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Post by ՏՇԾԵԵʅՏɧ_LԹՏՏʅҼ on Jul 30, 2015 17:05:11 GMT -5
My system is Vista.
I've bookmarked this thread - and saved your link from post #30 (above). Thx.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 30, 2015 18:48:03 GMT -5
Well... my "upgrade" experience last night wasn't quite what I was expecting... No upgrade (yet) for my home desktop computer even though it meets all the requirements. the "Win 10 Upgrade app" refuses to be recognized. It's in. It's there. I can see it when I do a list of installed updates... but the little icon doesn't show up in the "tray" and the troubleshooter says it doesn't exist, and that I need to download it. Tried deleting the update and re-updating it. Tried the "manual install" option that they provide... no luck.
I need to e-mail them and figure out how to solve this dilemma. I'll do that later, I got tired and frustrated with it last night and just gave up.
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Post by Jaguar on Jul 30, 2015 20:01:52 GMT -5
Not everyone going for Windows 10 download and install will get it right away. Those that want it are all in line to get it, when I don't know.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 30, 2015 20:11:21 GMT -5
I knew there could be some delay involved... It's just that the option to get on the list was supposed to open up to people that DIDN'T get the "Upgrade to Windows 10" app, for whatever reason, on the 29th.
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Post by mmhmm on Jul 30, 2015 20:27:02 GMT -5
I knew there could be some delay involved... It's just that the option to get on the list was supposed to open up to people that DIDN'T get the "Upgrade to Windows 10" app, for whatever reason, on the 29th. I don't know what computer you have. My Sony Vaio has suggested I wait to upgrade until they have the drivers, etc. updated, so my Windows 10 upgrade failed. Sony is telling me it will be mid-August before my system is ready. Fine with me. I'm very happy with Windows 7.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 30, 2015 20:57:15 GMT -5
I have an Acer, and their "oh so helpful" FAQ page directs problems with Windows 10 upgrades to the Microsoft FAQ page! LOL.
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Post by moon/Laura on Jul 30, 2015 21:22:21 GMT -5
The upgrade tool says my system (sony vaio laptop) passes muster, but i don't have the upgrade option available yet. i knew it might not come to me right away, even though i signed up.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 1, 2015 6:16:56 GMT -5
It took some digging, but, I finally tracked down a way to install the upgrade WITHOUT the app... Here's a link for anyone that's interested: Download Windows 10ETA: Be prepared for a LONG download once you start... I've been "downloading" for just over 5 hours... and am only at 72% completed (for now)
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Post by Deleted on Aug 1, 2015 18:51:11 GMT -5
O.k. ... got it all "finished up" while I was sleeping and "finalized" it / logged in for the first time after I got up this evening.
I almost wish I could go back to Win 7... BUT, that's just a "cursory glance" so far. I haven't had time to "play around and REALLY see what's changed" yet.
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Post by TheOtherMe on Aug 2, 2015 18:04:28 GMT -5
I'm waiting a bit. The icon is telling me at least once a day it's ready.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 2, 2015 18:31:19 GMT -5
So... played around with it for a bit this morning...
Does anyone remember the "upgrade experience" going to Vista from XP?
Yeah... this "experience" is something like that. The settings are harder to set, some functionality I can't even find (if it exists at all)...
If it weren't for the fact that the OS on that computer was so buggy due to missing files (courtesy of viruses that have been eliminated... this was a "format the hard drive - clean install" upgrade)... I'd be wishing I could go back to Win 7
I WON'T be doing the upgrade on my laptop. (can you tell I'm pretty vehement about not doing it?)
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Post by moon/Laura on Aug 2, 2015 20:30:31 GMT -5
that reminds me. I have an old laptop that was vista originally. i upgraded that to 7 but now I think i might see if it's capable of handling 10.
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Post by toomuchreality on Aug 7, 2015 2:24:48 GMT -5
I found this article re: Win 10. Something to think about!
I don't want this screen saver. And it has nothing to do with selfies or porn. UGH!
Did it happen to you? (not the porn part, silly!)
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Post by mmhmm on Aug 7, 2015 3:55:56 GMT -5
The upgrade tool says my system (sony vaio laptop) passes muster, but i don't have the upgrade option available yet. i knew it might not come to me right away, even though i signed up. I got the go-ahead on my Vaio yesterday, but am waiting a bit to activate. I understand they've got a mega-pile of bug fixes in the works. I'll be upgrading from Win 7. I did upgrade my graphics to the lastest update, though, as I'd heard that could present a problem and Sony hadn't been able to get the job done. If you're running Win 8 or 8.1 you'll have a longer wait according to the Sony Win 10 upgrade info.
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Post by mmhmm on Aug 7, 2015 3:59:02 GMT -5
I found this article re: Win 10. Something to think about! I don't want this screen saver. And it has nothing to do with selfies or porn. UGH!
Did it happen to you? (not the porn part, silly!)
Ouch! Let's hope this is among the fixes they have planned. As long as they don't replace my desktop background with it, I'm golden - I think.
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Post by mmhmm on Aug 7, 2015 4:00:35 GMT -5
So... played around with it for a bit this morning... Does anyone remember the "upgrade experience" going to Vista from XP? Yeah... this "experience" is something like that. The settings are harder to set, some functionality I can't even find (if it exists at all)... If it weren't for the fact that the OS on that computer was so buggy due to missing files (courtesy of viruses that have been eliminated... this was a "format the hard drive - clean install" upgrade)... I'd be wishing I could go back to Win 7 I WON'T be doing the upgrade on my laptop. (can you tell I'm pretty vehement about not doing it?) I've read you can go back to Win 7 if you do it within the first 6 months (I think that was the time limit).
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Post by teen persuasion on Aug 7, 2015 14:54:11 GMT -5
It took some digging, but, I finally tracked down a way to install the upgrade WITHOUT the app... Here's a link for anyone that's interested: Download Windows 10ETA: Be prepared for a LONG download once you start... I've been "downloading" for just over 5 hours... and am only at 72% completed (for now) A patron of our library had been trying to download it at home, and apparently used up her monthly internet allotment plus $50 in overage charges, and still didn't get it fully downloaded at home. She came to the library to use the WiFi, but it was taking hours. The director offered to let her continue downloading after hours (left the laptop in the office and WiFi left on). It was only at 77% when I locked up that night. By morning it was downloaded, but then took more time for setup or whatever they called it. We've been advised to wait, for bugs and patches to shake out, device drivers for peripherals to be updated, and compatibility with our system to be updated. The next system update isn't scheduled until Spring 2016, since the last one went in last month. Oh, yeah, we just put DeepFreeze on the public computers last month, that's not compatible yet, either. ETA: Most of the complaints I've seen online about Windows 10 revolved around : no media player, no hearts game, and automatic updates for those who had the Home version. Pro version can still schedule update times.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 7, 2015 19:50:48 GMT -5
I found this article re: Win 10. Something to think about! I don't want this screen saver. And it has nothing to do with selfies or porn. UGH!
Did it happen to you? (not the porn part, silly!)
Didn't happen to me... but... there are no pictures (porn or otherwise) in my "My Pictures" folder.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 7, 2015 19:52:32 GMT -5
So... played around with it for a bit this morning... Does anyone remember the "upgrade experience" going to Vista from XP? Yeah... this "experience" is something like that. The settings are harder to set, some functionality I can't even find (if it exists at all)... If it weren't for the fact that the OS on that computer was so buggy due to missing files (courtesy of viruses that have been eliminated... this was a "format the hard drive - clean install" upgrade)... I'd be wishing I could go back to Win 7 I WON'T be doing the upgrade on my laptop. (can you tell I'm pretty vehement about not doing it?) I've read you can go back to Win 7 if you do it within the first 6 months (I think that was the time limit). I may have to check on that... if it requires re-loading from "factory provided" discs I'm screwed.
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Post by mmhmm on Aug 7, 2015 20:07:50 GMT -5
I've read you can go back to Win 7 if you do it within the first 6 months (I think that was the time limit). I may have to check on that... if it requires re-loading from "factory provided" discs I'm screwed. I don't think it did, since the time to do so was limited. That would indicate Win 7 is still available for awhile.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 7, 2015 20:23:11 GMT -5
I thought about it... I may just keep Win 10. It's not as good as Win 7, but it's good enough and there are "work arounds" that I've already figured out to address most of the things I don't like about it.
(Number One was: get rid of "Edge" as the default browser. GAWD they made that an ugly experience!)
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Post by Jaguar on Aug 7, 2015 21:01:27 GMT -5
I got rid of Edge as my default browser as well cause so much news ain't me. I'm not a fan of Microsoft Edge.
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Post by gooddecisions on Aug 7, 2015 21:32:48 GMT -5
I had no problems with the upgrade. It took one hour yesterday afternoon on my normal home wi-fi and I haven't had any issues.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 7, 2015 21:44:18 GMT -5
I've read you can go back to Win 7 if you do it within the first 6 months (I think that was the time limit). I may have to check on that... if it requires re-loading from "factory provided" discs I'm screwed. Yeah... I know I'm quoting myself... LOL I checked Microsoft's FAQ page and came up with this: (font sizing done to make it look like it does on the FAQ page)
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Post by Jaguar on Aug 7, 2015 21:50:24 GMT -5
I knew I seen 30 days to go back to Windows 7 somewhere. I'm not going back as long as Chrome is my default browser.
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Post by toomuchreality on Aug 8, 2015 6:53:18 GMT -5
I found this article re: Win 10. Something to think about! I don't want this screen saver. And it has nothing to do with selfies or porn. UGH!
Did it happen to you? (not the porn part, silly!)
Didn't happen to me... but... there are no pictures (porn or otherwise) in my "My Pictures" folder. You make me laugh. How could it happen to you, if there are NO pictures in your "My Pictures" folder?! You're so silly! I'm glad it didn't happen to you. You should add a pics to the folder, to see if it will happen... Then report back to me / us. You are the ONLY person I know of, that has no pictures in their folder, so you could put a few in and let me / us know. Whatcha' think of that idea? Huh? I know... I know... BRILLIANT!
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Post by toomuchreality on Aug 8, 2015 6:55:26 GMT -5
I knew I seen 30 days to go back to Windows 7 somewhere. I'm not going back as long as Chrome is my default browser. I'm not familiar with Chrome as a browser. Is it really better? What do you like about it?
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Post by Jaguar on Aug 8, 2015 11:55:59 GMT -5
I knew I seen 30 days to go back to Windows 7 somewhere. I'm not going back as long as Chrome is my default browser. I'm not familiar with Chrome as a browser. Is it really better? What do you like about it? Chrome is more tech friendly to those that like computer coding.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 8, 2015 19:04:57 GMT -5
Didn't happen to me... but... there are no pictures (porn or otherwise) in my "My Pictures" folder. You make me laugh. How could it happen to you, if there are NO pictures in your "My Pictures" folder?! You're so silly! I'm glad it didn't happen to you. You should add a pics to the folder, to see if it will happen... Then report back to me / us. You are the ONLY person I know of, that has no pictures in their folder, so you could put a few in and let me / us know. Whatcha' think of that idea? Huh? I know... I know... BRILLIANT! Too late. Already upgraded the ONLY computer that will be updated to this OS "improvement".
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Post by Deleted on Aug 8, 2015 19:06:37 GMT -5
I knew I seen 30 days to go back to Windows 7 somewhere. I'm not going back as long as Chrome is my default browser. I'm not familiar with Chrome as a browser. Is it really better? What do you like about it? I love Chrome as well. And yes, it really IS better than Explorer/Edge. It's a LOT more "user friendly" and it looks better. The interface is much more intuitive, as well.
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