Your Experience with Windows 10

[davewolfgang]

I'm using Avast now instead of Norton for my anti-virus needs on Win7 and Win10 computer.
I don't think I'll be doing anymore OS upgrades unless it is a clean install of the OS.

that makes sense to me.
my laptop was upgraded, and now I can't get my Norton to to run.I have a tech from Norton working on it now.

I have a Norton Internet Security (5-pack) and it worked fine on all my computer after the upgrade - yes it also had to update itself, but still working fine.

 

[simonchipmunk]

How do I uninstall a program or application in Windows 10?
I found the section for uninstall, and I selected the application or program I wanted to uninstall, from the list, but nothing happened.

Did you click the Uninstall button? It has worked for me.

I didn't see an uninstall button,Just the list of programs and the fill in boxes above the klist, and theinstructions to select the program to uninstall.Now I am talking about

windows 10, not
windows 7.0

Select the desired application, then this link appears (circled in red)

USAFRET; thanks for your rpely I will go back to that lap top and try to uninstall that program again, and let you know if the the link appears.
simonchipmunk

 

[orlbuckeye]

Microsoft sent out a message that Norton would not work with Windows 10.that is false,

Well I have Norton 360 and when I first reserved Windows 10. The compatibility part of the Windows 10 reserve said Norton 360 won't work then I got a message from Norton that a fix was in the work then it wen away from the Windows 10 reserve check.

 

[simonchipmunk]

Microsoft sent out a message that Norton would not work with Windows 10.that is false,

Well I have Norton 360 and when I first reserved Windows 10. The compatibility part of the Windows 10 reserve said Norton 360 won't work then I got a message from Norton that a fix was in the work then it wen away from the Windows 10 reserve check.

I have saved the e-mail message that symantic sent me re. the compatibility of Norton antivirus programs with windows 10.
the Norton 360 was updated ,several days before Microsoft released the Windows 10. Two of my pcs were upgraded, 2 more are waiting for the upgrade.i got the same message you got too after I was upgraded on the desktop. I selected the 'don't Tell me about it again9or something to that effect). I haven't had any problems with norton360 on my desktop. I had to have it re-installed on the laptop, and it works fine now.

 

[simonchipmunk]

Microsoft sent out a message that Norton would not work with Windows 10.that is false,

Well I have Norton 360 and when I first reserved Windows 10. The compatibility part of the Windows 10 reserve said Norton 360 won't work then I got a message from Norton that a fix was in the work then it wen away from the Windows 10 reserve check.




USAFRET; I went back to the desktop, and got back into the uninstall list. I selected the program I wanted to uninstall, and under it appeared the box., "uninstall' ,so I selected it. and it worked.
I am sure we must have a different brand of computer.
My desktop (Hermin) is a Frankenstein(created from different parts and motherboard).hahaha
it was originally built by my bro who was an Electrical Engineer for North American Auto Netics Corporation . he told me to give it a name for good luck, so I named it Hermin.my other pcs also have names.
My sister's computer, which he also built is named PITA(Pain In The A__.)
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[JoshKbosh]

Hello everyone,

I've been using Windows 10 for a few days now and I must say I really like what I see. I really like Cortona, although be sure to disable a few settings (such as the voice activated option, which leaves your microphone on) just to be safe.

I use a Surface Pro 2, and so far I've had no major issues. Only two minor issues have occured though:
- I had to remove and reinstall Kaspersky Internet Security, as it was stuck in Safe mode
- I often get BSOD when gaming (Specifically, EVE Online) and an error message idgkms64.sys

I am posting a topic asking for help about the BSOD, since it happens every time at random intervals. I've done other games (and I've played EVE before Windows 10) without any issues whatsoever, so that may just be a personal issue.

So far, no incompatibilities in anything I have installed, so I'm not complaining. I even got to keep Bitlocker, which is a really nice feature.

EDIT:
I must say, the new windows sounds are also really nice. Not as harsh as the old ones. Even the volume sound is pleasing and non-offensive, which is a first for Windows.

 

[simonchipmunk]

Hello everyone,

I've been using Windows 10 for a few days now and I must say I really like what I see. I really like Cortona, although be sure to disable a few settings (such as the voice activated option, which leaves your microphone on) just to be safe.

I use a Surface Pro 2, and so far I've had no major issues. Only two minor issues have occured though:
- I had to remove and reinstall Kaspersky Internet Security, as it was stuck in Safe mode
- I often get BSOD when gaming (Specifically, EVE Online) and an error message idgkms64.sys

I am posting a topic asking for help about the BSOD, since it happens every time at random intervals. I've done other games (and I've played EVE before Windows 10) without any issues whatsoever, so that may just be a personal issue.

So far, no incompatibilities in anything I have installed, so I'm not complaining. I even got to keep Bitlocker, which is a really nice feature.

EDIT:
I must say, the new windows sounds are also really nice. Not as harsh as the old ones. Even the volume sound is pleasing and non-offensive, which is a first for Windows.

i am sorry I don't know anything about your BOD.
I was able to keep drop box on my laptop after the upgrade.i have disabled it though as it runs in the background and puts a drain on my battery.

 

[USAFRet]

Updates
Need to figure out how to update manually - Automatic drivers update scares me.

Explorer
Navigation pane is bloated. Whoever decided to put Docs, Pics etc.. with drives should be fired and never work in this profession! Just leave the drives alone..

Updates - You can turn OFF automatic driver updates.
Control Panel
System and Security
System
Advanced System Settings
Hardware tab
Device Installation Settings
"No, let me choose what to do"

Explorer - Change that
Open File Explorer
View
Options
Change folder and search options
General tab
"Open File Explorer to: "...change this to 'This PC' instead of the default 'Quick Access'
Close File Explorer and reopen it

 

[James Mason]

Updates
Need to figure out how to update manually - Automatic drivers update scares me.

Explorer
Navigation pane is bloated. Whoever decided to put Docs, Pics etc.. with drives should be fired and never work in this profession! Just leave the drives alone..

Updates - You can turn OFF automatic driver updates.
Control Panel
System and Security
System
Advanced System Settings
Hardware tab
Device Installation Settings
"No, let me choose what to do"

Explorer - Change that
Open File Explorer
View
Options
Change folder and search options
General tab
"Open File Explorer to: "...change this to 'This PC' instead of the default 'Quick Access'
Close File Explorer and reopen it

Seriously the quick access thing is annoying because there are some *cough*things*cough* I don't necessarily want anyone to see I accessed last night.

 

[USAFRet]

Seriously the quick access thing is annoying because there are some *cough*things*cough* I don't necessarily want anyone to see I accessed last night.

That's what a Linux VM is for.

 

[nukemaster]

You can also turn that off.

I use my quick access the same as favorites on Windows 7/8/8.1

Open explorer hit View - > Options and clear the check marks from Show recently used files in Quick access and Show frequent used folders in Quick access.

 

[MassEffectIT]

For me, it feels like a good, solid improvement on Windows 7.
In some ways, MS are repairing the Win8 damage (Start Menu), but a lot of stuff is pretty nice.
And, surprisingly, Cortana is actually useful!

 

[GObonzo]

I think you have something that has captured/added to your context menu for burning an ISO do a DVD. Neither of my Win 10 systems have that option built in.

both my 8.1 and 10 systems have the Mount and the Burn option in context menus by default. maybe it's just Pro versions?

 

[USAFRet]

I think you have something that has captured/added to your context menu for burning an ISO do a DVD. Neither of my Win 10 systems have that option built in.

both my 8.1 and 10 systems have the Mount and the Burn option in context menus by default. maybe it's just Pro versions?

I found it depends on the status of the drive.
If the drive is open, no option like that exists
If there is a blank DVD in the drive, that option exists.

 

[nukemaster]

If you mean tray open that would be interesting since I am using a slow load drive.

Most likely just a config difference or the fact that I had left a disc in at one point or another. I had no disc in when I took the screenshot on 10, but was watching a DVD on the other Windows 7 system.

Either way it is all good. it works with disc in.

 

[GObonzo]

I think you have something that has captured/added to your context menu for burning an ISO do a DVD. Neither of my Win 10 systems have that option built in.

both my 8.1 and 10 systems have the Mount and the Burn option in context menus by default. maybe it's just Pro versions?

I found it depends on the status of the drive.
If the drive is open, no option like that exists
If there is a blank DVD in the drive, that option exists.

strange, because i have no CD\DVD drives but context menu is still there for multiple disc image types.

 

[nukemaster]

I think you have something that has captured/added to your context menu for burning an ISO do a DVD. Neither of my Win 10 systems have that option built in.

both my 8.1 and 10 systems have the Mount and the Burn option in context menus by default. maybe it's just Pro versions?

I found it depends on the status of the drive.
If the drive is open, no option like that exists
If there is a blank DVD in the drive, that option exists.

strange, because i have no CD\DVD drives but context menu is still there for multiple disc image types.

MS is toying with us to see who goes crazy first.

Its me!!!

Also has anyone noticed the new firefox Windows 10 theme. Not a fan.

Edge looks much better in this case. FF's colors are just too close for active/inactive tabs.
The white box around the min/max-restore/max buttons is also not nice to see.

 

[USAFRet]

Also has anyone noticed the new firefox Windows 10 theme. Not a fan.

Edge looks much better in this case. FF's colors are just too close for active/inactive tabs.
The white box around the min/max-restore/max buttons is also not nice to see.

This is 8.1 Pro and 10, both FireFox 40.0
Under the blue Teamviewer border is 10.

Maybe it is a function of your Accent colors and settings?

 

[GObonzo]

just ran the newest Firefox update and got an accented bar like Frets.
Egde though, with it's light theme shows only bright white like Explorer. had to change it to dark theme.

tried posting img link here but shows up as blank spot on post??? correct url typed in full, tried it multiple x.

 

[simonchipmunk]

Updates
Need to figure out how to update manually - Automatic drivers update scares me.

Explorer
Navigation pane is bloated. Whoever decided to put Docs, Pics etc.. with drives should be fired and never work in this profession! Just leave the drives alone..

Updates - You can turn OFF automatic driver updates.
Control Panel
System and Security
System
Advanced System Settings
Hardware tab
Device Installation Settings
"No, let me choose what to do"

Explorer - Change that
Open File Explorer
View
Options
Change folder and search options
General tab
"Open File Explorer to: "...change this to 'This PC' instead of the default 'Quick Access'
Close File Explorer and reopen it

I am a bit confused, if we don't know when the updates are being downloaded , how canwe make these decisions re. the driver updates?

 

[USAFRet]

I am a bit confused, if we don't know when the updates are being downloaded , how canwe make these decisions re. the driver updates?

Turn off the driver updates. You choose when to go get them, direct from the manufacturer.
And for hardware drivers, there is far less need to upgrade those vs security updates for the OS.

For instance, the only time in the last 3 years that I upgraded my GPU driver is last month when I got a new GPU.
Unless you see an actual issue that a new driver version will actually fix, there is no need to change it.

 

[simonchipmunk]

oops, I should have read your post slower,USAFRET. I am so sorry. What options do we have if we choose 'no let me choose what to do?
I am wandering around Windows 10 like a lost soul, checking out everything. The 'lets Get going" video helps, by the way.
I have learned that if you want to Run something, you press the windows key and the letter r which brings up the Run box.
what do you type in the search box for Device Manager like we had in Windows 7.0 and earlier versions of Windows?

 

[USAFRet]

oops, I should have read your post slower,USAFRET. I am so sorry. What options do we have if we choose 'no let me choose what to do?
I am wandering around Windows 10 like a lost soul, checking out everything. The 'lets Get going" video helps, by the way.
I have learned that if you want to Run something, you press the windows key and the letter r which brings up the Run box.
what do you type in the search box for Device Manager like we had in Windows 7.0 and earlier versions of Windows?

"no let me choose what to do" means exactly that. You, the human, get to choose when or if. Me? I'll upgrade hardware drivers only in case of need, and when I want to.

Looking for the device manager?
in the search box, or click on the search icon...and start typing devic...by then, Device Manager will be at the top, and you click it to open.
Or the starting letters of whatever application or function you want.

Worked just like this in Win 8.1, except you hit WIN + S first to open the search function. Start typing the first letters of the application or function...poof, there i is.

 

[simonchipmunk]

I am a bit confused, if we don't know when the updates are being downloaded , how canwe make these decisions re. the driver updates?

Turn off the driver updates. You choose when to go get them, direct from the manufacturer.
And for hardware drivers, there is far less need to upgrade those vs security updates for the OS.

For instance, the only time in the last 3 years that I upgraded my GPU driver is last month when I got a new GPU.
Unless you see an actual issue that a new driver version will actually fix, there is no need to change it.

USAFRET; thank you for your advice. Now I understand the reasoning. I think I have had to download drivers from the manufacturer at least a dozen times since 1997, mostly for used printers I have been given to use with my pcs, motherboards and components I have bought to build computers for others.
if I have to download a driver for a graphics or soundcard,i check with my guru in NM who guides me through the process,via a webcam.

 

[simonchipmunk]

oops, I should have read your post slower,USAFRET. I am so sorry. What options do we have if we choose 'no let me choose what to do?
I am wandering around Windows 10 like a lost soul, checking out everything. The 'lets Get going" video helps, by the way.
I have learned that if you want to Run something, you press the windows key and the letter r which brings up the Run box.
what do you type in the search box for Device Manager like we had in Windows 7.0 and earlier versions of Windows?

"no let me choose what to do" means exactly that. You, the human, get to choose when or if. Me? I'll upgrade hardware drivers only in case of need, and when I want to.

Looking for the device manager?
in the search box, or click on the search icon...and start typing devic...by then, Device Manager will be at the top, and you click it to open.
Or the starting letters of whatever application or function you want.

Worked just like this in Win 8.1, except you hit WIN + S first to open the search function. Start typing the first letters of the application or function...poof, there i is.

Thanks much. I have made a note of it in my "how to" notebook.