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Windows 10 |OT| Something Happened? Something Happened.
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my name is ed
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Oh I see, thank you gentlemen. No, Im not in that program. Not even familiar with it tbh. I just got a new windows computer about a week ago coming from using an iMac
HarryDemeanor
Member
Those keys are sometimes caught by Microsoft and deactivated. As long as you know the risk going in then it's up to you.
Being an Insider Preview means you're receiving test updates - updates with new features that haven't been officially released yet (you're basically a beta/RC tester). You can sign up for a Fast ring (frequent updates, released as soon as the features are functional, might contain some bugs) or Slow ring (slower updates, released after being available in the Fast ring for some time, contain less or no bugs since the update was already tested by members of the Fast ring). Right now Microsoft is constantly releasing new features and fixes that will be available in the Redstone / Anniversary update that will be released "this summer" (IIRC they were talking about July 1016).
If you want to join the program, all you need to do is go to Settings -> Update & Security -> Windows Insider Program.
If you want to join the program, all you need to do is go to Settings -> Update & Security -> Windows Insider Program.
So, i know this is a Win10 thread, but i have some issues with 8 and have no idea how to fix them:
-my touchpad (asus laptop) has stopped doing 2-fingers commands altogether, i tried uninstalling and reinstalling the drivers but its not working. also in the driver manager those options are already flagged
-the language switch button at the corner of the bar has disappeared, how can i take it back?
-connecting my laptop to the tv via hdmi isn't working anymore: the tv recognise that something is attached and it goes on the right channel but it doesn't display anything
Any help would be appreciated.
Also, is there a chance that switching to Win10 can fix these problems?
-my touchpad (asus laptop) has stopped doing 2-fingers commands altogether, i tried uninstalling and reinstalling the drivers but its not working. also in the driver manager those options are already flagged
-the language switch button at the corner of the bar has disappeared, how can i take it back?
-connecting my laptop to the tv via hdmi isn't working anymore: the tv recognise that something is attached and it goes on the right channel but it doesn't display anything
Any help would be appreciated.
Also, is there a chance that switching to Win10 can fix these problems?
I want to upgrade but Dell doesn't officially support my laptop for W10 so I had driver issues late last year.
Do you think it's "safe" to upgrade now? It was running ok when I did it last but the fan was just running constantly and the only reason I can think of is because of bad drivers.
Do you think it's "safe" to upgrade now? It was running ok when I did it last but the fan was just running constantly and the only reason I can think of is because of bad drivers.
BoboBrazil
Member
I know it's a long shot, but does anyone have an extra windows 10 pro key they aren't going to use? I want to upgrade my pc(which comes with free 10 home key), but I want to be able to disable automatic driver updates, since the graphics drivers it installs causes my screen to be messed up.
I'm not sure if I'm in the right place, but I'm looking for a Chromecast like device that I can use to cast the videos that I've bought from the Movies & TV app. I haven't seen a device yet that hasn't said it wasn't suitable for video streaming. Any suggestions? Is my best bet one of the stick computers?
Appreciate it!
The new one that came out two months ago is supposed to be really solid.
Confusion Illusion
Banned
I know it's not one of those important or top priority features, but will Microsoft ever do anything about the screen savers on Windows? It's like it hasn't been updated since XP; they are so boring. I'm looking at the screen saver features on my Apple TV and wishing Windows had something similar...particularly for still/wallpaper images.
TheLegendOfMart
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Did Microsoft break something in recent windows updates?
I turned off recent files and folders for jumplists in personalization but even turned off the recents come back until I turn them on and off again and they go away till I start clicking around folders.
It's really irritating because it confuses my father and I keep getting moaned at to make it go away.
I turned off recent files and folders for jumplists in personalization but even turned off the recents come back until I turn them on and off again and they go away till I start clicking around folders.
It's really irritating because it confuses my father and I keep getting moaned at to make it go away.
Gabe Aul is stepping down from the insider build program. Dona Sarkar is taking over.
http://www.theverge.com/2016/6/1/11...-10-gabe-aul-steps-aside-windows-insider-role
http://www.theverge.com/2016/6/1/11...-10-gabe-aul-steps-aside-windows-insider-role
Screensavers stopped actually saving screens when everyone stopped using CRT monitors that could burn-in and switched to flat panels.
These days monitors and computers save power by going to sleep, so having a screensaver is actually counterproductive.
If you want a fancy screensaver for windows, I'm sure there are 3rd party companies still making nice ones. There might even be some for free.
They died due to computers turning the screens off completely these days to hit energy saving requirements and extend the life of the bulb in flat panels
Piston Hyundai
Member
I don't know know if this is the best place for this, but I've been having some USB issues lately. After playing a game for a while (could be something as recent as Doom or as old as San Andreas), everything on my USB hub stops functioning, but appears functional (Num Lock light on keyboard will be on, etc.). If I hit a key on my keyboard, mouse, or any connected controllers, they'll just disconnect and then reconnect again. I can't control my PC outside of streaming it to my NVIDIA Shield until I restart it. I have no idea what could be causing it, since I made sure that Windows couldn't turn off the hub to save power. Does anybody have any ideas?
User Name Here
Member
I'm I hallucinating or did Windows 10 just uninstall or out right delete nearly everything in my Windows.old folder without my permission after the last update?
| Praxis |
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I had a real bad issue with 10 earlier. Logged on and I couldn't open anything, couldn't click on anything in the task bar, the clock had frozen. Even in safe mode it was the same, couldn't open malwarebytes chameleon even. In the end I had to do a full install. One night of my week off wasted.
brotkasten
Member
I think the folder gets deleted after 30 days.
Windows.old contains an archive of the previous build you were on. In an ordinary upgrade scenario all your files are in the new OS anyway, but windows.old is there in case you ever want to roll back.
After 30 days, though, windows.old is deleted to free up disk space.
Or, if you manually run the Disk Cleanup Utility, it presents the option of removing "previous windows installations" which is the same thing.
After 30 days, though, windows.old is deleted to free up disk space.
Or, if you manually run the Disk Cleanup Utility, it presents the option of removing "previous windows installations" which is the same thing.
Poodlestrike
Banned
I keep getting this weird gray bar on the left in Edge when scrolling or using the right click menu. Pulling up the search (F3) and closing it makes it go away, but it inevitably comes back. Very odd. It's per-tab too.
HarryDemeanor
Member
It won't install after I updated to the new build.
EDIT: Got it to work now. Couldn't find the corrupted install to uninstall but it popped up now and everything is fine. Yay.
User Name Here
Member
I guys I'm a year late with this but I'm just trying to update my Windows 7 with the free update and I can't.
The update seems to go well until at some point it reboots and the screen stays black. It does nothing. I left it in this state for like an hour an a half and just stayed the same. After that I need to turn off the power and when I turn it on again it cancels the update and goes back to where I was. This has happened the 3 times I've tried the update, any possible solutions? My google fu seems to be lacking because while I seem to find people that had the same issue I can't find a definitive answer.
The error it gives has always been the same C1900101
The update seems to go well until at some point it reboots and the screen stays black. It does nothing. I left it in this state for like an hour an a half and just stayed the same. After that I need to turn off the power and when I turn it on again it cancels the update and goes back to where I was. This has happened the 3 times I've tried the update, any possible solutions? My google fu seems to be lacking because while I seem to find people that had the same issue I can't find a definitive answer.
The error it gives has always been the same C1900101
Some observations:
Seems like every computer that upgraded from 7/8/8.1 to 10240 then to 10586 has an issue with an image when the 10586 upgrade was done through Windows Update.
No issues with a USB disk/ DVD upgrade (10240 to 10586 setup).
sfc /scannow usually reports something broken with the installation with failed corrections on those setups, so dism /online /cleanup-image /restorehealth fails, too. I have to point dism to a source install.wim (USB/DVD) to fix. Then run sfc /scannow to fix everything.
Also normal user profiles (non-admin/standard) seem to break after the 10586 upgrade, which breaks UWP apps for that user. Easiest fix is to delete and recreate the profile.
No problems for users who clean-installed 10 from the beginning. They can upgrade successfully between builds even when using Windows Update.
Seems like every computer that upgraded from 7/8/8.1 to 10240 then to 10586 has an issue with an image when the 10586 upgrade was done through Windows Update.
No issues with a USB disk/ DVD upgrade (10240 to 10586 setup).
sfc /scannow usually reports something broken with the installation with failed corrections on those setups, so dism /online /cleanup-image /restorehealth fails, too. I have to point dism to a source install.wim (USB/DVD) to fix. Then run sfc /scannow to fix everything.
Also normal user profiles (non-admin/standard) seem to break after the 10586 upgrade, which breaks UWP apps for that user. Easiest fix is to delete and recreate the profile.
No problems for users who clean-installed 10 from the beginning. They can upgrade successfully between builds even when using Windows Update.
User 479360
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I just got a cheap Windows 10 laptop through/for work. It's a bit foreign to me because I haven't used the OS much before.
Any tips?
Also, it came with a free subscription to McAffee. Do I want that?
Any tips?
Also, it came with a free subscription to McAffee. Do I want that?
HarryDemeanor
Member
I don't know if others have this problem but I'm starting to realize just how blurry the font in Windows 10 can be at times. Just doesn't look sharp or crisp in certain parts of the GUI.
Maybe I need to make the jump to 1440p sooner.
Maybe I need to make the jump to 1440p sooner.
Dead Prince
Banned
Anyone on preview build? Has there been updates happening every other day or my updates aren't staying updated. I swear I'm always having to update a lot
AppleSeason
Member
So, one little question:
I used to have 7 on a single HDD, and a week ago I created a partition for testing 10 with dual boot. I've gotten used to 10 faster than expected, and I'm considering making it a full time OS.
I was going to delete the 7 partition, extend the 10 one and remove 7 with msconfig. Will this work or I will have a brick of a system? When it was with 7 and XP I'd just boot into recovery and repair the boot sector, but I'm clueless about 10.
I used to have 7 on a single HDD, and a week ago I created a partition for testing 10 with dual boot. I've gotten used to 10 faster than expected, and I'm considering making it a full time OS.
I was going to delete the 7 partition, extend the 10 one and remove 7 with msconfig. Will this work or I will have a brick of a system? When it was with 7 and XP I'd just boot into recovery and repair the boot sector, but I'm clueless about 10.
User 479360
Banned
So...that free year of McAffee. Do I dare?
DonMigs85
Member
Honestly as long as you're careful with the sites you visit and files you run the built-in Windows Defender is perfectly adequate, in my experience. I do also run free Malwarebytes once a month.
User 479360
Banned
I didn't even know it had Windows Defender. I'm kind of new to Windows.
DonMigs85
Member
It's kinda hidden away but if you go to the Action Center it tells you which antivirus is active. It's also under Settings > Security.