ioneabee Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 as above really a friend has just contacted me with "I have received a message from Microsoft informing me that they intend to upgrade my computer to Windows 10 on the 10 March whether I want it or not. There seems to be no way of avoiding this other than delaying the upgrade by a few days." anyone know anything about this ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikevv Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 Yeah all legit copies are going to auto update, it's so they can cut ties and stop all support for them. Better get backing up, or run a non genuine copy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juggalo Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 You can block it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 As a rule, unless they're using a particularly unique piece of software OR running a complex set of PCs over a local intranet, then Win10 is a smashing OS and they'd be wise to take the free upgrade. Don't get me wrong, I liked 7 and 8.1, but 10 really is an a different level. It's even made it possible to run some really old DOS stuff that refused to do anything on the older systems, so I'm all for it. But yes, you can permanently disable the update by installing third-party software that can block it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ioneabee Posted March 7, 2016 Author Share Posted March 7, 2016 linky for software ? he's not interested in re-learning a new system - he knows how his current one works and he's nearly 70 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne370Z Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 (edited) Looks like there`s an option to just cancel the upgrade with the notification. Edited March 7, 2016 by Wayne370Z Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juggalo Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 linky for software ? he's not interested in re-learning a new system - he knows how his current one works and he's nearly 70 GWX Control Panel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydnH Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 Can't you just block access to the Windows Update servers on your router? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TT350 Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 I'm still on Win98 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian@TORQEN Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 http://winsupersite.com/windows-10/how-stop-windows-10-upgrade-downloading-your-system Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glrnet Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 I'm running 7 pro on a Mac via VMware, 7 is "supported" until 2020 so I won't move until I have to. I only run Windows because I have to for my accounts package. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ebized Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 Windows 10 was enough to make me to (finally) change to Apple stuff, anther regret in my life of not making a change (for the better) sooner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 Win10 is a heck of a lot smoother than the current iOS release. Tbh I almost feel like iOS is starting to become a bit bloatware, with Windows being the more streamlined experience. As an Apple fan, I'd never have thought I'd be saying that! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glrnet Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 I can't comment as I haven't tried Win 10 and probably won't in the near future, interesting though as I do feel Apple have lost their way a bit since SJ popped his clogs. The next year or so will be critical for Apple imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydnH Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 Just to be awkward, I use Linux on Apple hardware. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian@TORQEN Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 Just to be awkward, I use Linux on Apple hardware. What flavour? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydnH Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 Just to be awkward, I use Linux on Apple hardware. What flavour? Fedora, I quite like RPM based distros and started using it when Redhat stopped being free (god how long ago was that?!?). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetSet Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 I'm still on Win98 All my PC's are on Windows XP, only my laptops, 4 of them, are on upgradeable machines. I still have some old PC's with either Win 98 or 2000 on them. These are no longer used but should still work Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TT350 Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 I'm still on Win98 All my PC's are on Windows XP, only my laptops, 4 of them, are on upgradeable machines. I still have some old PC's with either Win 98 or 2000 on them. These are no longer used but should still work Pete I installed Win98 on any system I built for quite some time. I found XP to be clunky at the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ioneabee Posted March 7, 2016 Author Share Posted March 7, 2016 getting back on topic ...... sort of does anyone know what the hell is up with Windows update - new installation of 7 on a laptop, says checking for updates, but actually doesn't - I've had this before - it seems to take several days (or more) before it actually decides to do something - anyone have a work round ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydnH Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 anyone have a work round ? Install Linux. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Adrian@TORQEN Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 Try this workaround Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ioneabee Posted March 7, 2016 Author Share Posted March 7, 2016 middle finger pointing upwards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian@TORQEN Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 middle finger pointing upwards Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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