renegade_dewitt
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Yep agreed. Crisis rectified. Go on downloading folks!
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Windows 10 |OT| Something Happened? Something Happened.
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Yep agreed. Crisis rectified. Go on downloading folks!
Someone I know (who I fix their computer issues) upgraded to Windows 10 and is having insane constant issues with the Virtual Memory Paging File. I went in and manually set it and thought I fixed it but nope.
The error on every startup:
"Windows created a temporary paging file on your computer because of a problem that occurred with your paging file configuration when you started your computer."
So it constantly gave him that error so I created a static one sized file and that fixed it for a while... then about 2-3 weeks later same error so I had him set it back to automatic and it fixed it for 2-3 weeks, now the same error again. I'm not sure why...
Anyone seen this before/seen a fix for it?
The error on every startup:
"Windows created a temporary paging file on your computer because of a problem that occurred with your paging file configuration when you started your computer."
So it constantly gave him that error so I created a static one sized file and that fixed it for a while... then about 2-3 weeks later same error so I had him set it back to automatic and it fixed it for 2-3 weeks, now the same error again. I'm not sure why...
Anyone seen this before/seen a fix for it?
Jzero
Member
If it bothers them that much they should just reset it to factory thought the advanced boot menu.
I'm having a minor problem since i updated to W10, windows keeps listing multiple network adapters and conections under task manager and device manager. While the internet works just fine ,I've never experienced anything like this, tried updating the drivers but so far nothing has helped. Any idea what could be the cause of this. Also this is on a laptop, and i've never used a VPN or a proxy, or ever changed any networks settings.
deadcelledo
Member
So today I was playing skyrim, and it crashed,I tried doing everything but it left me with the only option to just power it off, upon restarting I notice my pc was extremely slow, so I open task manager and noticed my disk at 100%, I can't do nothing, it just hangs and freezes, any one gotten this problem or know of any solution?
Iorv3th
Member
Depends, but it will probably work. I got a refurb and it upgraded fine. It wasn't listed on dells site as compatible. I don't think they are going to list most older devices as they are no longer under support.
nightmare-slain
Gold Member
anyone else having issues during start up? twice in the last week i've had a BSOD right after logging in. now today when i just logged in there i got an error "C:Windows\system32\Config\systemprofile\Desktop is not accessible." I restarted and tried again and had no problems.
I'm guessing it's either to do with the last Windows 10 update. Not sure what it was called but it was a pretty big one. Either that or it's the newest AMD Drivers. 15.11.1 or Crimson.
I'm guessing it's either to do with the last Windows 10 update. Not sure what it was called but it was a pretty big one. Either that or it's the newest AMD Drivers. 15.11.1 or Crimson.
Help me! A Windows 10 upgrade popup just appeared on my monitor telling me to either upgrade now or upgrade later*. I'm on 8.1 at the moment and don't want to upgrade yet, so I clicked on "Upgrade Later" hoping to dismiss the dialog, but nope - it then presents me with an EULA screen, then downloads some files to the Win10 upgrade pack. Now it tells me that I have to choose a date for the upgrade, even though I wanted to delay that to a later date (sometime after the rumoured December update, which is supposed to fix a lot of issues). How do I stop this? Please help!
nightmare-slain
Gold Member
Flac works great native.
MKV too
Isos in terms of?
Steam games I've tried include TF2 and HL games, all work fine.
Poodlestrike
Banned
Yup.
It can mount and run them natively, if that's what you mean. I'm not sure what other support an ISO would need
Yup.
Uh... most of them? It's got damn solid legacy support, but they can't cover every contingency.
I haven't run into anything that straight up refused to work with Windows 10 since the full release, FWIW.
Thanks. I decided to try it based on this post. So far it's gone ok. That is, it upgraded and I'm online etc. I thought it best to get it upgraded before I put anything important on and suddenly have an issue or it failed to upgrade in place.
renegade_dewitt
Member
If Microsoft believes all of your hardware is compatible, it should work just fine. Windows 10, like 8, 8.1, and 7, aren't that depending, especially in terms of hardware specs. You would have to be basically running a netbook-class device in order for Windows 10 to really show signs of performance issues on the device.
If you don't want to upgrade and you are happy with the current OS, you can stick with it, but I would advise upgrading as Windows 10 is the way of the future and basically (in the future), Windows 10 will be the only OS that will be continuously supported forever. Also, the free upgrade lasts only until July 2016, so I would grab it while it is still hot.
If, after upgrading, you don't like Windows 10, you can always downgrade back to your previous OS (within 30 days of upgrading iirc).
Hope this helped!
renegade_dewitt
Member
I'm having a minor problem since i updated to W10, windows keeps listing multiple network adapters and conections under task manager and device manager. While the internet works just fine ,I've never experienced anything like this, tried updating the drivers but so far nothing has helped. Any idea what could be the cause of this. Also this is on a laptop, and i've never used a VPN or a proxy, or ever changed any networks settings.
First, I would try to restore the pc from a restore point. Secondly, if that doesn't solve the problem, then I would try to do a reset on the Windows install (with the option of keeping your personal files intact) and see what that does. Basically what this reset option does is reinstalls Windows 10 while keeping your personal files intact (it does remove 3rd party programs however. If choosing this option, Windows 10 will save a list of these 3rd party programs that will be removed, so that when Windows 10 is reinstalled, you can access this list and reinstall these apps again).
As usual, there might be some compatibility issues with older games. I haven't run into any issues with any game I tried playing since I first installed Windows 10 Preview last year, though.
Also, due to security reasons Windows 10 won't run games that use more intrusive DRMs like Securom and SafeDisc (details). However, people are reporting that they have no problem running some games using those so it may depend on the version of DRM the game uses.
Yup.
It can mount and run them natively, if that's what you mean. I'm not sure what other support an ISO would need
Yup.
Uh... most of them? It's got damn solid legacy support, but they can't cover every contingency.
I haven't run into anything that straight up refused to work with Windows 10 since the full release, FWIW.
So I don't need VLC and Daemon's tool anymore ? I have vlc only because of the codec needed for MKV and FLAC support. You confirm it ? If you do, it's great.
Poodlestrike
Banned
Cannot confirm directly that you won't need VLC, I mostly just stream shit. I've heard that it supports them, though.
But yeah, Daemontools is mostly obsolete now. Maybe if you need the Pro version for something you'd still need it, but Windows 10 mounts stuff just fine.
Thanks mate ^^ Neat to hear a lot of stuff are natively supported.
Steelyuhas
Member
Reply all in the mail application adds yourself to the recipients...wut
Poodlestrike
Banned
What part of "all" do you not understand?
kek
Really, if there were any justice in the world, everyone in the entire internet would get your email.
Unknown Soldier
Member
We're still waiting for the amazing "Reply Earth" feature
Was playing fallout 4 for most of the day and I was idling on the the desktop for 15 min and it automatically starts an update, seems to be fairly big too as its been on the "updating windows" screen with the circular progress bar. Is this a huge update or something? kinda irritating it didn't ask me if it was okay to update.
Why the hell has my computer started to lock up when my monitor goes into power saving mode and the screen saver comes on? The hard drive starts going crazy and the computer is on its knees trying to recover until I finally hit the reset button. This is so annoying and never happened on Win7. At first I thought it was defragging my drive so I turned off auto-defrag, and it still happens.
That update was basically like a new operating system (~Windows 10.1), does the same thing the 8 to 10 update does, even leaves you a Windows.Old folder.
LukasTaves
Member
It's been like this in the midst of the preview for me. And still not fixed.
It seems to occur when I have many tabs open.
Community Forum
Member
How do I get the date and time in the corner like in this picture?
been acting up immensely since the last big update for me, and yeah, it's to do with having lots of tabs open. Annoying as fuck.
I think it's based off the key if you end up with Pro in the final install.
DonMigs85
Member
You were right, now it automatically adapts based on the key you type in (or whatever OEM license you may have on the computer I guess)
Busta SMurk
Member
Hey GAF, thinking about upgrading, as I've been having driver issues recently with 7 and decided it's time to reformat anyways.
I have a Dell (OEM Windows 7), I'm wondering if I can do a fresh install with the media creation tool that Microsoft offers for download, and use my Windows 7 OEM key? Or, do I have to install it via Window 7 updates?
Thanks in advance, and my apologies if this has been asked. I'm still ZzzZZZZzz, and I can't seem to search for a clear answer.
Edit: Yup, worked.
I have a Dell (OEM Windows 7), I'm wondering if I can do a fresh install with the media creation tool that Microsoft offers for download, and use my Windows 7 OEM key? Or, do I have to install it via Window 7 updates?
Thanks in advance, and my apologies if this has been asked. I'm still ZzzZZZZzz, and I can't seem to search for a clear answer.
Edit: Yup, worked.
Steelyuhas
Member
Yes, it does. There are a few options with where you want to display application icons as well.
Coreda
Member
What on earth is Microsoft doing. They're planning on forcing W10 on W7/8 users by the start of next year under a recommended update?
I'd already managed to disable it as an optional update several times (it took 5-7 times before it stopped re-checking itself), but now if automatic updates are enabled it will be automatically downloaded in the near future, apparently.
Anyone have further clarification on whether unchecking the following box in the Windows Update settings would change this behavior?
I'd already managed to disable it as an optional update several times (it took 5-7 times before it stopped re-checking itself), but now if automatic updates are enabled it will be automatically downloaded in the near future, apparently.
Anyone have further clarification on whether unchecking the following box in the Windows Update settings would change this behavior?
I don't have time to find them at the moment, but the public blog post is perfectly clear that, as a recommended update, it would download automatically so it's ready to install when you want to upgrade (as long as you meet the compatibility requirements, have enough disk space, etc.) but it would never install until you explicitly tell it to install.
But yes, if you deselect that checkbox, none of it will happen.
Coreda
Member
I would hope so, given how so far they've been overriding user's own settings about it time and time again.
You really can't think of a single reason why someone wouldn't want W10 after all that's been written about it, or why someone wouldn't want a forced OS install. Really.
Revolutionary
Member
I was banned for a few weeks so I wasn't able to reply to this sooner:
I didn't know that it reverts to built-in drivers. I don't recall any previous Windows upgrades doing that before. However, it's good to know for the future, thanks.
As for "being ok now" - not in the slightest. I've had numerous BSODs since. Windows Update has been failing to update for the past few weeks, but I was finally able to force it through today. Fingers crossed. -_-
based on my personal experience with two machines?
No I cannot imagine why anyone would not want to upgrade to the best OS yet for free... unless they had one or two specific legacy software or hw issues causing them to postpone it until they updated their older issues on their machines. I'd even wipe my machine clean and start over to get it if I had to.
And as has been explained it is not a forced install.
Jzero
Member
Just because people are in denial about windows 10, 8.1, 8 being better than Windows 7 doesn't make Windows 7 the better OS. People hate change and Windows 10 is a huge change.