Windows... 10?!?

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No wonder the ISS switched to Linux :lol:

It's only a matter of time before it appears on screens when they are launching a ballistic missile or something... :scared:

Listen to the weather girl... Don't Do It!
 
Robin.
It's only a matter of time before it appears on screens when they are launching a ballistic missile or something... :scared:
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That could give them enough time to re-think if they want to (potentially) start a war though.

"Mhm. Should I upgrade to Windows 10 and calm down while it's installing or should I start a war with xx country?" :lol:
 
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That could give them enough time to re-think if they want to (potentially) start a war though.

"Mhm. Should I upgrade to Windows 10 and calm down while it's installing or should I start a war with xx country?" :lol:
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Good point! :lol:
 
Not sure if this is the correct thread for this question, sorry if not.

I've recently upgraded to windows 10. Somehow my outlook/hotmail account has been assigned to my local user (Adam) and now it asks for my email password on sign in/start up. Is there a way to remove the password? I can only see an option to change it. I know you don't have to have a password on a local account, so my question would be how to remove my outlook account syncing with the local user?
 
Aderrrm
Not sure if this is the correct thread for this question, sorry if not.

I've recently upgraded to windows 10. Somehow my outlook/hotmail account has been assigned to my local user (Adam) and now it asks for my email password on sign in/start up. Is there a way to remove the password? I can only see an option to change it. I know you don't have to have a password on a local account, so my question would be how to remove my outlook account syncing with the local user?
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Here. That's only removing the login requirement, it doesn't create a non-syncable local user account. If that's what you want then create a new account, transfer stuff, delete the other. Or, if you're in the position to do so, do a fresh install and don't tell the machine your MS ID when you first log in.
 
TenEightyOne
Here. That's only removing the login requirement, it doesn't create a non-syncable local user account. If that's what you want then create a new account, transfer stuff, delete the other. Or, if you're in the position to do so, do a fresh install and don't tell the machine your MS ID when you first log in.
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Cheers for that. :)👍
 
This comment is absolute brilliance:

Scott Katz
Except that neither you nor Microsoft are in any position to tell people what they should do with their computers. If people want to continue to use Windows 7 or 8.1 or even plain old 8, that's THEIR business, not yours. Taking away people's control over their own PCs is dirty and possibly even illegal (how can they assume user consent to EULAs people have actively declined for half a year?).
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Grayfox
Cant microsoft be sued or get fined by doing that.
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My main PC just so happens to run Windows 10, but I know that my laptop and my father's PC both run Windows 7. I am about to talk to him about the upgrade.
 
@Grayfox I'm not saying what they are doing is right...It's just a company like Microsoft basically print money, what is a fine going to actually do to them ? And even if they do get fined, who would get the money...not us !!
 
noshog
@Grayfox I'm not saying what they are doing is right...It's just a company like Microsoft basically print money, what is a fine going to actually do to them ? And even if they do get fined, who would get the money...not us !!
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They were forced by the EU to not install IE in PCs sold there.

Extend the support for Windows 7, 8 and 8 SP1 could be a thing imposed.
 
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Some of the silent updates have caused some issues for me from time to time. The most recent incident was when my Surface updated, rebooted, and then the WiFi adapter disappeared from the list of network adapters. Wonderful. Though I admit I do have a USB to LAN adapter, the tablet doesn't have a LAN port. So if I was in a situation where I didn't have an adapter, I think I would've been left with a tablet with no internet access. With a 64gb tablet, that's pretty crummy.

A reboot managed to bring it back, so it's all good now.
 
AOS-
Some of the silent updates have caused some issues for me from time to time. The most recent incident was when my Surface updated, rebooted, and then the WiFi adapter disappeared from the list of network adapters. Wonderful. Though I admit I do have a USB to LAN adapter, the tablet doesn't have a LAN port. So if I was in a situation where I didn't have an adapter, I think I would've been left with a tablet with no internet access. With a 64gb tablet, that's pretty crummy.

A reboot managed to bring it back, so it's all good now.
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That is why there is also system restore.
 
AOS-
Some of the silent updates have caused some issues for me from time to time. The most recent incident was when my Surface updated, rebooted, and then the WiFi adapter disappeared from the list of network adapters. Wonderful. Though I admit I do have a USB to LAN adapter, the tablet doesn't have a LAN port. So if I was in a situation where I didn't have an adapter, I think I would've been left with a tablet with no internet access. With a 64gb tablet, that's pretty crummy.

A reboot managed to bring it back, so it's all good now.
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Have you kept your Surface on Windows 8.1 or moved it to 10? I found 10's touch implementation extremely poor compared to 8.1 and the removal of metro IE11 (one of the best browsers ever) a silly move.
 
Grayfox
Cant microsoft be sued or get fined by doing that.
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In theory yes they can be sued by individuals. But how much is it going to cost for a legal team to represent you against Microsoft's army of attorneys?

The only real recourse us "little people" have in a situation like this is a sufficient number join together in a class action suit. However Microsoft's EULA requires you to give up your right to participate in a class action suit against them. Not sure how/why that's legal, but that's the way it is.
 
BobK
In theory yes they can be sued by individuals. But how much is it going to cost for a legal team to represent you against Microsoft's army of attorneys?

The only real recourse us "little people" have in a situation like this is a sufficient number join together in a class action suit. However Microsoft's EULA requires you to give up your right to participate in a class action suit against them. Not sure how/why that's legal, but that's the way it is.
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Cant one get charged for cyber crimes if they write a malware that they end up profiting from?

The Federal police of countries could charge them in theory as Yes-Yes Later and X=Yes is just like what winantivirus malware was doing
 
Grayfox
Cant one get charged for cyber crimes if they write a malware that they end up profiting from?

The Federal police of countries could charge them in theory as Yes-Yes Later and X=Yes is just like what winantivirus malware was doing
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I suppose it would come down to what the legal definition of malware is.

There is no doubt that it's both spyware and adware, so it's an interesting question.

They're certainly using some of the same tactics that malware uses to get it installed against the user's wishes.
 
So sick and tired of the damn pop up coming up every time I switch my computer on. When I ordered my PC, the builder recommended having Windows 7 over 8, which is what I went with. Now, I constantly get this freaking Windows 10 box showing, and have noticed that it is almost forcing me into the upgrade.

Has anyone actually done the upgrade of their own choice and thought it was worthwhile?
 
Sting
So sick and tired of the damn pop up coming up every time I switch my computer on. When I ordered my PC, the builder recommended having Windows 7 over 8, which is what I went with. Now, I constantly get this freaking Windows 10 box showing, and have noticed that it is almost forcing me into the upgrade.

Has anyone actually done the upgrade of their own choice and thought it was worthwhile?
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Get GWX control panel. It's specifically designed to get rid of the stalkers. FAQ here:

http://blog.ultimateoutsider.com/2015/11/the-gwx-control-panel-faq-frequently.html

Works a charm, haven't been harassed since on my good old w7.
 
Sting
So sick and tired of the damn pop up coming up every time I switch my computer on. When I ordered my PC, the builder recommended having Windows 7 over 8, which is what I went with. Now, I constantly get this freaking Windows 10 box showing, and have noticed that it is almost forcing me into the upgrade.

Has anyone actually done the upgrade of their own choice and thought it was worthwhile?
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You can totally remove the GWX thing from Windows by uninstalling 3 'KB' Windows Updates. I can't remember their numbers but just look them up. Then you may have to remove the hidden folder it's filled with the install files which is a few GB.

I upgraded both my tablet and laptop to 10 and then downgraded them back to 8.1 and 7 shortly after. 10 at the time was a buggy mess, maybe it's more stable now but it's still spyware infested.
 

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