Windows 10

[jennyjoan]

I am pretty clueless re computers. I think I am on windows 7 or 8 but everyday I am getting a message asking me to update to windows 10.

If I click onto windows 10 what should I expect - can I stay where I am as I am happy where I am or do I need to move on eventually.

[Tilly2]

Good question, Jennyjoan. I am of the same mind. Thanks for asking this. ☺

[Tilly2]

(Why does my smiley face appear so small?) Alt 1 ☺

[gingejbee]

Microsoft WANT everybody using W10...that's why they are so pushy.
But, if you are happy as you are, then.....no, you do not have to change.

[jennyjoan]

thanks for that ginge - somehow I do think I will have to update to windows 10 some day - would that be correct

[Buenchico]

You most definitely do NOT 'need' Windows 10. Microsoft tout it as an 'improvement' but (particularly for people who aren't 'computer savvy') all it's likely to do is to leave you confused about the new ways of doing things.

That's not to say that there aren't millions of people who've accepted the offer, with the vast majority of them probably being happy with it, but it won't actually enhance your computer experience.

Be warned however that, whether you want it or not, Windows 10 will eventually install itself onto your machine automatically anyway. To the fury of many people, Microsoft have configured their updates so that (unless you do some 'techie' fiddling about, to remove the software that Microsoft has dumped onto your computer), you can't avoid ending up with Windows 10.

[gingejbee]

Your computer may well die of old age before you would need to upgrade....the new one will come with W10 of course.
Think about the number of people still using XP happily!

[jennyjoan]

righteo Chris - ta for that.

[Tilly2]

Seconded. :-)

[jennyjoan]

ginge - I'll die of old age before the computer - only kidding. I loathe learning new computers. If somebody young was living here I could well pick it up but no I am on my owneo.

[Old_Geezer]

So if you don't want it ask a techie friend to try to ensure it doesn't install itself without your permission. This strong arm tactic by MS should give you an inkling of what Windows 10 is like, and how MS wants to control everyone and grab data on what you do etc.. Should be illegal really.

That said you need an operating system of some sort, Windows is most popular on the PC, plus it will be supported later than previous versions. If you are unskilled or have no friend to turn to for advice, you're stuck with it.

The way MS is going it is unfortunate they have a near monopoly regarding driving most folks' personal PCs. They need a half dozen on equally sized rivals to return concentration on what the users/customers want rather than what can be imposed on them for the benefit of MS.

[EDDIE51]

Twice now I have removed the update that allows MS to 'nag' you into upgrading. I removed it again yesterday and it was back within hours.

[-SharonA-]

See this thread
http://www.theanswerbank.co.uk/Technology/Question1480389.html

The download mentioned does not work for me and I'm constantly deleting the updates. It's a never ending battle.

[Buenchico]

Sharon:
On that thread, click on my PC Advisor link. Then follow the instructions in
the section headed "How to stay on Windows 7 & 8 forever: How to stop the Windows 10 upgrade notifications"

(Ditto for Eddie!)

[-SharonA-]

Buenchicho, have done. I have downloaded both the stand alone and the download. The updates are still coming. I will have another go.

[Togo]

Time and Tide and all that. I love w10. Cortana will be something when I am ready. The emphasis being 'I'.

[Buenchico]

Sharon:
There's nothing to download within that set of instructions. You simply need to remove the relevant Windows update and then tell your computer to ignore it in future.

[jourdain2]

I can only repeat my answer to an earlier thread. I was quite happy on Windows 7 (or whatever it was) and kept getting these messages. Computer-savvy friends updated and said how hard it was - I steered clear. I am also pretty clueless. Then my computer died and I had to buy a new one which, of course, has Windows 10. I am severely limited, even more clueless and hate it to the seventh depths of Hell (OK, a bit of hyperbole there). Don't do it until forced, is my advice.:)

[Togo]

Whilst you are there Buen, I guarantee you would like w10.

[Buenchico]

^^^ Perhaps until I wanted to use my elderly (but excellent) film scanner, Togo, that's not got a Windows 10 driver available.

Or when I wanted to run my XP-based programs, such as Photoshop 6, QuarkXpress4 and Microsoft Publisher 2002, which will all run well in Compatibility Mode on Windows 7 (but might not run under Windows 10)? If they don't work it will cost me £799 to buy the latest version of QuarkXpress, £120 to get Microsoft Publisher and £599 for a version of Photoshop that's as fully-featured as Photoshop 6.

So my 'free' upgrade could cost me over £1500 in new software, plus a new film scanner (as well as additional peripherals, such as a video-grabber, which also aren't supported in W10).

[Togo]

Buen put it on your tax returns and move on, you of all people know that you will have to eventually.