Is windows 10 not popular? I like it. Compared to 8 anyways. I still prefer 7.
I think there are a lot of people who still don't like it. There are those that I have spoken to that like it better than 8 though. I'm like you, 7 is the best version of Windows IMO. I updated one system to 10 and then wiped it and went back to 7. Got rid of all the update notifications on all our Windows 7 systems as well. I really don't like how Microsoft has made the upgrade almost mandatory and in your face even if you don't want it.
I went from 7 to 10 on my laptop just so I could run the Hyper-V manager.
10 seems fine. NFW I was going to go to 8. That said, there's no compelling reason to switch from 7 to 10 other than the Hyper-V tool.
Once I get close to the end of the 1 year free upgrade, I'll likely upgrade the rest of my computers.
Sorry, forgot to check the thread while on vacation.
No problem, I found what you were talking about playing around with my Surface later.
I think it might actually be very useful on my surface. I'm doing a monster road trip soon, and to be able to pull into a town in the US, with no free cell data, and pull up a map of the nearest brewery and MacDonald's? Awesome. I also really like looking at maps on a larger screen, so having these on something bigger than my phone is great.
Thanks for the tip, I would have never known.
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Ugh, kept getting the Ready to Upgrade window and my choices were upgrade now, or upgrade within 3 days, can't kill the app Windows just relaunches it. Can't delete the install folder directly, Microsoft gives it permissions higher than Administrator...
I think I might have finally found a way to get rid of it until I'm ready to install it when I want to, though this whole thing really makes me want to not upgrade, though I'm a gamer, I don't have much choice.
I even tried contacting Microsoft, they gave me a number after grilling me about why I don't want to install Windows 10 but I didn't try calling, I kinda want to call to see what they'd say.
Anyway here's a website with a link to an app that seems to have finally helped me.
On a side note, I just realized what Bill said is correct. I didn't notice until I zoomed in further that the offline maps do show many businesses. This is far superior than many other apps that don't show this info.
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Still haven't received my upgrade notification, when I check the upgrade status it has the notify me when ready, I've clicked it about 20 times, and still nothing.
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Still haven't received my upgrade notification, when I check the upgrade status it has the notify me when ready, I've clicked it about 20 times, and still nothing.
Go into Windows Update and check your update history, I bet you'll have a crapload of Windows 10 Upgrade failed tasks. You'll have to go through the manual upgrade route if that's the case
One mistake I did when trying to update to 10 was not plugging in my laptop. At least that was what I think the problem was because after numerous failures and trying the manual method, it finally updated with no problem after plugging it in.
Hey guys, didn't want to start a new thread but need a bit of advice on getting a new PC. With Windows 10 out I thought it might be relevant to post here.
I have been a mac guy for nearly the last decade, haven't owned a Windows computer in quite some time. I just had to sell my MacBook Air because I need some additional power and drive space.
I am now considering jumping back to a Windows desktop for a few reasons. It seems like I can get more machine for my money vs Mac, Windows 10 seems decent, and I have read there is good integration with Xbox One (which I already own). I want a machine that is capable of being a media server to stream content to my Xbox One. I am not a PC gamer by any means but I do tinker with some audio production software from time to time.
Questions I have -- are machines like this easy to upgrade if I need more RAM or a better video card? Also, who are the reputable PC manufacturers these days? I have no idea how to tell a good product from a bad one.
Thanks for any input.
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