View Full Version : Windows 10 - July 29, 2015
JBHuskers
06-01-2015, 08:45 AM
Check your computers for the little white Windows icon below to get yourself reserved for Windows 10. It'll be free for a limited time for those users of Windows 7, 8, and 8.1.
http://c.s-microsoft.com/en-us/CMSImages/GetStartedApp_Image_1x.jpg?version=8680acd2-38c7-9f2a-6ad0-c1dbf3004f5a
JBHuskers
06-01-2015, 09:33 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ngnzY5xtI8
JBHuskers
06-01-2015, 09:35 AM
More stuff: http://blogs.windows.com/bloggingwindows/2015/06/01/hello-world-windows-10-available-on-july-29/?OCID=ANNOUNCEMENTS_SOC_FB_ORGANIC_July29Announce&linkId=14625967
Yeah I had one on my Desktop this a.m. saying its "free" but I assume there is a "catch". Is Windows 10 going to a subscription model?
JeffHCross
06-01-2015, 10:36 AM
Yeah I had one on my Desktop this a.m. saying its "free" but I assume there is a "catch". Is Windows 10 going to a subscription model?I've looked it up a few times and I haven't seen any catch, in all seriousness. They're trying to get as many to jump as they can.
JeffHCross
06-01-2015, 10:38 AM
From ArsTechnica
Windows 10 is changing that. As announced last week, current users of Windows 7, 8, and 8.1 will be able to upgrade to Windows 10 for no cost. Microsoft says that this will be a limited time offer that will run one year from the release of Windows 10; we honestly wouldn't be tremendously surprised to see that limited time offer extended.
Subsequently, and in some ways even more importantly, those new Windows 10 machines will continue to receive updates "for the lifetime of the device—at no cost." Those paid major version upgrades that Windows has historically had will be going away; once you're on the Windows 10 train, you're on the Windows train, and you'll continue to receive a steady stream of updates and upgrades until your system stops working and you buy or build a new one.
JBHuskers
06-01-2015, 10:44 AM
Yeah I had one on my Desktop this a.m. saying its "free" but I assume there is a "catch". Is Windows 10 going to a subscription model?
No catch, free for first year. I think it's an admitted fuck up for Windows 8.
JeffHCross
06-01-2015, 11:24 AM
No catch, free for first year. I think it's an admitted fuck up for Windows 8.I don't think so. Ars Technica is framing it as an attempt to reduce the number of platforms that Microsoft has to support on a consumer level, and I completely agree that is the most likely reason. In the last year or two they've had as many as five viable versions to support with full security upgrades, just from a consumer level. That's insane.
steelerfan
06-01-2015, 11:55 AM
No catch, free for first year. I think it's an admitted fuck up for Windows 8.
But Windows 8 has that whole "Our Change is shittier than Obama's" thing going. What could you ever mean?
No catch, free for first year. I think it's an admitted fuck up for Windows 8.
Are you saying: #1 I have a year to make a change to Windows 10 to get it for free or #2 I get Windows 10 free for a year and then have to pay $X after that for the system?
gschwendt
06-01-2015, 01:31 PM
Are you saying: #1 I have a year to make a change to Windows 10 to get it for free or #2 I get Windows 10 free for a year and then have to pay $X after that for the system?
#1
JBHuskers
06-01-2015, 01:34 PM
#1
Correct.
skipwondah33
06-01-2015, 01:42 PM
No catch, free for first year. I think it's an admitted fuck up for Windows 8.For being a "tablet" driven OS...definitely in the same line as Windows 7 after the terrible Vista project
I know that is the direction technology is going but I very much like to have an OS built for a computer and not a tablet or video game system
JBHuskers
06-01-2015, 02:04 PM
For being a "tablet" driven OS...definitely in the same line as Windows 7 after the terrible Vista project
I know that is the direction technology is going but I very much like to have an OS built for a computer and not a tablet or video game system
It's going to be well suited for whichever way you go. It's better for desktop users by far, while still being worth while for a tablet user.
jaymo76
06-06-2015, 11:25 AM
So coles notes version... what makes 10 better than 8.1?
well my "concern" is whether i get to keep my "old" version of Word, etc.....
JeffHCross
06-07-2015, 12:03 AM
So coles notes version... what makes 10 better than 8.1?The main thing I've focused on is that the Desktop is the default view again. Too many people have gotten stuck in Metro and unable to get out.
JBHuskers
06-08-2015, 02:06 PM
The main thing I've focused on is that the Desktop is the default view again. Too many people have gotten stuck in Metro and unable to get out.
Yeah I spent $5 on a 3rd party app to put a start button on my desktop :D
JeffHCross
06-09-2015, 07:29 AM
My girlfriend's dad had to get us to help him on FaveTime because he had managed to open some app in Metro and it was just a blank screen. I will never understand why Microsoft thought everyone could naturally navigate a touchscreen UI on their laptops. I realize the same people are using touchscreen UIs on the phone, but somehow the learning curve seemed different.
JBHuskers
06-09-2015, 10:05 AM
I'm never going to get a touchscreen PC for my laptop or desktop. I'll always use a mouse and yell at the kids to get off my lawn. :D
JeffHCross
06-09-2015, 12:07 PM
I've got a touchscreen but set Linux to ignore it. Couldn't get the specs I wanted without it.
So I did some research and supposedly office 2007 is compatible with windows 10 so i'm going to start with a download on my laptop (confirm it works) and then move on to the desktop.
jaymo76
07-28-2015, 09:49 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uRs4hz1YEQc
Sounds pretty good.
skipwondah33
07-28-2015, 10:40 PM
So I did some research and supposedly office 2007 is compatible with windows 10 so i'm going to start with a download on my laptop (confirm it works) and then move on to the desktop.
How can you stomach 2007? Absolutely hated that version.
I kept everyone on 2003 until 2010 released. Wasn't very user friendly for most users. I just didn't like it.
Of course they changed their price model for 2013..along the lines of other companies doing subscribe yearly models. Which don't get started on that.
How can you stomach 2007? Absolutely hated that version.
I kept everyone on 2003 until 2010 released. Wasn't very user friendly for most users. I just didn't like it.
Of course they changed their price model for 2013..along the lines of other companies doing subscribe yearly models. Which don't get started on that.
Yeah I am aware 07 is widely hated (not sure why). For what I need it works just fine (typing documents and making the occasional spreadsheet and power point) - and I just do not want to have to pay for a yearly subscription to the new office.
JeffHCross
07-29-2015, 08:12 AM
2007 is widely hated because of The Ribbon interface.
LibreOffice is my solution of choice, with OpenOffice available too.
skipwondah33
07-29-2015, 08:40 AM
Yeah I am aware 07 is widely hated (not sure why). For what I need it works just fine (typing documents and making the occasional spreadsheet and power point) - and I just do not want to have to pay for a yearly subscription to the new office.I wouldn't pay for it either...I'd opt for OpenOffice if I were choosing or didn't currently have 2010 Pro from my work
2007 is widely hated because of The Ribbon interface.
LibreOffice is my solution of choice, with OpenOffice available too.Bingo
JBHuskers
07-29-2015, 08:45 AM
No update for my desktop yet, and my laptop was busy updating 8.1 for me to be able to check this morning.
No update for my desktop yet, and my laptop was busy updating 8.1 for me to be able to check this morning.
My laptop says coming in waves. My desktop is reportedly ready and when I clicked proceed the screen just says "Working on it...."
JBHuskers
07-29-2015, 08:51 AM
My laptop says coming in waves. My desktop is reportedly ready and when I clicked proceed the screen just says "Working on it...."
My desktop still had to regular sign-up thing on it and nothing new.
JBHuskers
07-29-2015, 09:24 AM
WOW. Want to remove the ads from Solitaire in Windows 10? That'll be $1.49 a month
http://www.zdnet.com/article/want-to-remove-the-ads-from-solitaire-in-windows-10-thatll-be-1-49-a-month/
skipwondah33
07-29-2015, 09:25 AM
Mobile gaming method mony scheme welcome to Windows :D
JBHuskers
07-29-2015, 09:31 AM
I haven't played Solitaire on Windows since I was a kid, so no sweat off my sack :D
skipwondah33
07-29-2015, 09:38 AM
I haven't played Solitaire on Windows since I was a kid, so no sweat off my sack :DYou can install them from XP anyway. Just need the .dll files from the Windows/System 32 folder on an XP install machine.
Copy them over and boom Solitaire, Minesweeper, etc on Windows 8. Don't see why it won't work for 10 either.
My Windows 10 Update "Still working on it..."
and MS wonders why I stay away from their products as much as possible :nod:
JBHuskers
07-29-2015, 10:06 AM
This week's NASCAR race is the Windows 10 400 :D
This week's NASCAR race is the Windows 10 400 :D
Yep I'm 3 hours into installing it on my desktop "Still working on it..."
Laptop no notification to install yet.
Even money my child is born before windows 10 is installed on my two computers.
JBHuskers
07-29-2015, 11:19 AM
Yep I'm 3 hours into installing it on my desktop "Still working on it..."
Laptop no notification to install yet.
Even money my child is born before windows 10 is installed on my two computers.
Is your wife pregnant yet? ;)
4 hours still allegedly "Working on it..."
DUMB move to not put up a status bar, give me a % or something b/c now I have no clue if it is even working and I should just let it go or if something has gone wrong and I should shutdown/restart and try again.
JBHuskers
07-29-2015, 12:43 PM
Just turn the power off for a while ;)
MS is full of a bunch of union members or something still "Working on it..."
FINALLY got up and running on Windows 10 except now Chrome will not work - I keep getting an error message when I try to open it.
SmoothPancakes
07-29-2015, 06:24 PM
It's Microsoft getting their revenge and the last laugh for all your Sony/PS4 good, MS/One bad post over the years. :D
It's Microsoft getting their revenge and the last laugh for all your Sony/PS4 good, MS/One bad post over the years. :D
Or.... they are just trying to shove this new browser of theirs down my throat. :nod:
SmoothPancakes
07-29-2015, 06:40 PM
Either way, they got you by the balls. :nod:
Should have bought yourself an Xbox One. :)
JBHuskers
07-30-2015, 12:27 AM
Windows 10 installed on the laptop with no problems, it's ready to go on my desktop too, but I'm going to wait until tomorrow to install it there.
Chrome works fine for me, and it barely took an hour for everything to install I think. Not sure why you are having all the problems CLW.
Windows 10 installed on the laptop with no problems, it's ready to go on my desktop too, but I'm going to wait until tomorrow to install it there.
Chrome works fine for me, and it barely took an hour for everything to install I think. Not sure why you are having all the problems CLW.
I can get Chrome to work now - unless I click to open it up by my desktop Chrome icon. My (temporary) solution - just leave chrome up and running always.
Anyone know if there is a way to either put apps on your desktop and/or make sure they stay "pinned" to your start menu?
jaymo76
07-30-2015, 11:03 PM
So CLW, just to be clear CHROME does not run by default? A lot of the stuff I do for work requires Chrome. If it doesn't work properly I will not be installing 10.
JBHuskers
07-30-2015, 11:26 PM
So CLW, just to be clear CHROME does not run by default? A lot of the stuff I do for work requires Chrome. If it doesn't work properly I will not be installing 10.
You just have to change the default. Not too hard.
JBHuskers
07-30-2015, 11:27 PM
Anyone know if there is a way to either put apps on your desktop and/or make sure they stay "pinned" to your start menu?
Haven't messed much with the start menu yet. I usually pin most used programs to the task bar. I also changed the search bar on there to just be an icon.
So CLW, just to be clear CHROME does not run by default? A lot of the stuff I do for work requires Chrome. If it doesn't work properly I will not be installing 10.
I dunno what the issue is - clicking the icon will pop up an error message - however it will work - what i have done is just pin it to the bottom right click and "open new window"
JBHuskers
07-31-2015, 02:00 PM
I had a pop-up asking to change the default browser, I am not sure if that came from Norton or not. But that took me to the control panel and I changed it to Chrome.
jaymo76
07-31-2015, 07:40 PM
In the process of downloading now...
jaymo76
07-31-2015, 08:26 PM
No problems with Chrome. Seems to run fast. Overall, I like the speed of 10 but I prefer the style and layout of 8.1. 10 will take some tie to get used to for me.
JBHuskers
08-06-2015, 11:23 AM
Windows 10 is great, but what the fuck?
http://www.engadget.com/2015/08/05/windows-dvd-player/
LMAO my wife's laptop is still in line for the update. I fucking hate MS.
JBHuskers
08-06-2015, 02:37 PM
LMAO my wife's laptop is still in line for the update. I fucking hate MS.
If you Google it, there is a legit way to download without waiting in line.
The icon is letting us download it if I want. No worries?
SCClassof93
08-07-2015, 08:25 AM
LMAO my wife's laptop is still in line for the update. I fucking hate MS.
You hate them because they are making you wait on something free? Sheesh I thought you were joking about becoming a Democrat.
steelerfan
08-07-2015, 08:57 AM
You hate them because they are making you wait on something free? Sheesh I thought you were joking about becoming a Democrat.
No, he wasn't. And his staunch support of the Free-Market-killing Playstation Now model is proof. Now he sounds like the last guy to get an Obama Phone.
You hate them because they are making you wait on something free? Sheesh I thought you were joking about becoming a Democrat.
Your sarcasm meter needs to be checked.
JBHuskers
08-07-2015, 11:12 AM
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