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Windows 10

Posted By: dianne

Windows 10 - 08/07/15 02:59 AM

Well I now have windows 10 its not the nightmare I thought it was and I don't have any problems with it at all didn't do the download myself I got the tech guy at Staples to do the upgrade.if I did that it would of been a nightmare. couldn't play Kholat because I didn't understand about the Microsoft visual c++ 2013 how to download it or what I should do next. not very techie at all. wave smile smile
Posted By: Marian

Re: Windows 10 - 08/07/15 04:22 AM

I'm happy that it was a smooth transition for you - very good news. wave
Posted By: InlandAZ

Re: Windows 10 - 08/07/15 05:53 PM

Originally Posted By: dianne
Well I now have windows 10 its not the nightmare I thought it was and I don't have any problems with it at all didn't do the download myself I got the tech guy at Staples to do the upgrade.if I did that it would of been a nightmare. couldn't play Kholat because I didn't understand about the Microsoft visual c++ 2013 how to download it or what I should do next. not very techie at all. wave smile smile


The first thing you need to so is determine which version of Windows you're running (X86 or x64) - This link explains that one.

32-bit and 64-bit Windows: frequently asked questions

Visual C++ 2013 can be downloaded directly from Microsoft. If you're running a 64 Bit OS download the X64 executable, otherwise select the x86 32 Bit version. Save it to your hard drive and run the installer.

Visual C++ Redistributable Packages
Posted By: mj2c

Re: Windows 10 - 08/07/15 06:24 PM

"If you're running a 64 Bit OS download the X64 executable..."

If you are running on a 64bit OS you will probably need both the 32 and 64bit versions of the c++ redist. because 32bit programs can also be run on a 64 bit system and they will need the 32 bit version.

Unless you meant the 64 bit installer in which case you are right as I think in installs both versions.
Posted By: InlandAZ

Re: Windows 10 - 08/07/15 06:46 PM

Yep, it installs both as I recall -
Posted By: Collector

Re: Windows 10 - 08/10/15 04:48 AM

A little something from the Win10 agreement:

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Finally, we will access, disclose and preserve personal data, including your content (such as the content of your emails, other private communications or files in private folders), when we have a good faith belief that doing so is necessary to: 1.comply with applicable law or respond to valid legal process, including from law enforcement or other government agencies; 2.protect our customers, for example to prevent spam or attempts to defraud users of the services, or to help prevent the loss of life or serious injury of anyone; 3.operate and maintain the security of our services, including to prevent or stop an attack on our computer systems or networks; or 4.protect the rights or property of Microsoft, including enforcing the terms governing the use of the services – however, if we receive information indicating that someone is using our services to traffic in stolen intellectual or physical property of Microsoft, we will not inspect a customer’s private content ourselves, but we may refer the matter to law enforcement.


http://bgr.com/2015/07/31/windows-10-upgrade-spying-how-to-opt-out/

Also,

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Windows 10 splits opinions and it has split mine. I think Microsoft MSFT +0.3% nailed the core OS, but the policies around it are controlling and overly invasive. In short: great software, shame about the rules. And here’s another perfect example…

Now Windows 10 has launched, Microsoft is starting to fill in the blanks regarding features removed from Windows 7 and Windows 8 and it doesn’t make for pleasant reading. Why? Because behind this free upgrade are the first signs of where Microsoft will start charging users in future and it begins at the very bottom:


These include things like Solitaire and Windows DVD Player.

http://www.forbes.com/sites/gordonkelly/2015/08/05/windows-10-charging/
Posted By: oldbroad

Re: Windows 10 - 08/10/15 05:13 AM

Interesting read.
Thanks.
Posted By: Winfrey

Re: Windows 10 - 08/10/15 12:47 PM

Great article, thank you
Posted By: Geo

Re: Windows 10 - 08/10/15 03:15 PM

Apparently Microsoft is aware of the sound problem with win10. This is their fix found in another blog.
A problem with Conexant audio means that you may hear no sound in Windows 10 even though everything appears to be working correctly. While this is being investigated, Microsoft suggests running msconfig.exe and heading to the Boot tab. Click the Advanced options button, check the Maximum memory box and set the value to 3072
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