999646/Windows-10-update-monthly-fee-Microsoft-charging)
Prolly makes sense for certain users - small companies that can't afford dedicated IT for instance...
...not for SuperUsers like me tho obvs. angel1
Post by: Grumpmeister on August 09, 2018, 04:33:32 AM
As much as I'd like to say that this is just another hysterical Express article I've seen just how pervasive 'games as a service' has become (to the detriment of the consumer) and have a sinking feeling that we are now going to see OS as a service... noooo:
https://www.express.co.uk/life-style/science-technology/999646/Windows-10-update-monthly-fee-Microsoft-charging (https://www.express.co.uk/life-style/science-technology/999646/Windows-10-update-monthly-fee-Microsoft-charging)
Prolly makes sense for certain users - small companies that can't afford dedicated IT for instance...
...not for SuperUsers like me tho obvs. angel1
Gubbage on your scale would probably gut Microsoft's technical service budget... whistle:
Post by: Barman on August 09, 2018, 04:47:39 AM
As much as I'd like to say that this is just another hysterical Express article I've seen just how pervasive 'games as a service' has become (to the detriment of the consumer) and have a sinking feeling that we are now going to see OS as a service... noooo:
https://www.express.co.uk/life-style/science-technology/999646/Windows-10-update-monthly-fee-Microsoft-charging (https://www.express.co.uk/life-style/science-technology/999646/Windows-10-update-monthly-fee-Microsoft-charging)
Prolly makes sense for certain users - small companies that can't afford dedicated IT for instance...
...not for SuperUsers like me tho obvs. angel1
Gubbage on your scale would probably gut Microsoft's technical service budget... whistle:
evil:
Post by: Uncle Mort on August 09, 2018, 07:27:27 AM
As much as I'd like to say that this is just another hysterical Express article I've seen just how pervasive 'games as a service' has become (to the detriment of the consumer) and have a sinking feeling that we are now going to see OS as a service... noooo:
https://www.express.co.uk/life-style/science-technology/999646/Windows-10-update-monthly-fee-Microsoft-charging (https://www.express.co.uk/life-style/science-technology/999646/Windows-10-update-monthly-fee-Microsoft-charging)
Remember, when a news headline start with a question the answer is normally no.
Post by: Barman on August 09, 2018, 09:23:22 AM
As much as I'd like to say that this is just another hysterical Express article I've seen just how pervasive 'games as a service' has become (to the detriment of the consumer) and have a sinking feeling that we are now going to see OS as a service... noooo:
https://www.express.co.uk/life-style/science-technology/999646/Windows-10-update-monthly-fee-Microsoft-charging (https://www.express.co.uk/life-style/science-technology/999646/Windows-10-update-monthly-fee-Microsoft-charging)
Remember, when a news headline start with a question the answer is normally no.
Betteridge's law of headlines! :thumbsup:
Post by: Steve on August 09, 2018, 10:14:42 AM
:thumbsup: :thumbsup:As much as I'd like to say that this is just another hysterical Express article I've seen just how pervasive 'games as a service' has become (to the detriment of the consumer) and have a sinking feeling that we are now going to see OS as a service... noooo:
https://www.express.co.uk/life-style/science-technology/999646/Windows-10-update-monthly-fee-Microsoft-charging (https://www.express.co.uk/life-style/science-technology/999646/Windows-10-update-monthly-fee-Microsoft-charging)
Remember, when a news headline start with a question the answer is normally no.
Betteridge's law of headlines! :thumbsup:
My new fact of the day, not heard that one before
Post by: Darwins Selection on August 09, 2018, 04:45:41 PM
:thumbsup:As much as I'd like to say that this is just another hysterical Express article I've seen just how pervasive 'games as a service' has become (to the detriment of the consumer) and have a sinking feeling that we are now going to see OS as a service... noooo:
https://www.express.co.uk/life-style/science-technology/999646/Windows-10-update-monthly-fee-Microsoft-charging (https://www.express.co.uk/life-style/science-technology/999646/Windows-10-update-monthly-fee-Microsoft-charging)
Remember, when a news headline start with a question the answer is normally no.
See also, ones that start with "Surely"
Post by: Barman on September 15, 2018, 08:12:50 AM
Post by: Miss Demeanour on September 15, 2018, 08:46:47 AM
Post by: Barman on September 15, 2018, 08:54:40 AM
Yes ....and the tabs have changed noooo:
And the icons! cussing:
Post by: Barman on September 15, 2018, 08:59:19 AM
Post by: Steve on September 15, 2018, 09:26:55 AM
Why are Google doing this? It weren't broke so why
Post by: Barman on September 15, 2018, 09:52:13 AM
scared2:
Why are Google doing this? It weren't broke so whyfuck it upfix it
shrugs:
Post by: Barman on September 16, 2018, 08:09:26 AM
Post by: Miss Demeanour on September 16, 2018, 08:58:09 AM
Post by: Barman on September 16, 2018, 09:29:00 AM
Infuriating innit cussing:
Innit! cussing:
Fucking news items about global warming... ::)
Now switched off... cloud9:
Post by: Grumpmeister on September 18, 2018, 08:36:38 PM
Can't even use my recovery USB because the bloody machine ignores it even though the boot sequence has been altered to us it first.
Looks like I'm getting some blank DVD's tomorrow to burn one off.
Post by: Barman on September 19, 2018, 06:19:10 AM
Bastard windows 10!!!!!!!!! "invalid object in the boot configuration data store" Banghead
Can't even use my recovery USB because the bloody machine ignores it even though the boot sequence has been altered to us it first.
Looks like I'm getting some blank DVD's tomorrow to burn one off.
noooo:
Post by: Grumpmeister on September 19, 2018, 08:20:58 PM
Automatic recovery? About as much use as a castor on a crutch
No matter I can access the command prompt and fix it that way.
Disk volumes are healthy :thumbsup:
Bootrec /fixmbr successful :thumbsup:
Bootrec /fixboot access denied Banghead
Apparently the only way to get around this is to download another earlier windows 10 ISO and use that instead cussing:
Thank God for unlimited downloads, by the end of this one I'm looking at somewhere between 15 and 20Gb of Windows ISO and other related crap over the last day and a bit. cussing:
Post by: Grumpmeister on September 19, 2018, 09:39:23 PM
Bootrec /rebuildbcd seems to have done something... rubschin:
Startup repair now seems to be working and repairing.... scared2:
Post by: Steve on September 19, 2018, 09:57:16 PM
Post by: Grumpmeister on September 19, 2018, 10:01:06 PM
Startup repair didn't work so I decided to try old school.
Made a backup of the BCD file in command prompt
Set the original to -r -s -h
re ran the bootrec /rebuildbcd command.
cloud9:
Post by: Steve on September 19, 2018, 10:08:05 PM
IT LIVES!!!!!!! Party001: Party001::thumbsup:
Startup repair didn't work so I decided to try old school.
Made a backup of the BCD file in command prompt
Set the original to -r -s -h
re ran the bootrec /rebuildbcd command.
cloud9:
who needs Tel?
Post by: Grumpmeister on September 19, 2018, 11:35:14 PM
Post by: Grumpmeister on September 19, 2018, 11:49:29 PM
Post by: Barman on September 20, 2018, 07:25:48 AM
IT LIVES!!!!!!! Party001: Party001:
Startup repair didn't work so I decided to try old school.
Made a backup of the BCD file in command prompt
Set the original to -r -s -h
re ran the bootrec /rebuildbcd command.
cloud9:
worthy:
Post by: Barman on September 26, 2018, 04:29:53 PM
Poor Grumpy... noooo:
Post by: Steve on September 26, 2018, 04:56:39 PM
Windows 10’s October Update (Redstone 5) Will Be Released on October 2nd (https://www.howtogeek.com/fyi/windows-10s-october-update-redstone-5-will-be-released-on-october-2nd/) facepalm:We're doomed I tell ye, doomed
Poor Grumpy... noooo:
Post by: Grumpmeister on September 26, 2018, 08:56:25 PM
Windows 10’s October Update (Redstone 5) Will Be Released on October 2nd (https://www.howtogeek.com/fyi/windows-10s-october-update-redstone-5-will-be-released-on-october-2nd/) facepalm:
Poor Grumpy... noooo:
It wasn't the windows update that gubbed my machine earlier, twas another program that then had to restart the machine to finish it's update. I'm sure I'll survive this windows update. :thumbsup:
Post by: Steve on September 26, 2018, 09:28:46 PM
Brave eh?Windows 10’s October Update (Redstone 5) Will Be Released on October 2nd (https://www.howtogeek.com/fyi/windows-10s-october-update-redstone-5-will-be-released-on-october-2nd/) facepalm:
Poor Grumpy... noooo:
It wasn't the windows update that gubbed my machine earlier, twas another program that then had to restart the machine to finish it's update. I'm sure I'll survive this windows update. :thumbsup:
Will dust off the black laptop cover
Post by: Miss Demeanour on September 26, 2018, 10:31:43 PM
The last upgrade truly gubbed my laptop ...and I am just a mere Doris that has no understanding of such things so would simply have to buy a new one to get it working again ;D
Post by: Barman on September 27, 2018, 03:41:37 AM
Oh noooo !!
The last upgrade truly gubbed my laptop ...and I am just a mere Doris that has no understanding of such things so would simply have to buy a new one to get it working again ;D
A pink one...? lol:
Post by: Grumpmeister on October 10, 2018, 08:37:22 PM
Post by: Steve on October 10, 2018, 09:09:35 PM
Microsoft snuck their update on without me looking and it's installing now. I thought it had been pulled till they fixed the issue with it deleting user data... scared2:scared2: scared2:
Post by: Barman on October 11, 2018, 04:20:56 AM
scared2: scared2: scared2:Microsoft snuck their update on without me looking and it's installing now. I thought it had been pulled till they fixed the issue with it deleting user data... scared2:scared2: scared2:
Post by: Grumpmeister on October 11, 2018, 07:52:48 AM
scared2: scared2: scared2:Microsoft snuck their update on without me looking and it's installing now. I thought it had been pulled till they fixed the issue with it deleting user data... scared2:scared2: scared2:
Panic over, either my rig isn't one of the ones susceptible to the bug or Microsoft fixed and reissued the update. :thumbsup:
Post by: Steve on October 11, 2018, 10:02:25 AM
It says it's pending a restart but mysteriously the taskbar had changed to the effin useless transparent mode and the speakers turned back on so it was making annoying noises as emails arrived etc
I think all my umpteen billion of files are still there but how would I know unless I spend a million years checking them
evil:
Post by: Barman on October 11, 2018, 10:43:31 AM
Post by: Steve on October 11, 2018, 11:25:08 AM
Post by: Barman on November 24, 2018, 10:48:07 AM
Got the big update this morning, all seems to be fine but logging-in has alternated between using a PIN and password for no obvious reason then the PIN not working and having a reset code sent to my mobile... noooo:
Post by: Grumpmeister on November 24, 2018, 01:37:49 PM
Post by: Barman on November 24, 2018, 01:46:27 PM
You do know that you can swap between the PIN and password on the login screen... noooo:
It wouldn't bleddy let me! cussing:
First I was using the PIN, then it said 'something has gone wrong' and I had to use the password (which suited as that is how the old one was set up), then it changed back to PIN, then told me there was a problem and forced me to change the PIN! Banghead
Post by: Steve on November 24, 2018, 01:46:29 PM
He gave it 2 days before the New Laptop Love ended. Silly me said 2 weeks
Post by: Barman on November 24, 2018, 01:47:18 PM
Darwin wins
He gave it 2 days before the New Laptop Love ended. Silly me said 2 weeks
I love the laptop, why can't fecking Window$ leave well alone? cussing:
Post by: Grumpmeister on November 24, 2018, 03:08:17 PM
Post by: Barman on November 24, 2018, 03:10:36 PM
No problems with Windows 10 on my new refurb rig so far, could it be a case of PICNIC? whistle:
I don't think so... rubschin:
The other thing is has done is changed the 'hack' that allowed you to use the old photo viewer in place of the new Win10 one... evil:
Post by: Darwins Selection on November 24, 2018, 05:43:09 PM
Darwin winsangel1
Post by: Barman on August 07, 2019, 07:42:54 AM
Apart from losing my desktop wallpaper image and also not saving a 3D model I was working on ( Banghead) it seems okay... rubschin:
Post by: Barman on August 07, 2019, 07:44:18 AM
Post by: Barman on August 07, 2019, 07:57:02 AM
Oh and it has bolloxed up the file associations! Banghead
No it hasn't... redface:
I'd replaced the photo viewer with the old Win7 one and it has changed it back again... evil:
Post by: Steve on August 07, 2019, 08:13:57 AM
I couldn't tell the difference here but I don't use a wallpaper
Post by: Grumpmeister on August 07, 2019, 08:20:04 AM
Oh and it has bolloxed up the file associations! Banghead
No it hasn't... redface:
I'd replaced the photo viewer with the old Win7 one and it has changed it back again... evil:
So a combination of default settings and PICNIC you say... point:
Post by: Barman on August 07, 2019, 09:16:06 AM
Oh and it has bolloxed up the file associations! Banghead
No it hasn't... redface:
I'd replaced the photo viewer with the old Win7 one and it has changed it back again... evil:
So a combination of default settings and PICNIC you say... point:
evil:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on July 03, 2020, 10:22:47 AM
Post by: Barman on July 03, 2020, 10:28:43 AM
Windows 10 update...after 4 hours we're at 26%...
eeek:
You want to cut those extra wires in your house like... ;)
Post by: Steve on July 03, 2020, 10:31:11 AM
Windows 10 update...after 4 hours we're at 26%...noooo:
The way they calculate those times to go just another 3 days left then - or maybe 30 minutes
Post by: The Moan Ranger on July 03, 2020, 11:07:35 AM
Post by: The Moan Ranger on July 03, 2020, 01:11:43 PM
Post by: Barman on July 03, 2020, 01:31:06 PM
And we're back. Everything seems OK :thumbsup:
Thumbs:
Post by: Steve on July 03, 2020, 01:31:25 PM
You may find they've deleted some stuff like the curiously useful text editor Notepad
Post by: Barman on July 03, 2020, 01:32:50 PM
:thumbsup:
You may find they've deleted some stuff like the curiously useful text editor Notepad
And put a link to that Windows browser... ::)
And changed the calculator icon! evil:
Notepad++ Is excellent!
Post by: Steve on July 03, 2020, 01:35:40 PM
:thumbsup: downloading it:thumbsup:
You may find they've deleted some stuff like the curiously useful text editor Notepad
And put a link to that Windows browser... ::)
And changed the calculator icon! evil:
Notepad++ Is excellent!
279meg eeek:
Post by: Grumpmeister on July 03, 2020, 02:35:56 PM
:thumbsup: downloading it:thumbsup:
You may find they've deleted some stuff like the curiously useful text editor Notepad
And put a link to that Windows browser... ::)
And changed the calculator icon! evil:
Notepad++ Is excellent!
279meg eeek:
Make sure you have a spare USB wifi dongle handy as well, it could just be coincidence but a day after installing the update mine died and nothing I could do would bring it back. I'm back to using an old G network adaptor until my replacement arrives.
Post by: Steve on July 03, 2020, 04:04:56 PM
Post by: Grumpmeister on July 04, 2020, 11:32:51 AM
Post by: miss Tchevious on July 04, 2020, 11:41:20 AM
Well thanks a bunch Microsoft, whatever the hell was in that last update of yours has now managed to kill all of my usb ports. Acording to their help pages there is apparently a way I can fix this in Windows...............or at least there would be IF MY KEYBOARD AND MOUSE DIDN'T NEED A USB CONNECTION!!! cussing:
noooo:
Post by: Steve on July 04, 2020, 01:01:26 PM
Post by: Grumpmeister on July 04, 2020, 02:01:47 PM
Post by: Steve on July 04, 2020, 02:18:55 PM
Post by: Grumpmeister on July 04, 2020, 03:09:52 PM
Post by: Steve on July 04, 2020, 03:42:37 PM
I'm using my laptop at the moment, can't use the onscreen one as that needs a mouse to work.Maybe tell Microsoft about the Computer Misuse Act section 3 (3) http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/18/section/3 Recklessly forcing an update on you without checking the loaded USB drivers were compatible
(A threat some of us hinted at against BT when they effed up the YouView boxes over the air, how much that influenced them is unknown but eventually they fixed them)
Post by: Grumpmeister on July 08, 2020, 12:28:49 AM
I've got a nasty feeling that the PCI 16x slot is buggered. cry:
Post by: Barman on July 08, 2020, 05:26:03 AM
We new (for me) pooter has arrived and I've been spending the day sorting it out and trying to work out why it's unable to detect my graphics card Banghead
I've got a nasty feeling that the PCI 16x slot is buggered. cry:
Update Windows... Thumbs:
Post by: Grumpmeister on July 08, 2020, 09:07:50 AM
We new (for me) pooter has arrived and I've been spending the day sorting it out and trying to work out why it's unable to detect my graphics card Banghead
I've got a nasty feeling that the PCI 16x slot is buggered. cry:
Update Windows... Thumbs:
Already done, no effect noooo:
Post by: Grumpmeister on July 10, 2020, 06:31:19 PM
Forgot I'd had this problem a while back after a windows update and a couple of days later
Just got to deal with low res and rough graphics while I wait for the Radeon drivers to download.
Post by: Steve on July 10, 2020, 11:54:17 PM
Post by: Barman on July 11, 2020, 06:16:48 AM
Graphics card is working again cloud9:
Forgot I'd had this problem a while back after a windows update and a couple of days latera quietly released hotfix solved the issueit fixed itself. :thumbsup:
Just got to deal with low res and rough graphics while I wait for the Radeon drivers to download.
Thumbs:
Post by: Barman on August 02, 2020, 07:23:37 AM
LL Skypes with her sister in NZ every couple of weeks... just clicks on Skype in the start menu on her laptop and away she goes...
This morning when she clicks on it Skype has no idea who she is, nope never seen you before, never heard of you... Banghead
FFS, how do they manage to fuck up simple stuff like this? I'm looking at you Micro$oft! evil:
I've got to sort it all out now... ::)
Post by: apc2010 on August 02, 2020, 12:04:08 PM
cussing: cussing: cussing:
LL Skypes with her sister in NZ every couple of weeks... just clicks on Skype in the start menu on her laptop and away she goes...
This morning when she clicks on it Skype has no idea who she is, nope never seen you before, never heard of you... Banghead
FFS, how do they manage to fuck up simple stuff like this? I'm looking at you Micro$oft! evil:
I've got to sort it all out now... ::)
While LL runs up HUGE phone bill... rubschin:
Post by: Barman on September 23, 2020, 04:27:23 PM
Post by: apc2010 on September 23, 2020, 06:26:37 PM
Mahoosive update on my laptop at the moment... scared2:
Deleting Private browsing history ... noooo:
whistle:
Post by: Steve on September 23, 2020, 06:43:54 PM
Amateur approach noooo:Mahoosive update on my laptop at the moment... scared2:
Deleting Private browsing history ... noooo:
whistle:
Post by: Barman on September 24, 2020, 03:23:39 AM
Seems all fine this morning tho... rubschin:
Post by: Grumpmeister on January 04, 2021, 01:37:32 PM
Post by: The Moan Ranger on January 13, 2021, 04:44:18 PM
Still the same after 2 hours...
Post by: Barman on January 13, 2021, 04:52:27 PM
Re-booting the laptop and the dreaded "Getting Windows ready - don't turn off your computer" happened.
Still the same after 2 hours...
scared2:
Post by: Just One More on January 13, 2021, 06:42:08 PM
Re-booting the laptop and the dreaded "Getting Windows ready - don't turn off your computer" happened.
Still the same after 2 hours...
I forgot to shut mine down last night. 0454hrs this morning it said update 87% complete. 0725hr's before I was able to use the bloody thing cussing: cussing: cussing:
Post by: Miss Demeanour on January 13, 2021, 06:45:01 PM
Re-booting the laptop and the dreaded "Getting Windows ready - don't turn off your computer" happened.
Still the same after 2 hours...
I forgot to shut mine down last night. 0454hrs this morning it said update 87% complete. 0725hr's before I was able to use the bloody thing cussing: cussing: cussing:
Did you have to use your memory bank Mr Jom? ;)
Post by: apc2010 on January 13, 2021, 08:15:57 PM
Re-booting the laptop and the dreaded "Getting Windows ready - don't turn off your computer" happened.
Still the same after 2 hours...
I forgot to shut mine down last night. 0454hrs this morning it said update 87% complete. 0725hr's before I was able to use the bloody thing cussing: cussing: cussing:
Did you have to use your memory bank Mr Jom? ;)
Snigger ..... redface:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on January 14, 2021, 08:31:24 AM
Post by: Barman on January 14, 2021, 08:41:28 AM
Well...seems OK rubschin:
Thumbs:
Post by: Uncle Mort on January 14, 2021, 09:31:34 AM
Post by: The Moan Ranger on January 14, 2021, 10:23:49 AM
Why is it now trying to install BlackBerry Desktop software, when I deleted it all yonks ago? rubschin:
Post by: Barman on January 14, 2021, 11:38:41 AM
But wait!!!
Why is it now trying to install BlackBerry Desktop software, when I deleted it all yonks ago? rubschin:
facepalm:
Post by: Barman on January 14, 2021, 11:48:16 AM
(https://i.postimg.cc/Q9BX5Jgq/C.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Q9BX5Jgq)
Here is a question for your locked-down nerdies...
Can I delete all the 'old' versions of C++?
Having a bit of a space-saving exercise on the laptop... rubschin:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on January 14, 2021, 11:57:59 AM
(https://i.postimg.cc/Q9BX5Jgq/C.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Q9BX5Jgq)
Here is a question for your locked-down nerdies...
Can I delete all the 'old' versions of C++?
Having a bit of a space-saving exercise on the laptop... rubschin:
Is it worth it for probably only 200ish MB?
Post by: Barman on January 14, 2021, 12:00:34 PM
(https://i.postimg.cc/Q9BX5Jgq/C.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Q9BX5Jgq)
Here is a question for your locked-down nerdies...
Can I delete all the 'old' versions of C++?
Having a bit of a space-saving exercise on the laptop... rubschin:
Is it worth it for probably only 200ish MB?
My SSD is quite full and it annoys me that they are all there... lol:
I'm trying to remember why I installed it in the first place, some program demanded it... rubschin:
Post by: Grumpmeister on January 14, 2021, 01:04:28 PM
But wait!!!
Why is it now trying to install BlackBerry Desktop software, when I deleted it all yonks ago? rubschin:
At a hunch, there is still a registry entry for it so Windows thinks it's out of date and needs to be updated. rubschin:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on January 14, 2021, 01:46:48 PM
Don't particularly want to dabble in the dark arts of RegEditry so will just ignore it.
Post by: Grumpmeister on January 14, 2021, 02:24:15 PM
Post by: Barman on January 14, 2021, 02:25:33 PM
Yeah...there is.
Don't particularly want to dabble in the dark arts of RegEditry so will just ignore it.
Regedit is your friend... whistle:
Post by: Grumpmeister on January 14, 2021, 02:26:39 PM
Yeah...there is.
Don't particularly want to dabble in the dark arts of RegEditry so will just ignore it.
Regedit is your friend... whistle:
So you have never buggered up a computer trying technofuckery with regedit.......ever.......at all....? whistle:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on January 14, 2021, 02:31:51 PM
Check the uninstall apps option, if it still shows in the app list because of the entry Windows may be able to get rid of it for you.
Done that, it's not there...
Post by: Barman on January 14, 2021, 02:33:04 PM
Yeah...there is.
Don't particularly want to dabble in the dark arts of RegEditry so will just ignore it.
Regedit is your friend... whistle:
So you have never buggered up a computer trying technofuckery with regedit.......ever.......at all....? whistle:
Oh noes, it werks perfekly every time... whistle:
Post by: Barman on January 16, 2021, 08:01:46 AM
Post by: Barman on January 16, 2021, 08:07:22 AM
Post by: The Moan Ranger on March 13, 2021, 06:09:19 AM
Now, a quick disk cleanup shows I can delete the previous Windows installations...29.8GB... rubschin:
Post by: Barman on March 13, 2021, 07:35:19 AM
Another one yesterday, that basically took all day.
Now, a quick disk cleanup shows I can delete the previous Windows installations...29.8GB... rubschin:
I'm picking up a second-hand Asus Laptop this morning to use as a backup.
The seller is going to 'Factory Reset' it which presumably means I'll be downloading updates until June before I can use it... ::)
Post by: Steve on March 13, 2021, 11:09:12 AM
And then another one last night did it again. I go into the settings to find that for reasons known only to Microshit they have decided this PC is Mrs K's and not mine. FFS Banghead
Think I've sorted it
Post by: The Moan Ranger on March 16, 2021, 07:19:51 AM
Post by: The Moan Ranger on March 16, 2021, 12:51:29 PM
Post by: Steve on March 16, 2021, 01:03:06 PM
Another irritating thing is Cortana - easy enough to take it out of the startup programs, but it will fire up if you use the search function from the start button. A quick bit of regeditry kills it off for good.:thumbsup: never noticed that but what a sneaky bit of Microsoftery
Post by: Barman on March 16, 2021, 02:10:57 PM
Another irritating thing is Cortana - easy enough to take it out of the startup programs, but it will fire up if you use the search function from the start button. A quick bit of regeditry kills it off for good.
Never noticed it... rubschin:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on March 16, 2021, 02:20:32 PM
Another irritating thing is Cortana - easy enough to take it out of the startup programs, but it will fire up if you use the search function from the start button. A quick bit of regeditry kills it off for good.
Never noticed it... rubschin:
Only since the latest update - prior to that you could just turn it off via a pill switch or Speech, inking, & typing, and click "Stop getting to know me."
Now it seems, regedit or gpedit.msc.
Post by: Steve on March 16, 2021, 02:40:31 PM
Didn't that organisation I best not name (but rhymes with Bee You) get really tough with them for doing stuff like that?Another irritating thing is Cortana - easy enough to take it out of the startup programs, but it will fire up if you use the search function from the start button. A quick bit of regeditry kills it off for good.
Never noticed it... rubschin:
Only since the latest update - prior to that you could just turn it off via a pill switch or Speech, inking, & typing, and click "Stop getting to know me."
Now it seems, regedit or gpedit.msc.
Post by: The Moan Ranger on May 13, 2021, 02:48:46 PM
Post by: Barman on May 13, 2021, 02:50:28 PM
Another one...fired up the PC at about 08:30 - "Preparing PC, do not turn off"...still nothing happening 6 hours later...turned it off and on again and all seems fine rubschin:
scared2:
Post by: Grumpmeister on June 11, 2021, 03:41:29 PM
https://www.tomshardware.com/news/microsoft-drops-windows-10-support-2025
Post by: Barman on June 11, 2021, 03:59:05 PM
I seem to remember Microshaft telling us that this would be the final version of Windows... Banghead
https://www.tomshardware.com/news/microsoft-drops-windows-10-support-2025
I know... ::)
Had a huge update today too...
Post by: Steve on June 11, 2021, 07:17:12 PM
A file download timer that actually works?
A decent in built email App - like they had in Windows 7
No naggings about how Edge and Bing are better than Chrome and Google - no one believes them
Other than that I'm thinking don't fix what ain't broke
Post by: Barman on June 12, 2021, 04:38:34 AM
So what new features would we like to see in Windows 11?
A file download timer that actually works?
A decent in built email App - like they had in Windows 7
No naggings about how Edge and Bing are better than Chrome and Google - no one believes them
Other than that I'm thinking don't fix what ain't broke
Thumbs:
Post by: Barman on June 20, 2021, 03:59:04 PM
Post by: Just One More on June 20, 2021, 04:20:09 PM
Behold! rubschin:
<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/h1P0fRUyX-s" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe>
Damn! They don't all have rounded corners
Does he have a girlfriend/wife?
Post by: Grumpmeister on June 20, 2021, 04:42:33 PM