Posted on 01/10/2023 5:29:50 AM PST by mistfree
I stupidly said yes to downloading windows 11. It has downloaded but not yet installed. I want to uninstall/delete it preferably before it installs itself. I am computer illiterate and need some handholding. I know my fellow Freepers are all knowing and can help me
I feel your pain. I did that with the DREADED windows 8. I did a restore to a backup point and even that was painful. Good luck. Youll likely have to restore to a previous back up point.
Why don’t you want it? If you have old computer you may need a newer one for that.
I am in the process of getting a new one. I am no expert so you need someone other than me to help you.
PING!...................
Windows ping
Once you have the crappy Win-10 or 11, it’s hard to get all that junk out.
I’m still running Win-7 Pro x64 on a superfast commercial-industrial grade, 2009 HP Compaq 6000 Pro Microtower, with another identical unit as a spare from my office.
Good question. Mostly because my poor old laptop has limited memory and this about uses it up.
My experience is that Windows 11 is good
Do you have Windows 10 Home or Windows 10 Pro? It is my understanding that you can’t prevent Microsoft from upgrading the Home version.
My son knows quite a bit about computers. He was telling me I needed a newer computer to run it.
I wish that weren’t so. He knows much more about it than I do.
My machine isn’t Windows 11 compatible.
I will not buy another Microsoft operating system product unless it is both secure and stable.
My neighbor gave me his older Apple computer.
I should also mention that there is a way to prevent Windows 11 from appearing in your Update window (and thus, prevent downloading it), but it requires some actions a “computer illiterate” person should avoid doing.
I love Win-7 Pro x64. Best windows yet.
I suspect larger memory chips might be installable.
I find working with old photos and getting old software to work VERY frustrating..
I have Windows 7 and I turned off updates a couple years ago. That said, my puter is acting up since the first of the year
My machine says it came with Windows 7.
Perhaps saving everything and doing a restore could bring it back.
“He was telling me I needed a newer computer to run it.”
Not true. You need a new computer with preferred hardware to experience its full capabilities. But if you search the web, you will find that although your machine is designated as not capable of running Win 11, it can, but not too the full capabilities provided in Win 11.
On the bright side Microsoft is getting better. I no longer have a desire to smash my computer by tossing it at concrete.
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