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Microsoft Must Be Getting Desperate (V)
5-17-2016 | Orangehoof

Posted on 05/17/2016 10:40:44 AM PDT by OrangeHoof

I live by myself and had been away from home for 12 hours. I often leave my home computer turned on even when I am gone. Last night, I noticed my computer screen was on and my computer was downloading Windows 10. I tried to stop it and, when I couldn't, I simply shut the computer off.

After turning it back on, it said "restoring to your previous version" and I'm now back to Windows 7. I noticed that somehow my update settings had all been changed to allow Microsoft maximum access and Windows 10 upgrade was now categorized as "important" rather than "recommended".

I caught the upgrade when it was at 12% so it had not reached the point of uninstalling so I suspect I have just a partial version on my hard drive that can't do anything.

Needless to say, I was furious so I contacted Microsoft support and gave "Andrew Z" a piece of my mind. It's one thing to ask me to upgrade. It's a whole 'nother thing to force the upgrade behind my back.

I turned off all Windows updates (not recommended) and told them I will switch when *I* think it's best, not when they do.


TOPICS: Computers/Internet
KEYWORDS: microsoft; upgrade; vanity; vms; windows; windows10; windows7; windowspinglist
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To: OrangeHoof

It’s easier and cheaper for Microsoft to only have to support one operating system.

At this point of time and for my usage (surfing the net, e-mailing) I wouldn’t pay even $10 to “upgrade” to a new operating system, and I’m not alone. So yes, they need to give it away.

I’m not taking it because I don’t feel like learning something new and to have hassles doing something I can easily do now.


41 posted on 05/17/2016 11:18:52 AM PDT by Brian Griffin
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To: toast

Wow. The point went totally over your head, didn’t it? Some people want to continue using software they paid for that runs perfectly fine on their currently supported win7 box. Why do you have a problem with that? Do you work for microsoft?


42 posted on 05/17/2016 11:22:15 AM PDT by Kirkwood (Zombie Hunter)
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To: SatinDoll

http://www.engadget.com/2016/05/17/windows-10-update-will-double-number-of-start-menu-ad/


43 posted on 05/17/2016 11:24:46 AM PDT by smokingfrog ( sleep with one eye open (<o> ---)
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To: toast

I had similar losses of both programs and hardware going from Win98 to XP and again from XP to Win7.

As for old programs, in some instances the programmer has retired or died. For some old programs, especially small utilities, there are no modern equivalents. And the supposed compatibility mode in Win7 and later does not make some of those old programs work.



The same kind of problems happen with the rapid release insanity of Firefox. Many add-on/extension programmers quit updating their products because it became too much of a hassle. For many of those add-ons there are no comparable equivalents.


44 posted on 05/17/2016 11:29:02 AM PDT by TomGuy
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45 posted on 05/17/2016 11:29:09 AM PDT by freds6girlies (many that are first shall be last; and the last shall be first. Mt. 19:30. R.I.P. G & J)
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To: OrangeHoof

I accepted the free upgrade on my Dell laptop. Went smooth until it got to installing drivers. I never could get the wireless to work on a consistent basis. One day work fine next in and out all the time.

I do not have any operational issues and all the programs I have work fine but I did have to buy a USP wireless adapter.

This computer is used to check email and facebook so I am not worried about Microsoft and indeed I am using it to learn about Microshaft security.

It actually loads faster than Win 7 and uses less resources. Memory usage and cpu load has both been reduced.

For a non critical machine Win 10 has not been that bad.


46 posted on 05/17/2016 11:31:33 AM PDT by jdietz (Forgive readily, but, remember forever!)
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To: Kirkwood

No problem. I’m just stating that they will eventually have to update. They have time to find an alternative.

My Commodore computer had some great programs when I was a kid. But I eventually found better alternatives.

Switching to Apple or Linux is also an alternative, but you will still be learning something new. And they will also be updated in the future.


47 posted on 05/17/2016 11:33:26 AM PDT by toast
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To: VanDeKoik; OrangeHoof
On hubby's laptop, JUST WITHIN THE HOUR, he was working away, and a Windows 10 update screen appeared, counting down from 15 seconds till install begins. The ‘cancel’ button in the window would not work (a fake?), but we rescued it by powering off, turning of the wireless router, and opening it again. It opened with a big red ‘caution’ screen, windows 10 install failed, click try again or your system may not work correctly, blah blah. I went to look at the installed updates and deleted the last few ‘windows system updates’. That required restarting and voila! no update activity - plus the little windows10 update icon in the systray was gone too. Dang sneaky if you ask me. 15 second countdown (to save your work) and automatic install? It was happening though.
48 posted on 05/17/2016 11:34:19 AM PDT by Kay Ludlow (Government actions ALWAYS have unintended consequences...)
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To: OrangeHoof

I foolishly did the download several months ago. The new W-10 was a total crapload and unusable. So I went through the steps and restored my ‘puter to its condition the day before the download.

Now, every time I boot up the computer MS nags me to download it again. If God wants me to have W-10 He will give me a NEW ‘puter with it already installed.


49 posted on 05/17/2016 11:38:42 AM PDT by Tucker39 (Welcome to America! Now speak English; and keep to the right....In driving, in Faith, and politics.)
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To: OrangeHoof

Dirty little secret, never let your computer to go into sleep mode. Disable this little creep.


50 posted on 05/17/2016 11:41:10 AM PDT by OftheOhio (never could dance but always could kata - Romeo company)
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To: Lucky9teen

Thank you for the spybot anti-beacon link. I just ran it.


51 posted on 05/17/2016 11:49:13 AM PDT by Basket_of_Deplorables (Trump: Living rent free in liberal 'splodey heads since 2015!)
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To: balk
I clicked ‘Decline’ on the Terms & Conditions page, and the PC uninstalled Windows 10 and restored Windows 7 Professional to its original state that I require for my business.

And how much of your time did they waste?

52 posted on 05/17/2016 11:51:14 AM PDT by zeugma (Today is Boomtime, the 64th day of Discord in the YOLD 3182)
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To: glorgau

Thanks for the never10 link. I just found out W10 somehow re-activated itself after I disabled it long ago. Just took care of that with the link.


53 posted on 05/17/2016 11:53:57 AM PDT by Basket_of_Deplorables (Trump: Living rent free in liberal 'splodey heads since 2015!)
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To: MAexile

Same thing happened to me last night. Had to cut power to computer to stop.


54 posted on 05/17/2016 11:54:41 AM PDT by satan (The tree of liberty is dying in the drought.)
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To: OrangeHoof

My home laptop with windows 10 (upgraded from crappier 8.1) locked itself up for most of the afternoon yesterday installing a windows 10 “update”.


55 posted on 05/17/2016 11:55:15 AM PDT by rhoda_penmark
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To: Boogieman

Same thing happened to me last night. Cut power. Saved Win 7 and my record breaking hearts losing streak.


56 posted on 05/17/2016 11:57:44 AM PDT by satan (The tree of liberty is dying in the drought.)
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To: OrangeHoof

Ive said it before. The Windows 10 forced upgrade is basically date rape on your computer.


57 posted on 05/17/2016 12:00:10 PM PDT by DesertRhino ("I want those feeble minded asses overthrown,,,)
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To: OrangeHoof

Most of my hardware is no longer usable. I have printers, scanners and such that do not work on new machines. It should not be that big of a programing effort if the companies really wanted you to use old stuff. Follow the money, there is only one reason for windows 10, corporate profits along the road.


58 posted on 05/17/2016 12:03:20 PM PDT by mountainlion (Live well for those that did not make it back.)
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To: OrangeHoof

Watching silly people run from windows 10 is hilarious.

Windows 10 is excellent.


59 posted on 05/17/2016 12:08:58 PM PDT by chris37 (heartless)
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To: thoughtomator

How long until we see a class action lawsuit? At least to get an injunction to stop unapproved upgrades.


60 posted on 05/17/2016 12:09:00 PM PDT by Chrysoprase
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