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    Question Win10 lappy won't go to sleep when I close the lid

    Did you check for OS corruption? If you run a command prompt as an administrator, type in: sfc /scannow
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    RIP Russ, NCNE (Moderator Approved)

    Wow - I haven't been on the Off Topic forum for years. Anyway I was sadden to see that Russ has passed. I remember Russ from the old Compucheap site he had back in the lat 90's or early 2000. I also remember him from Anand's first forum when he was around 15 years old. The forum was a single...
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    Those running 7 or 8: do you have updates turned off?

    The new Win 10 cumulative update model now leaves me a bit apprehensive.I don't trust MS ever since they decided to roll out updates without the ability to select each update for us 7 and 8 users. So who here has updates disabled? I used to get my updates via Autopatcher, but that is now almost...
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    The final countdown (for 'free' win 10 upgrade) options

    Yep, and in the end, they wound up pissing off lots of customers in the process with all of their nasty tricks to get you to upgrade.
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    How many of you are OS holdouts / luddites? Still clinging to your favorite OS?

    error - wrong forum post.
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    "Microsoft accused of Windows 10 upgrade 'nasty trick'" from BBC, UPDATED

    Updategate: Microsoft climbs down from deceitful Windows 10 ruse http://www.theinquirer.net/inquirer/news/2459429/updategate-microsoft-climbs-down-from-deceitful-windows-10-ruse
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    Microsoft hits a new low, now pushing 10 via IE

    Yep. Already tried Mint and Zorin. Just need to get off of gaming, but I could keep 7 and my old games.
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    Microsoft hits a new low, now pushing 10 via IE

    Sneaks Windows 10 advertising into an Internet Explorer security patch. Man these guys are pushy bastards on shoving 10 down everyone's throats. http://betanews.com/2016/03/09/windows-10-advertising-in-ie-security-patch/#comments
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    Best Browse?

    Ok thanks for the link. I got the old version 5.4.11 installed. Is there a way to update the database but not the program to version 6.x?
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    Best Browse?

    I just tried Pale Moon yesterday on my laptop - the x64 version. Seemed to work great, except when I click on my mouse button to go back a page, it does not work. The function works fine in FF and Chrome, so not sure what the issue is. I also had an issue with it displaying the Ublock Origin...
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    How many of you are OS holdouts / luddites? Still clinging to your favorite OS?

    Back to the original topic, yes I'm a hold out for 7 and 8.1. I do have 10 on a spare laptop, but I just can't seem to accept it. There is also a possibility that it will become a subscription service which I don't want. Once 7 expires, I'll either keep using it, move to 8.1, or go with Linux. I...
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    Need an industrial-strength fix for Windows (7-64-SP1) Update

    I get all my updates using Autopatcher. It installs only the critical updates, and gives you options for the others. I have turned off updates completely for windows 7, as I don't like what MS has done with their updates (i.e. inadequate descriptions).
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    Win 7 Updates Crippled?

    I have no problems getting only security updates using Autopatcher for both 7 and 8.1. I just finished installing 8.1 fresh on a laptop. Downloaded and installed Autopatcher. After downloading all the updates, there were ~100 or so security updates for 8.1. In less than one hour, it was all...
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    Windows 7 updates

    If you don't want 10, go here: https://www.grc.com/never10.htm
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    Official: How to manage Windows 10 notification and upgrade options

    Yeah I would use Steve's tool.
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    Windows 10, Start window says "New"

    Is it a fresh install or update?
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    Microsoft intentionally sabotaging Windows 7, by making Windows Update unbearable??

    For updates, I only use Autopatcher. It will store updates locally on your drive. If I need to update someone's pc, I simply copy my folder to theirs and run the Autopatcher executable. I have updates disabled, and do it myself once a month. Another reason I like Autopacher is it will install...
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    Got 30 mins to kill?

    Most of this stuff we already know about, but what I found interesting in the video is the way the new Edge browser bypasses the host file after placing a block. Some of the things I don't like are the constant reissuing of KB's that you have already don't want or disabled. They just...
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    Choosing the right linux distro

    Just saw this: Linux Mint website hacked to trick users into downloading version with "backdoor" http://www.zdnet.com/article/linux-mint-website-hacked-malicious-backdoor-version/
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    Choosing the right linux distro

    Here is another distro: http://zorinos.com/ I have Zorin an Mint running in a VM to determine which one I like better.
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    Updates to hide to prevent Windows 10 Upgrade / Disable Telemetry

    I wanted to double check what I had installed, so I created an Excel sheet with all the KB's installed in my system. I had the output go out to a text file in your user profile with this command: wmic qfe list brief /format:texttablewsys > "%USERPROFILE%\hotfix.txt" The only problem is the...
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    Im sorry, but this is excessive. edit: Moar FUD!

    Microsoft’s telemetry U-turn? LOL another Forbes article. Maybe MS got so much blow back from all of their telemetry, which they never came out and stated what was actually collected, according to this article in Forbes, they plan to make a change...
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    Is Win10 designed to collect lots of meta-data?

    I just installed Linux Mint 17.3 along with win 7. For my printer on my win 7 machine, it was able to find my windows network and see and install the driver, so yes Linux has come a long way.
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    [TR] Win10 now a "recommended" update for Win7, 8.1.

    I don't get it either. 10 has been out for over 6 months now, and those that wanted would have upgraded already. The ones that did not, either they did not like it or it broke something. I'm sure those that have updates enabled for everything, they will be in for a surprise after a reboot. It...
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    Is Win10 designed to collect lots of meta-data?

    I know that Forbes has been critical about windows 10, including this article: http://www.forbes.com/sites/gordonkelly/2016/01/27/when-free-windows-10-becomes-expensive-fear-this/?utm_campaign=yahootix&partner=yahootix#121b48ed538d Some of the points they make though makes you think about...
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    Windows XP vs Linux for office/web system?

    Besides Linux Mint, there is also a lesser know one called Zorin. Almost looks like XP. You can change the desktop to make it look a lot like XP or 7. http://zorinos.com/
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    Eagles guitarist Glenn Frey dies at 67

    LOL you read my mind. I'll be turning 61 in May of this year. Man time flies when you reach 30 and beyond. When you hit the 50's, then you start to think how long do I have before I kick the bucket.
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    Eagles guitarist Glenn Frey dies at 67

    Same here, but you have to remember that many of these people lived a lot harder than most. Alcohol, drug use, etc. The body has a way of exacting its revenge. RIP Glenn.
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    Microsoft: New CPUs will require Windows 10

    You could still install Win7 or 8.1 on new silicon, BUT MS is not going to guarantee that it performs as well as it would under Win10 because Win10 will support new features in these CPUs. MS is not going to release patches to try to make older OSes utilize these new features. (from...
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    Common Sense

    Today, we grieve for our beloved old friend, Common Sense, who has been with us for many years. No one knows for sure how old he was, since his birth records were long ago lost in bureaucratic red tape. He will be remembered as having cultivated such valuable lessons as: - Life isn't always...
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    Massive Windows 10 News Hides 5 Nasty Surprises

    My thinking is they are doing this, because hardly no one wants to spend time giving feedback. I know I don't. So the only way to accomplish it would be to use telemetry to achieve the goal.
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    Massive Windows 10 News Hides 5 Nasty Surprises

    Nice list. Thanks for sharing. I just wish MS would come clean and report exactly what they are tracking. I can see telemetry being acceptable for things as: How are customers really engaging with the app? Do people use the features you thought they wanted? Where are they spending (or not...
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    Massive Windows 10 News Hides 5 Nasty Surprises

    JEDIYoda and RampantAndroid probably work for MS. I guess they don't care about their privacy. I'm going to laugh when someone hacks MS servers and steals passwords etc.
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    RAM requirements for Win7, Win8, and Win10 ?

    x86 = 2 gigs x64 = 4 gigs Ideal: x86 = 3 gigs x64 = 8 gigs
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    Massive Windows 10 News Hides 5 Nasty Surprises

    I guess people don't care about their privacy. Being a baby boomer born in 1955, we never had to worry about privacy until about 10-15 years ago. Now it's all over the place from every source you can think of because of the digital age we live in. I also thought the article was funny, in that...
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    Massive Windows 10 News Hides 5 Nasty Surprises

    So there you have it. I do not trust MS, and I will not be using their OS unless they come clean on what they track. http://www.forbes.com/sites/gordonkelly/2016/01/06/windows-10-spying-secrets-revealed/?utm_campaign=yahootix&partner=yahootix
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    Anyone else REFUSE to get Windows 10 upgrade?

    My guess is the only way you are going to get a "win 10 slim" will be a hacked version, where all the garbage has been removed, and you are left with a clean OS. It will be interesting to see if this happens. Face it, it's only a matter of time, considering that some have already come out with...
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    USB 3.1 Driver Fails to Install - Windows 7

    I think you need to install the latest chipset drivers for your board. That is usually the first thing I do with a fresh install.
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    Anyone else REFUSE to get Windows 10 upgrade?

    Staying with win7 until it expires, then I'll move to 8.1 and stay with 8.1. I may decide to finally go with 10 for just gaming, and then my main boot will probably be Linux Mint or Linux Zorin.
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    Reinstalling OS

    I had the same issue with my win7 x64 box. I turned out to be my SSD. I had to contact the mfg to get a erase program. Ran that which took only 10 seconds, then loaded an Acronis image I made about a month earlier, and all is well again. So it could be your SSD.
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