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[Lucky Charm]

Help!!!

How would I know if I've been invaded by Windows 10?

Reason I ask, everything seems normal, BUT I can't get my volume to go up.  No longer an option....

[Perkup]

I have a  Mac, and have been using Bing for several years I think.  Works like a charm for me - much prefer it to Google, etc.  

[hckynut]

I have no problem with Microsoft. I realize many have a problem with them. I have helped many on the Electronic Forum over the years with computer issues(not Apple) who had problems more from the lack of computer knowledge than with their Windows operating system itself.

Nothing against anyone not very computer savvy, just stated the facts I have experienced over the years.

hnj

[DiAnne]

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@croemer wrote:

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@DiAnne wrote:

Windows 10 down loaded onto my computer while I was shopping at Costco!   I figured I would just deal with it but after about a week I lost the start menu.  Went to Microsoft store in mall and they fixed it.  They also offered to take Windows 10 off if I wanted.  Have you tried phoning the Microsoft store?

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It totally messed up my computer...I had to take my computer in and let them fix the mess downloading 10 did to my computer. Cost me over 500.00 dollars to get it all right.

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Wow!  Did Microsoft charge you that?  I made an appointment at their store in the local mall and they fixed my problem for free.

[Gokat]

Here's a link on how you can check, @Lucky Charm

 http://www.thewindowsclub.com/check-windows-10-started-installing-pc

My computer slowed down and began exhibiting several problems...keyboard, auto downward scrolling, etc.

There is a GWX Control Panel program I've referenced in a FIX FOR FORCED MICROSOFT WINDOWS 10 INSTALL thread in Electronics.  This would block all Win 10 future Updates from installing, as well as clear any current Win 10 downloads on your computer. HTH's

[Gokat]

I've certainly run up against this in the past, @geegerbee , and I feel your pain!

Here's a link with some possible solutions for you.  From what you've provided it looks like you'll need to update your Security Settings.  I realize you can't get into your account right now, but there are several links at the bottom (including contacts) that may be helpful to get you there.

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/account-security-password-information

To answer your question on the Windows 10 upgrade install:

You have options.   You can let MS install Win 10 to your computer.

                               OR

There is a GWX Control Panel program I've referenced in a "FIX FOR FORCED MICROSOFT WINDOWS 10 INSTALL" thread in Electronics.  This would block all Win 10 future Updates from installing, as well as clear any current Win 10 downloads from your computer. HTH's

[gardenman]

You might as well get used to Windows 10. There won't be a Windows 11. Microsoft has gone from an operating system model to an ecosystem model. Around 2020 all support for other operating systems will stop and there will only be support for Windows 10. Updates and upgrades will all be done through Windows 10. Microsoft is now supporting multiple operating systems. This change will give them just one operating system to support which will reduce their costs. It's a smart move on their part.

[itiswhatitis]

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@gardenman wrote:

You might as well get used to Windows 10. There won't be a Windows 11. Microsoft has gone from an operating system model to an ecosystem model. Around 2020 all support for other operating systems will stop and there will only be support for Windows 10. Updates and upgrades will all be done through Windows 10. Microsoft is now supporting multiple operating systems. This change will give them just one operating system to support which will reduce their costs. It's a smart move on their part.

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http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/lifecycle

[ROMARY]

OMGosh......It took me ten minutes just to be able to answer this thread.............Anyway, I've been waiting for another discussion re: MS.............If all of us would write to Apple to request a less expensive alternative to MS,  we could all switch over to Apple at the end of the year, just before MS demands payment.  What MS needs is stiff competition.  And Apple would make millions/billions of dollars more, gaining MS customers. 

[itiswhatitis]

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@ROMARY wrote:

OMGosh......It took me ten minutes just to be able to answer this thread.............Anyway, I've been waiting for another discussion re: MS.............If all of us would write to Apple to request a less expensive alternative to MS,  we could all switch over to Apple at the end of the year, just before MS demands payment.  What MS needs is stiff competition.  And Apple would make millions/billions of dollars more, gaining MS customers. 

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Good luck with that!