Electronics

[HerRoyaLioness]

It took me about 1/2 hour to try to even get into it and it is totally different.  I can't get around in i like I used to.  There is a Cortana someone to ask questions, but you have to create an account. There is a Microsoft Edge on it.  Is this a hack - has someone gotten into my computer or what the heck is going on??!!!  Has anyone else had this happen?  I have or had Microsoft 7.  Thanks for any help.  I'm staying on this page because it is so difficult to get on the net with this.

[LTT1]

@HerRoyaLioness

Did it automatically download and install Windows 10?

I "caught" my computer doing this before my very eyes a couple of days ago.

Thanks to a site mentioned on this forum, I downloaded and installed a program that lets you set up a blocker.

If you already have it... I need to look to see if this computer guy has the method to remove it... BRB

[HerRoyaLioness]

I don't see where it says "Windows 10" anywhere, but how could they do this without my permission???  It did say a new download was done when I tried to open it this morning.

[LTT1]

@HerRoyaLioness

This link is suggested by @Gokat on the Electronics forum.

Lots of discussion on there about the automatic installing of Windows 10 without the users permission.  This program works, too.

HOW TO REMOVE WINDOWS 10:

IF THE COMPUTER ALREADY IS OPERATING WINDOWS 10:

You may want to google GWX CONTROL PANEL

OR GO TO THIS SITE THRU THIS LINK:

http://ultimateoutsider.com/downloads/

Choose the GWX CONTROL PANEL PROGRAM -- AT THE TOP -- FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS

HTH

[chickenbutt]

It is my opinion that the only programs one should have set to automatically update are the anti-virus program and anti-malware program.

Windows Updates should be set so that you are made aware of updates, but YOU choose which ones to install.   I know I've said this a million times here, but I really wish people would listen.  Or, hey, you don't know me - that's fine - then ask somebody whose word you trust, and is knowledgeable on the subject, and THEN take the same advice you'll be given.

It's just frustrating to see people not know anything about their computer and not be willing to learn how to maintain it properly.

Ok, sorry - rant over.

[LTT1]

Here is the Electronics forum discussion at this link:

http://community.qvc.com/t5/Electronics/FIX-FOR-MICROSOFT-FORCED-WINDOWS-10-INSTALL/td-p/2626127/pag...

@chickenbutt@Nonametoday@HerRoyaLioness

and chickenbutt -- i see your name in that discussion, too!  LOL 

[smoky22]

My computer automatically installed Windows 10 the other night.  I think I had receivd a warning and ignored it.  I was really afraid of upgrading, but I don't find it that different from Windows 7.  Sure, there's Cortana and Edge and I haven't used them yet (and may never use them) but everything I do use is still there.  My bookmarks are the same, my desktop is the same (with a few new icons along the bottom of the screen) and I'm not finding anything that hard.  I can't imagine going back at this point. 

[LTT1]

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@HerRoyaLioness wrote:

I don't see where it says "Windows 10" anywhere, but how could they do this without my permission???  It did say a new download was done when I tried to open it this morning.

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@HerRoyaLioness

Go to the start button (hopefully it is still in the lower left of the tray at the bottom of the screen.)

In the search box, type "Operating System"

The screen that comes up shows you the name of the operating system.  try this and I will check back here in a few minutes will you tell me if you were successful?

Stupid Windows doing this.

[Nonametoday]

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@chickenbutt wrote:

It is my opinion that the only programs one should have set to automatically update are the anti-virus program and anti-malware program.

Windows Updates should be set so that you are made aware of updates, but YOU choose which ones to install.   I know I've said this a million times here, but I really wish people would listen.  Or, hey, you don't know me - that's fine - then ask somebody whose word you trust, and is knowledgeable on the subject, and THEN take the same advice you'll be given.

It's just frustrating to see people not know anything about their computer and not be willing to learn how to maintain it properly.

Ok, sorry - rant over.

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