Windows 10 update

[Munchie]

Full system update today. Be careful if on a metered connection it is huge!
Took me all day to download and install.
No discernable difference noted as yet!

 

[Gellyneck]

Full system update today. Be careful if on a metered connection it is huge!
Took me all day to download and install.
No discernable difference noted as yet!

This is what's changed.
http://www.howtogeek.com/232176/wha...-first-big-update-the-windows-10-fall-update/

Note, advertisements in Start Menu (as commented upon previously) but you can disable.

 

[andy63]

just downloaded 10 as well and it did take a while, like half a day..just assumed it was my connection..
had a few issues trying to sign in to some sites, but nothing serious yet...
did a cleanup and freed up a load of disc space before I installed, and still have a problem with the computer freezing and having to re boot it while using skype and watching video..
that was a problem before installing 10, and if anyone has any suggestions as to a possible fix that would be great..
ta andy

 

[Gromett]

more details here as well..

http://arstechnica.co.uk/informatio...date-features-fixes-and-enterprise-readiness/

 

[GJH]

Full system update today. Be careful if on a metered connection it is huge!
Took me all day to download and install.
No discernable difference noted as yet!

Thanks Ken. I'd forgotten that a message came up a while ago saying a system restart was required to install updates. That must mean they have downloaded in the background. I'll restart now so it can be doing while I have me tea

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[Gellyneck]

and still have a problem with the computer freezing and having to re boot it while using skype and watching video..
that was a problem before installing 10, and if anyone has any suggestions as to a possible fix that

Andy, are your video drivers up to date? Believe latest versions of Skype (which I don't use) can have problems with older drivers.
What software are you using for video playback? I've used VLC for years and never had a problem. Might be worth a try for you (if you're not already using!) as it's free http://www.videolan.org/vlc/.

 

[Boringfrog]

If you don't like the Windows 10 start menu you can download "classic shell".
http://www.laptopmag.com/articles/make-windows-10-like-windows-7

 

[DBK]

I discovered fairly recently you can remove all the annoying little tiles from the start menu. Just right click on them and then select unpin. If you remove all of them you can then resize the start menu by dragging the edge.

Of course I guess these new adverts might be harder to remove!

 

[scotjimland]

Q. How to Make Windows 10 Look and Feel Like Windows 7 - ?

A. Keep Windows 7

 

[Boringfrog]

Q. How to Make Windows 10 Look and Feel Like Windows 7 - ?

A. Keep Windows 7

And its lack of support?

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[Gellyneck]

OK so we've heard that businesses tend not to upgrade to the latest version of Windows until after all the bugs have been ironed out but is this taking the concern to an extreme? Or do you think they think all the bugs haven't been ironed out yet?

http://arstechnica.co.uk/informatio...1-system-blamed-for-taking-out-paris-airport/

 

[andy63]

Andy, are your video drivers up to date? Believe latest versions of Skype (which I don't use) can have problems with older drivers.
What software are you using for video playback? I've used VLC for years and never had a problem. Might be worth a try for you (if you're not already using!) as it's free http://www.videolan.org/vlc/.

thanks grant.. I haven't a clue about the skype drivers, I just thought they updated when skype did...
think its windows media player that's the default, and again just assumed with auto updates everything would be updated including drivers, but did see a VLC app I think , which I will try...
thanks again.. and to @Munchie for the thread, I would never have thought to ask until I saw it

 

[Munchie]

I love 10!

Could be worse, I could have Crapple!

 

[scotjimland]

And its lack of support?

Microsoft extended support for 7 is until 14 January 2020 ..

Tried 10 and didn't like it, so rolled back..

would still be on XP if it were supported..
which I have it on another machine to run software that won't run on 7

 

[Gellyneck]

thanks grant.. I haven't a clue about the skype drivers, I just thought they updated when skype did...
think its windows media player that's the default, and again just assumed with auto updates everything would be updated including drivers, but did see a VLC app I think , which I will try...
thanks again.. and to @Munchie for the thread, I would never have thought to ask until I saw it

Hi Andy.
No not Skype "drivers". The drivers produced by the machine manufacturer.
I gave up with WMP years ago and have only used VLC since then. Give it a go.

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[GJH]

Well I set my laptop to restart about 16:35. Came back 50 minutes later and it was all done. No idea how log it actually took but seems OK.

I've got updates downloading on the Vivobook I take with us in the van (so not been updated for a few weeks). I started the check for updates about 5 minutes ago and it is at 83% download.

 

[sedge]

I don't understand anyone's concern about 'support'. We have indeed looked for assistance with stuff we can't fathom ourselves on Microsofts various offerings and can't say we've ever found the answers! So we just have a look round the rest of the internet and usually find a solution.

Why will that change?

It's a bit like 'Extended Warranty' isn't it? Why do I need it - does your (whatever I'm buying) always break down then? Cos if so I'll get a different make instead ........

 

[GJH]

I don't understand anyone's concern about 'support'. We have indeed looked for assistance with stuff we can't fathom ourselves on Microsofts various offerings and can't say we've ever found the answers! So we just have a look round the rest of the internet and usually find a solution.

Why will that change?

It's a bit like 'Extended Warranty' isn't it? Why do I need it - does your (whatever I'm buying) always break down then? Cos if so I'll get a different make instead ........

It's a different meaning of "support" Jenny.

From the time of publication of any OS version, Microsoft will issue updates to correct identified errors and vulnerabilities. Eventually they will stop doing so (as Jim said XP support already ended and 7 support will end on 14 January 2020). The danger for the end user then is that malware writers/hackers will exploit subsequently identified security vulnerabilities.

 

[Daedalus]

Just a shame it doesn't support (or have drivers for) some of the older printers!

 

[DBK]

I don't understand anyone's concern about 'support'. We have indeed looked for assistance with stuff we can't fathom ourselves on Microsofts various offerings and can't say we've ever found the answers! So we just have a look round the rest of the internet and usually find a solution.

Why will that change?

It's a bit like 'Extended Warranty' isn't it? Why do I need it - does your (whatever I'm buying) always break down then? Cos if so I'll get a different make instead ........

It's more of a case they might not plug security holes that might be discovered or update it to say work with future hardware.

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[GJH]

Well I set my laptop to restart about 16:35. Came back 50 minutes later and it was all done. No idea how log it actually took but seems OK.

I've got updates downloading on the Vivobook I take with us in the van (so not been updated for a few weeks). I started the check for updates about 5 minutes ago and it is at 83% download.

Oops, spoke too soon. They must have been incidental updates on the Vivobook. Update 1511 downloading now. Same on this machine by the looks of it. I may be some time

 

[GJH]

Just a shame it doesn't support (or have drivers for) some of the older printers!

Not Microsoft's fault. It is a decision made by the printer manufacturers - who want to sell more printers.

 

[Munchie]

He he i could not say "I told you so"!
Could I Graham?

 

[GJH]

He he i could not say "I told you so"!
Could I Graham?

Download now at 18% on the Vivobook and 11% on this machine Ken

 

[Boringfrog]

Just a shame it doesn't support (or have drivers for) some of the older printers!

Shouldn't you blame the manufacturer of the printer and not Microsoft?

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[DBK]

Printers are almost given away these days, buy a new one!

 

[ambulancekidd]

Andy, are your video drivers up to date? Believe latest versions of Skype (which I don't use) can have problems with older drivers.
What software are you using for video playback? I've used VLC for years and never had a problem. Might be worth a try for you (if you're not already using!) as it's free http://www.videolan.org/vlc/.

I'm very grateful that you posted this link. My big grumble with windows 10 was that I couldn't watch the movies that I have on my pc, but downloaded this link & hey presto my movies are working again. Thank you

 

[Daedalus]

Printers are almost given away these days, buy a new one!

Problem is, it's a small mobile printer and new ones are an extortionate price!!

 

[GJH]

@Munchie

I left the machines updating last night and both were finished when we went to bed so don't know how long it took in total. All seems to be OK this morning.

 

[Mack100]

I love 10!

Could be worse, I could have Crapple!

You're absolutely right, since I bought my Crapple iMac I feel like a part of my life has been taken away from me.
Apart from having to learn OS X everything just works, it plays everything, no crashes or freezes.
I can't now say "I'm fixing the bloody computer " so no excuses not to be in the garden or up a ladder!
DAMN YOU APPLE, I HATE YOU!

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