Windows 10 Almost Got Me Too!

[Kanewpadle]

Came home today to find that Microsoft commandeered my computer. They replaced windows 8.2 with 10.

So I declined the terms of service and 8.2 was restored after about twenty minutes.

It's MY computer and I don't want windows 10!!!

So my next computer will be a Mac. I don't care how much they cost.

 

[nicky4968]

Not a problem with Microsoft, but I have burned up a heck of a lot of hard drives on my laptops. I often looked at Apple, but the software I use only runs on Windows of one version or another.
My son, who works for Apple, told me that I could get a Mac with a solid state drive and partition it with Apple on one side and Windows on the other.
I have done it. Works like a champ. I did load Windows 10 and have found nothing obnoxious about it. However, I only run the one program and my e-mail account.
I am going to be spending more time on the Apple side to learn what their software can offer me.
Long story short, whatever system you run, look into the Apple Macbook with the solid state drive. It's a wonder.

 

[Arney]

Windows 10 installation on 4 of my computers was flawless. The only thing you must remember is to review the 18 items during setup that opens your computer to the world. Outside of that Windows 7 will or has lost support as well as the future of Windows 8. In the long run you may have no option.

 

[italiansport]

The damn thing installed itself on my computer as well and I had to back it out to get back to Windows 7. From what I saw of it in the brief time it was on my computer I don' t want anything to do with it and that's the consensus among everyone I know with a PC. I tried to call the idiots at Microsoft to read them the riot act but naturally they don't take calls.
Jim

 

[Kanewpadle]

Windows 10 installation on 4 of my computers was flawless. The only thing you must remember is to review the 18 items during setup that opens your computer to the world. Outside of that Windows 7 will or has lost support as well as the future of Windows 8. In the long run you may have no option.

Obviously that's not the point. I'll install when I want to. Not when they want to. I'm tired of big business thinking that they know whats best for me. And there is another option. Mac.

 

[Roadtrash]

I got up a few minutes ago to go relieve myself and came back to see 10 trying to download on to my computer. Lucky I wasn't on line at the time but the bug is already in my computer and I didn't even know it. I like 7 that is what is on my pc and I want to keep it until they stop supporting it. I have 10 on my laptop, I had 8 and hated 8, 10 is a lot better than 8 so I down loaded it myself on the lap top.

I do have another pc and have Linux Mint 17.5 I think it is and I like it. When Win 7 goes away I will either go to Linux on all or maybe get a Mac not sure yet. Linux is good and it's free and there are a lot of free down loads for various software on line.

 

[rwsmith]

Without a doubt...

... Outside of that Windows 7 will or has lost support as well as the future of Windows 8. In the long run you may have no option.

Without a doubt they'll do what they can up to and including setting you adrift for not playing ball with them. I suppose that by the time my win 7 computers are replaced the new ones will only be available with win10. I bought a computer for a friend a couple of years ago and had to dig for one that had Windows 7 on it. MS treatment of customers has been extremely linear since day one. You connect the data points and extend the line and you can tell just what they'll do and it won't be what you want.

I was stuck with Windows in my working career because my CADD system required it. But after many years I find that I'm not running proprietary programs and most are available free for Windows or Mac. I may seriously consider going that way.

Internet
Email
letters and docs
Google Earth
Audacity music editor (free either way)
Some video editing, I've had several and probably should get back into some again.

If I do any spreadsheet at all, it's simple. I've only used databases a little in my time.

This is just about ALL that do on my computer these days. I don't really need proprietary anything.

 

[digiroc]

Once you go Mac you'll never go back ...

Apple products have a premium fit and finish that more than justifies the price, but it is the integration of the UNIX based software that makes using Apple's computers, phones, and iPads such a joy.

I would no more consider buying a cheap Windows based clone than I would consider buying a Saturday night special for personal defense.

You get what you pay for and that is never more true than with computers.

Digiroc

 

[Qball]

Windows 10?
I'm still runnin' XP on my confusor

 

[tcon]

Windows 10?
I'm still runnin' XP on my confusor

Be sure and keep your data like pictures and documents backed up. 12 years is a long time for a hard drive to be spinning.

 

[ChattanoogaPhil]

Microsoft's attempt to force 10 down the throats of thier PC customers sounds like to me more about trying to convince same to buy 10 Mobile phones and tablets. I think Microsoft is desperately trying to catch up with Apple's reputation for ease and simplicity of integration across all devices.

Wife and I began using Apple products 2009-10. It soon became clear the advantages of going with Apple for everything... desktop, laptop, phone, tablet, Apple TV, iTunes and iTunes Match. Everything works seamlessly together with no fuss, and that seamless integration has only improved with each new OS X and IOS update that we look forward to installing upon release. A refreshing change from the reluctance and skepticism of the value of installing whatever Microsoft was hyping as new and improved.

 

[USMCHEROS]

Came home today to find that Microsoft commandeered my computer. They replaced windows 8.2 with 10.

So I declined the terms of service and 8.2 was restored after about twenty minutes.

It's MY computer and I don't want windows 10!!!

So my next computer will be a Mac. I don't care how much they cost.

I have both Apple Macbook Pro 13" with Retina display and a custom built high end gaming computer with Windows 10 64 bit. I am happy with both. I use my Macbook Pro for mostly online Internet browsing. For my gaming I use it for mostly gaming online and chatting during game play it's fun.

 

[Gamecock]

Downloading software that takes over your computer sounds criminal. A MicroSoft virus is a virus.

 

[tcon]

Self-employed computer tech. Looks like I'm going to be swamped for a few weeks. I've had about 20 calls within the last two days where the Win10 upgrade was automatically installed and certain things not working like they used to or people not knowing how to work it.

I've gotten it down to where I can take a newly unwanted Win10 upgrade, put in a Win7-style menu, Windows Media Player Codecs, 3rd party image viewer, change default programs, test common file types, turn off Microsoft's analytics/biometrics/telemetry garbage, remove the shortcut to Edge and bring out shortcut to IE (or whatever), test system and train the owner in about an hour.

I had better stay caught up - it's going to be like Lucy and Ethel at the candy factory. Doing 3 residential onsites today, 2 tomorrow.

Gotta go - phone's ringing. I love this job.

 

[bigwheelzip]

I run 4 operating system drives on my desktop computer, and found out that accepting the upgrade to 10, on one of those drives does not affect the activation of earlier versions on other drives. I use a drive switch panel to keep everything isolated.



For those considering Apple, the product replacement cycle is accelerated in comparison to Windows. Be aware that they update their operating systems approximately annually. They only support the last two versions. So you will be forced to upgrade to maintain a supported operating system. At some point, Apple decides to not offer the upgrade to certain older hardware configurations.
My husband's MacBook was forced into this unsupported status after only five years. The hardware still functions but because the OS is forced into obsolescence, an increasing number of programs were out of reach. This forced him to buy a new Macbook, even though the old one was fine mechanically.

Windows operating system support is predefined and for Win7 extends to January 14, 2020.

Apple offers no time frame to support of their operating systems, meaning your forced to replace relatively modern, functioning hardware (forced obsolescence) at their whim. That's not a commentary on the product, but it chafes if your someone who takes pride in keeping your tools in good shape and functional for the long term.

 

[ralph7]

Came home today to find that Microsoft commandeered my computer. They replaced windows 8.2 with 10.

So I declined the terms of service and 8.2 was restored after about twenty minutes.

It's MY computer and I don't want windows 10!!!

So my next computer will be a Mac. I don't care how much they cost.

Must be something going around, as I had the same issue when I turned on my computer this morning.
I declined it and it took about 20 minutes to revert to my old Windows.
What a crock!!

 

[ChattanoogaPhil]

Apple offers no time frame to support of their operating systems, meaning your forced to replace relatively modern, functioning hardware (forced obsolescence) at their whim. That's not a commentary on the product, but it chafes if your someone who takes pride in keeping your tools in good shape and functional for the long term.

My 27-inch iMac is a late 2009 model and is using the current OS X, El Capitan. Love it. I wonder when I'll be forced to replace my iMac? It's working great, better than the day I bought it. And of course the 2560 x 1440 display is as stunning as ever. But hey, I wouldn't mind a good excuse to buy a new 27‑inch iMac with Retina 5K display and flash drive. That "forced obsolescence" would be the perfect excuse to give wife.

20 years ago new computers would be obsolete by the time ya got the thing home and plugged in. The entire industry has come a long long way.

 

[Gamecock]

tcon, is there any sign (process, file) we could look for on our computers indicating the pending virus attack?

I looked at my task list, and I don't see anything unusual. GWX is there, but I have never heard it was a Trojan horse.

 

[woodsltc]

Came home today to find that Microsoft commandeered my computer. They replaced windows 8.2 with 10.

So I declined the terms of service and 8.2 was restored after about twenty minutes.

It's MY computer and I don't want windows 10!!!

So my next computer will be a Mac. I don't care how much they cost.

After I retired and no longer had a need for Microsoft/Windows I got a MacBook Pro....I couldn't be happier... No virus's, no malware, or BS from Microsoft.

Don

 

[bigwheelzip]

I wonder when I'll be forced to replace my iMac?

That's the point, you don't know where they will draw the line when you buy the hardware. On hubby's MacBook, they drew the OS upgrade line at the very next CPU bump on the same model, which came out 3 months later, limiting him to Snow Leopard. I upgraded the RAM and installed an SSD, and he was very happy with it, but some programs are not written for Snow Leopard, hence the "obsolescence".
Saying " I wouldn't mind a good excuse to buy a new 27‑inch iMac with Retina 5K display and flash drive" means your exactly the customer with excess disposable income, that keeps Apple awash in cash. God bless you, and may it always be so.