dickandlois Report post Posted April 24, 2016 I have been fighting Microsoft operating issues for way to long. They started months ago when a very long list of updates was installed. A total disaster and I do mean TOTAL. The list of items and problems is way to long to list, but after many hours spent both online and the phone with numerous individuals and 6 months, I think the software operating system is now resolved. All be it with the loose of some programs that I had that are no longer supported and replacement programs found that will hopefully do what I want. I and parties at Microsoft settled on Old Windows 7. The loss of specific drivers and key codes. This was better then loosing more then I was willing to part with. This might help others that have way more knowledge regarding operating systems then I will ever master. This link will offer some ways to stop the auto updates that Microsoft has (for lack of a better term) forced on users. Specifically Windows 10. This information is not for the novice !!! http://www.forbes.com/sites/gordonkelly/2015/08/26/windows-10-how-to-stop-forced-updates/#60b0c1015d1f Good luck Rich. Note, This will not stop the automatic security updates. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wayne77590 Report post Posted April 24, 2016 Rich, I use a program on the MAC, and it is available for Windows, called 1Password for Windows. It keeps all your logins, software licenses (keys) and a bunch of other items. I have been using it for several years and it has been wonderful. I keep the "key file" in a place that any of my computers can get to it so that I have access no mater where I am or which of my computers I am using. My wife's iPad and iPhone are also liked to the key file. The key file is password protected by a very strong password. I have had to re-install a few programs on the MAC, and the key file has been invaluable in restoring the files. However, on the MAC there are other avenues that can be taken that are easy to retrieve software keys. Okay! Background. I worked for NASA as in IT Security Specialist and my forte was investigating misuse cases and performing forensic analysis on those cases. I WAS very familiar with Window platforms. At the S&B here I had Window computers. Anyone at that time could call me for help with a problem and in many instances I could help them from my arm chair in the living room. One time I help a friend when he trashed his video to a black screen and I did it from the arm chair without ever looking at a computer. I'm stating this for a point. In 2007 I retired. Later that year my wife retired and she asked if I would get her a MAC as a retirement gift since she used them in her earlier days and liked them. I did, I bought her a 24" iMac. I started using it and I finally kicked her out of the computer room, well, she just did an attrition on her own because I was always on it. I never looked back and I am so happy to have, even though more expensive, MAC systems. They are 99% less troublesome than Window Systems. Okay, I guess it's time to hear it from all the Window users. Funny that I still get calls for Window problems but I have not gotten a call for a MAC problem. Oh, BTW, we die have a few MAC's at NASA, quite a few. At the time MAC and Window systems did not communicate well with each other. Think Word, Excel, PPoint, etc. where one cold not be read on the other. (That was then!) So the CIO of the agency decided that all office users would use the Window's system - mostly for cost and a few of the graphic entities could keep the MAC. MAC had better graphics at the time whereas now they are fairly equal. Oops! Sorry for the rant. Try 1Password - it is a fantastic program. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wayne77590 Report post Posted April 24, 2016 p.s., I can't visit the site you listed because of all the ads it has. It wants me to turn off adblocker. No way Forbes, no way. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dickandlois Report post Posted April 24, 2016 1 hour ago, Wayne77590 said: p.s., I can't visit the site you listed because of all the ads it has. It wants me to turn off adblocker. No way Forbes, no way. Interesting, I have add blocker software and yes Forbes come up, but the flash adds do not run. Thanks for responding with the password information. Interesting Back ground. More on the hardware end years ago. Kind of like a grownups sandbox. Rich. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wayne77590 Report post Posted April 24, 2016 I also run Ghostery and it blocks trackers and ads. I very much dislike ads. Yep, people have asked me what I did at NASA and I have two stock replies. One is, "I was an astronaut, I took up space!" and the other, "I looked at porn all day" (Remember, forensic analysis on misuse cases. That wasn't the only misuse though.) For clarification I did do other IT functions but was the primary on misuse. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
five Report post Posted April 24, 2016 About once a day I get a link to a "free Windows 10 upgrade!" Which, every time, I click "NO." Don't like changes and every time they change Windows I spend weeks trying to figure out how to use the new system. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildebill308 Report post Posted April 25, 2016 I did the upgrade and had no problems. Your experience may vary. Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wayne77590 Report post Posted April 25, 2016 Yep! Experience varies considerably. I had Window computers since Window's for Workgroups and I think even on back from that. In all the years I let it update I never had a problem. Go figure. It just happens. Hey folks, even the MAC has a few problems with upgrades. In my case I have to go back in and reset everything that they think everyone wants as a general setting. It just happens. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tjb201 Report post Posted April 25, 2016 Forced auto update is a non-starter for me. We are full timers having to use data plans from cell carriers and only update when we are at libraries, etc. Tim Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildebill308 Report post Posted April 26, 2016 2 hours ago, tjb201 said: Forced auto update is a non-starter for me. We are full timers having to use data plans from cell carriers and only update when we are at libraries, etc. Tim If you don't have WIFI in the place you are staying, then yes using a libraries WIFI would work. At least you won't have to go far to find a book to read while you wait. Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dickandlois Report post Posted April 30, 2016 A Little more information and something to think about regarding Windows 10 ! Remember nothing is really free. You might like to read the information on this link. http://www.forbes.com/sites/gordonkelly/2016/04/29/free-windows-10-cost-expensive-secret/?utm_campaign=yahootix&partner=yahootix#7e0467c7403f Rich. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blakeloke Report post Posted April 30, 2016 Similar frustrations here about Windows, regular forced updates and Windows 10. Funny thing about the Windows 10 upgrade for me was that it came at the same time the FMCA Forum upgraded! Talk about teaching an old dog new tricks! I had to go through the Windows 10 upgrade twice. First time it partially loaded and toasted my operating system. Had to completely reset my computer back to original (lost files) then go through a days worth of installs and finally Windows 10 install. All good now! Next computer will be a Mac. Blake Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wayne77590 Report post Posted May 6, 2016 Think MAC maybe? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
