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Microsoft Announces Windows 10
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The Cowboy
Member
Right click the start button and select the top option, it takes you strait to the uninstall list.
Anton Sugar
Member
So I'm really liking this on my SP3, but I'll be damned if it isn't taxing. "System" process is consistently using at least 500mb (it's at 900mb now) and my fan runs fairly frequently. Forget about opening up something like Music while browsing with multiple tabs--my SP3 becomes hot to the touch.
I'm a little surprised that I can't have a custom taskbar/pinned programs per Desktop. Will that option be added in? I'd rather have that so I can create a true separate workspace.
I'm a little surprised that I can't have a custom taskbar/pinned programs per Desktop. Will that option be added in? I'd rather have that so I can create a true separate workspace.
Cortana is your friend:
pretty much. Win+S is your friend. I never look up anything through menu systems anymore.
Giolon
Member
In addition to the suggestions from other posters, the latest Win 10 builds also have a new interface for uninstalling programs in the modern "Settings" app. Go to Settings -> System -> Apps & Features for a list of all installed programs, both modern and not, and the ability to uninstall them.
Fastest way: right click the start button (or press Win+X), select "Program and Features". Same as Windows 8 and 8.1.
search "control panel"?
Haloid1177
Banned
Just installed the 10162 build on my SP3, Edge dark theme + GAF dark theme = best looking browser ever.
Figured I'd start getting used to 10 with the RTM more than likely coming later in the week.
Figured I'd start getting used to 10 with the RTM more than likely coming later in the week.
MS music player rename right on schedule.. again
Steelyuhas
Member
Kind of strange that Music gets a named branding and video doesn't. Both apps are pretty solid on Win 10.
Nice to see web streaming your collection will be back.
The Elite
BOSS
So can I take my RTM and use it to upgrade my Windows 8.1 but instead of installing on my HDD (where my 8.1 is) I can just install on my new SSD? I can't remember if an upgrade still lets you pick the drive.
I have 8.1 on an HDD but I want to get Genuine on my SSD. I currently have the Insider Preview on the SSD and it runs beautifully with the latest build.
I have 8.1 on an HDD but I want to get Genuine on my SSD. I currently have the Insider Preview on the SSD and it runs beautifully with the latest build.
You just made my remaining month/s of Windows 8 even better.
Not sure about the name. Grooveshark is dead already which probably helps. I guess Microsoft Music was the other choice.
TV and Video, does what it says on the tin I suppose.
At least they have dumped Xbox naming.
brotkasten
Member
Actually, the fucked up. It's just "Groove".
brotkasten
Member
Can you do that with Xbox Music already? I know you could with Zune.
Yeah you can.
No, you just get an Xbox Music Pass option. There is no store on the web.
The apps, yeah.
SmackCrackleNPop
Member
Groove reminded me of Office Groove which is now Sharepoint.
José Mourinho
cocknose
You could also just hit the windows key to bring up the start screen and begin typing.
You will be able to upgrade it (all your files and program will stay intact -- more or less). If you want a clean Windows 10 you will then have to reinstall/refresh it after upgrading.
If it's Windows 8.1 Enterprise you won't be able to take part of the free upgrade offer.
sometimes i game
Member
Anxiously awaiting the official release of W10 for my Surface Pro 3, Win 8 is the worst thing about it.
Get a small taste of the goodness by loading up a vm in vmware player and trying out tablet mode. *drools......*
Microsoft, what are you doing?
Translation:
"How likely are you to recommend Mozilla Firefox to your friends or colleagues?"
Yesterday it asked me how likely I was to recommend Microsoft Edge... hmm. Not sure if it's just starting to ask about frequently used software or if there is some deeper inquiry going on here.
Translation:
"How likely are you to recommend Mozilla Firefox to your friends or colleagues?"
Yesterday it asked me how likely I was to recommend Microsoft Edge... hmm. Not sure if it's just starting to ask about frequently used software or if there is some deeper inquiry going on here.
crazy monkey
Banned
i had the same problem with windows 8. I moded the hell out of it to make it like windows 7. I am sad to hear the same problem exists in 10.
things should get easier and things available to you should not be taken away. I hated the apple designed computer for the same reason and now windows following the suite.
StudioTan
Hold on, friend! I'd love to share with you some swell news about the Windows 8 Metro UI! Wait, where are you going?
They have been made easier, it's just not exactly the same.
Right-clicking the Start button (or pressing Win+x) brings up quick access to commonly used power user functions that you used to have to go to the control panel to access. Or just type what you want to do in search. It's much easier now. You spent all that time modding instead of learning to use the OS.
Things are easier and more available to get to. I have been using Windows 10 since last year and apart from the usual testing issues, it have been great. I have not found any issues with finding settings etc. Between Cortana and pining things, everything is easy to find and access.
Oh yeah that stupid sync service....
The Cowboy
Member
I really do like Cortana, i however wish they would add in a learn word/phrase section for apps/programs
What i mean is, currently (for example) if you wish to use Cortana to launch Grand Theft Auto V you have to say exactly that "Hey Cortana, open Grand Theft Auto V", i want to be able to go into Cortana settings and select an option like "Learn words/phrases", in this you would browse to an app/program (or even web page) and then tick "Learn" - Cortana would then ask you to say a word or phrase it would then remember for this app/program/web page etc.
So you would browse to and click the Grand Theft Auto V exe file and click "Learn" and Cortana would then say "Please say your word or phrase for this item after the beep", then after the beep you would say "GTA 5", it would then say "please repeat that" and you would do it again - then it would say something like "Word/Phrase learnt".
From now instead of saying "Hey Cortana, open Grand Theft Auto V" you could also be able to say "Hey Cortana, open GTA 5".
What i mean is, currently (for example) if you wish to use Cortana to launch Grand Theft Auto V you have to say exactly that "Hey Cortana, open Grand Theft Auto V", i want to be able to go into Cortana settings and select an option like "Learn words/phrases", in this you would browse to an app/program (or even web page) and then tick "Learn" - Cortana would then ask you to say a word or phrase it would then remember for this app/program/web page etc.
So you would browse to and click the Grand Theft Auto V exe file and click "Learn" and Cortana would then say "Please say your word or phrase for this item after the beep", then after the beep you would say "GTA 5", it would then say "please repeat that" and you would do it again - then it would say something like "Word/Phrase learnt".
From now instead of saying "Hey Cortana, open Grand Theft Auto V" you could also be able to say "Hey Cortana, open GTA 5".
Looks interesting. Will give it a chance and maybe drop Google Music for this.
I have a feeling we will see this at some point
Poodlestrike
Banned
Been suggesting this on the Xbox since forever, hopefully now that Cortana's on a platform that people actually own that sort of QoL feature gets some priority
The Cowboy
Member
Been suggesting this on the Xbox since forever, hopefully now that Cortana's on a platform that people actually own that sort of QoL feature gets some priority
Its one of the 1srt things that jumped out at me once i realised you could use Cortana to start programs, it just makes total sense to have an option to make your own word/phrase for a program.
SniperHunter
Banned
just type control panel to bring up the classic one
MrGreencastle
Member
Insane Metal
Member
Restart the computer, sometimes it helps.
killer rin
Member
Well, it appears my upgrade to 10162 knocked out my connection to the internet. Once again I am reminded of how internet issues are the worst issues to deal with in computers
lastflowers
Banned
Although I imagine others have been requesting this and the feature team knows about this request, I'll pass it along as well.