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Title: Oct Windows update is now,
Post by: Den on October 04, 2018, 17:10
Oct Windows update is now.

Pick a spare 2 hours for this one, but it's well worth it.  ;D
Title: Re: Oct Windows update is now,
Post by: Clive on October 04, 2018, 17:14
Thanks Den.  I think I can delay it for a few months since I have Windows Pro. 
Title: Re: Oct Windows update is now,
Post by: Den on October 04, 2018, 19:09
It actually improves lots of things including Edge so it well worth doing.
Title: Re: Oct Windows update is now,
Post by: GillE on October 05, 2018, 14:32
Edge is already a pretty good browser - this sounds promising  :)
Title: Re: Oct Windows update is now,
Post by: GillE on October 05, 2018, 22:27
Having just seen this video ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZNOE4qSaDc ) I won't be seeking to update Windows 10 any time soon!
Title: Re: Oct Windows update is now,
Post by: Clive on October 05, 2018, 22:34
What a bunch of Muppets!  This is the reason I prefer to wait for 6 months before accepting the updates.
Title: Re: Oct Windows update is now,
Post by: daveeb on October 05, 2018, 22:43
In my experience if you don't update there is a small chance of some malware knacking your computer. If you do update there's a big chance of the update knacking your computer. These days I try avoid them at all costs which is why I still use win 7 to make the avoidance a lot easier  :crazy:
Title: Re: Oct Windows update is now,
Post by: Clive on October 06, 2018, 08:45
Sounds a wise plan to me Dave. 
Title: Re: Oct Windows update is now,
Post by: Den on October 06, 2018, 13:34
It must be me   :D On both my desktop and laptop I have had no problems with the update at all. Edge now runs better than ever and I don't seem to have lost any files.
Title: Re: Oct Windows update is now,
Post by: Clive on October 06, 2018, 17:13
Apparently Microsoft has pulled the update so can all sleep soundly again.  Until the next time of course.   ::)
Title: Re: Oct Windows update is now,
Post by: Simon on October 06, 2018, 17:34
So, when it's re-released, Den may have to get it again.  ;D
Title: Re: Oct Windows update is now,
Post by: Clive on October 06, 2018, 18:30
If he can find his files. 
Title: Re: Oct Windows update is now,
Post by: Rodders on October 06, 2018, 20:13
My laptop was set to update automatically, so on Tuesday it automatically deleted my photos and docs.  Now I just want to stab to death every **** who works for Microsoft.
Title: Re: Oct Windows update is now,
Post by: Simon on October 06, 2018, 20:55
:ouch2:
Title: Re: Oct Windows update is now,
Post by: Clive on October 06, 2018, 21:25
I wonder if they are really deleted or just hidden?  Could they be found in the recycle bin?  Might they reappear when the update is updated?   :dunno:
Title: Re: Oct Windows update is now,
Post by: Den on October 09, 2018, 21:53
I feel so lucky, all these problems and they seem to pass me by.  :D
Title: Re: Oct Windows update is now,
Post by: Den on November 13, 2018, 20:53
Windows 10 update has now been released fully plus other updates.  ;D
Title: Re: Oct Windows update is now,
Post by: Simon on November 13, 2018, 21:07
 :facepalm:
Title: Re: Oct Windows update is now,
Post by: Clive on November 13, 2018, 21:54
It totally nuked my Asus laptop which now refuses to boot up.  I only threw out the rescue disks a week or so previously.  Good timing eh?
Title: Re: Oct Windows update is now,
Post by: Simon on November 14, 2018, 00:00
Honestly, they really should be facing a major litigation suit, with the amount of damage they have caused to people's computers.
Title: Re: Oct Windows update is now,
Post by: Clive on November 14, 2018, 09:26
The only thing I used it for was to let the grandchildren play games.  Hence my cavalier attitude with the rescue disks.
Title: Re: Oct Windows update is now,
Post by: GillE on November 14, 2018, 19:24
I'm not going to do it.  Bl00dy pooter might have a mind of its own but I'm not going to do it.

 :x:
Title: Re: Oct Windows update is now,
Post by: Clive on November 14, 2018, 21:53
Be resolute Gill!  I've delayed my PC Specialist machine as I don't want to lose that one too.
Title: Re: Oct Windows update is now,
Post by: Simon on November 14, 2018, 23:48
Well, my laptop appears to be playing hard to get.  I switched it on at 4pm this afternoon, with the intention of leaving it on all evening in case it wanted to download anything, so that it might actually be ready to use when I wanted to, but when I checked it at 8pm, the WiFi had not connected, so it had just sat there doing nothing but consume electricity for 4 hours.

That said, I think I've delayed the updates, so it probably wouldn't have gone on a suicide mission to download the latest Windows 10 anyway.
Title: Re: Oct Windows update is now,
Post by: GillE on November 15, 2018, 19:24
I've switched off automatic updates and, since the last feature update was 26 May 2018, I'm feeling smug.  Now all I have to do is remember to update it manually after the guinea pigs have tested it out for me.  That'll probably be when Micro$soft announces the next update.
Title: Re: Oct Windows update is now,
Post by: Clive on November 15, 2018, 22:21
Another method is to tell your machine you are using a metered connection.   ;)
Title: Re: Oct Windows update is now,
Post by: daveeb on November 16, 2018, 10:37
I've switched off automatic updates and, since the last feature update was 26 May 2018, I'm feeling smug.  Now all I have to do is remember to update it manually after the guinea pigs have tested it out for me.  That'll probably be when Micro$soft announces the next update.

Another method is to tell your machine you are using a metered connection.   ;)

W10 tends to ignore that setting when it really wants to update stuff, i 've tried it to no avail  ':|
Title: Re: Oct Windows update is now,
Post by: Simon on November 16, 2018, 11:45
W10 tends to ignore the user at any other time as well!
Title: Re: Oct Windows update is now,
Post by: daveeb on November 16, 2018, 13:29
W10 tends to ignore the user at any other time as well!

Very true.  :-X

I've started using Linux Mint in preparation for my windows 7 pc packing in. It looks a bit dated and I haven't really got my head around it yet, but it's up and running and doesn't update when it wants to  :thumbs:
Title: Re: Oct Windows update is now,
Post by: Clive on November 16, 2018, 16:13
That seems a good result!   :D  I foresee someone inventing a new OS and MS disappearing.  It can't go on screwing up people's computers.
Title: Re: Oct Windows update is now,
Post by: davy51 on November 16, 2018, 23:26
Very true.  :-X

I've started using Linux Mint in preparation for my windows 7 pc packing in. It looks a bit dated and I haven't really got my head around it yet, but it's up and running and doesn't update when it wants to  :thumbs:


You will love Mint Ive used it for years
Title: Re: Oct Windows update is now,
Post by: Simon on November 16, 2018, 23:35

You will love Mint Ive used it for years

I've heard there's lots of holes in it.   :)x
Title: Re: Oct Windows update is now,
Post by: davy51 on November 16, 2018, 23:42
I've heard there's lots of holes in it.   :)x



But like a donut they are very easy to fill :laugh:
Title: Re: Oct Windows update is now,
Post by: GillE on November 17, 2018, 01:18
Linux Mint is smashing.  If it wasn't for the fact that my favourite programs only operate on Windoze I'd use it regularly.
Title: Re: Oct Windows update is now,
Post by: davy51 on November 17, 2018, 01:28
Linux Mint is smashing.  If it wasn't for the fact that my favourite programs only operate on Windoze I'd use it regularly.


This might help you in that regard

What I have found other than adobe flash which doesn't do well in Mint most other programs have alternatives


https://linuxappfinder.com/alternatives (https://linuxappfinder.com/alternatives)
Title: Re: Oct Windows update is now,
Post by: davy51 on November 17, 2018, 01:34
For help using commands in a terminal
I use this program it has most of the most used commands in it

https://launchpad.net/clicompanion (https://launchpad.net/clicompanion)
Title: Re: Oct Windows update is now,
Post by: daveeb on November 17, 2018, 12:37

This might help you in that regard

What I have found other than adobe flash which doesn't do well in Mint most other programs have alternatives


https://linuxappfinder.com/alternatives (https://linuxappfinder.com/alternatives)

That's useful Davy, thanks  :thumbs:
Title: Re: Oct Windows update is now,
Post by: Den on November 18, 2018, 16:35
Both desktop and laptop still running well after update.  ;D
Title: Re: Oct Windows update is now,
Post by: GillE on November 18, 2018, 19:19
That alternatives page is very helpful, Davy.  Thanks.  Although many Linux programs are now also compatible with Windoze I'm still attracted to commercial Windows programs for work with graphics and video.  They have a real edge over Open Source programs.
Title: Re: Oct Windows update is now,
Post by: davy51 on November 18, 2018, 22:22
That alternatives page is very helpful, Davy.  Thanks.  Although many Linux programs are now also compatible with Windoze I'm still attracted to commercial Windows programs for work with graphics and video.  They have a real edge over Open Source programs.

That is true GillE
I still use windows at times I have Windows 10,7,XP pro installed on various computers I own
Title: Re: Oct Windows update is now,
Post by: Clive on November 18, 2018, 22:41
You must spend all your time doing updates Davy.   ;D
Title: Re: Oct Windows update is now,
Post by: davy51 on November 18, 2018, 22:46
I only update as I user them Doesn't take very long only a few minutes

My windows 7 and XP pro only do security updates now
Title: Re: Oct Windows update is now,
Post by: Simon on January 11, 2019, 21:36
Having fought it off as long as possible, the Oct update has finally landed on my W10 laptop.  The upgrade seems to have gone OK (I went out for the day and left it to it), but why does it have to reset all the fonts?  Very annoying! 
Title: Re: Oct Windows update is now,
Post by: Clive on January 11, 2019, 22:33
 :omg:  That's going to give me nightmares.   :facepalm:
Title: Re: Oct Windows update is now,
Post by: GillE on January 13, 2019, 13:15
Oh, so that's why I've had to reset the fonts in all my document templates.

Thank you, Microsh*t.  >:(
Title: Re: Oct Windows update is now,
Post by: Clive on January 13, 2019, 16:59
The other free gift is that it always disables System Restore.   :woot: