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My computer automatically restarted and upgraded to Windows 10 again, but I didn't approve of that. I think everybody hates that version of Windows. That makes me want to give up my laptop computer and switch to an Apple Technology laptop (probably iMac). If I'm going to get an Apple laptop, I have to sell my Windows laptop to someone who actually can deal with any Windows computer no matter what. But what'll I do if nobody wants my Windows laptop? I won't be able to afford an Apple laptop if I can't sell my Windows laptop, and it's too late for a refund.
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I am not sure but, I think you can take out the windows 10 and block it from coming back. I would call someone that works on computers and ask them if that is possible before doing anything else!
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I kind of agree about Windows 10, not a fan. But I thought it was me, I'm not a technology advanced person. I remember not liking Windows 8. I get use to something and don't want it to change. I figured I would get use to it just like I did Windows 8 and other technology stuff. I'm not sure what to tell you about selling your laptop. Laptops can be purchased at such a reasonable price that I don't believe I would purchase a used one for any amount that would help out with your purchase. I think that's how most people feel.
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That happened to me, also! I kept declining the free upgrade but last Monday when I logged onto my computer, I discovered it had upgraded on me. I don't like to have to search for things that I was accustomed to knowing where it was! Like all of the rest of the upgrades, I'll eventually get use to it, I guess.
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Too many problems with windows 10 that's why I use GC instead.
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I'm still using windows 7 on my laptop and I like it because I'm used to it and hate all these stupid and basically useless updates these companies throw at us at the drop of a hat to "make things easier for us". I keep declining the windows 10 update too and hope my laptop doesn't automatically make the change for me like some of you. What a pain in the you know what!
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Same thing happened to me. I woke up one morning and found Windows 10 on my computer. Fortunately, I didn't have any problems other than a few minor issues. I do believe you can remove it if you want too.
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I turned off automatic updates on my Windows 7 laptop, so it won't automatically upgrade. I think Microsoft is very unethical to force everyone to get an operating system that they don't want.
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Microsoft did a great job forcing regular users to update to windows 10 with annoying popups and automatic updates... Both my parents upgraded their windows 7 to windows 10 within the week of the OS release (even though they supposedly said they didn't do anything)
Many tech articles have solutions to stop the windows 10 update: Either change the OS upgrade registry to disable or uninstall a windows update that gets you the windows 10 app
http://winsupersite.com/windows-10/how-stop-windows-10-upgrade-downloading-your-system
http://www.howtogeek.com/228551/how-to-stop-windows-7-or-8-from-downloading-windows-10-automatically/
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My computer automatically restarted and upgraded to Windows 10 again, but I didn't approve of that. I think everybody hates that version of Windows. That makes me want to give up my laptop computer and switch to an Apple Technology laptop (probably iMac). If I'm going to get an Apple laptop, I have to sell my Windows laptop to someone who actually can deal with any Windows computer no matter what. But what'll I do if nobody wants my Windows laptop? I won't be able to afford an Apple laptop if I can't sell my Windows laptop, and it's too late for a refund.
There's no need to sell your computer.
You can roll back to Windows 7 or 8.1 if you want to. Instructions here:
http://www.pcworld.com/article/3074020/windows/how-to-go-back-to-windows-7-or-8-after-an-unwanted-windows-10-upgrade.html
You can PREVENT Windows 10 from downloading again. Instructions here:
http://www.howtogeek.com/228551/how-to-stop-windows-7-or-8-from-downloading-windows-10-automatically/
All in all, I happen to like Windows 10. I've had it since the upgrade first came out.
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A few months ago, it was downloading itself without my wanting it. I found how to stop it, like the post above.
However, in July (think the 29th) the free version will end. I have seen it suggested by more than one geek to download it, You don't need to install it, or install and reject it in the first 30 days...with no penalty.
Just don't delete the download, is my understanding The price is going to be insane, so I have to eventually use the free version. it is invasive, and I am really disappointed in Microsoft.
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Hmmmm...I didn't know about it!
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Oh... I still on Window Vista. It works for me and I like it.
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I have yet to transfer over the proverbial "Dark Side" that is Windows 10. Each time the dreaded pop-up window to download it comes up, I flat-out ignore it. Right now, I am pretty happy with the Windows 7 version that I have on both of my laptops.
To be honest, I am going to hold out as long as I can before I am literally forced to transfer.
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I hate windows 10. Some of the programs that worked in windows 7 does not work in windows 10. So I reformatted my computer and installed windows 7. I do not like the idea Microsoft is forcing windows 7 users to upgrade to windows 10 which is stupid.
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I have heard nothing but bad things about Windows 10.... I am refusing to upgrade!
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I'm getting used to 10. It's not bad but hard to get used to. I'm using Windows 7 at work.
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The only problem I have had with windows 10 is that it seems to slow down my computer and it sometimes seems to not let me do things on fusioncash that I normally can do.
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I have it my laptop at home and other than the mouse been too slow, which I fixed and sometimes trying to find out where somethings are I am OK with it, it is not the best or better than 7 but OK
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You will have to pay a bundle if you don't at least download the free version. I think the cut off date is July 29th.
I don't like a "paid" version forced on me.
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My computer doesn't automatically restart and download it, but it keeps asking me if I want it...often interfering with other things I am doing. I will keep my Windows 7 as long as possible.
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My computer automatically restarted and upgraded to Windows 10 again, but I didn't approve of that. I think everybody hates that version of Windows. That makes me want to give up my laptop computer and switch to an Apple Technology laptop (probably iMac). If I'm going to get an Apple laptop, I have to sell my Windows laptop to someone who actually can deal with any Windows computer no matter what. But what'll I do if nobody wants my Windows laptop? I won't be able to afford an Apple laptop if I can't sell my Windows laptop, and it's too late for a refund.
You don't have to "approve" it. If you have your computer set to automatically install updates that will happen. Mine is about to drive me crazy wanting to do that. But my new laptop has Windows 10 and I don't see what the big deal is. It works fine and has not been hard to learn. I am sure you can sell it. Mac computers are not compatible with most software you purchase and it totally different than Windows based computers.
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My computer automatically restarted and upgraded to Windows 10 again, but I didn't approve of that. I think everybody hates that version of Windows. That makes me want to give up my laptop computer and switch to an Apple Technology laptop (probably iMac). If I'm going to get an Apple laptop, I have to sell my Windows laptop to someone who actually can deal with any Windows computer no matter what. But what'll I do if nobody wants my Windows laptop? I won't be able to afford an Apple laptop if I can't sell my Windows laptop, and it's too late for a refund.
There's no need to sell your computer.
You can roll back to Windows 7 or 8.1 if you want to. Instructions here:
http://www.pcworld.com/article/3074020/windows/how-to-go-back-to-windows-7-or-8-after-an-unwanted-windows-10-upgrade.html
You can PREVENT Windows 10 from downloading again. Instructions here:
http://www.howtogeek.com/228551/how-to-stop-windows-7-or-8-from-downloading-windows-10-automatically/
All in all, I happen to like Windows 10. I've had it since the upgrade first came out.
I downgrad immediately.
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I upgraded to Windows 10 last year and I haven't had any problems. But I guess it won't be for everyone. I also don't think you'll have to sell your laptop, there are a lot of sites that offer previous versions.
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We have windows 10, it does give us problems once I a while but its easy to navigate.
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I think on a new computer it would not be an issue but on older computers some of the hardware is not compatible with Windows 10 (like in my case my wireless network card). As I was having all this trouble in the first week thankfully I was able to roll it back of course it make a huge mess out of my e-mails, I basically had to start from scratch there. I have windows 10 on another Windows 7 laptop (given to me by a family member to keep/have as a spare) and it was too late to roll it back. I really don't know why I messed with it as my computer worked great with Windows 7 (does everything I need). So does my vista desktop actually!
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The same thing happened to me. I'm not anti 10 yet. Giving it a chance. So far it seems to have really slowed things down. But I'm not techie enough to downgrade ... I only now how to upgrade... and this time I too didn't even authorize it.
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So far I have caught my "upgrade" attempts - it is starting to really aggravate me. First if I wanted it I would have responded to the first 100 popups about it. Then it downright started downloading without my direct permission but somehow I stopped it. Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.
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i have windows 10 on my computer and i never had any problem with it
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Yea..my computer also automatically installed Windows 10. I dont have any problems with it so far. But I dont use it all that much ..mainly only use for internet.
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i am good on 10
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Yes I had the same last week.. a left my computer and when I cam back it was installing Windows 10... I drastically shut my computer off with the power button... when it restarted it had no choice than going back the previously installed windows.
you can that if you are not happy with windows 10 you can simply reverse back to win 7 or 8 (whatever you had installed before)??? There's an options somewhere that allows you to go back!!
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I have windows 10 on my new laptop and it is ok, I have not gotten used to it yet.
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have that too T_T
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Don't have that much issues with windows 10. Except for its intrusiveness which is additional proof why
Microsoft is forcing everyone to upgrade against their will.
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I keep checking the NO don't update button. I hope it doesn't do it on its on, I will be very upset too.
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Yeah, they keep trying to set me up with windows 10 too, but I keep putting it off. I really rather keep things the way I already have them.
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I have a new computer with windows 10. I have this love/hate relationship with win 10.
When it does an upgrade, it makes some other component go crazy!
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windows 10 can be annoying but I can figure out most problems.
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Windows 10 has been nothing but an pain here it does what it want, We have had to add thing it takes off, delete others.
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I tried Windows 10 and hated it .. so I went back to my Windows 7
Here is a link to Microsoft that tells you how to go back to 7 or 8
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10/going-back-to-windows-7-or-windows-81 (http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10/going-back-to-windows-7-or-windows-81)
If you had a different version of windows .. google and you will find some help there
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I tried Windows 10 and hated it .. so I went back to my Windows 7
Here is a link to Microsoft that tells you how to go back to 7 or 8
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10/going-back-to-windows-7-or-windows-81 (http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10/going-back-to-windows-7-or-windows-81)
If you had a different version of windows .. google and you will find some help there
Very helpful, thanks! I have not update to 10 because i don't want to! I am tired of the banner running across MSN too!
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I did the upgrade when it came out and I've personally had so many problems with Windows 10 it literally killed my computer. I had to take it to get a brand new hard drive. I don't think it's right to force Windows 10 on people. It should be our choice whether we want it or not. I have Windows 7 on my laptop and I turned off the automatic updates so i won't have to switch on that one. You should be able to get your old system back if you look under systems restore. There should be a spot you can click on to go back to your old system. Truth be told, a few minutes after working with Windows 10 I tried to get back Windows 7. It literally killed half the programs I use. And a week after it was installed I lost both the start button (where they actually put everything) and Cortana. I really haven't liked any windows system since XP. Windows 7 is okay and definitely my next choice. This Windows 10 is only slightly better than Vista.
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I hate windows 10. Some of the programs that worked in windows 7 does not work in windows 10. So I reformatted my computer and installed windows 7. I do not like the idea Microsoft is forcing windows 7 users to upgrade to windows 10 which is stupid.
Did you ever try to install the programs in "compatibility" mode? This would make those programs work the way they did in Windows 7 or 8. I have some VERY OLD programs installed on my Windows 10 and have no problems at all using them.
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I hate it too, I took mine out & went back to 8.1!