Windows 10 upgrade!

[Calverley Lad]

So we all know what to expect from the latest update:
http://www.windowscentral.com/whats-...10-fall-update
 Brian

[downside]

Yesterday I discovered that my Windows 10 upgrade was not working properly i.e. not receiving automatic updates.  I had to fix this problem by running a DOS screen as the Administrator and running the system file checker command:

sfc /scannow

After that finally completed (30 minutes later) it detected a couple of faults regarding Windows updates.  I also had other problems such as right clicking the clock in the System Tray area did not open the option to change the time/date.  I kept getting error messages about Elements missing.

I then went to Device Manager and went through the process of checking for an update for every single listed device and found about 30% needed updating .  The most important ones were AMD related.

Everything now seems to be working.

[Redroger]

I bit the bullet (took the upgrade) at 3.40 this afternoon. I shuddered at the 20 minute interval on screen, but in the event the upgrade took less than 5 minutes, no problems so far and no noticeable changes. No doubt I have those privileges to come!

[Calverley Lad]

What I forgot to mention earlier, Microsoft is in a position to 'snoop' on our browsing habits using windows 10.
I originally modified the feedback to Microsoft to minimize what information is being picked up, this update I found has disabled these settings so have resorted to installing a program called Anti-Beacon by a company called Spybot. (Free to download and setup instructions inc)
 Brian
[Spybot Anti-Beacon is a standalone tool which was designed to block and stop the various tracking (telemetry) issues present in Windows 10. It has since been modified to block similar tracking functionality in Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 operating systems.]

[LizzieW]

What I forgot to mention earlier, Microsoft is in a position to 'snoop' on our browsing habits using windows 10.

Brian - I assume that is only if you use their Edge browser.  I deleted it and carried on using Firefox.

Roger - I downloaded Windows 10 the day after it became available, and I've not had any problems.  I updated from Windows 8.1, my husband updated from Windows 7 and he hasn't had any problems either.  We do get frequent updates but they happen during the night when my laptop is snoozing.  My OH turns is PC off, so he has to let the updates run in the mornings when he turns the PC back on again.

Old Bristolian - I didn't get an invite, I just used a link given on Roots when it first came out - possibly the one Brian has given.  I wouldn't take any advice from PC World, I'm sure the technical people on here are for more informative and helpful.  If you need computer advice, I would always look for a local independent computer supplier/service.  When I was looking to buy a new laptop and trying them out in PC World, they told me that I wouldn't be able to run any of my programs with Windows 8.  Needless to say I didn't get my new laptop from them.  It was a load of tosh anyway, as the program makers had modified their programs to run on Windows 8 and when I updated to Windows 10, they all still worked as normal.

[Old Bristolian]

Thanks Lizzie, I only went to PC World as that is where I bought the d.....d thing! I was talking to Samsung about another matter yesterday (the laptop is a Samsung notebook, model no NP3530EC) and they insinuated that Windows 10 will not work on it although it's only 3 years old. No reason, but they said it was MS's problem and I should talk to them. Having said that, on trying again last night I was told my request to upload was accepted and I should wait for notification. Hey ho,  thank goodness for my Mac and iPad

Steve

[LizzieW]

Steve - I wonder if it's something to do with it being a notebook, rather than a laptop or PC?

[Old Bristolian]

It could be - I didn't know it was a notebook until this week! I bought is as a laptop back in 2012. I'll see what MS come up with. The Windows 10 icon is still sitting there, but won't activate

Steve

[stanmapstone]

Steve - I wonder if it's something to do with it being a notebook, rather than a laptop or PC?

Nowadays, laptop computers are more frequently called notebook computers, though technically laptops are somewhat larger in size than notebooks, in both thickness and weight.

Stan