Windows 10 Question(s)

[PaceAdvantage]

You can permanently disable Defender in Windows 10...all it takes is google.

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=how+to+permanen...+in+windows+10

[upthecreek]

Originally Posted by PaceAdvantage

You can permanently disable Defender in Windows 10...all it takes is google.

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=how+to+permanen...+in+windows+10

Like I said in my post,I didn't understand the Google answer Excuse me for asking

[upthecreek]

Originally Posted by forced89

Why not just delete Norton. I'm no fan of Microsoft or Windows10 but you just got in bed with them so why not just go whole hog and simplify your life?

I get Norton from my ISP(Comcast) , along with their Malware protection If had it 8 years with no issues and I like/comfortable using it And besides I think in this or another thread,even MS recommended not using their antivirus protection.

[PaceAdvantage]

Originally Posted by upthecreek

Like I said in my post,I didn't understand the Google answer Excuse me for asking

There's more than one link...I was hoping one of them would have helped you.

Sorry.

[upthecreek]

Originally Posted by PaceAdvantage

There's more than one link...I was hoping one of them would have helped you.

Sorry.

Thnx I've since found out that MS in its security center doesn't always recognize 3rd party antivirus. Norton assures me I have full protection and under firewall status in system security it says its being monitored by vendor Norton 360,so I'm confident I'm protected

[PaceAdvantage]

My concern would be conflicts between the two and perhaps the slowing down of your system because you're running two real-time monitoring programs.

[upthecreek]

Originally Posted by PaceAdvantage

My concern would be conflicts between the two and perhaps the slowing down of your system because you're running two real-time monitoring programs.

Forgot to mention that if I open up Windows Defender it now tells me it permanently disabled Apparently after you install 3rd party antivirus and make sure you have the latest updates so its compatible with W10, it automatically turns off

[_______]

I was told by someone fairly savvy that even though I don't want the W10 update, I should install it and then roll it back to W7.

He stated that Microsoft will consider my machine part of the installed base prior to the 7/29 cutoff and allow the free upgrade afterwards if I change my mind.

I have googled around for confirmation but haven't found a definitive answer. Putting this out for others like myself who have made a definitive decision to not update.

[whodoyoulike]

Originally Posted by _______

I was told by someone fairly savvy that even though I don't want the W10 update, I should install it and then roll it back to W7.

He stated that Microsoft will consider my machine part of the installed base prior to the 7/29 cutoff and allow the free upgrade afterwards if I change my mind.

I have googled around for confirmation but haven't found a definitive answer. Putting this out for others like myself who have made a definitive decision to not update.

You need to verify this because I've read in a couple articles that if you install then roll back (I think you have 30 days to decide to roll back) to upgrade subsequent will cost you $100 + for the home edition vs. free.

[Jeff P]

Customer wins $10k judgement from Microsoft over unauthorized Windows 10 upgrade:
http://www.computerworld.com/article...0-upgrade.html

Microsoft last month paid a California travel agent $10,000 after she won a judgment in small claims court by successfully arguing that an unauthorized upgrade to Windows 10 crippled her work PC.

-jp

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[Longshot6977]

Originally Posted by Jeff P

Customer wins $10k judgement from Microsoft over unauthorized Windows 10 upgrade:
http://www.computerworld.com/article...0-upgrade.html.

I stand up and applaud this woman!

Hopefully, a long line forms behind her against M$.

[whodoyoulike]

I think my home pc has also been crippled. Thanks for the info didn't know small claims settlements can now be that high.

[Dave Schwartz]

Personally, I think that the time is near for upgrading providing you have very new hardware.

I just cannot imagine installing Win10 on:

* XP-era machines (i.e.3GB max on the motherboard)
* machines with older peripherals that will possibly not have W10 drivers.


Just my opinion.

I currently have 1 machine that is satisfies both these requirements and about 15 that don't.


Dave

[JimG]

When a forced upgrade messed up my hard drive on an otherwise nice older computer, I blew a gasket. Then I dropped another hard drive into my computer, and installed Linux. I love it. Have most windows software I used working under wine, and do not ever plan to return to Windows. Screw them.

Jim

[Tom]

I have a W7 refurbed machine, never opened the box.
I think I will fire it up, get W10 before I put anything on it, then use it only for web access and file storage. After 7/29, W10 is no longer free. I suspect the yearly rental fee will follow very quickly. Then, Nevermore software will turn the danged thing into a Chrome Book.

Everything I need or want is working fine on my 4 XP machines. there is nothing at all out there I need or want that wasn't around 10 years ago.
Linex is a good alternative.

I am going to download Mint and try it from a thumb drive boot.
Jim, can you run Open Office? All really need to be sure is I can have a database and spreadsheet program that works.

MS is not worth the bother. When they went as far a s make the X button mean accept, realized they have zero credibility and even loess honor. I certainly hope this W10 thing costs them billions. Some people deserve bad tings to happen to them. MS is one of them.