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45. I'm still using XP

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Fri Oct 30, 2015, 04:13 PM

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Computerworld: Microsoft to get pushy about upgrading to Windows 10 [View all] LiberalElite Oct 2015 OP

And if you depend on an application that won't run on Win 10, them's the breaks. Gidney N Cloyd Oct 2015 #1

Which is exactly why I've been avoiding the "upgrade" nt LiberalElite Oct 2015 #2

It broke my USB tv tuner because Media Center went away but otherwise I have had nothing corkhead Oct 2015 #7

Geezis this place loves the click bait Egnever Oct 2015 #28

I do not want Win 10. They had better not upload it without my consent. CaliforniaPeggy Oct 2015 #3

You don't want to go thru what I just went thru. but my tech guy got 7 back altho I CTyankee Oct 2015 #17

You're right, my dear CTyankee...I sure do not. I have a great tech guy too, but still! CaliforniaPeggy Oct 2015 #23

You have to check your windows update settings Omaha Steve Oct 2015 #34

Thanks, Steve! CaliforniaPeggy Oct 2015 #38

On my Win7 machine the pathway was a little different. Jim Lane Oct 2015 #51

They won't this article is click bait Egnever Oct 2015 #29

You have probably downloaded it without knowing. Windows 10 is very snoopy LiberalArkie Oct 2015 #41

My computer still says Win 7...so I hope not! CaliforniaPeggy Oct 2015 #44

There have been reports of Windows downloading 10 in the background LiberalArkie Oct 2015 #46

From the article drm604 Oct 2015 #4

Same here. Plus, I also don't like it rebooting without my permission. arcane1 Oct 2015 #26

"To get pushy"? Doctor_J Oct 2015 #5

I found it ready to install Lindsay Oct 2015 #10

If the peripheras worked in 8 they will work in 10 Egnever Oct 2015 #30

I paid $150 more for a computer just becaues it had WIN7 instead of WIN8. geek tragedy Oct 2015 #6

10 looks a lot more like 7 than 8 corkhead Oct 2015 #8

I'm sure it will get there . . . eventually. Would rather not have to do the 4-7 patches geek tragedy Oct 2015 #12

Stop buying the fud Egnever Oct 2015 #32

fending off hourly prompts to 'upgrade' and MS's general history, yes geek tragedy Oct 2015 #33

Really Egnever Oct 2015 #35

because if there's one company that's cowered before the prospect of anti-trust lawsuits, it's MS nt geek tragedy Oct 2015 #36

Not anti trust lawsuits Egnever Oct 2015 #37

I'm a lawyer and I can't see the obvious lawsuits. Jim Lane Oct 2015 #48

On an update of the entire operating system? Egnever Oct 2015 #67

No need to be rude demwing Oct 2015 #69

I upgraded a few months ago. PatrickforO Oct 2015 #9

It's their way of crashing home computers, thus making everyone B Calm Oct 2015 #11

I have Windows 10 on laptop and desktop tabasco Oct 2015 #13

They ryan_cats Oct 2015 #14

... shenmue Oct 2015 #15

Since the download is huge, word so far is that they will just... TreasonousBastard Oct 2015 #16

For me, it's not so much hatred of 10. I wouldn't refuse it on a new machine. drm604 Oct 2015 #18

Point taken... TreasonousBastard Oct 2015 #21

THAT is why I set Windows Update to Notify me but don't download them. hobbit709 Oct 2015 #19

I had to downgrade back to Windows 7 after trying Windows 10. dairydog91 Oct 2015 #20

I hate that kind of nanny behavior. drm604 Oct 2015 #22

This is but one reason I go with the retail box full install of the OS... beevul Oct 2015 #24

Just upgraded one laptop without issue Blasphemer Oct 2015 #25

I read an article from a computer expert bkkyosemite Oct 2015 #27

Holy crap Egnever Oct 2015 #40

Yes, because no company in the history of the world has ever used the concept of... Shandris Oct 2015 #52

If you don't use Internet ExploDer and Outhouse, it eliminates 90% of problems right there. hobbit709 Oct 2015 #53

"this OS is capable of seeing all you have on your computer" phleshdef Oct 2015 #43

I understand managing updates, but shutting them off completely is unwise. Maedhros Oct 2015 #54

IOW, they are forcing you to switch without your permission. Rex Oct 2015 #31

Part of the reason they are secretive about the patches in win 10 is because Egnever Oct 2015 #42

Not ready for a corporate takeover of my PC desktop. eom Betty Karlson Oct 2015 #39

I'm still using XP cyberswede Oct 2015 #45

I liked XP better than windows 7. One reason why I worry when they choose B Calm Oct 2015 #49

Me too. snagglepuss Oct 2015 #55

I have a laptop with it that's doing fine TexasBushwhacker Oct 2015 #65

I am finding Win 10 great edhopper Oct 2015 #47

This is why I dont use computers. Ever, at all. Warren DeMontague Oct 2015 #50

*HAR* Skittles Oct 2015 #56

I used to, of course- but some crazy person kept threatening to schedule me for an ass kicking. Warren DeMontague Oct 2015 #57

oh get real, Warren Skittles Oct 2015 #61

shhhh Warren DeMontague Oct 2015 #62

I've never been on the internet drm604 Oct 2015 #59

EXACTLY. Warren DeMontague Oct 2015 #60

Looks like I've lost all excuses for not finally moving to Linux. hifiguy Oct 2015 #58

That's exactly how I feel about quitting sniffing glue, this week. Warren DeMontague Oct 2015 #63

Here's a great utility to stop the popups and download Oilwellian Oct 2015 #64

Thanks, worked like a charm. CharlotteVale Oct 2015 #66

Windows 10 is the best OS since xp wilt the stilt Oct 2015 #68