[ocrp1982]

“restore to an earlier time when you bought it. Then stop the updates. period”.

This kneejerk response is typical of the uninformed. The issue is you very often get what you pay for. Tech changes happen at a breakneck pace. Tech is obsoleted rather quickly.
If you purchase an old system without a built-in wifi adapter (how old is a system that was built without a wifi adapter?) and then purchase an old tech single-band wifi adapter you are just asking for trouble.
The problem isn’t Win10, it is a non-tech savvy buyer who is being a cheapskate to his own detriment.
I have owned PC’S since the early 90’s (in those days I built my own) and have not once, ever, had a problem with any Windows update.

[BipolarBob]

This kneejerk response is typical of the uninformed.

My knee jerk spasms are of no concern to anybody and I don't even have a uniform.

[PROCON]

The problem isn’t Win10, it is a non-tech savvy buyer who is being a cheapskate to his own detriment.

LOL, you are probably right but I only use my PC for email, free republic, FB, nothing big.

Recommendations for a tech-idiot?

[kiryandil]

I have owned PC’S since the early 90’s (in those days I built my own) and have not once, ever, had a problem with any Windows update.

I'm computer support for my next-door neighbors.

They've had issues with several Win 10 update packages over the last couple of years.

[kiryandil]

The issue is you very often get what you pay for.

I'll agree with this.

Ofttimes, the user doesn't even know what they're paying for, however.