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Boxerfan

(2,531 posts)
6. I did this last night-success!
Wed Jan 1, 2020, 12:59 PM
Jan 2020

I'm am the least tech able person and I avoided this till the bitter end.

I'll say this-make sure you have your G-mail password written down somewhere you can find it. Otherwise it went without a hitch just followed the video guide. And being able to emulate the Windows 7 desktop was a major blessing. I hated-still hate-the windows 10 layout.

I have a clear screen almost-3 links and a trashcan showing that is all-how I like it.

Effin tiles & links to Walmart etc.. killed em all.

Thanks for posting this. Ohiya Nov 2019 #1
Please let us know if it works n/t splat Nov 2019 #2
There are some great tips at the end CountAllVotes Nov 2019 #3
Many thanks. lpbk2713 Nov 2019 #4
You are most welcome CountAllVotes Nov 2019 #5
I did this last night-success! Boxerfan Jan 2020 #6
Glad to know it worked for you CountAllVotes Jan 2020 #7
No printer-avoiding the ink scam Boxerfan Jan 2020 #8
I have an HP 4500 Envy CountAllVotes Jan 2020 #11
Go laser Timewas Jan 2020 #26
You are like me, I hate the Windows 10 interface at140 Jan 2020 #22
Yes, I hate Windows 10 CountAllVotes Jan 2020 #24
You hated lace up shoes as well Aussie105 Jan 2020 #27
Do not like Vista, Windows 8, Windows 98 1st ed. either CountAllVotes Feb 2020 #30
upgrade? LPBBEAR Mar 2021 #34
I'm at the library doing this right now. Thank you. mahatmakanejeeves Jan 2020 #9
Let me know how it goes CountAllVotes Jan 2020 #10
This message was self-deleted by its author mahatmakanejeeves Jan 2020 #12
Problems. I had to turn off my computer. The library was closing. mahatmakanejeeves Jan 2020 #13
Wow, that sucks! CountAllVotes Jan 2020 #14
Troubles galore. I was on the phone with a (legit) MS tech. mahatmakanejeeves Jan 2020 #15
When I click on that link it redirects me to a Microsoft site CountAllVotes Jan 2020 #18
Reply, Wednesday a.m.: mahatmakanejeeves Jan 2020 #20
If I do get all this laptop updated, it will need a battery. It has none now. mahatmakanejeeves Jan 2020 #16
I tend to buy that kind of stuff on ebay CountAllVotes Jan 2020 #17
I couldn't do this if I weren't on WiFi. mahatmakanejeeves Jan 2020 #19
Wednesday morning: success! mahatmakanejeeves Jan 2020 #21
I am so glad this worked out for you! CountAllVotes Jan 2020 #23
Thanks chwaliszewski Jan 2020 #25
A great big thank you for this! 50 Shades Of Blue Jan 2020 #28
Still works Duckerington Feb 2020 #29
Good to know! CountAllVotes Feb 2020 #31
It's still working krispos42 Mar 2021 #33
Post removed Post removed Mar 2021 #32
Win10 "Upgrades" LPBBEAR Mar 2021 #35
Linux Mint might be a good place to start. hunter Apr 2021 #36
Mint LPBBEAR Apr 2021 #37
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