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Title: Windows-10
Post by: RAMMEL on March 29, 2016, 08:34:06 PM
Q & A, and discussion about Windows 10
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: jackwv on March 31, 2016, 12:12:40 PM
Rick thanks for the set up.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: Jakkims on April 01, 2016, 12:26:40 AM
Checking in.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: so_P_bubble on April 01, 2016, 06:03:48 AM
X for me too!
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: JoanFL on April 01, 2016, 07:20:00 AM
Getting a spot......
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: Kelly on April 01, 2016, 09:27:12 AM
Not sure what 'getting a spot' means!

Kelly
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: so_P_bubble on April 01, 2016, 09:57:46 AM
Being "funny" again, Kelly?  ;D  You do like to do that...
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: Kelly on April 01, 2016, 04:01:40 PM
Hi Bubble
Yes I do like to be funny!

But I don't know what 'getting a spot is'

Kelly
Title: Kelly
Post by: RAMMEL on April 01, 2016, 04:08:03 PM
Quote from: Kelly on April 01, 2016, 04:01:40 PM
Hi Bubble
Yes I do like to be funny!

But I don't know what 'getting a spot is'

Kelly
It's making a minimal post on a discussion so that when there's a new post you can get back to it easily.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: JeanneP on April 01, 2016, 04:11:37 PM
"getting a spot" " To get a place in somewhere"" Show you are in"
Rammel jumped in before my posting but his is closer to the meaning over here.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: Sandy on April 01, 2016, 04:19:13 PM
 :crazy2:
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: so_P_bubble on April 02, 2016, 04:05:25 AM
Rammel, should that expression go on our quips list?
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: Kelly on April 02, 2016, 06:21:22 AM
Hi Rammel
Thank you

Kelly
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: Kelly on April 02, 2016, 06:22:13 AM
Hi JeanneP
Thank you.

It is not a saying I have heard before

Kelly
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: jackwv on April 02, 2016, 09:35:28 AM
:thumbup:   My Spot
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: so_P_bubble on April 02, 2016, 09:48:50 AM
.  My dot  ;D
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: RAMMEL on April 02, 2016, 11:07:03 AM
Quote from: so_P_bubble on April 02, 2016, 04:05:25 AM
Rammel, should that expression go on our quips list?
I think it's a bit too "local".
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: jackwv on April 02, 2016, 11:42:33 AM
When I want to play with the items above the post I can't in Edge, but go to IE and all work.  So here!

Bubble you have the . I will go for a dash -
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: so_P_bubble on April 02, 2016, 12:22:55 PM
Ha ha  ha Jack, you are in a good shape :D
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: angelface555 on April 02, 2016, 02:42:28 PM
 :smiley6600:
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: jackwv on April 02, 2016, 03:07:30 PM
Thought I might confuse things but you folks are too smart.   I was thinking dot and dash, and remember when my Father a Telegrapher tried back in early 40s to teach me, but gave up.   Not much later he was training folks for the railroad and almost lost his job when he suggested not much of a future for it with telephone etc coming along.   Boy would he have loved the computer.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: JeanneP on April 02, 2016, 08:41:08 PM
I remember us being taught Morse Code.  ..--I was in the Girl Guides in the UK.  It was during the war and and think they were told  soon not to be teaching it at the time.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: Kelly on April 02, 2016, 09:01:01 PM
Hi Everyone
I tried to learn shorthand, well a type of shorthand called Teeline.

Kelly
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: angelface555 on April 02, 2016, 10:16:57 PM
 :knuppel2:  "“The creators recently modified the DGA (Domain Generating Algorithm) so that the Command and Control servers are different each day. They also made a new variant of Locky, which attacks network shares and other attached storage, using blank/null credentials and/or the locally logged in user credentials. For the most part, they are sticking to 104.239.213.7 as the server, but are registering multiple domains. Lastly, they are partnering with the Exploit Kit (EK) developers to bundle Locky, so I expect to see a drastic increase in the number of samples being distributed via exploits and spam.”
"Now, even more than ever, it is recommended that you keep offline backups of your data as malicious files can find their way to networked storage or devices. I personally have a backup that is always attatched and runs several times per day, and an offline copy that is secure in the case that my attatched backups are compromised. Getting started with backups is very easy, especially as storage prices are steadily decreasing. A simple 1 TB (TeraByte) external hard drive will work perfectly for most consumers, and only costs around $50.00.

There are currently developments in creating a vaccine to prevent Locky from encrypting your files. Sylvain Sarméjeanne has an article here that dives very technically into the workings of Locky and how vaccines can be developed. One Locky vaccine, which is being used as a proof of concept has been published by cryptobioz here. We’re still testing this vaccine for it’s effectiveness, and will update this blog with our findings. It is not expected to be a complete fix to stop Locky encryptions, just proof that the ideas presented by Sylvain Sarméjeanne in his article can be effective and further developed.

PC Matic users with SuperShield running should be aware that these files will not be able to execute on their machines, as SuperShield will stop them."

http://techtalk.pcpitstop.com/2016/03/24/locky-ransomware-is-becoming-more-prevalent/?lockyontherise=
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: jackwv on April 03, 2016, 09:28:02 AM
Kelly I had a year of shorthand, never used.  Did learn to type that is a big help, even now.

Patricia, afraid that article is way over my head, except for the suggestion to get the external drive,  but even it can get hit.   I do feel more secure with Windows Defender updating and scanning every day.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: RAMMEL on April 03, 2016, 10:11:25 AM
Speaking of external drives. ------ I sure hope this site is really being backed up now. Sort of like
"closing the barn door after the cows get out"
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: so_P_bubble on April 03, 2016, 10:14:36 AM
Rammel, I thought it was the horses bolting out? lol
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: RAMMEL on April 03, 2016, 10:18:43 AM
Quote from: so_P_bubble on April 03, 2016, 10:14:36 AM
Rammel, I thought it was the horses bolting out? lol
Ehhhh, ---- that could be. But I suppose it varies with what you are raising. At this age I would have to say --- What difference does it make (A stolen quote).  We had cows where I lived as a youth.

But I will change it to Horses.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: so_P_bubble on April 03, 2016, 10:23:08 AM
I always thought  that cows were more placid and would stay in their place. 
But then I never raised cows.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: RAMMEL on April 03, 2016, 10:33:50 AM
Even if they got out they would be back at milking time. They seem to know what the routine is. They are placid. We never had a concern when walking through their areas
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: so_P_bubble on April 03, 2016, 10:43:48 AM
Did you also give them a name?  Here the most popular name for a cow is "Nitza"
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: jackwv on April 03, 2016, 10:48:50 AM
I grew up in the inner city, had heard the Horse bolting saying, but we had another issue.   Was in a family with 10 kids ,
when we went out mom locked the door to keep us out.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: so_P_bubble on April 03, 2016, 10:53:54 AM
ha ha ha Jack, were you that unruly?
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: jackwv on April 03, 2016, 12:14:01 PM
Bubble was fairly well behaved, in private school and had a few issues as a teen - fights no guns.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: Jeanne Lee on April 03, 2016, 12:43:12 PM
Quote from: RAMMEL on April 03, 2016, 10:33:50 AM
Even if they got out they would be back at milking time. They seem to know what the routine is. They are placid. We never had a concern when walking through their areas

Really, Rick? :2funny:
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: Kelly on April 03, 2016, 12:49:20 PM
Hi
I went to the sunshine school!

Kelly

Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: jackwv on April 03, 2016, 01:26:20 PM
Kelly I just had a pleasant visit to The Sunshine School on Google Image.   My school and church were both torn down years ago.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: angelface555 on April 03, 2016, 03:03:15 PM
Jack, what the article is talking about is sometimes called ransomware. Do you remember news reports about the hospital who had to pay a ransom as its records and operating systems were locked? They had to pay to get their internal information and records back.

More and more businesses are being targeted by these issues and what the article is saying is that "they," scammers'  are ready to begin using it against the general public.

What they are telling folks is to always keep a current back up and not leave your backup connected to the computer.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: jackwv on April 03, 2016, 03:48:45 PM
Patricia, thanks, I had one issue years back and got it solved.   I will, on occasion get a fake Microsoft message, and found I was able to remove by rebooting.  Guess the day will come!

Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: angelface555 on April 03, 2016, 03:57:31 PM
Ransomeware, Jack, is where your entire computer no longer boots up and you receive a message saying you will need to pay money to get any and all info returned. Your hard drive is destroyed.

In the business world they are told to pay as the police have not been able to find anyone to arrest. Both Apple and Windows have been affected
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: so_P_bubble on April 03, 2016, 04:03:52 PM
Lets hope we are small peanuts and they won't be interested in us!
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: JeanneP on April 03, 2016, 04:38:54 PM
Not a worry for me either .kill my computer and could just buy another hard drive and start over. I still prefer my info on paper. Nothing secure on the Internet
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: angelface555 on April 03, 2016, 06:02:00 PM
Its ironic and scary that the authorities advise the businesses to just pay up. Hospitals have medical records, banks have financials. One was a county seat and I don't know what type of info they have. This is worldwide but they think it may have partially originated in North Korea.

"They also made a new variant of Locky, which attacks network shares and other attached storage, using blank/null credentials and/or the locally logged in user credentials. For the most part, they are sticking to 104.239.213.7 as the server, but are registering multiple domains. Lastly, they are partnering with the Exploit Kit (EK) developers to bundle Locky, so I expect to see a drastic increase in the number of samples being distributed via exploits and spam.”

"Now, even more than ever, it is recommended that you keep offline backups of your data as malicious files can find their way to networked storage or devices." Which means OneDrive or other cloud type storage.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: RAMMEL on April 03, 2016, 08:41:27 PM
Quote from: Jeanne Lee on April 03, 2016, 12:43:12 PM
Quote from: RAMMEL on April 03, 2016, 10:33:50 AM
Even if they got out they would be back at milking time. They seem to know what the routine is. They are placid. We never had a concern when walking through their areas

Really, Rick? :2funny:
Well,      ----- there is the buffalo chips, but that's what long grass is for  ::)
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: jackwv on April 03, 2016, 08:51:47 PM
Rick the same with computers, be careful where you step. :D
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: Jakkims on April 04, 2016, 12:55:58 AM
Quote from: so_P_bubble on April 03, 2016, 10:43:48 AM
Did you also give them a name?  Here the most popular name for a cow is "Nitza"

My dairy-farming son had a favorite cow that was extra large, so he named her Bulldozer!  :2funny:
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: so_P_bubble on April 04, 2016, 04:12:47 AM
Good one, Jakkims!
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: Kelly on April 04, 2016, 07:33:38 AM
Hi Rammel
I have a notebook and have tried to download Windows 10, but it says it has not enough memory.

Are notebooks small in memory that Windows 10 cannot be installed. It is a year old notebook.

Kelly
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: so_P_bubble on April 04, 2016, 10:11:01 AM
Can't you check what memory is free?
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: Kelly on April 04, 2016, 11:17:20 AM
Hi Bubble
I have, it requires 9.1GB and available memory is 4.9GB.

I have next to no music or photographs on the notebook.  I must check the manual to see what the original memory was.

Kelly
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: RAMMEL on April 04, 2016, 06:08:41 PM
Quote from: Kelly on April 04, 2016, 11:17:20 AM
Hi Bubble
I have, it requires 9.1GB and available memory is 4.9GB.

I have next to no music or photographs on the notebook.  I must check the manual to see what the original memory was.

Kelly
Memory is (usually, if not always) RAM, the temporary area area where programs are run. Memory, or RAM does not retain any info when the computer is shut down.

The hard drive is where you store stuff - music, pic's, programs, on and on.

Often Memory can be increased by buying additional memory modules, or replacing smaller ones with bigger ones (bigger in content, not physical size). Memory often tends to be more costly than other computer parts so the makers often just put in the minimum. Check your User's Manual. They usually have info on memory and how to upgrade it.  Depending on the rest of your puter it still may not like W-10.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: Kelly on April 04, 2016, 07:37:57 PM
Hi Rammel
Thanks for the information.

I tried to install Windows 10 again, but again it says not enough memory.

Do you think an external hard drive would be best.

Kelly
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: RAMMEL on April 04, 2016, 09:57:47 PM
Quote from: Kelly on April 04, 2016, 07:37:57 PM
Hi Rammel
Thanks for the information.

I tried to install Windows 10 again, but again it says not enough memory.

Do you think an external hard drive would be best.

Kelly
Adding a hard drive would NOT help. Due to strange computerese when they refer to Memory they refer to the RAM,  not the amount of hard drive space you have. If you can find the User's Manual it probably will tell you how to add more Memory.

If you can tell us the make and model maybe we can find some info for you.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: so_P_bubble on April 05, 2016, 02:47:11 AM
http://www.worldstart.com/newsletters.php/computer_tips/2016-04-05

Read about RAM here
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: Kelly on April 05, 2016, 06:57:17 AM
Hi Rammel
Just looked at S&F and won't be back on S&F for a few hours.

When I am home I will send details of the notebook.

As always thank you Rammel for you help and advice.

Kelly
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: Kelly on April 05, 2016, 06:58:29 AM
Hi Bubble
Thank you for the link about Random Access Memory.

Kelly
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: so_P_bubble on April 05, 2016, 07:15:31 AM
You're welcomed
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: Kelly on April 05, 2016, 08:57:27 AM
Hi Rammel
Still not at my computer, so handy these smartphones as I can pop in and post, wherever there is a wireless comnnecton.

Kelly
Title: Kelly
Post by: RAMMEL on April 05, 2016, 02:37:32 PM
Kelly,

Are you typing in with your fingers on that smart phone? Or do you have the Voice Recognition on that?
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: Kelly on April 05, 2016, 03:18:51 PM
Hi Rammel
No finger typing, only one thumb on the computer if the voice recognition is not working.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: Kelly on April 05, 2016, 03:22:22 PM
Hi Rammel
Back again as I said send and I had not finished.

I use the the microphone on Google to search the Internet.

I compose my posts on an app on the IPhone called 'Notes' and copy/paste into S&F .

Kelly
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: RAMMEL on April 05, 2016, 10:36:25 PM
Quote from: Kelly on April 05, 2016, 03:18:51 PM
Hi Rammel
No finger typing, only one thumb on the computer if the voice recognition is not working.
But on your Smart Phone you do use your thumbs?
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: Kelly on April 06, 2016, 12:06:02 PM
Hi Rammel
Mostly the microphone on google and on Notes and when I text with WhatsApp.

But when I need to, one thumb typing with my right thumb.

kelly
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: so_P_bubble on April 17, 2016, 11:29:50 AM
As of this morning I have lost the possibility of using Icons, bold, colors, images. links, etc in S@F replies.  I use w10

Anyone knows how to return to normal formatting?
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: donklan on April 17, 2016, 01:31:30 PM
 SO_P

Are you using EDGE?  I have never been able to access those features with the  EDGE browser.      Don't believe other users have either.

But other browsers such as Chrome and Firefox seem to be able to use those features using Windows 10.

APPARENTLY HANDLED IN COMPUTER Q & A FORUM......................
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: so_P_bubble on April 17, 2016, 02:06:55 PM
Never used Edge but Firefox is my usual browser.  I have no idea what happened. It returned to normal after I re-booted, but only after I used CCleaner as well.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: jackwv on April 17, 2016, 02:08:05 PM
I just tried the Font Face, Size etc  using Windows 10 and Edge, it did not work. I went back to IE and here.  It works.

Unable to explain but I made Seniors and Friends a Favorite in IE that opens to the Welcome and Forums.  I then go to the
discussion, like this one and they all work.   :)


Use this as my favorite   http://www.seniorsandfriends.org/index.php?action=forum
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: JeanneP on April 17, 2016, 03:06:45 PM
Gosh! you people are making me think less and less of going over to W10 soon.  will stick with my W7 I think long as we can.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: jackwv on April 17, 2016, 05:16:31 PM
JeanneP   Do not know how others feel, but I am delighted with 10.  Know more is coming at us and just trying a bit to keep up.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: Sandy on April 17, 2016, 05:55:38 PM
i like Windows 10 also....
I use the Google Browser,  and things are
working fine!

Sandy
:idiot2:
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: JeanneP on April 17, 2016, 06:50:18 PM
I am sure that W10 will soon be working the way we will all like it O.K.  It took a little time before all the others became as perfect to us as we like.  Each just gets to be a little more technical.  My SIL who is in the business say for me to just wait for a few months before getting a new computer with W10. Give MS a time to get the bugs out. I have had all them from when windows started and never have jumped into the last 3 right at the start up.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: jackwv on April 18, 2016, 09:22:54 AM
Lot's of reports this morning about removing Quick Time due to security risks.   Giving the link to just one.  I removed it from my Windows 10 and suggest you might do for other operating systems.

http://www.al.com/news/index.ssf/2016/04/how_to_uninstall_quick_time_fo.html
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: SCFSue on April 23, 2016, 09:40:02 PM
Well, I for one, am not happy with Microsoft putting Windows 10 (attempted it yesterday) without asking me if I'd want it.  I immediately canceled the down load.  I had enough work getting used to 8.1.  I don't do anything on my computer except e-mail and a few web sites.  I am happy with 8.1 and have sent them a message telling them why.  I'm hoping they don't try again with Windows 10.  For those of you who are more into computing, you probably don't mind having it downloaded without your permission, but it really ticked me off.  I'm sure they'll try again and I am going to tell them if they try a 3rd time, I'm going to dump my computer and get an apple!

SCFSue
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: RAMMEL on April 23, 2016, 10:03:41 PM
Don't want Win-10

Go to http://ultimateoutsider.com/downloads/ (http://ultimateoutsider.com/downloads/)

Take a look at "GWX CONTROL PANEL"

It's fairly simple and clear. I have it on my Win-7 laptop.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: JeanneP on April 24, 2016, 05:33:49 PM
Now MS still keeps popping up for me to install now.  Always a way to clik. Later.  No way to say never.  Just download now or later is the choice .I do the later.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: donklan on May 06, 2016, 01:48:54 PM
Another Windows 10 Upgrade warning from Microsoft

http://www.komando.com/happening-now/357218/windows-10-is-about-to-slap-you-with-a-119-charge?utm_medium=nl&utm_source=asd&utm_content=2016-05-06-trending_tip_0-title
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: angelface555 on May 06, 2016, 02:12:49 PM
There are several ways to stop the MS W10 download and Rammel has shown you a good one. Another way is to change your downloads from automatic to do it yourself.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: donklan on May 06, 2016, 03:19:09 PM
I am well aware of that but at some point in time.....upgrading to 10 may become a necessity.  What they are saying is if you wait until after the cutoff date, you will pay for it.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: angelface555 on May 06, 2016, 03:35:19 PM
donklan, I wasn't necessarily talking to you, but to others who are having trouble with unwanted repeated attempted upgrades.

I was one who downloaded ten when it first came out and the only issue is that my start menu disappeared recently. I did find a way to click start and the menu appears on my desktop, on and off with a click; but I want the original drop menu back.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: donklan on May 06, 2016, 03:55:47 PM
PAT..............

I haven't run into that problem but what bothers me is the failure to be able to sort, arrange and move favorites.  It was easy in Chrome and Firefox.

My other problem is my screen goes to sleep every 4 or 5 minutes, requiring entry of a password to reawaken.
I have all 'sleep' settings set to "never" and no screensaver selected.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: angelface555 on May 06, 2016, 04:43:57 PM
I don't use Edge, I don't like it because it won't let me use Adaware Plus and has adverts everywhere! I use Fox. I was speaking of W10 and not a browser when I was talking about my start menu on the desktop.

I didn't like Internet Explorer either  for a browser and have never used that unless I was compelled to.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: donklan on May 06, 2016, 07:11:57 PM
Any problem with constantly 'going into sleep mode'?
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: RAMMEL on May 06, 2016, 07:47:41 PM
My problem is with me going into sleep mode. Fortunately, I don't need a password to come back (yet).

I will keep my xp as is till it fails to give decent service. Then it will get a wiping and re-purposed with a different OS. I see places still selling systems with xp and upgrade availability to W-10.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: angelface555 on May 06, 2016, 07:50:53 PM
I have no idea, but it sounds to me that somewhere, somehow, there is a switch for sleep mode that has been turned on. Would you be able to google sleep mode in XP or donklan's system?
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: RAMMEL on May 06, 2016, 08:10:28 PM
I  did a google search for  "win-10 sleep mode". Looking over the hits, there seems to be a glitch in the Power Management area of 10. I would guess that soon there will be an update to fix it.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: donklan on May 06, 2016, 08:15:21 PM
Thanks Rammel...........
That's what I found also.

Will wait...........................
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: RAMMEL on May 06, 2016, 08:19:37 PM
I think I tend to be a bit lazy, but I often will just wait a bit and put up with what I think is a software glitch. My feeling is that there are so many "enthusiastic" users involved that a fix will soon be on the way.  :coolsmiley:
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: donklan on May 17, 2016, 11:41:25 AM
More Microsoft muscle.....

http://www.computerworld.com/article/3029664/microsoft-windows/microsoft-pushes-windows-10-upgrade-using-tactic-it-once-called-a-mistake.html
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: donklan on May 22, 2016, 10:14:59 PM
And deception


http://www.pcworld.com/article/3073457/windows/how-microsofts-nasty-new-windows-10-pop-up-tricks-you-into-upgrading.html?token=%23tk.PCW_nlt_pcw_tech_html_2016-05-22&idg_eid=55fd406249412acd7fcf837dae2ea5e3&utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Top%20Stories%20%40PCWorld%202016-05-22&utm_term=pcw_tech_html
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: RAMMEL on May 22, 2016, 11:40:49 PM
Quote from: donklan on May 22, 2016, 10:14:59 PM
And deception


http://www.pcworld.com/article/3073457/windows/how-microsofts-nasty-new-windows-10-pop-up-tricks-you-into-upgrading.html?token=%23tk.PCW_nlt_pcw_tech_html_2016-05-22&idg_eid=55fd406249412acd7fcf837dae2ea5e3&utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Top%20Stories%20%40PCWorld%202016-05-22&utm_term=pcw_tech_html
See post 73 above ---
http://www.seniorsandfriends.org/index.php?topic=21.msg9932#msg9932
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: Shirley on May 23, 2016, 03:26:29 PM
Looks like I am not the only one having trouble with the "do it" switch to Windows 10... I got the notice it was going to do it at 11:00 pm last Friday night.... and son was over Friday morning so agreed to watch over it to answer any questions I didn't understand.  I've ignored the warnings & begging so far but this message just announced it was going to do it.  Before 10 install I had no trouble with this laptop going to sleep & going off line every time, plus I have to restart if I want to check my Fitbit....every time.  I can go to the pop up & have it look for & fix the problem, will be back online but the minute I stop typing or moving around, it goes to sleep.  To check Fitbit I have to restart the computer EVERY time.  I think it gives a 30 day (not sure the time limit) to switch back to 7.... anyone do that?  I don't like changes but sure did NOT have these problems before 10 took over.  Any advice?  This was XP before son upgraded it to 7 for me... but I don't care about all the updates as long as the thing just works! 
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: JeanneP on May 23, 2016, 07:13:11 PM
Shirley.  Now I get it up everyday telling me that W10 ready to install. Looks like it is just going to do it want it or not but at the bottom it says. Now or Later.  I just always hit later.  It shouldn't have been able to just install.   I will never download anything says FREE. Will get it when I get another computer. Not in a hurry. I like W7 and does all I want one to do.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: donklan on May 23, 2016, 09:03:55 PM


RAMMEL....

Apparently you missed the point.......

I realize that the seniors who follow this forum and your suggestion can avoid the update, but there are thousands of Win 7 and Win 8 users  who are not familiar with that solution.
Because of Microsoft's pressures, all they have to do is click the 'X' or turn their computers off and they automatically have Windows 10.

QUOTES FROM THE ARTICLE:
But deploying these dirty tricks only frustrates long-time Windows users who have very valid reasons to stick with operating systems they already know and love. And thanks to the deceitful new update.......................................

"Work at a repair shop. So many customers called complaining about how they hit the "X" as usual and got upgraded to Windows 10".

"Of the ~10 offices i work at, 4 PCs upgraded last wk. We use w7, so had to roll them bk to 7. Old PCs, ~2.5hrs ea"

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

I was just presenting the latest Microsoft maneuvers in general....not specific to S & F members.
Title: donklan
Post by: RAMMEL on May 23, 2016, 09:12:06 PM
donklan  ---  I didn't miss the point.  I should have added a new message for those who didn't follow what is happening.  I see here on S&F a couple more have been updated - without OK-ing it.

My post was not in response to your observation, but a caution to others. Obviously, not done correctly  ???
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: Shirley on May 24, 2016, 12:30:32 AM
I put off letting 10 install until the pop up stated IT WAS GOING to INSTALL at 11:00 PM so while son was here we allowed it to happen that morning.  I won't get the offer on Vista or XP and since I don't do a lot of surfing & do keep AVAST updated, I guess I'm safe on them?  I will use McDonald's wi-fi when I go to CO and don't do any banking online.  Am seriously thinking of buying a Mac next time, any advice about that? 

Well, will restart the computer to check Fitbit tonight.  This is the only computer (Windows 7) new enough to put Fitbit on, guess I'll try to go back to 7 next time son is here.  Both my husband's & my 17" Toshiba laptops are about 6 years old (sticker on front says Media Center 2005)... time flies.  I gave him one for Christmas & he was so pleased with it (XP) he gave me one for my birthday in January.  Mine came with Vista & I love it.  Son put Windows 7 on his XP after he died, & when I discovered the "Fitbit needed 7 or newer".  Fitbit has earned my respect & pushed me more than I hoped it would.  End of story..... I'll keep checking back to see if anyone has a fix for my problems. 
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: donklan on May 24, 2016, 09:07:00 AM
HI SHIRLEY.........

If you ever discover a 'fix' for your WIN 10s going to sleep all the time, please pass it on.

I have all settings set to      [ 'sleep':  NEVER]    on both my laptop and desktop.

After 4 or 5? minutes they both go to 'sleep' and have to be reawakened using a password.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: jackwv on May 24, 2016, 09:27:38 AM
I would guess this is a laptop issue, and I have a desk top with no problems.   I took a look and found this link. Am quoting one of the comments.  Sorry history did not pick up the link, and now do not see, but the solution is worth a try.


Finally found the solution,just in time too because I swear I was about to go insane.

Right click on desktop > Power and sleep > Additional power settings > Choose when to turn off the display > Change advanced power settings > Restore plan defaults

I don't know why but this completely got rid of the issue and I was then able to make the settings whatever I wanted.

Hope this helps!
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: donklan on May 24, 2016, 09:32:54 AM
I'll look into that, Jack.

It is not only laptops as my desktop is sleepy also.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: Mary Ann on May 24, 2016, 10:48:23 AM
I have W7 and W10 laptops and do not have that problem.  I have other problems I won't go into but the computers going to sleep is not one of them.

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: jackwv on May 24, 2016, 11:15:28 AM
Don I took a look at the power settings on my machine, and screen shot will show where to restore to default.   I did not since not having the problem..   I often put the machine on sleep manually and no problem waking back up.

(http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z28/Jackwv/Power%20settings%20to%20post_zpswv9cqjux.jpg)
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: Shirley on May 24, 2016, 12:16:56 PM
I'm working on it....  trouble is (part of trouble is)... my screens don't look like the one you show, Jack.  I use Google Chrome, are you using Firefox?  Maybe it is a Toshiba thing?  I did make a change but did not do the back to default 'cause it said it would do everything & that scared me.   :uglystupid2:  I'll see what this does, be back later.  Got to restart to get Fitbit to talk to me.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: JeanneP on May 24, 2016, 12:19:00 PM
Now I think that you have to hit the button on the W10 saying. it will say Now or Later. Have to hit the later.. If you just do the X then I can see where it will start loading. The X for way I think just closes  the window showing on computer it does not stop things from running until you shut computer off. So you didn't really refuse Windows 10.  MS are sharp enough to set that up.  No way you can stop them from it showing up everyday.  Just have to say Later.  One day they will give up trying.  This is my idea on it.

I just almost got caught on another fast one.  The item said.  Free Shipping $19.95 and later if you went further it did say. Free Shipping 19.95 Free Trial. after 30 days would be billed $39.95 month for 6 months.  I managed to catch on to it but I had given my CC number earlier. Called them and no order showing. Will make sure by calling my Bank on CC.  Companies getting so clever now.  But I was stupid on that one. Good they were not downloading on Sat. And Sunday. I did it Sat night.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: jackwv on May 24, 2016, 12:22:44 PM
Shirley that is a screen shot on my Windows 10 believe if you enlarge you can see the process, Control panel etc.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: Shirley on May 25, 2016, 10:45:34 AM
Don't anybody say anything too loud, the computer is behaving this morning & I really don't know why.  I tried everything everyone suggested and all of a sudden ......... don't want to jinx it, but I am SO RELIEVED. 

I shut down the computer last night, did change settings to never sleep & have the bouncing bubbles as screen saver, so when I got up about 3:45 am to let cats in or out (storms have messed up any routine), I turned on the computer to check radar (much better than TV radar), still had to restart to get Fitbit to talk to me, so went on to the kitchen to fix me an egg sandwich with extra jelly toast & couple cups of coffee & topped that off with a slice of banana bread I made yesterday.  Fed cats & by then was getting light enough to let LaurenKat out so back to check radar to make sure no storms for at least a couple hours.  Found the bouncing bubbles working, clicked the mouse to start up and IT WORKED AS SUPPOSED TO!  Even let me check Fitbit & it came up as should.  Slept for a couple hours & the bubbles were still bouncing so I wiggled the mouse & by golly, it's doing what it's supposed to do!  Ain't that a hoot?!

I do wish I knew what made the difference, could be I threatened to go back to Windows 7 & it believed me.  Right now I am still connected, afraid to pause very long since that is when it goes to sleep, but would have done it already if something hadn't clicked into place.  Wish I could give you a simple remedy but I honestly tried everything suggested... over & over ... and I will hold my breath, just wanted to encourage y'all to keep on until Windows 10 gives up & you WIN!
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: JeanneP on May 25, 2016, 11:28:59 AM
Shirley.  That was quite a meal for 3:30 in the morning. Did you go back to bed?.

I use to do things like that. Stopped buying Chinese Egg Rolls at Sams. So good and I would wake up about 2:30am wanting one. Now once in awhile I will get up and make cup hot milk and cookie and go right back to sleep.  Your cats keep you busy.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: Shirley on May 25, 2016, 11:28:35 PM
JeanneP, I've always had a good appetite & could eat all I wanted without gaining weight.... drives my friend nuts because she just looks a food & puts on a pound.  We are 10 days apart in age.  No credit to me, it's all in the genes.  I was a picky eater but ate like a horse if something I liked. I did get a couple more hours sleep but not enough... about 5 hours total.  I'm eager to get to bed now.

Not all perfect with the computer, it goes into bouncing bubbles if I glance over at TV... but for right now I am not going to mess with it.  I will shut down tonight & hope that is what it likes, at least it is working.  The little 12" computer's mouse is also working but insists I need to update Avast so it's working on that.  Since it is XP & no longer updates from MS, I have to keep Avast updated... at least I think it is safer with it up dated as often as possible. 
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: shirleyn on June 07, 2016, 11:29:02 AM
  I am still trying to get organized on Windows 10.  I tried to download Firefox, it said it couldn't be downloaded. Does anyone have any idea why?
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: jackwv on June 07, 2016, 11:37:47 AM
Shirleyn believe it is possible you have Firefox but have to make it your default instead of edge.  In the search windows panel type in firefox and it should show if you have it.     Hope this helps   

https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/make-firefox-your-default-browser

Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: MaryTX on June 07, 2016, 09:35:26 PM
Help ???

I have W10 on my desktop and have never had a problem with it until I clicked on something (I don't know what) and all my icons on my desktop screen disappeared! 

The task bar on the bottom of the screen is still there with everything but the icons are gone from the screensaver page. 

Anyone know how I can get them back?

Thanks.

Mary
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: donklan on June 07, 2016, 09:51:59 PM
Does clicking the START button bring them back?
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: RAMMEL on June 07, 2016, 09:55:05 PM
Or right clicking in a blank area of the desktop and see what is available to do.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: jackwv on June 07, 2016, 10:10:27 PM
Mary a bit of reading but take a look here

http://www.tenforums.com/general-support/13060-desktop-icons-have-disappeared.html
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: donklan on June 07, 2016, 10:11:01 PM
Following Rammel's suggestion.....then click 'show desktop icons'.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: donklan on June 07, 2016, 10:15:23 PM
'It's like someone changed your underwear while you slept!' exclaimed one signer

Comment from someone who received the 'forced' Win 10 Update.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: jackwv on June 07, 2016, 10:32:09 PM
Don, right, Rick says right click , then go to view and be sure to check the show desktop icons.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: MaryTX on June 08, 2016, 11:19:15 AM
Thanks guys.  I followed Rick's suggestion of right-clicking on an empty spot and and right click "show icons" and they all came back just like they disappeared before ;D.

Jack, I checked the forums like you said and the more I read, the more confused I got!  Two right-clicks is more my speed :).

I share the desktop with my son and we were perfectly satisfied with Win 7 but woke up one morning to have Win 10 installed.  Other than my goof, we haven't had any problems.  Knock on wood :)

I had 8.1  on my laptop which I detested and wanted W10 but it would download but won't install.  Finally had to take it to a tech to get it working. 

My computer experience started with IBM Keypunch back around 1960 and mainframe computers the size of a house.  The smaller they got, the more confusing things came ;D.

Thanks again.
Mary
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: donklan on June 09, 2016, 01:55:35 PM
JACK....

When you are using the EDGE browser, are the text formatting tools in the REPLY window available?
Doesn't work for me.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: Sandy on June 09, 2016, 02:00:36 PM
I just tried to use Edge to post and the box comes up but none of the features work...

This post was made using google chrome!
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: jackwv on June 09, 2016, 02:06:36 PM
Sandy, good timing. :thumbup: :thumbup:  Don I seldom use edge, still use  Google and when I go to Seniors in my favorites I have no problem using the Fonts etc.   
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: donklan on June 09, 2016, 03:23:14 PM
BUT.............

Try it using EDGE.....
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: jackwv on June 09, 2016, 03:47:52 PM
Don I had a visitor and cut that reply short, as usual did not make my comment clear.

I did just go to Edge, Google, Seniors and tried, it did not work.

I then went to IE, Google, Seniors and tried and it worked.   I keep Seniors in favorites in IE and the fonts etc work.   Unable to determine why so simply use IE usually.    I still use Edge at times but do not when I want to go to the discussions.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: donklan on June 09, 2016, 07:55:34 PM
Thanks for confirming that, Jack.

Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: angelface555 on June 18, 2016, 08:11:45 PM
http://techtalk.pcpitstop.com/2016/06/10/911-systems-fail-ransomware-attack/?ransomwarehits911=
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: jackwv on June 18, 2016, 09:01:53 PM
Patricia, call me lucky but Windows Defender has kept me clean.  My daughter here for fathers day, has a 3 year old Toshiba laptop and two months ago at my prodding she upgraded to windows 10.  I mentioned Defender to her and she was not aware it was on her machine.  We went to it and sure enough it had been doing a quick scan and updating without her ever touching settings.   We checked history and no items were quarantined or for that matter detected. 
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: angelface555 on June 18, 2016, 11:38:18 PM
Jack ransomware is a whole different animal than your common everyday virus or bug.

They put a complete stop to the California 911 with no way to handle emergencies except for paper and pen. Then they blackmail the department into paying a ransom if they want their system back. In this case, instead of paying the ransom, they are completely redoing a new system.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: RAMMEL on June 18, 2016, 11:45:50 PM
I wonder why they don't keep and use a current data and program backup. It shouldn't take a knowledgeable tech too long to reload.
We always had several of varying ages. Daily if not more often due to recent changes.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: jackwv on June 19, 2016, 07:35:28 AM
Patricia I understand the difference, but thought your posting about it in Windows 10 discussion might cause some concern.  Even the pros are having problems with ransomware.

Guess I gave the impression Windows Defender would stop it, but was just relating my daughters pleasure in finding she was up to date with it and the program had kept her machine clean.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: shirleyn on June 27, 2016, 08:57:57 AM
Okay, I thought I was set up  with my new computer with Windows 10.  This morning another problem arose.  When I turned it on, it took a long time & then the screen was black, instead of the usual blue.   I cannot get into my documents nor can I turn it off.  The spot where I would click on to see my documents, says something from explorer.EXE.  When I right click it, it says "the server process could not be started because the configured identity is incorrect.  Check username and password".  What does this mean to a dummy like me?  Any help would be welcomed. >:(
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: shirleyn on June 27, 2016, 11:59:54 AM
Problem solved.  I figured out how to turn it off (just held the button down for 10 seconds - couldn't click on the box on the screen cuz the box wasn't there).  Then pressed the button again & it started up all by itself.  Geesh!  Thanks anyway.

shirleyn
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: donklan on June 28, 2016, 10:38:24 AM
Here is one customer who fought back.........

http://www.computerworld.com/article/3089071/microsoft-windows/customer-wins-10k-judgement-from-microsoft-over-unauthorized-windows-10-upgrade.html?token=%23tk.CTWNLE_nlt_computerworld_dailynews_2016-06-27&idg_eid=55fd406249412acd7fcf837dae2ea5e3&utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Computerworld%20Wrap-Up%202016-06-27&utm_term=computerworld_dailynews#tk.CW_nlt_%20computerworld_dailynews_2016-06-27
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: Shirley on June 28, 2016, 09:30:08 PM
Well, I am befuddled again... most of the time anymore.  Tonight my Avast icon has an X over it, says my computer is not protected.  What ever happened in the few hours since I checked in (radar) and now?  I have not turned the computer off... just let it go to screen saver, something I've had to do since Win.10 took over.  I know Avast has been pestering to have me upgrade but I like free....  Could it be that "Defender" is hiding out and I don't know how to find it, & maybe turned off Avast?  Between the RV & computer I am about ready to just shut down the outside world!!!  Suggestions, anyone?  PLEASE~

I found Defender, it is on & running & did a scan at 4:00 am.... today... does it interfere with Avast?
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: Shirley on June 29, 2016, 04:49:13 PM
Another day & Avast still tells me that "You are Unprotected!"... when I click to start now it gives a pop up that asks me if "I am okay with this program making changes to my PC".   Another button offers to resolve all problems.... but I don't know what to tell it when it opens.  At first I just thought Avast was doing a push to make me buy the "pay for" version.  Now I don't know if the Defender has taken over or what.  Just happened recently (since Windows 10)....Anyone else have Avast that is getting along with Defender?
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: jackwv on June 29, 2016, 05:47:06 PM
Shirley I had Avast a long time back but deleted it and just use Defender.  You may have a conflict.  Wonder if this link helps

https://www.avast.com/faq.php?article=AVKB235

Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: MaryTX on June 29, 2016, 05:56:37 PM
Shirley, since I got Win 10, I got rid of McAfee and use Defender and run Malwarebytes once a week.  Haven't had any problems.

We didn't want Win 10 on the desktop but woke up one morning with it!!!  The only problem I have had with it was of my own making.  I asked the guys here. They told me how to correct it.  I did and haven't had a problem since.

Mary
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: Shirley on June 30, 2016, 12:26:37 AM
Thanks, Jack & Mary.... I checked the link, Jack, but am too "computer illiterate" to understand what it meant.  When I clicked to see what to do on the pop up from Avast, it asks "if I mind that this program was going to make changes to my computer"...  I don't want to give them permission to do "whatever" so just back out & hope it doesn't cause problems.  From what I can tell, Defender is running scans & hopefully stopping what Avast was taking care of.  I have never been able to keep this from going to screen saver mode in maybe a minute when I pause.... made the changes where it used to work but won't change.  I wonder if it didn't do a good download to 10.... but I don't know how to change back to 7, or if I should. 

Mary, my son was here & let it do the update to 10 because it notified me it was going to to it at 11:00 pm that night.  I had said no to it for months..... I notice MS has been sued & gave in to one lady that lost a lot of business because of 10.... and she had not given permission for it to be installed.  Wish there was some compensation for mental stress... cause I'd be worth a million!   :crazy2: 

Thanks for the come back about Defender, since it is working I will ignore that Avast icon & just wait & see....
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: jackwv on June 30, 2016, 08:42:38 AM
Shirley the question "do you mind that the program makes changes" is common with my computer.  Would bet Microsoft wants to avoid any harm that might be done.  I do not have a problem generally allowing.  I believe, were it me, that I would remove Avast.
Like Marytx I still run Malwarebytes if I think I may have been hacked but since using Defender the Malwarebytes has not picked anything up.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: Mary Ann on June 30, 2016, 09:17:41 AM
I think when the computer asks if you want to allow "whatever" to make changes, it applies to what you just added.  I get it whenever I add something and if I say "no", they won't add what I want. 

I hasten to say I do not add willy-nilly but something needed.

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: shirleyn on June 30, 2016, 09:20:27 AM
Jack, this is the other Shirley - shirleyn.  My computer, with Wind. 10, is new to me.  I had downloaded Avast right away, not knowing anything about Defender.  So, now I have deleted it, but can't get Defender back on.  It says, to turn it on, go there & then there are further directions.  But when I go there, I get the notice that it has been turned off.  What shall I do now?
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: RAMMEL on June 30, 2016, 09:22:25 AM
FWIW

From http://www.howtogeek.com/225385/what%E2%80%99s-the-best-antivirus-for-windows-10-is-windows-defender-good-enough/ (http://www.howtogeek.com/225385/what%E2%80%99s-the-best-antivirus-for-windows-10-is-windows-defender-good-enough/)

"Windows Defender will automatically disable itself when you install a third-party antivirus, and then re-enable itself again if you ever uninstall that third-party antivirus. It’s designed to get out of the way."

The above site might make interesting reading for some.
Title: shirleyn
Post by: RAMMEL on June 30, 2016, 09:28:39 AM
shirleyn   -   Might this help?

Be sure Avast is fully removed. Windows Defender should come on by itself when Avast is fully gone. Don't be afraid to do a restart between or after adding/removing items

https://www.avast.com/uninstall-utility
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: shirleyn on June 30, 2016, 10:00:17 AM
Oh dear, I don't know how to start the computer in safe mode, which is what that uninstall place said to do.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: jackwv on June 30, 2016, 10:09:50 AM
Shirleyn   open defender, click on settings on upper right then click on windows defender if not already on.  Turn on the three buttons  there is then a notation at the bottom to go to Defender.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: RAMMEL on June 30, 2016, 10:14:19 AM
Quote from: shirleyn on June 30, 2016, 10:00:17 AM
Oh dear, I don't know how to start the computer in safe mode, which is what that uninstall place said to do.
I don't have Win-10 so can't give detail, but this is from Microsoft. Maybe Jack or another Win-10 user can jump in here and help.

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/12376/windows-10-start-your-pc-in-safe-mode (https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/12376/windows-10-start-your-pc-in-safe-mode)

Everyone should be aware of how to start in Safe Mode. It's usually needed when there's a problem - at a time when it's not handy to learn.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: jackwv on June 30, 2016, 10:59:13 AM
Rick. good link, hope it is what shirleyn needs.   It is so long ago that I used safe mode that I forgot all about it, or why I used it, was probably told to do so by Microsoft.  Read your link and will keep it in mind in future. 
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: shirleyn on June 30, 2016, 11:50:25 AM
Quote from: RAMMEL on June 30, 2016, 09:22:25 AM
FWIW


"Windows Defender will automatically disable itself when you install a third-party antivirus, and then re-enable itself again if you ever uninstall that third-party antivirus. It’s designed to get out of the way."
A

I found that I have free McAfee for 17 more days - it came with the program.  Would that be what is keeping Depender from turning itself on?
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: RAMMEL on June 30, 2016, 11:57:53 AM
Quote from: shirleyn on June 30, 2016, 11:50:25 AM
Quote from: RAMMEL on June 30, 2016, 09:22:25 AM
FWIW


"Windows Defender will automatically disable itself when you install a third-party antivirus, and then re-enable itself again if you ever uninstall that third-party antivirus. It’s designed to get out of the way."
A


I found that I have free McAfee for 17 more days - it came with the program.  Would that be what is keeping Depender from turning itself on?

YES
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: jackwv on June 30, 2016, 12:21:26 PM
Rick now that is the type of answer we all understand :thumbup:

I have had both Norton and McAfee free in the past, years back.  On several occasions when contacted with a problem they wanted paid to correct. 

Shirleyn  will look for Rick to comment but believe you can simply remove McAfee and believe I would not wait to do so.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: shirleyn on June 30, 2016, 12:25:03 PM
Aha, it is done and Defender showed up like magic.  Thanks to both Jack & Rick.  You guys are just too much.    :-*
I didn't get to do that 2nd trick with Avant - should I do so?
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: jackwv on June 30, 2016, 12:37:28 PM
Shirleyn great, now if you have not done so, open defender.  It will give you the last date the definitions were updated and also when last scanned.   No problem if you just go to the Update button and if not the last day or so click on the update definitions, it only takes a few minutes at most.   If the scan is not up to date run a quick scan that may take 15 minutes.  (a full scan would take hours and I never run)
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: shirleyn on June 30, 2016, 05:14:07 PM
Jack, thanks.  Yes, I did all that - opened Defender & ran a quick scan.  Thanks again for all the help.

Rick, I printed the instructions on how to do the Safe Mode.  Will practice that when I have more time.  Been gone all afternoon & am too beat up right now to learn something new.  ::)
And thank you for all your help.

shirleyn.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: jackwv on June 30, 2016, 06:01:09 PM
Shirleyn, good, now if you open it in the future you will see that it is updating and scanning daily. 
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: Shirley on July 01, 2016, 10:11:55 AM
I am one happy camper/computer-er this morning.  Jack, you've cured my sleeping problem with 10, thanks to the e-mail showing how-to.... I am most grateful.

Other problem with the fight between Defender & Avast.... Avast still has the X over the icon & mouse under shows this computer is NOT protected.  BUT, Defender shows it is up & running & scanning.  Not sure how or why, but I will leave as is until my son is around to decide if I should try to un-install Avast.  It has always been good to have, never had anything come through since installing it back when the other free protection (can't remember the name, but equally satisfied with it)... said it would go to pay-for and not sure it ever did.  I have McAfee free with my Cox server but have never used it, had pay for Norton on other computers & always some problem with it.  At any rate, you have solved my computer problems up to date so will quit crying for today! 

We have sprinkles out right now, went to vac the pool but gave up .... I love being out in the rain but not too sure I want to be playing with the "on & off" power when raining.  Good excuse, I thought~
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: jackwv on July 01, 2016, 10:59:21 AM
I often have a hard time describing a problem, or understanding what others may describe when addressing problems (the story of my life)   I would suggest, when possible that you send a screen shot or snippet of what you are seeing on your screen, when appropriate.  Now both the screen shot or snip will require your resizing and possibly photobucket, but after doing so several times it gets simple (takes a few minutes) 

On windows 10 to take a screen shot simply press the "Prt Scrn" button on the keypad up to the right of the function keys.  At the same time press the windows logo at the bottom left.  Here is a screen shot of my entire desktop including a look at my Defender page.
(http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z28/Jackwv/screenshot%20to%20post_zpsabl9ebyf.jpg)

To just take a portion of what you are viewing use the Snipping Tool (handy to copy a photo, recipe etc)
The Snipping Tool comes with windows 10, you find it under the list of what is on your machine, it is under Windows Accessories.
You can right click on it and put it on your start.  (not giving info on snipping, should be easy to follow)
Here is the snip of just the portion of the screen shot if I wanted to show what Windows Defender was displaying,.  This can be direct for displaying anything showing on your screen.

(http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z28/Jackwv/snipping%20tool%20to%20post_zpsgsevte6b.jpg)
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: RAMMEL on July 01, 2016, 06:58:52 PM
The Snipping Tool also comes with Win-7.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: jackwv on July 01, 2016, 08:18:53 PM
Rick I find the snipping tool to be very useful. I used it on 7 but do not recall how I accessed it, believe I made a shortcut.  There are youtube videos on the use of both the snipping tool and screenshots.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: JeanneP on July 02, 2016, 05:43:53 PM
Well yesterday I finely got a message on my W7 desktop from MS. telling me that this is the last time W10 will be offered to me on this computer. (it was coming up every other day). It gives the choice of downloading W10 now or hit NO and it will no longer be coming on. Lets just see if they keep their word.  Although I did think from when it first started they said it would be offered only until June 30th.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: angelface555 on July 02, 2016, 05:52:22 PM
It is sometimes easier to put a tool or setting shortcut on your taskbar.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: angelface555 on July 02, 2016, 05:57:01 PM
Jeanne, I went back when I got a new computer to W7Pro, for a program said to work better on W7. I disliked how inconvenient it was for me and just plain missing items and shortcuts I used daily so after a week switched back to W10 and never looked back. If you stayed at lower windows system, it is hard to use easily and understand a more current system and why should you if you are happy with what you have?
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: JeanneP on July 02, 2016, 07:15:18 PM
Yes, there is nothing on W10 for me that I need to stop using W7 for.  I am so use to just jumping for W7 to the IPad and from there to the Amazon Fire Tablet. I don't need to learn anything more.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: angelface555 on July 06, 2016, 01:35:30 AM
You are right,  If you stayed at lower windows system, it is hard to use easily and understand a more current system and why should you if you are happy with what you have?
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: CallieOK on July 21, 2016, 02:14:54 PM
An icon for Windows 10 installation has been on my toolbar for a long time.   Yesterday, I noticed a yellow exclamation point on the icon.  I thought it was a “warning” of the upcoming deadline but when I clicked on it, a screen popped up saying Windows 10 is not compatible with this computer.   

Another area says:

“ NVIDIA GeForce 6150SE nForce 430
The display manufacturer hasn’t made your display compatible with Windows 10.  Check with the manufacturer for support”.

It invites me to View the Report, which I have not done â€" and to “check out new PCs”, which I did not do.   I can also click  “No thanks, maybe later”.  I have not done this, either.

Suggestions?

Edit a day later. 
“ NVIDIA GeForce 6150SE nForce 430 is on a sticker on the front of my computer.  What does it mean?

Also dug through files and found that I bought this computer in June, 2010.

Any suggestions or comments would be appreciated.


Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: JeanneP on July 21, 2016, 04:59:59 PM
Tell me to download W10 was coming on my computer daily up to the end of June. It did say on the last time that MS would not be downloading a free W10 after June 30. Must be true. not come up since.  I didn't want it on this computer. Will get it when I get a new one.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: Amy on July 22, 2016, 07:33:10 PM
JeanneP
You can still get W10 for free till the end of July after that you have to pay for it. 
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: JeanneP on July 23, 2016, 02:35:51 PM
I stay away from anything that says "For Free" Will wait and have it installed on a new computer.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: RAMMEL on August 07, 2016, 10:36:27 AM
Read at least the first few paragraphs -

https://davescomputertips.com/microsoft-forces-cortana-the-gloves-are-off/?utm_source=wysija&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Weekly+Recap+Newsletter (https://davescomputertips.com/microsoft-forces-cortana-the-gloves-are-off/?utm_source=wysija&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Weekly+Recap+Newsletter)

Is this a sign of things to come   :crash:
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: angelface555 on August 07, 2016, 01:04:03 PM
Rick, "How to geek" is still showing ways to delete Cortana, which is another fancy version of Bing, from your computer. They are doing the same with Windows Defender. They have an article, (Microsoft); that if you don't want to use Windows Defender, you can still turn it on for auxiliary sweeps. When you do, however, it attempts to shut down all other antivirus programs.

I feel Bing aka Cortana is an inferior search program, more information collection gathering and I don't like Edge even if they have allowed some apps and adware programs. They are just not as good as other browsers and have a long way to go to even come close. Personally, I prefer Google and try to avoid using a multitude of other search engines.

There are other browsers and systems such as Ubuntu and Linux, so Microsoft is trying to foist themselves on an unwary public before they learn better. Apple is not as well versed as Microsoft, but it isn't any different in business tactics.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: angelface555 on August 07, 2016, 03:41:32 PM
That may be true Jack, but there are increasing reports of it hijacking your other antivirus programs if you accept Microsoft's new idea of using Windows Defender as an occasional product. To me, that is fraud no matter how good it may be or some folks feel it may be.

Have you downloaded the new update and seen the promos for using Defender occasionally?
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: RAMMEL on August 07, 2016, 07:46:43 PM
Much of the Windows-10 chatter reminds me of the days when M$ ended up in Court over the Java issue and IE/Netscape.     Where oh where will it all go.   
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: angelface555 on August 07, 2016, 08:51:13 PM
Jack, no one has said anything about simply using Windows Defender on its own. What is being said is that Microsoft states it will run along side your own antivirus without interfering with it in the new update. It is supposed to be like a separate  extra layer of protection.

What people are saying, increasingly, by those who opted for it, is that it tries to turn off or destroy your other antivirus. So Microsoft's claims are false.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: angelface555 on August 09, 2016, 12:58:34 AM
http://www.howtogeek.com/266144/how-to-disable-cortana-on-the-windows-10-lock-screen/
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: MarsGal on August 10, 2016, 06:57:18 AM
I just upgraded to the new built 1607 "Anniversary" version of Windows 10 from build 5111. Some of my programs that worked in 5111 no longer work and my screen is low res. It is only giving me three resolution  choices. I remember having that problem, briefly, when I went to Windows 10 but was able to find the solution. I must not remember what I did to fix it because none of my solutions are working. I may go out to HP and redownload the last drivers available. Also, it looks like I have to try and re-find my last drivers for the video card. The card is no longer supported. My machine is only six years old.

My alternative is going to be Ubuntu 16.04 also newly released. I am testing it as I "speak". So far, I like it a lot.
Title: MarsGal
Post by: RAMMEL on August 10, 2016, 09:31:52 AM
MarsGal

So, what you're saying is that a Win-10 update disabled some of the prior working Win-10 stuff?
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: jackwv on August 10, 2016, 09:53:55 AM
MarsGal and Rick.   Does the build update load with all other updates if you have automatic update.   The Build bit has me confused (nothing new)  I found by typing Winver in the search window that it gave the build.   Here is mine.  Is there a need on my part to go further and try to update?



                         (http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z28/Jackwv/winver_zps5idqayfl.jpg)
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: MarsGal on August 10, 2016, 11:04:26 AM
Well Rammel, in all fairness I have to say  that my machine is six years old. Some of the hardware are EOL and no longer supported. But, yes, I had an old Majong program that  I love will no longer work on the 1607 version and I could not resolve the problem with low res screen. Version 5111 had the 1600x900 resolution I need, but the new version only sees three resolution choices from which to select. The screen resolution is a biggy for me. Another wonderful problem I had with Windows 10 on this machine is that it would not let me troubleshoot or do a recovery. Every time I went into the troubleshoot mode I lost both my mouse and my keyboard functions, even in safe mode.

Jack, I was hoping to use the go back to the previous build feature in settings, but it didn't list 5111, nor did the recent updates log. How odd, but than again we are talking about Microsoft. It could be because I bypassed the wait in line and downloaded if from the site.

At any rate, my new laptop has Version 5111 on it and it works just fine for now. I installed my old majong game on it okay. Also, I checked the screen resolution offerings and a whole bunch came up. Now I hope that they don't screw that up if/when 1607 downloads, but then this is all new and still supported hardware.

I installed Ubuntu 16.04 on this machine this morning. It was easy, fast, and it looks and works great. My main problem with Linux always was properly downloading extra software that I want. It looks like it will be a lot more easy now. The other nice thing I like about Ubuntu is that I am not coerced/forced into cloud based applications and I don't need more and better social media programing - I don't do Facebook, Twitter and the like and I don't use Cloud services except for Amazon music and ebooks. I refuse to store documents and financials on the cloud. That is what I have a Flash Drive for.

Now I am off to find out if AceMoney Lite will truly work on Linux and see about antivirus programs.


Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: donklan on August 10, 2016, 06:39:24 PM
MARSGAL   Is there a chance your version is 1511  not  5111

Jack and I both show 1511.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: Jakkims on August 11, 2016, 01:03:48 AM
MARSGAL,
You said - "the new version only sees three resolution choices from which to select"

I had the same problem with just three choices when I first installed Win 10 last year and I think I cured it by downloading and installing a new driver from my motherboard manufacturer. I have ten screen resolutions to choose from now.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: MarsGal on August 11, 2016, 07:15:48 AM
Don, you could be right; I may have transposed the number when typing. I'll have to go look at my laptop in a bit.

Jakkims, as far as I know I have the latest drivers that I can get for everything, but I can go look see. Per Microsoft instructions before I originally installed Windows 10 last year, I went out and located all the newest drivers I could find for this machine. Several of the components are no longer supported, so no new drivers. The company that made my video card was bought out by another. The driver I downloaded from the new company was incompatible but I did find one more from the old company which I installed.

Of course, I could gut my machine and install new hardware. That would be at least the video and sound card, and maybe the controller. Didn't want to spend the money, especially just after buying the laptop. The Ubuntu 16.04 is nice and suits my kind of computing at this point. Anyway, Windows 10 is on the desktop is history. I blew it off rather than going the duel boot root. I had done that once a long time ago. That machine didn't like it (or was it Windows didn't like it). It didn't take too long before it wouldn't boot up with either OS. Of course that could have been a coincidental hard drive failure, but I an not taking any chances now.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: donklan on August 11, 2016, 10:23:46 AM
Here is more info on the WIN 10 1607 'anniversary' update problems:

http://windowssecrets.com/top-story/installing-win10-1607-proves-to-be-a-mixed-bag/?NL=WIN-01&Issue=WIN-01_20160811_WIN-01_704&sfvc4enews=42&cl=article_2&utm_rid=CPNET000001691506&utm_campaign=2488&utm_medium=email&elq2=8c84e999c9dc475bb86b80fa4307c574
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: Marilyn on August 13, 2016, 06:58:37 PM
my computer is now running the Win 10 anniversary upday. What I have lost is the ability to send page by email, The send link by email goes directly to my WLM program but i need the Send page by email in order to send the stationery that I make to WLM. otherwise I am going to have to give up my stationery groups. and I don't want to do that. I have followed all the instructions for getting it to work but WLM just flashes on the screen then closes.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: RAMMEL on August 13, 2016, 08:24:36 PM
Can you use the CLIP tool and paste it into email?
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: Marilyn on August 13, 2016, 08:26:18 PM
where do I find the clip tool
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: MarsGal on August 14, 2016, 05:50:21 AM
Checked Windows updates yesterday on my notebook and discovered Windows Anniversary lists as Error. When I click on Error to find out the explanation, all it says is to install install it, no reason for the Error.  So that is two for two. I just got this notebook a few weeks ago; I do not wish to have it screwed up first thing. Will keep 1511 as long as I can. Don't need or want all the additional Cortana/Edge/Social Media stuff; don't use it.

Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: jackwv on August 14, 2016, 08:03:20 AM
Marilyn  go to Windows Accessories then to snipping tool  right click and you can add it to start

I do not have the anniv. update, will have to see what if anything it goofs up.  Agree I can do without many of the new features.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: jackwv on August 15, 2016, 10:14:06 PM
Today I received the notice that the Anniv update was available.  It took 3 hours.  Kept busy but would check.  It would restart several times and one time had to answer a question.  All appears fine, did not get involved with Cortana.  I did have a problem with my normal routine of transferring photos from my camera.   Checked the auto play settings but did not correct.  Found the photos but must research to find how to get back to the old routine.   
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: donklan on August 15, 2016, 10:51:19 PM
With all the problems people are posting on the web with the Anniversary update, I'm avoiding it as long as I can.
The only problem: it is listed as one of the updates in the que, just waiting for me to reboot my computer.
I like to restart frequently to refresh my system, but when I click on the Power icon it offers me two choices:
   1. Update and restart
   2. Update and shutdown.

I'm dragging my feet, especially since many people report they've lost SYSTEM RESTORE capability with the update.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: MarsGal on August 16, 2016, 06:29:26 AM
Windows 10 Anniversary attempted to automatically update yesterday and was successful. I think what must have happened the first time was that I shut the machine down without knowing it was trying to download the first time. Seems to be working okay. I had to go in and reset a few things like Bluetooth and some of the file sharing/social media things that I don't want. I might uninstall them like I did on the old machine, but I worry that it will mess up the program at some point in the update future.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: jackwv on August 16, 2016, 08:28:52 AM
I intend to keep the update.   At this point only had the auto play question.  Old machine so not surprised when something is not 100%.

Have not had time to spend on moving around to see if all working.  The problem for me is usually not Microsoft, but my dislike of change.

Have a bone scan scheduled this morning, think I will ask them to check my bone head  :)
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: JeanneP on August 16, 2016, 01:39:47 PM
I was getting the bone scans up to last year but think thats it. What they are now they will stay. What else can we do. Mine not a problem even though not showing the best. Would not take meds now. Just stay with the Milk. Calcium is in most things. Watch not climbing up on ladders. stumbling around drunk. Those kind of things. They saw to keep a little weight on. Just not be skinny. I like that. Like to eat. I do keep up with the Blood Vessel tests which seem O.K. Same with BP. Don't bother with the Colestrol testing other than seeing them on my Yearly Blood Panel. None of those drugs for me either.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: angelface555 on August 16, 2016, 01:53:10 PM
I had the W10 anniversary update and all my older programs still work. I had to go in and delete several of the programs that they added as well as totally shut down Windows defender but I did that when I first got downloaded W10 as well.

Many of us here are experts at using Google or other search sites to find answers to problems or asking them here on site for others more knowledgeable to help.There are also other systems such as Ubuntu that you may use instead as one person did. Again there are people here and online sites that can help. Several of the apps I run, I was told would not work past W7, but they do, even after the anniversary update.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: jackwv on August 16, 2016, 04:20:33 PM
JeanneP  will wait for results but like you, doubt I will take a drug, had real problems 2 years ago.  Will turn 86 next month and think the old bones will last me.

Patricia, the update appears to not have caused a problem.  I seldom use edge, still using Internet Explorer 11 with Google as my search engine.   

I still need to go to favorites and Seniors in order to use the Font, Size etc, like on this post.   When I just use the email link to the discussion I am unable to change anything. 
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: angelface555 on August 16, 2016, 05:46:06 PM
I did as Larry suggested and used WordWrap to list the code and copied that to my desktop so I know the code and can simply copy it onto my message or post and insert my writing into the code and post.

I use B I Font Face Font Size and color with no spaces and these brackets  [ ]. I can use them in other places doing that. I do know that often you will have to go into places a zoom setting in Chrome or FireFox can't help.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: angelface555 on August 21, 2016, 01:03:22 AM
MICROSOFT ISSUES 9 NEW UPDATES


https://techtalk.pcpitstop.com/2016/08/11/microsoft-issues-9-new-updates/?microsoftissuesupdates=


AUGUST 11, 2016KAYLA THRAILKILL  6 COMMENTS


Keeping your computer updated is critical, and Microsoft just released nine new updates for your Windows PC…

Microsoft just release nine new updates for your PC.  There are five updates deemed “critical”, and four identified as “important” that need to be completed on your computer as soon as possible.

We have stressed the importance, over and over again, of keeping your PC’s applications, operating systems, and security software up-to-date for security purposes, and this is why.  These security patches are fixing vulnerabilities found within the system.  Without patching them, hackers could potentially have the ability to gain access into your computer on various different levels to steal your information.  Patch management is critical for computer security.

Please visit ComputerWorld to read a full description for each update, what applications will be impacted, and why the updates are necessary.

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Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: angelface555 on August 21, 2016, 01:04:24 AM
https://techtalk.pcpitstop.com/2016/08/10/new-ransomware-disguised-microsoft-alert/?microsoftalertransomware=

Ransomware attacks are targeting users by sending a fraudulent Microsoft alert their way…

SC Magazine reported a new ransomware variant was recently discovered.  The malware is disguised as a Microsoft alert stating the user’s Windows license has expired and to remediate the issue, users need to unlock their PC.  It was not reported if the computer is then locked on this screen until the victim calls, or if they’re able to remediate the issue after the alert populates.

Some of you may be feeling a sense of deja vu reading this.  Recently, we reported on a tech support scam that sounded pretty similar to this.  The primary difference between the two, is the tech support scam sent an update request to the user, which required action for the scam to occur.  Once the user clicked update, the PC would start the “updating” process.  Once the process was “finished” they’d then get an alert stating the license has expired and the user needs to call for assistance.

Ransomware has become a lucrative business.  Therefore, it is not believed these cyber criminals will give up anytime soon.  While the ransomware war rages on, PC Matic encourages all users to keep their operating systems, security software and applications up-to-date.

To check for system updates, you can go to: Settings>Windows Updates>Check for Updates.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: jackwv on August 29, 2016, 12:36:52 PM
I have posted in the past that I have had no issues with Windows 10.  Following the last update, I began having a problem with Edge.  It would load repeatedly with the logo lining up across the task bar, and I had to go to Task Master to stop it running.   I became aware that Edge was my default browser, so changed it to Internet Explorer. Had no further problem but decided to go to Microsoft Answer Desk.   They scheduled a tech to contact me, and he spent almost an hour making adjustments.  (I gave them permission to take over the pc and just sat and watched)    Would only do this with Microsoft direct!

Unable to correct I was told they would have a Level 2 tech contact me to handle.   I had to wait for a scheduled call, no problem.  He then called and after traveling about my pc, it appears he decided to reinstall windows 10, the 14393 build.  This was a long process, he spent about 45 min. then told me it would take considerable time.  At that point he left and for around 2 hours the computer reinstalled, shutting down several times.   I am now back in business, no issues, but will leave Internet Explorer 11 as my default  (I use google search)

Hope this does not happen to you, but I must add that all the work done by the "Answer Desk" was without charge. 

Here is their link.  They have phone and chat help, but I talk too much and type too slow. :)


https://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msusa/en_US/cat/Answer-Desk/categoryID.63433500
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: MarsGal on August 29, 2016, 12:47:34 PM
For some reason I don't like Edge. I remain a loyal Firefox user.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: angelface555 on August 29, 2016, 01:58:17 PM
Thanks for the information, Jack. I may need it in the future so bookmarked it. I purchased this laptop last Wednesday and have twice had it restart because of "an internal kernel trap." I Googled it only to become more confused as was both the questioners and those answering it seemingly to be as well.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: jackwv on August 29, 2016, 02:25:51 PM
MarsGal   It just troubled me that Edge was acting up.  I seldom use, and prefer IE.

Patricia.   I may have just gone on with the error, but was relieved that Microsoft would take over and do the work for me.   I have checked and all my programs are working fine, hope the reinstall worked things out.

One thing I learned in the process was to change my browser default to  IE and now can use the icons.  Was having a problem in the past apparently since my mail program defaulted to Edge and for some reason they would not work unless I went to IE and favorites.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: donklan on September 21, 2016, 05:25:49 PM
Congratulations to all who held their ground............


Microsoft scrubs Windows 7 PCs of upgrade nagware


http://www.computerworld.com/article/3122601/windows-pcs/microsoft-scrubs-windows-7-pcs-of-upgrade-nagware.html?token=%23tk.CTWNLE_nlt_computerworld_dailynews_2016-09-21&idg_eid=55fd406249412acd7fcf837dae2ea5e3&utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Computerworld%20Wrap-Up%202016-09-21&utm_term=computerworld_dailynews#tk.CW_nlt_ computerworld_dailynews_2016-09-21

Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: JeanneP on September 23, 2016, 03:42:39 PM
Now mine stopped appearing on computer about Aug. 1st like they said.

I have a new computer built with W10 on it. Sitting down in Texas but not been down to get it yet.  To hot to drive 1200 miles.  I am still content with W7 at the moment. Not ready to beginning getting into the changes W10 made.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: shirleyn on September 27, 2016, 06:52:38 AM
Good morning.  You all have helped me out a lot with this new Windows 10 & I sure appreciate your help.  This morning I got a notice from ByteFence (that I did not load, but it came with the computer) that my web browser (Firefox) was hijacked by Adware.  Of course, in order for them to fix it, I would have to buy ByteFence.  Which I do not know anything about.
HELP!
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: shirleyn on September 27, 2016, 07:46:39 AM
Oops!  Another question - what do you all recommend as a free anti-virus program?  I used to have it on the old computer, but cannot remember the name.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: MarsGal on September 27, 2016, 08:00:52 AM
Shirley, sounds like a marketing ploy to me. I went to the Firefox (Mozilla) site and added a plug in called Ad Block Plus. It blocks ad popups. On my old machine, I used to have a do not track plug-in, but haven't installed one in this new machine yet. Firefox has several to choose from. They are easy to install and easy to disable or uninstall, which is really nice if you don't like one you installed or it doesn't work well for you, you can always try another until you find one you like.

I use Avast Pro Antisoftware which comes with a SafeZone browser which I use on occasion, mostly for paying bills or checking my bank account. I think that has a do not track feature built in, but I really didn't pay much attention to how it works. It may just encrypt my browsing. Either way, it is another way to go for your web browsing.

Also, I installed Malwarebytes Free Anti-Malware. It works well to find malicious adware/software and PUP's (Potentially Unwanted Programs) that may get installed unbeknownst to you. This is on top of the anti-malware in my Avast Anti-Virus software. I just like Malwarebytes a lot.

These are just some of the things I do. Mostly I stick with freeware. I checked the ByteFence site. Their free antimalware program only detects. You have to buy the upgrade to get the removal tools. Does it have a quarantine feature? Malwarebytes puts things it finds into a "sandbox" or quarantine folder which keeps the programs from running or doing harm. From there you can delete them if they are in fact something you don't want. Some malware needs special attention. BTW, Microsoft has info on removing some of the malicious programs and also how to remove ransomware. Their Windows Defender anti-virus software supposedly actively watches for and blocks some of these. I imagine it is hard to keep up with the hackers and all their new versions of such programs.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: MarsGal on September 27, 2016, 08:11:21 AM
I just saw your other question. Avast and AVG both have highly rated free anti-virus software. I use Avast, but my best friend likes AVG better. AVG rates a smidge higher in antivirus but Avast does a little better then them in finding anti-malware. I just like the interface with Avast better.

The one program I never liked was McAfee. Every time I bought and installed their software, it messed up my machine. So I don't trust it anymore. If you have Comcast for a provider, they offer Norton Anti-Virus free which is what we had when I worked. Comcast switched from McAfee to Norton a few years ago because to many of their customers were having problems with it. I can't say how well Norton works these days, especially on a PC (our work computers were all Mac). As far as I know, Norton does not offer free anti-virus otherwise, so it is a nice perk for Comcast internet users if they want it.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: shirleyn on September 27, 2016, 09:00:15 AM
Wow, thank you so much Marsgal.  I have printed all of your suggestions & will be working on them.  Again, thanks!
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: wjoan on September 27, 2016, 11:31:26 AM
Shirley, I use Avast also. 
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: shirleyn on September 27, 2016, 12:05:21 PM
Hi Joan, thanks.  I just downloaded it.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: shirleyn on September 28, 2016, 05:07:25 PM
Okay, here is another question for the Windows 10.  A few days ago my system got updated.  I wasn't asked, it just did it.  The first thing I noted was that whenever I leave the computer sit inactive for over a half hour I have to sign in again.  I don't mind doing this in the AM when I start things up for the day, but I do mind having to sign in so often. There is just me and my husband here, so no chance of someone getting in that should not be there.  My question - is there somewhere I can go to change this?
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: jackwv on September 28, 2016, 08:11:03 PM
Shirley I did remove the need for a password and believe this is the link I followed.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ONAKzmS5hbI
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: shirleyn on September 28, 2016, 11:05:56 PM
Jack!!  Wow!  It worked.   Thanks! :thumbup:
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: Sandy on September 28, 2016, 11:36:57 PM
Quote from: jackwv on September 28, 2016, 08:11:03 PM
Shirley I did remove the need for a password and believe this is the link I followed.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ONAKzmS5hbI


Thank you Jack. 

I followed your  link and successfully got rid of
the necessity for me to log in every time I turn on
my computer.       

Very easy to follow instructions. 

Thanks again,
Sandy
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: jackwv on September 29, 2016, 09:56:47 AM
shirleyn and Sandy pleased it worked.   I did not like putting in the password, and am the only one handling my machine.   I am careful with what I leave on it, and not concerned that someone looks in.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: shirleyn on September 29, 2016, 10:39:32 AM
 :thumbup:
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: JeanneP on September 29, 2016, 05:34:57 PM
Jack. Are you putt all these tip and sights that you find into the "How To's" that way when the rest of us get to using the w10 we will not have to keep asking again.

I alway enjoyed having that forum. Learned a lot from it.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: jackwv on September 29, 2016, 06:44:37 PM
JeanneP  so much depends on the operating system.   I will sometimes look up a question and pose it in YouTube, they often have several tutorials on a given subject.    I had discussed JeanneLees fine how to's that are now lost.  Know she is having health issues, but she said one day she may get back with Pat on several.   

Once I get a problem solved I delete the links.   On occasion I keep a link in favorites, but none at present.

Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: JeanneP on September 30, 2016, 04:22:30 PM
Jack. Yet that is good that you will post a link. Along with the others . But I remember we use to have about 4 people who were really good on computers. Dave being one of them. Usually then they were put into  TIPs. All together so we and beginners could just learn from it. Sort of like having a Manual. We use to do that in the Cooking one. Sort of had a Recipe book after a while.  Think we still have that someplace. I am sure that Jeanne and Pat do not have the help we had back then.  I try to remember to print out any I think I will need.. Got a old pad here going back to W95. I then bought the Books for Dummies for 98Se and Wxp  Need to clear out all these books on those and all the works , Idiot and Word Wish I had used them more over the years and learned more.  Now I learn one thing and forget another. Don't retain like I use to.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: angelface555 on October 08, 2016, 10:10:32 PM
https://techtalk.pcpitstop.com/2016/10/04/voter-registration-systems-hacked/?votersystemshacked=

20 states report hacking attempts of their political systems.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: donklan on January 23, 2017, 03:16:09 PM
Anyone else notice how slow the recommended Windows 10 Photos App loads?
Any suggestions or solutions?
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: jackwv on January 23, 2017, 03:39:29 PM
Don mine has no delay.   Suggest going to the microsoft store type in Microsoft Photos.   When the app comes up click the Get the app button.  It may update or should take you to your photos.   I use it almost daily and like the editing features.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: donklan on January 23, 2017, 04:13:52 PM
Clicked on app installed by WIN 10, took 57 seconds to bring up first photo.

App store says 'already installed', so not sure if I can delete it and reinstall. Will investigate.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: jackwv on January 23, 2017, 04:41:33 PM
Don you might check this out.  https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/apps_windows_10-photos/photo-app-in-windows-10-is-extremely-slow/6048cba8-d715-4ff0-8e8a-5690f2db9216
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: donklan on January 23, 2017, 08:31:47 PM
Thanks for the link, Jack.  Apparently there are a lot of avenues to pursue.
I'll check some of them out.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: wjoan on October 17, 2017, 05:37:28 PM
My new computer just got set up todaY.  iT HAS wIN 10 SO i MAY RETURn , just to let you know.  Sorry about the caps.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: June Drabek on October 20, 2017, 02:35:46 PM
Why can I read and post in all these other forums and am not allowed to use The Soda Shoppe any longer. I am locked out completely. I have been with you all since about 1997, and this just started after our beloved Bubble took over the Soda Shoppe. I just cannot understand what is going on. June
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: Jeanne Lee on October 20, 2017, 03:35:18 PM
June, are you sure you're trying to enter the Soda Shoppe through the title for  October 15, which is open and current,  and not Septeber 24 which is locked? 
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: June Drabek on October 21, 2017, 06:56:37 PM
Jeanne, I may at one time come in on the wrong date, but this all started when our Bubble took over for you. And I don't know why it was just the Soda Shoppe. However, yesterday and today seem to be allowing me to post easily. Dan did some changes by phone, and he and his wife Nancy will be visiting the first part of Nov. so he can do "hands on" things then.Today has been real treat..two posts on Soda Shoppe posted right away.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: angelface555 on October 22, 2017, 01:11:36 AM
Windows Update Leaves Customers with Blue Screen of Death (BSoD)
Microsoft released a Windows update on October 10, 2017 for their Windows 10 operating system (OS).  Updates are conducted with the purpose of enhancing the OS.  These changes may be for security purposes and/or performance.  However, this update created more issues for users than enhancements.  The update for Windows 10 version 1703 (KB4041676) and version 1607 (KB4041691), and Windows Server 2016 (KB4041691) for WSUS/SCCM managed devices left users with a BSoD after rebooting their computers, leaving pending reboot issues. 

For those who have experienced issues, PC Matic encourages users to do the following:

Uninstall SuperShield
Access the Windows Trouble Shooter tool
Update the operating system
Restart the device
Reinstall SuperShield
If issues persist, or if users need assistance with the uninstallation and reinstallation of SuperShield, they may reach our support team at www.pcmatic.com/help.

If you’re not a PC Matic subscriber, follow these steps to fix the BSoD issues triggered by the Windows 10 update:

Access the Windows Trouble Shooter tool
Update the operating system
Restart the device
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: Jeanne Lee on October 22, 2017, 09:41:55 AM
If someone has suffered the BSOD how can they access the article to read about the solution, and how can they perform the actions suggested for correction?  It has always been my understanding that the BSOD prevents any access to or use of the computer.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: jackwv on October 22, 2017, 09:59:22 AM
Jeanne Lee, I continue to get regular updates and have not had the problem.  My first reaction would be to reboot.  As for your question, you might go to, say safari, on your phone or pad and get other recommended steps.  Unable to remember steps I have done that at times with the iPad at my side.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: Jeanne Lee on October 22, 2017, 10:53:19 AM
No smart phone (voice only), no ipad, no other device...  Then what?  Strictly rhetorical question, since I don't have Windows  10.   :D  It just seemed strange that to get instructions for reviving a dead appliance you  would need to use that dead appliance.    :idiot2: 

Don't mind me.  I just like to shake things up sometimes. 
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: wjoan on October 22, 2017, 11:51:52 AM
Hey Jeanne, anyone ever tell you that you were a little devil?   ::)
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: Jeanne Lee on October 22, 2017, 11:57:54 AM
who, ME?   :2funny:
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: wjoan on October 22, 2017, 12:57:08 PM
 :coolsmiley:
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: angelface555 on October 22, 2017, 01:24:17 PM
I think they are either first rebooting on their own. I would probably have turned off the computer, unplugged it and waited for ten seconds and then replugged and tried again. Then I would have used my other computer or my Kindle.

These instructions are geared in my opinion more to those who have yet to get one or more of these updates. So they are prepared if it happens to them.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: RAMMEL on October 22, 2017, 08:45:07 PM
W-10 seems to have more problems with updates than past versions.  Is this the future?
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: angelface555 on October 22, 2017, 09:05:32 PM
I think it is more our perceeptions in that we are geared to expecting various new browsers appearing after a certain period of time. They have said W10 will be it with only updates, no new browsers.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: jane on October 24, 2017, 08:37:04 AM
I'm new to Win 10 on a new Lenovo laptop, but no problems with BSOD. 

I, too, am not clear how I'd get to anything on the laptop if it was showing the BSOD.

I guess I'd pack it up and take it back to Best Buy Geek guys since it's still under warranty.

Jane
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: RAMMEL on December 26, 2017, 01:42:58 AM
I intend to update a win-xp computer to Win-10.  Hopefully it will update OK.
Assuming it does, is there any advice from you current users?  Things to avoid, things to use, things to do -.
What browser is best (in your opinion).

Feel free to email me if that's better  (that is good for me)
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: jackwv on December 26, 2017, 08:26:23 AM
Rick no suggestions from me.  I was fortunate to have the upgrade from 7 and had no problems.  They appear to push Edge, but I stick with Windows Explorer 11.    Would suggest you save all your files to external drive prior to the update.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: so_P_bubble on December 26, 2017, 08:45:17 AM
I use Firefox or Chrome, depending on where I go.  Some places (for PaintShop) don't respond so well with Firefox.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: jane on December 26, 2017, 12:12:49 PM
I bought a new laptop with Win10 and didn’t see much difference from Win 8 with classic startup.  I’ve gotten used to the tiles. 

I use Edge, Chrome and Firefox ...depending mostly on my mood.  Win10 pushes Edge and it’s ok. 

Finding where things were saved was my biggest problem at first.  I’ve used the search window a lot.

Jane
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: JeanneP on December 26, 2017, 01:24:14 PM
Still not purchased the W10. Going to have to soon. Maybe if anything was wrong with it they have fixed by now.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: RAMMEL on March 11, 2018, 02:53:10 PM
I'm here this afternoon using Win-10.  At this point I'm not sure just how I got here but I'm trying and learning.  I'm using a computer that Dave built for my son a few years ago.  Just put in a new hard drive and more memory.  Bought a Win-10 disc and loaded it.  It looks like it is working OK but at this point I don't know how to use it.

I Need -----
A Windows Dummy Book
Other Win-10 Use info

Anyone --- Feel free to fill me in.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: jackwv on March 11, 2018, 06:26:15 PM
Rick just back from 3 heavy IPA beers.  Do not have a dummy book, too dumb to understand.  Hope this will help, I am sending two  screen shots.  I am pleased with Windows 10 but have my machine set up like windows 7.  Two screen shots, one of the page with the programs, but set up another that is more like windows 7.   I have set up shortcuts to my photos etc and use it rather than going to the tabs on windows 10, so in effect still working with windows 7

Hope this helps and get back to me.   

[attachimg=1][attachimg=2]
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: angelface555 on March 11, 2018, 07:00:57 PM
Some of these may help; just keep in mind that many of these are backed by Microsoft and should be taken with a shaker, not grains of salt.

https://www.google.com/search?q=transitining+from+W7+to+W10&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&client=firefox-b-1

Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: RAMMEL on March 11, 2018, 07:05:35 PM
Quote from: jackwv on March 11, 2018, 06:26:15 PM
Rick just back from 3 heavy IPA beers.  Do not have a dummy book, too dumb to understand.  Hope this will help, I am sending two  screen shots.  I am pleased with Windows 10 but have my machine set up like windows 7.  Two screen shots, one of the page with the programs, but set up another that is more like windows 7.   I have set up shortcuts to my photos etc and use it rather than going to the tabs on windows 10, so in effect still working with windows 7

Hope this helps and get back to me.   
I hope to get mine likw Win-7 also.  I have to learn how to accomplish these things.

What do you use for EMAIL?  I tried to set up what W10 offered but didn't receive the mail they sent me.

What Browser?  I like FF

I will now study the images you posted.  More fun than a person should be allowed to have.

Right now the Win-10 puter is down in the "work shop" (basement) so can't just jump back and forth.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: RAMMEL on March 11, 2018, 07:06:47 PM
Pat,
We're both posting at the same time. I will go up a post and see yours
Thanks
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: angelface555 on March 11, 2018, 07:13:40 PM
I use Gmail and FF as well as Opera.

I disabled Cortana and One Drive because one is just a voice-activated  Bing search engine and the other is poorly rated. Another issue is I have to re-disable my touchpad each time Microsoft has an update.

And yes there are those dummy books

https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&source=hp&ei=lLelWpL-HZLujwO_xauYDg&q=is+there+a+microsoft+W10+book+for+dummies&oq=is+there+a+microsoft+W10+book+for+dummies&gs_l=psy-ab.3...2938.24705.0.25426.44.38.0.5.5.0.363.6415.0j22j10j1.33.0....0...1c.1.64.psy-ab..6.28.4740.0..0j35i39k1j0i131k1j33i160k1j33i21k1j33i22i29i30k1.0.9UmDzV8csdw


Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: RAMMEL on March 11, 2018, 07:33:40 PM
Quote from: angelface555 on March 11, 2018, 07:13:40 PM
I use Gmail and FF as well as Opera.

I disabled Cortana and One Drive because one is just a voice-activated  Bing search engine and the other is poorly rated. Another issue is I have to re-disable my touchpad each time Microsoft has an update.


Gmail & FF -- Did/do you just download and install them as you would do in Win-7 or xp?

I will also likely disable Cortana and One Drive.  I can probably dig that procedure out of the net.

I thank all for any help or ideas.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: jackwv on March 11, 2018, 09:28:08 PM
I am using windows 10 mail, took some adjusting but like it.   I still am using Explorer and Google. Only use Windows Defender and it has kept me clean.  Just picked up a Trojan, no damage, and removed.

In the past I have tried the dummy books, but too dumb :)
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: Jakkims on March 12, 2018, 12:13:51 AM
Rick,
OneDrive is like DropBox. MS gives you 5GB of free cloud storage. I use it for some back-ups and for files that I would like to also access from my phone or iPad, as I have put the OneDrive app on them both. I use it continually and wouldn't be without it. I have been using it for many years since MS first made it an available option under the name of SkyDrive.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: angelface555 on March 12, 2018, 03:55:24 AM
You can download and install Gmail, FF and the usual such as Dropbox easily. What I don't care for with Onedrive is that it tries to take over, it changes your settings without your approval or authorization which is why I deleted it and why it has poor peer reviews.

An example is my photography program. Onedrive set itself up as the program's storage or backup. I would go back in and reset to Dropbox only to find it later set back to Onedrive. The same issue with my PSP program.

For those who pick Onedrive and don't use another storage or want more than one system, it would probably be fine, but it doesn't play well with others.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: MarsGal on March 12, 2018, 07:56:34 AM
I didn't know you could delete OneDrive. I don't like it either. I did try to disable it as much as possible. Do not want ANY of my stuff on the cloud. I don't trust it to be as safe as they claim, and I certainly don't share anything except for the few photos I have uploaded and posted here.

I am having trouble getting used to the Vivaldi browser (Chrome based). I will give it one thing, though, it is faster loading pages than Firefox. I suspect that is because I don't have so many extensions on it. I still like Firefox much better even though it is slower and has gotten a few of those nasty malware programs that don't show up on my various antivirus/malware programs.
Title: Pat
Post by: RAMMEL on March 12, 2018, 10:05:01 AM
angelface555
If you recall it, maybe you could post how to delete or block/ban ONE DRIVE.

I'm another who doesn't care for CLOUD services. I know it's secure, just like the Credit Bureau (Equifax) but I go with "A Bird In The Hand ......... "
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: jackwv on March 12, 2018, 10:21:55 AM
Rick I also avoid the cloud.  Sometime back had my photos there and would pick them up on computer, pad and phone.  I stopped using Icloud.   I put just the photos I want on my phone.   On Windows 10 I never set up one drive so nothing to delete.

I treasure most my photos and family videos, have back up copies on flash drives and external drive.

Have plenty of space on my computer for additions.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: angelface555 on March 12, 2018, 11:24:32 AM
Click the Unlink OneDrive option on the Settings tab, click OK and close the OneDrive window when it prompts you to reconnect. To complete removal, go to Control Panel > Programs and uninstall OneDrive. You may need to restart your PC for the removal of OneDrive to be completed. Or to fully delete the program; here is more exact information from Lifehacker which is similar to How to Geek.

https://lifehacker.com/how-to-completely-uninstall-onedrive-in-windows-10-1725363532
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: RAMMEL on March 19, 2018, 09:39:20 PM
Well, ---------- I'm pretty much up and running Win-10.  But for some reason I just can't seem to create a valid MS account and their Mail App. I've had trouble with that in the past with Win-7. I'm still working on a program or two that I liked but can't get to run in 10.  But that will resolve in time.  My old Win-xp was dying and getting slower by the week so now things seem fast as lightning  :nanadance:  :excited:  :nanadance:  Now on to learning more.

I upgraded an old puter that Dave built for my son.  Added memory and changed the hard drive.  No sense using an old, questionable, HD on a new installation.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: RAMMEL on March 19, 2018, 09:45:57 PM
Can anyone shed some light on getting rid of COOKIES?  Does 10 have a way to get rid of them but save those you want?
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: so_P_bubble on March 20, 2018, 08:10:50 AM
I use C cleaner to get  rid of all cookies, and then add again the PW I use often.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: jackwv on March 20, 2018, 09:44:21 AM
Rick I use Internet Explorer.  I click the tools logo upper right, looks like a gear.   Then go to internet options  pick delete and this list of choices come up.  I usually delete all cookies but looks like the top choice would do what you want.   

                       [attachimg=1]
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: angelface555 on March 20, 2018, 12:51:18 PM
Firefox uses three bars at the upper left, I assume Chrome has a similar option. Or you could go into your W10 start menu, go down to Windows Administrative tools and use Task Scheduler, disk cleanup, optimize and defragment from that menu.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: RAMMEL on March 20, 2018, 07:15:07 PM
Thanks all.
I think I need a break  ???   Brain overload.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: MarsGal on May 24, 2018, 10:09:58 AM
Well! Windows just did an upgrade. I had to go in and reset some of the settings. Other than that everything seems to be working okay, EXCEPT, I keep getting a message in notifications that the other drive that used to hold a backup copy (I don't know if it was the Windows 7 that you could go back to or the orginal of Windows 10) doesn't have a visible file in it any longer. That is not stopping the darn notifications from telling me that this folder is full and asks if it should clean it up. It comes up with a window that says there are two files, but with 0 bytes in them and when I finally, in desperation, hit the clean up button, it did, of  course, nothing. I still get the message, even though I have system notifications turned off at this point. GRRRRRRRR!

Anyone have a clue how to get rid of this? Guess I will break down and check Windows forum to see if others are having the problem.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: RAMMEL on May 24, 2018, 10:49:49 AM
Fear not. ------ Microsoft only does what's best and good for us

:tickedoff:
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: jane on May 24, 2018, 12:13:56 PM
MarsGal...anyway to track it down and manually uninstall/delete it?

I bought my laptop with Win10 and I've not had any problems...so far....knocking on wood of the desk.   :thumbup:
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: Mary Ann on May 24, 2018, 12:45:53 PM
Jane, I use my head to "knock on wood" - works as well as natural wood.

Rammel - Sure they do!

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: jackwv on May 24, 2018, 01:20:51 PM
I got the update and no problems.   Windows Defender changed its page but appears all ok. 

A year or so ago I went to their online support, then asked for phone help.  They took over my pc while I watched and cleared everything up - no charge!

You might go to this link  https://support.microsoft.com/en-us  go to the virtual agent and believe it might give you phone support if needed.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: MarsGal on May 24, 2018, 04:30:08 PM
Oh Joy! Windows sent another update this morning. After installing, my computer went to the main password screen, but after I entered my password/pin I got a message saying Windows (forget which program) wasn't responding. I tried again and ended up with a black screen with only the mouse working. I can't even shut the machine down. The stupid thing just goes into sleep mode and back comes the black screen when I open the laptop lid. I have not been able to get to the battery to pull it. But then, I almost always have trouble with getting to remotes and especially my phone batteries.

The good news is that my BIL just got a new laptop and will let me have his old one. It is an HP, so it and I should get along just fine. I am typing on my HP Desktop which is running Linux (Ubuntu 16.4) right now. The HP has never given me a lick of trouble. The only thing is that is it too old now to work well with the newest Linux programs, or so the Ubuntu pundits are saying.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: JeanneP on May 24, 2018, 06:25:39 PM
I am still using the W7. MS. seems to still do some things keeping it clean. I get very few spams show in my Email acct. but just went into spam file and was 976 in there. I just forget to check there. Now does anyone remember how to delete all at one time. I had to do it 10 at a time. They use to clear them every 30 days but don't do it anymore it seems.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: RAMMEL on May 24, 2018, 08:26:09 PM
Go to your "Spam" folder.
Highlight the first one.
Scroll to the last one
Hold the Shift key down and select the last one
They all should show as highlighted --- hit Delete

All gone
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: RAMMEL on May 24, 2018, 08:38:33 PM
So far the only difference I've noticed since the update is a different desktop picture when I boot up.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: so_P_bubble on May 25, 2018, 03:46:04 AM
I also got a different picture of a cactus on starting up, and then my chosen picture shows up again.  I usually change my desktop view every week.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: wjoan on May 26, 2018, 10:47:16 AM
Bubble, I only change my desktop pic for the Season.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: so_P_bubble on May 26, 2018, 10:55:07 AM
I like variety! Right now I have a side view of grandson watching fish in Eilat's underwater aquarium.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: MarsGal on May 26, 2018, 11:17:33 AM
Hi gang! For the moment I am using the laptop my BIL gave me. It is running Windows 7. The only things I don't care for with this laptop (so far) are that I keep hitting the up arrow instead of the shift for some reason, and the machine runs hot. It is an HP Pavilion Entertainment PC. The screen is larger and not an LCD display. I haven't taken a look at the system specs yet, so I don't know how much memory it has. It has an Intel dual processor and an Nvidia graphics card. It is about the same age as my HP desktop with the Ubuntu on it.

My BIL suggested taking the battery out of the ASUS and then putting it back in. According to him that should force the machine to reset Windows. I haven't found info on the net about that to confirm. I'll be darn if I want to unscrew the whole back and pry the sections apart to get to the battery. You would think that the "hatch" on the back would provide easy access to the battery compartment, but there appears to be no way to open it. My sister found a YouTube DIY for taking the thing apart.

Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: RAMMEL on May 26, 2018, 08:34:09 PM
I had a lot of trouble with my HP Pavilion Laptop when I first got it. It went back 3 times and they couldn't fix it. So I did it myself. I didn't want to mess up their warranty .  That's why it went back.  Anyway, ------- Every time I called their Tech Support they started with the remove the battery routing. So is seems like a likely place to start when chasing a problem. What model is yours?
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: JeanneP on May 27, 2018, 04:51:42 PM
Rammel. Yes. I delete that way but they just come up 10 at a time. I select. Hit the All . I was thinking there was a way one time could do the lot. Like today did show 179 spam. So that takes time.  I should check more. Last time I had over 700. not checked for ages.


Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: RAMMEL on May 27, 2018, 07:31:12 PM
You should be able to SCROLL from the first to the last (or last to first), and highlight the whole bunch.

What email program are you using?
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: MarsGal on May 28, 2018, 04:54:50 PM
Just want to drop a note that I may be a bit scarce for a week or so.

Rammel, the ASUS is only two years old, if that. I am going to take it and the HP Pavillion laptop from my BIL up to the local computer repair store (Alliance) to see what they can do with the dead one, and see if I can get a processor upgrade for this HP. It is soooooo slow. I checked the manufacture date on it and it is actually a year older than my desktop HP. For some reason I lost the ability to logon here with the desktop (using Ubuntu 16.04), haven't figured out why yet.

This has not been a fun past few days between the computers, one of George's cats (which I feed when he is away) died, the smoke detectors decided to go off for no apparent reason this morning and I got overcharged at the grocery store today.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: Mary Ann on May 28, 2018, 05:51:58 PM
MarsGal, what is the saying?  If you didn't have all this bad luck, you wouldn't have any luck at all.  Sounds like a disaster.

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: RAMMEL on May 28, 2018, 06:55:18 PM
Some days one should just stay in bed.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: MarsGal on May 29, 2018, 08:17:52 AM
 ;D   ;D 

I had to reset my password here because, for some reason it stopped letting me log on. I think I might have set a password manager wrong that I had on Firefox. I couldn't check because I have since removed that extension.

I am testing out the Chromium browser on my desktop. It seems a bit faster than Firefox. George seems to think it is safer these days than Firefox.

The first thing on my agenda today will be to mow the front lawn. It looks like we will be getting a few more days of rain after today. Next, my laptops are going up to Alliance to see what they can do. I might wait until tomorrow to do that.



Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: MarsGal on May 31, 2018, 08:13:08 AM
Update:

ASUS computer is up at the repair store. They are saying 3-5 days to even look at it.

Chromium on the Ubuntu desktop is a bit faster that Firefox. And, so far, am not having any problems with websites. But, I haven't "traveled" much yet.

I tried to download Chromium for Windows on the Windows 7 laptop, but Avast blocked it. The machine set the file to Avast for testing and it came back clean, but I still get that message and it still won't let me install it. I haven't figured out how to circumvent Avast short of installing it yet. I did get the machine to speed up after I realized that I only had updated software programs and still needed to update hardware. What I like about Windows 7 over 10 is that I feel like I have more control over my machine. Right now it is getting a boot scan.

I haven't decided whether to upgrade to Windows 10 on the HP laptop, leave it on Windows 7,  or go to Ubuntu. Some of that decision depends on whether or not Alliance can resurrect my ASUS. After talking with the tech, it looks like it will not be worth trying to put in a new motherboard on the HP.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: angelface555 on June 03, 2018, 12:37:29 AM
Ransomware attacks so far in 2018


https://techtalk.pcpitstop.com/2018/01/23/ransomware-attacks-of-2018/
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: donklan on June 04, 2018, 11:11:28 PM
For those having issues with the latest Windows 10 update, this link may be of interest.
Apparently there may be a conflict with computers running AVAST.

https://www.techrepublic.com/article/installing-the-windows-10-april-2018-update-could-wipe-your-entire-desktop/?ftag=TRE684d531&bhid=27513157752632712324176300148701
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: so_P_bubble on June 05, 2018, 02:22:00 AM
Hi Donklan - long time no see!
Thanks for the link
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: MarsGal on June 05, 2018, 06:30:25 AM
Hi, Donklan, et. al.

Yes, I've heard that Don; Avast, of course, claims otherwise. I had Avast installed.

The verdict at Alliance is that my computer "hung up" on something. The tech was able to get into safe mode and recover it, the bill will be almost $50. I won't be able to pick it up until tomorrow as I am expecting company today.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: donklan on June 05, 2018, 11:06:15 AM
$50 is a decent charge.
Most places around here charge $75 to $100 just to set it on their counter.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: MarsGal on June 06, 2018, 08:49:26 AM
Interesting, Don. There was no charge for looking at my machine, only if for what he fixes. I told him to go ahead and "tune-it up" just so he could charge something for his time.

Uh, oh! Lucy is here staring at me. I just looked at the time. Seems it is feeding time.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: RAMMEL on June 11, 2018, 09:48:08 PM
Since starting using Win-10 I have started getting emails from "datacenterknowledge"  Does this site ring a bell with anyone?  Could it be something MS thinks I want?
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: donklan on June 11, 2018, 11:03:01 PM
Never heard of it..............
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: angelface555 on June 11, 2018, 11:04:19 PM
Rick is what Google says;

Data Center Knowledge
www.datacenterknowledge.com/
Data Center Knowledge is the leading source of news, analysis, and expertise for data center industry professionals covering data center design and strategy.

In other words, another average tech site.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: RAMMEL on June 12, 2018, 12:10:39 AM
I don't know where they picked up my email address or assumed I wanted their emails, but they have been hitting me every day.  I feared clicking on their link to stop it all but I might just do that.  I've seen nothing to indicate they are the bad guys.

Thanks for the responses.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: angelface555 on June 12, 2018, 12:50:58 PM
It sounds like spam to me. I would not click on it but instead send it to spam so your email stops sending it to your inbox.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: MarsGal on June 12, 2018, 04:39:38 PM
It looks like Data Information Center is a legit site. I never heard of them before.

Other oddities this week, I got an email from a business site last week and  started to dump it to the spam folder without looking at it. They claimed my invoice was ready to view. What invoice? It showed up soon after I got a link to my invoice for some plumbing work I just had done. I called SECCO, who did the work, and asked if they were associated with this business group. Low and behold, SECCO just began a relationship with it (of course I forgot the name just now) for their scheduling and billing. Then, there is my sister who got an email supposedly from my best friend asking her to like or whatever you do for his LinkedIn page. George, it turns out has a LinkedIn account, but he did not send anyone a request to friend (or whatever they called it on that site) him. Wasn't LinkedIn hacked a month or so ago?
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: angelface555 on June 12, 2018, 05:36:29 PM
It may be a legitimate site, MarsGal, but the viewers rated it as average or two to three points out of five altogether. If you didn't first ask for or about it then to me, its spam.

There are so many malware sites, ransom sites, and spamware that no one can keep up with it all or even to say confidently that there is none on your computer. We can only keep up with our security and antivirus updates and stay educated about what is going on or even the ranking of our antivirus against others.

A good example is with this net neutrality where business rules. If outfits have to pay different providers to be allowed on their sites or if you as a customer has to pay a higher premium for full and easy access to a site, which is what this new rule means, then what is to say an antivirus is allowed free range or if a better, antivirus program, different provider info or a news site isn't available to you because they haven't pay a fee to be shown by your internet supplier?

The previous administration had ruled against this and the present administration repealed that as unnecessary. Which is why the Net Neutrality is now in effect.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: jackwv on June 12, 2018, 07:50:16 PM
For some reason I was not getting emails re posts in this discussion.  Reading and catching up, have not received any email from data center.

Tough staying safe with weird telephone calls and emails.  Funny, yesterday morning I received an email from my electric company with notice, "Service Outage"   Thought that was weird was having no trouble and deleted it.   10 minutes later a truck pulled up to the pole in front of my home.  I went out and the worker said there was a reported outage, but we were fine.  A neighbor had problems inside her home,that had to be addressed by an electrician.   Curious, I went into my trash file and opened the email.  It had my address for the pole and said it was a temp. outage.   
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: angelface555 on June 13, 2018, 09:49:26 PM
My sister sent me this that explains it better that big business rules. From the news.

"Net neutrality

It's over folks. The repeal of net neutrality officially kicks in today. The FCC voted along party lines in December to repeal the Obama-era rules, which were intended to stop internet providers from blocking, speeding up or slowing down access to specific online services. A repeal means a provider can play favorites. For example, a provider like Comcast could potentially allow its own video content to load faster than competing content on a service like, say, Vimeo. Alternatively, it could force Vimeo to pay more to get its content into the Internet's fast lane. So will you notice any changes today? Probably not. Lots of litigation needs to work its way through the courts, and lawmakers are weighing in too, so it may be awhile before things settle down."
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: diglady on June 13, 2018, 11:12:58 PM
donklan, Thanks for the link re: updates for windows 10

Microsoft automatic update wiped out my computer. My tech says he has been doing a booming business because of this problem.

To give you a laugh: I sent a snail mail to Microsoft CEO claiming Elder abuse by Microsoft. I listed all the things that happened and I sent him the bill-- $139-- That got me back in almost business. I am tired of not having control of my computer. Theft is what it is.

I have been coming into Senior and Friends since Senior Net went kerfunk. But Microsoft wiped out my entry here- so I am stumbling about trying to find my way.

I will quit complaining! Thanks for listening tho!

 
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: MarsGal on June 14, 2018, 06:53:32 AM
Diglady, that is why I am using Ubuntu on my desktop instead of Windows. Linux is not as "easy" as Windows because you occasionally have to do a little programming if you want a nicer interface/additional features and the like. Most of the time you don't. Often the program/app sites will have instructions with the exact coding to use to add a program or "extension" to a program or a nicer interface.

Linux distributions are easy to install and update and they are surprisingly free (but not entirely) of malware and viruses unless you are using WINE which is an interface to run Windows programs on your Linux machine. Then you would definitely need an additional antivirus program. Linux does come with an effective anti-virus program called Clam, BTW, but most antiviruses seem to focus on Windows programming.

However, I am fond of a few programs that just are not available in Linux, hence one of the machines still using Windows.

I wonder if you will actually get a reply, DigLady, to your letter.  I like your thinking there. I thought about doing that, but haven't. The next time Microsoft screws up my machine, I plan on going Linux all the way. Well, that might not work so well eventually because Microsoft is trying to switch to a Linux base programming. They just bought Github, a big site for open source software developers and such. There is a rumor, unconfirmed I think, that Microsoft is also looking to acquire Ubuntu.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: wjoan on June 14, 2018, 04:06:47 PM
I hate it when MSM just changes stuff in OUR computers.  Threw me for a loop this morning when I downloaded about 10 books.
Title: Diglady
Post by: RAMMEL on June 14, 2018, 10:42:26 PM
Diglady - If you should get an answer from M$, please fill us in. 
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: diglady on June 14, 2018, 11:03:56 PM
I will for sure but don't hold your breath! CEO is worth  $6 BILLION. He will not give 2 hoots about my $139 or problem.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: angelface555 on June 15, 2018, 06:20:10 PM
There is a new quiz out for those perhaps interested;

https://www.seniorsandfriends.org/village-clubhouse~place-for-fun!/trivia-quiz/msg131966/#msg131966     
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: wjoan on June 16, 2018, 12:12:08 PM
Can someone tell me how to get to downloads?  MSM seems to have changed things on me AGAIN
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: jackwv on June 16, 2018, 12:55:48 PM
Joan, on windows 10 drop to the lower left for the search signal and type in Downloads. It will bring up the site.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: wjoan on June 16, 2018, 02:21:47 PM
Well Jack that is just what I have been doing for a year now.  However after this last update from MSM a screen comes up with multiple choices on it.  Since it is hard to read I cannot decipher it.   MSM has it hidden now.  I use downloads a LOT as I d/l my own books to read.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: wjoan on June 16, 2018, 02:42:41 PM
Forget my request
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: wjoan on July 02, 2018, 01:23:09 PM
Me again.  :)  I get two notices daily; OPTIMIZE  and DRIVERS  UPDATES.  Keeping in mind that I am blind <almost> nothing happens when I click on these notices.  I type in optimize and it tells me "not available".  As for the drivers I have no idea where to even start with them.  Son is of no help with these two items.  Using Win 10
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: jackwv on July 02, 2018, 01:36:51 PM
Joan I am not getting the notice  It may be a scam.   Have your son check the source of the notice,   

I spotted this.  https://www.ricksdailytips.com/driver-updates-scam/
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: MarsGal on July 02, 2018, 03:59:51 PM
The only time I do driver updates is if I check the drivers for my hardware, manually, through the Windows control panel.. Avast will tell me if I need driver updates, but often Windows says they are already up to date.

As for "optimizing", I never thought that worth much so I don't do it. I don't want to give any optimizer program the opportunity to change any of my settings because it thinks it will speed up my machine.  I have Windows set to defrag automatically.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: jackwv on July 02, 2018, 04:05:43 PM
MarsGal, good advice.  My windows 10 will optimize and defrag automatically on a weekly basis. 
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: wjoan on July 02, 2018, 05:20:03 PM
Guess I will just ignore them then.  Thanks all.  Pain in the neck.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: RAMMEL on July 02, 2018, 05:37:56 PM
I do NOT get the "OPTIMIZE  and DRIVERS  UPDATES" either.  But when I installed Win-10 I think it sneaked in right after the installation.  As I recall, I deleted it. There has been some chatter about the Driver Update thing on some of the "Help" sites.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: wjoan on July 02, 2018, 06:50:18 PM
I get both daily around 4 p.m.  and they go  to the right  of the screen so the number 2 comes up all the time.    Very insistant little buggers.  LOL
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: jackwv on July 02, 2018, 07:18:54 PM
When I type defrag in the search space I get this screen.  It addresses optimize and defrag.   You can change the schedule, but mine is set to do so weekly and includes my external drive.  You will see my files are in good shape. 

        [attachimg=1]
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: jackwv on July 02, 2018, 07:58:57 PM
Too hot for outside work so decided to post another screen shot.   This screen opens when you go to Windows Defender.   You can go to the list on the left to open each section, but for me it is enough to see each on the screen with a check mark and the comment no action necessary.

           [attachimg=1]
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: wjoan on July 02, 2018, 09:14:11 PM
Thanks Jack.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: jackwv on July 03, 2018, 08:32:12 AM
Joan do not know if it was any help, but I know so little and am pleased when Microsoft try's to keep it simple.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: wjoan on July 03, 2018, 10:24:12 AM
 8)
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: angelface555 on July 07, 2018, 12:22:02 AM
We all know about Yahoo being infiltrated and the info for three billion users stolen and similar issues with Facebook. Now if you have a Gmail account for your email you better take a seat before reading this.

https://www.techlicious.com/blog/google-lets-app-developers-read-your-gmail/
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: MarsGal on July 07, 2018, 08:38:12 AM
Thanks, Patricia. I think I heard something about that but didn't pay much attention. I have a Yahoo e-mail but rarely use it. In fact, I had stopped using it for a long time because of all the spam. I do not have a G-Mail account; the one I had, I discontinued years ago without using it much. In fact, it is also one of the reasons I don't use Chrome browser.  I just don't trust them. Recently, however, I did download and am using Chromium. Otherwise I use Firefox and keep my email account inbox online with the my old ISP who allows me to keep it even though I no longer get me service from them. Maybe they know I am very likely to revert back to them after my current ISP contract runs out.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: angelface555 on July 10, 2018, 12:54:54 PM
https://www.techlicious.com/blog/smart-tvs-spying-on-you-away-from-home/?utm_source=Techlicious+List&utm_campaign=5cfe018af1-&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_5ee95b0b14-5cfe018af1-189582833


In what's becoming a familiar story, another one of our favorite gadgets may be spying on us. This time, it's your smart TV. It's not the first time there have been worries about your television spying on you. Smart TVs connect to the internet, and some TV manufacturers have used that to keep tabs on what you're up to. Just last year, Vizio paid the FTC a $2 million fine because it was quietly collecting data on watchers.

But smart TV spying has gotten much more sophisticated. The latest scandal involves a company called Samba TV, an app included in smart TVs made by Sony, TCL, Philips and other major manufacturers. Samba is a seemingly harmless app that offers recommendations on what to watch, and that sounds awfully handy in a world where we may spend hours scrolling through Netflix to pick a show. It's handy enough that most people (around 90%) just click "accept" when their new TV asks if they want to enable Samba.

The trouble is that by clicking accept you're giving Samba access to a lot more than your viewing information. Samba also checks out devices connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your television, tracking not only what you're watching on TV, but when you watch, where you go, and what you're doing in other apps â€" which it can share with others for marketing purposes. But it's all in the guise of being helpful, as Samba explains in its privacy policy:

Information we receive about you or your household from using one device or Smart TV may be combined with information we receive from use of other devices or Smart TVs. For example, if we know you love watching football on your Smart TV, we may show you real-time football stats on your mobile device.

Of course, most of us don't bother to read the privacy policy, which, in Samba's case, is 6,500 words. But whether we read it or not, clicking accept means we're giving Samba explicit permission to do everything it does. It's a lot like Google's current privacy problems, in which third-party app developers can read your email because you clicked "accept" without reading thousands of words of privacy policy first. Because you've given your permission â€" even though you didn't know what you were giving permission for â€" your technology spying on you is usually totally legal.

But being legal doesn't make it acceptable. And fortunately, being aware of the problem can help you protect your privacy. If you enabled Samba TV by accident, you can turn it off again. The simplest way is to turn off the internet connection on your TV entirely (consult your user manual for exactly how) to keep you safe from any fishy apps your manufacturer may have included. However, even using a streaming media player to watch online content won't keep you completely safe, because it may do some tracking of its own (Roku tracks you for advertising purposes, but you can disable it). You can also just turn Samba off, and though the exact menus will vary depending on your TV model, you'll find "Samba Interactive TV" somewhere in the settings (check network settings first). Simply select it then select disable and you're safe from Samba.

Still, while this will protect you from Samba, there are a lot of apps that quietly collect your personal data. To be safe, it's best to read the privacy policy and terms of service â€" even when they're thousands of words of legal speak â€" so you know what you're getting into.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: MarsGal on July 11, 2018, 06:27:48 AM
Oh, Great! I've got Samba on mine. I don't remember any setting that asked to enable it. Will have to look next time I have the TV on.

On the whole, I dislike the programs that insist on recommending products to you based on your buying or browsing. I put up with it on Amazon because it is so easy to ignor their recommendations. However, I think that these marketing recommendations limit some people's (who don't know better or are lazy or young, inexperienced shoppers) choices. I very much dislike getting info on other products "similar" to what I've just bought. Most of the time, once that product is bought, I am not in the least interested in getting info on other similar products. Nor am I interested, for the most part, in getting similar recommendations on products I browse through. On rare occasions, though, I do run across something that I didn't know about and might look into. But that is not very often.

Bottom line, is that I believe these types of spy progams can limit choices at best and at worst actually control people's choices and behavior to a degree. Once again, we have a program that, ostensibly, is "helpful" but is/can be used for nefarious purposes. Am I off base with this?  I don't think so.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: angelface555 on July 11, 2018, 10:28:46 AM
No, I don't think you're off base. You get what you pay for and another apt saying is "Great marketers, copywriters, and designers know
that it's what's left out -- the unsaid, the white space --
that matters most."

Echo and Alexia are also serious spies, (They can pick up and record whatever is said around them.); as is your handy cell phone. Each time, anywhere, you give up your email or your cell phone number, that's another point of entry.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: angelface555 on July 14, 2018, 06:27:33 PM
Ransomware damages are projected to reach over eight billion just in the USA this year. Remember Yahoo being forced into bankruptcy and being broken up and sold piecemeal to other companies recently due to breaches and ransomware? It affects hospitals, police, 911 systems, emergency systems, and schools. It affects all of us. Here is another one from PC Matic;.

"Breach Releases Personal Details for Millions of U.S. Citizens
Have you ever heard of Exactis?  According to their website, the company states, “Exactis is a leading compiler and aggregator of premium business and consumer data”.  They go on to tout “With over 3.5 billion records (updated monthly), our universal data warehouse is one of the largest and most respected in the digital and direct marketing industry”.  That is a ton of data.  One would assume they have some serious security in place to keep that information safe.  But, we all know how bad it is to assume…

According to a researcher, Vinny Troia, that was certainly not the case.  While researching the lack of security of ElasticSearch, another database, he found Exactis was actually leaving personal data available to online users, without any form of firewall.   The data found included names, email addresses, physical addresses, personal likes and dislikes, names of any children, as well as their ages, and more.  Although, it is important to note, social security numbers were not listed.  Even without having socials posted, if this information was obtained by hackers, they could certainly create false profiles or targeted social engineering attacks.

After being notified of the breach, Exactis worked to resolve the security gap.  As of today, the information is no longer available for public viewing.  Although, that does not mean damage hasn’t already been done.  It remains unclear if the information was found by a malicious third-party.  However, Troia states it would not have been difficult to find.

Next Steps
From a consumer perspective, it is important to do the following:

Keep an eye out for sketchy emails or messaging in social media platforms.  Businesses have begun advertising more in messaging on social media sites â€" which means hackers will be replicating this.  Keep an eye out for anything that is too good to be true, and if you’re ever in question â€" DO NOT CLICK!

Although identity theft is unlikely with this information, it is still important to monitor your credit card and bank statements.  If you find anything questionable, notify your banking institution immediately.
If you haven’t done so already, you are encouraged to invest in an identity theft protection plan.  Often times these are incredibly affordable, and offer family protection.  Meaning, you can ensure your information remains secure, as well as your family members."
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: RAMMEL on August 14, 2018, 10:12:15 PM
Tonight I got a pop up message that Win wants to do an update.  Gave me the choice to do it in a few minutes or at a later time.  Anyone else get this?
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: so_P_bubble on August 15, 2018, 03:29:00 AM
got that 3 days ago, done it and all OK.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: jackwv on August 15, 2018, 08:24:50 AM
Rick I have my machine set for automatic, but two days ago when I shut down the tab said update and shutdown.  Did not take long.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: angelface555 on August 15, 2018, 01:52:26 PM
My PC began updating when I turned it on this morning. So far, it's okay.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: RAMMEL on August 15, 2018, 07:32:24 PM
Thanks all - Next time I'll let it rip.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: JeanneP on August 16, 2018, 03:38:25 PM
My Desktop still running on W7 and this morning it didn't want me to turn of and it was Updating 3. I thought they stopped that but seems to still do it about every week. No idea what.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: Cottoncandy on August 16, 2018, 06:41:09 PM
Jeanne....my old windows vista is still working...but no windows updates....I know I need to buy me another desktop with newer windows.....not sure what to buy...CC
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: diglady on August 16, 2018, 07:02:26 PM
Buy a Mac. Not so many problems and the company is NICE!!! Microsoft could care less about the customer. They are in the right!

Mac does trials THEN when kinks are worked out they send out to customer. Microsoft uses their customer for their trials. 

I am hearing rumors about a class action suit against Microsoft for their latest fiasco. The one that nailed me. OH! The CEO has not had the decency to reply to my letter.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: JeanneP on August 17, 2018, 04:27:22 PM
I need to by W10 also but hate to leave the W7.  True the Mac's are good but just to expensive for what I do if I got a laptop. Don't care for them. I already have a IPad and a Amazon Fire.  I will just get a HP desktop for about $450 Stick with MS .Have to learn again if using a Mac.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: Cottoncandy on August 18, 2018, 08:32:36 PM
Jeanne...I think the same way....if you go shopping for one...let me know what you bought...I have an IPad...and IPhone....but still like to get another desktop...don't need nothing fancy or expensive...I expect my vista to crash any day...and also outdated so no updates...need the critical ones...CC
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: jackwv on August 18, 2018, 09:53:02 PM
JeanneP and CC   I still prefer the desk top.   When I was looking for an ipad I purchased an IMac.   Liked it but trouble learning so gave it to my granddaughter.   I have a Gateway tower   now made by Acer.  Purchased it Jan 2011, have a emachine monitor purchased Dec 09 and an old keyboard still working but the letters wearing off.   Were I looking now I would not buy an all in one, but a new tower and possibly a keyboard.  The towers are very reasonable now and loaded with windows 10 that has given me no problems.  While Target, Walmart and others have good prices my personal preference is to go to Best Buy and do a hands on with a particular make.  Again, no problems with my old machine and will not replace till it breaks down.  Would then be happy to join you in the hunt.

Not into gaming or touch screen so just want to keep it simple.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: Mary Ann on August 19, 2018, 07:37:27 AM
If you want to get into "old", I have a Windows 98 that still works and I've kept it because I have some small floppies that fit it and nothing else.  I will say I haven't used it in  years.  My main computer is my HP laptop of a few years - it has Windows 10.

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: JeanneP on August 22, 2018, 12:38:43 PM
Maryann
W98 was my favourite. I still have about 5 of the new never installed and also some EXPa. Have a xp desktop in closet. Still using a w7desktop . Use a iPad also.
Jack. I will get another desktop soon. Go get it from staples as a man there will set it up. I still like using big screen. I must have about 5 new key boards around here but still use a old Ms. As it has big letters. Some wore out. I have a packet af new ones that ii should take time to attach to a new key board. Can buy for 3.95.  Things seem to never break down for me. I think my t.v now 7 years. I have a electric clock in the bathroom still running that someone gave me 1966 a Big Ben. I sure need to do a big clean out.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: jackwv on August 22, 2018, 01:49:05 PM
JeanneP  I like Staples, should have mentioned them along with Best Buy  Let us know what you end up with.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: Cottoncandy on August 22, 2018, 05:37:31 PM
So Jack...my keyboard and monitor is good...so you saying I could just replace the tower? Instead of buying all computer all together ? CC
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: jackwv on August 22, 2018, 07:09:34 PM
CC see what JeanneP gets.  I do not like the all in ones, touch screen.   I would just get a tower and you may not need the monitor or keyboard, but a large monitor is nice.  Would check with Best Buy or Staples.  Just my opinion.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: JeanneP on August 23, 2018, 01:06:04 PM
Now I don't think that when you buy a desktop now that the Keyboard, Mouse ,Monitor come together like they use to. Now they do have the ones were all built in so no tower. I don't think I would want that.  I can only use a 17 inch Monitor because mine is inside a cabinet with doors. I sometimes wish I just had my corner desk back. But now I can hide the mess better.
Looks like our Gmail has made a lot of changes. Lot different now. I just read a few emails but need to get into it and figure what they have done. Hope not as bad as what Yahoo did. Never did figure theirs out. They are saying that FBook going to make big changes also.  I don't use that very much so not to worried. Just sort of read what friends and family doing and see photo's. Never write to much in there.
Looks like a storm coming. Weather man never mentioned that.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: Cottoncandy on August 23, 2018, 01:12:55 PM
Jeanne..I just changed from yahoo mail to gmail....I have an old gmail account I would like to delete but don't know how..may as on computer forum....I got off Facebook..for awhile..but will get back on to follow my kids and grandkids...it seems a few get hacked..I need to think of a strong password....CC
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: MaryTX on August 23, 2018, 01:48:10 PM
I have had Yahoo for 20 years or so and the only problem I have had is when they switch to the "new look".  I told them no they and they arbitrarily switched me.  I switched back and not very politely told them what I thought of the "new look" :). There was a time when I started getting alot of spam.  They must have improved their filter as that hasn't been a problem for a long time.

There was one site I could not get into with Yahoo for some reason so I opened a Gmail account.  After I took care of my business I never used it again.  My sister has had problem with Gmail since she first got it for some reason. 

Mary
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: MarsGal on August 23, 2018, 04:37:13 PM
MaryTX, I also didn't like the new look. Like you they eventually switched me anyway.  I switched back a couple of times before I couldn't get back to the old look anymore. I rarely used my Yahoo email because of all the spam.

I signed up for a GMail account, but decided against using it because of all the noise about them tracking you, etc. I tried to close the account but had lots of trouble doing so. Last year I switched to FIOS just about the time they dropped servicing email accounts. Oddly, Comcast allowed me to continue using my email account there, free, even though I don't have their service anymore. One more year of FIOS and I am likely to switch back to Comcast. Unlike others, I have nothing but high praise for their customer service.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: angelface555 on August 23, 2018, 05:27:29 PM
Google,(Chrome, and Gmail's owning company); tracks and keeps records of everything you do. This is true.

However, so does Microsoft internet systems, as well as Fox, and Opera browsers. Apple also stores all records of its users. These are listed in the user's agreements of the companies, sites, apps, etc. This had been reported extensively in many tech sites last year. I use a VPN which is supposed to be private browsing, but I'm sure that Microsoft and Google keep track of me anyway.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: Cottoncandy on August 23, 2018, 05:50:11 PM
It looks like we are tracked..no matter what we use...google...yahoo..Firefox..hot mail.....CC
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: jackwv on August 23, 2018, 05:54:39 PM
I have shifted to the Windows Mail App that came with Windows 10.  I watch what I post and a simple program for my needs.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: JeanneP on August 23, 2018, 06:28:59 PM
I didn't like the new Yahoo and so quit using it. I also had the gmail acct at the same time. I have been playing today with the New GMail and really are some changes.  Now I don't think you can disconnect from any of them. Just stop using and they seem to fade out.
Now I have had Comcast for years but never have been able to get my EMail account with them to work. Spent hours on the phone with them. Just gave up using. Now my Apple account still using that Comcast account when I buy books and it seems to go through to my Comcast E-M acct. or if Comcast send me one I receive it but never get one to go through that I try sending. We never did have problems years ago when MS had their Email. Do they still have it?
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: angelface555 on August 23, 2018, 07:53:26 PM
MS or Microsoft, the one Jack uses is called Outlook or Windows Mail App altho the MS mail app program also uses any email you're using. Outlook has also recently gone through a revamp.

https://outlook.live.com/owa/
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: jane on August 23, 2018, 08:10:20 PM
I’ve had gmail accounts for years and no problems.  I think everybody tracks you...from the grocery store or wherever with their little card to scan, to thing you look up online, etc.  I gave up worrying about it.  I don’t care if they track what I look at buying or medical issues I read about.   I’m not looking at illegal stuff or anything out of the ordinary. 

Jane
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: Cottoncandy on August 23, 2018, 08:22:46 PM
Jane...that's true....I quit worrying about it to....CC
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: angelface555 on August 24, 2018, 12:16:17 AM
Jane I agree, it is unavoidable but just the general details of your life are enough for scammers and or identity theft, to build on and they are routinely sold in corners of the Web. It's not just you but also family or friends or those who may hold records on you. The latest hit has been the subscription service information on Microsoft's Office 365. No word yet on what ransom they're asking.

I use an antivirus that is highly rated, a Malware killer, (separate); a VPN, and keep everything updated and my computer regularly cleaned. I have a 4T external drive that has the majority of my information on it and it is only plugged in while downloading or uploading. I subscribe to various actual tech sites, not ones such as Komando, keep up with the news and I still could be hijacked tomorrow by a new version but at least I've done what I can.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: wjoan on August 24, 2018, 10:37:34 AM
I had Yahoo mail for many many years until they gave us the "new look".  Hated that and swit6ched to Gmail about 2 years ago.  Been happy with Gmail and love their  spam control.  Now I use the Yahoo account for when I shop on line.  LOL   Tis a good place for that.  LOL
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: angelface555 on August 24, 2018, 12:51:26 PM
I agree!
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: JeanneP on August 26, 2018, 05:40:32 PM
I am noticing that now on my Home line phone that these Silent calls and Spam calls are now coming in on Weekends also. I had 3 on Sat. and 2 today. Sunday. Some late at night also. A few are getting on to my Mobile phone now.
The other day I just checked on line to find a certain name car and withing 10 min. I got 3 car places call. Same when you check Insurance companies.  There is no way now we can not be tracked down. I just do not do as much on the Internet like did years past. Just you don't donate on line now. If you do   will get your mail box full of people asking for donations. Even from the ones that have been out for years.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: Mary Ann on August 26, 2018, 06:49:07 PM
Jeanne, I don't make a lot of charity donations, but to those I do donate, I give a bit more.  I make my donations from my bank and so far I have not had requests because of those donations.  I used to give $5 donations to all of the favorite charities and I still get requests from them, but I have been more selective about the places where I donate, but also how I donate.

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: jane on August 27, 2018, 10:26:09 AM
The robocalls on my cell phone really increased, as they have for everyone, according to the news.  I've found that blocking them on the cell phone has really cut down on the repeats. 

I need to find out where I can get around having to put in a password everytime I logon to my laptop.  Nobody else here uses it, and it's a nuisance.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: jackwv on August 29, 2018, 09:27:33 AM
I use Windows Defender that comes with Windows 10.   On occasion I will click to check if any issues, but pleased with results.  The screen usually comes up with all check marks but on several occasions I have clicked when they are doing a scan.  This photo shows dots under the virus and firewall, and they are moving while doing the scan.  When completed in the second photo you will see check marks at the top.   I do not use the family options section.

    [attachimg=1]

            [attachimg=2]

 
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: angelface555 on August 29, 2018, 12:36:25 PM
Jane, check your settings. You need to check your computer brand, personal computer settings, your browser, and any extensions enabled on your computer. If in doubt, use a search engine to learn how to find out how. Your password setting will be in one of these.

About those robo calls, this tech site has some good advice;

https://www.techlicious.com/tip/7-ways-telemarketers-get-your-cell-phone-number/?utm_source=Techlicious+List&utm_campaign=184d1ed548-techliciousdaily&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_5ee95b0b14-184d1ed548-189582833

https://www.techlicious.com/tip/how-to-block-your-phone-number/?utm_source=Techlicious+List&utm_campaign=9422849af9-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2018_08_14&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_5ee95b0b14-9422849af9-189582833


Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: angelface555 on August 29, 2018, 12:52:10 PM
One other article from the same site that I found incredibly helpful;

https://www.techlicious.com/tip/how-to-clean-out-your-iphone/?utm_source=Techlicious+List&utm_campaign=25c9e8ed2e-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2018_08_28&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_5ee95b0b14-25c9e8ed2e-189582833


Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: Jakkims on August 30, 2018, 12:55:06 AM
Quote from: jane on August 27, 2018, 10:26:09 AM

I need to find out where I can get around having to put in a password everytime I logon to my laptop.  Nobody else here uses it, and it's a nuisance.

Jane,
This is probably what you need. It works for me.

Password. If you are using Windows 10 and have to sign in when your computer starts you can bypass this as follows:-
   1. Press the Windows key and R together
   2. in the box type netplwiz
   3. select OK or Enter
   4. Highlight your user account
   5. Uncheck the box next to “Users must enter a user name and password to use this computer”
   6. Click Apply
   7. Type in your password
   8. Click OK
Restart computer

Jakki.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: jane on August 30, 2018, 10:17:23 AM
THANKS, JAKKI!   It worked beautifully. 

Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: JeanneP on August 30, 2018, 07:46:17 PM
Will put that tip on my list from when go on W10

Not seen you on for awhile. Hope you had good summer.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: jackwv on August 30, 2018, 07:50:28 PM
Jackki thanks I had done that a while back, hate having to insert the password.  For some reason it reverted back and for a week I was inserting the password and trying to remember how to avoid doing so.  Now back in business without the password.
Title: Who Knows?
Post by: RAMMEL on September 10, 2018, 05:55:25 PM
Today when I turned on Win-10, before I logged on, I got a picture of a long "Hall" created with large arches down both sides, circles above.  Does anyone know where this is?  Did others get it also?
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: jane on September 10, 2018, 07:49:26 PM
I had a picture of the Trinity College Library...which looks more like a European cathedrale...with long arches, etc.  It was on BING.

Check out BING and see if you see it there in their photos.

I dislike Bing and I've tried to remove it, but it just won't stay gone.

Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: RAMMEL on September 10, 2018, 08:37:44 PM
I opened the Bing page and it looked like a honey comb.
I also don't use Bing.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: RAMMEL on September 10, 2018, 08:49:35 PM
This is the pic -
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: Mary Ann on September 10, 2018, 09:16:01 PM
I don't like Bing and don't use it.  But I do get different pictures every few times I turn on my computer.  I don't recall getting the one Rick showed.  My screen shows a Greek lake today but at the upper right corner of the picture it tells where the picture is with "Do You Like It?".  They are fantastic scenes and I do like them and I could skip the choice things - but I don't.

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: angelface555 on September 10, 2018, 10:48:52 PM
Bing is Microsoft's in-house search engine and Cortana is simply Bing given a voice. If you use Microsoft you can't delete it. However, if you use FireFox, Chrome or any browser other than Internet Explorer or Edge; you can go into the browser's settings, go to search engines and delete Bing and others you don't use that are taking up space.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: MarsGal on September 11, 2018, 06:36:50 AM
I didn't see the pix. Maybe Microsoft changed some of the offered pix. I have my lock screen (in Settings/personalization/lock screen) set for one picture, which I change periodically, rather than for slideshow. Also, I have the "Get facts, tips,,,", etc. turned off so I don't get Windows tips and such and no Cortona on the lock screen.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: jane on September 11, 2018, 09:43:48 AM
Rick, I got the honeycombs, too. 

I just click Bing off...just don't like it.  I have tried to delete it, Patricia, and just have google...with no success. 

And, I have 3 browsers on my laptop, but I do like Chrome, so just click Bing off.  :idiot2:
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: jackwv on September 11, 2018, 09:59:02 AM
I still use IE  and seldom use Edge.   Never used Bing and use one of my photos for my screen.   Took a quick look and here was a decent instruction for turning off Bing.   

https://www.google.com/search?source=hp&ei=AsmXW76cDM7I5gKnq4iYCQ&q=how+to+turn+off+bing+search+in+internet+explorer&oq=how+to+turn+off+bing&gs_l=psy-ab.1.3.0l10.6054.13181..18109...0.0..0.218.1368.19j0j1......0....1..gws-wiz.......0i131.zK1G0LX-Ka0#kpvalbx=1&spf=1536674057250
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: jane on September 11, 2018, 10:22:40 AM
Thanks, Jack.  I only use IE for Pogo games, and, with those directions, I can at least dump bing there.   :thumbup:
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: wjoan on September 11, 2018, 10:57:10 AM
I had that also Rick.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: angelface555 on September 11, 2018, 01:29:30 PM
Here is a browser setting for using Google with Internet Explorer Nine. You can also put any search engine on the list besides Google if you prefer as long as it is on the list shown.

    Open Internet Explorer.
    In the top right corner of the browser, click the Tools icon.
    Click Internet options.
    In the General tab, find the "Search" section and click Settings.
    Select Google.
    Click Set as default.
    Click Close.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: angelface555 on September 11, 2018, 01:38:13 PM
Changing Chrome's search settings

How to Change Your Default Search Engine in Chrome's Omnibox

    Open Chrome and click the wrench icon in the top right corner of the screen.
    Choose Settings from the drop-down menu and click Manage Search Engines under the Search heading.
    Select the search engine you want to use from the onscreen list and click make default.

For FireFox,
Here are three methods for changing it so that, each time you search for something in the address bar, another search engine responds to your query instead of Google:

1. Change the default search engine in Mozilla Firefox to Bing, Yahoo!, or DuckDuckGo

Mozilla Firefox makes it easy to change the default search engine, if you want to switch to Bing, Yahoo!, DuckDuckGo, Wikipedia, Twitter or Amazon.com. If the search engine that you want is in this list, then follow the instructions in this section.
First, open Mozilla Firefox and click or tap the button in the shape of three lines, that is shown on the top-right corner. This button is named “Open Menu.” In the menu that is displayed, choose Options.

The Options tab is shown. On the left, click or tap Search. Next, look for the “Default Search Engine” section, and click on the drop-down list shown.

Close the Options tab and you are done. Mozilla Firefox now uses the search engine that you selected instead of Google.   

Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: jane on September 12, 2018, 09:04:05 AM
Thanks, Patricia....I've printed that out.  It makes following directions easier for this old lady.

Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: angelface555 on September 19, 2018, 02:09:42 PM
The President has the authority to send unblockable text messages to nearly every cell phone in the US, and a test of this system is scheduled for 2:18 p.m. Eastern time on October 3, 2018. But even though technically you can’t opt out, there are a few things you can try.

First, let’s talk about how unblockable these really are: the Wireless Emergency Alert system was established in a 2006 law, and became fully operational in 2012. The original law says that wireless carriers can allow their customers to block emergency alerts, except the Presidential ones.

The Presidential alerts are meant for situations of national importance: if a nuke were headed our way, for example, or some other serious, nationwide news. It’s not meant as an alternate outlet for petty, insulting tweets, and the message has to go through FEMAâ€"it’s not sent directly from the President’s phone.
Try turning off all emergency alerts (this probably won’t work)

This shouldn’t work, but October 3 is your chance to figure out whether it actually does. A Presidential alert has never been sent before, so this is untested territory.

Your phone should have a setting to let you turn off emergency alerts. This includes severe weather alerts (like tornado warnings) and AMBER alerts (the ones that ask you to keep an eye out for abducted children).

On iPhone, go to Settings, then Notifications, and then scroll to the bottom to see government alerts. There are switches to turn off AMBER alerts and “Emergency alerts.”

On most Android phones, go to Settings, and then Sound, and then Emergency Alerts. On Samsung devices, you’ll find options for emergency alerts in your Messages app settings instead.

If you lucked out, and it turns out your phone does block the Presidential message, enjoy the peace while it lasts. The whole point of the test is to find out if the system works as designed, so your carrier or your phone’s manufacturer will have to fix the problem.
Enjoy a 30-minute break from your phone

This won’t block alerts in an emergency, but if you’d like to avoid the test’s mass phone-blaring at 2:18 p.m. (11:18 a.m. on the west coast), turn off your phone or set it to airplane mode until 2:48.

That’s because each alert has its own “alert period” in which the alert, like a bird that keeps bonking against your window, will try frantically to reach you. If you’re on a call, you’ll get the alert when you hang up. If your phone was off, you’ll get the alert as soon as you turn it back on.

But after the alert period has expired, that frantic little bird goes away. FEMA says the October test will use an alert period of “approximately 30 minutes.”
At least put it on silent

Emergency alerts come with a “tone” that is different from your usual notification ding. In practice, this tone is a blaring alarm that scares you half to death.

But at least you can silence it. FEMA notes that “Consumers should receive a visual message if their phone is on silent.” So you can’t block the president’s text, but you can silence it, at least.

If you’d like to share your thoughts on this test, FEMA invites the public to send feedback (ideally about whether you received the alert, but hey, you can send what you like) to FEMA-National-Test@fema.dhs.gov.

https://lifehacker.com/how-to-avoid-an-unblockable-presidential-alert-1829135000?utm_source=lifehacker_newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2018-09-19
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: MarsGal on September 19, 2018, 05:07:19 PM
Patricia, I don't know if my phone even has an emergency alert setting. It isn't a smartphone, but does have a text feature that I have never used. I've had it since 2003. Most of the time it is off. I originally got it in case of an emergency or car breakdown when I was working. I would often have to do overtime, so it wasn't unusual for me to get home at 2am or later.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: angelface555 on September 19, 2018, 08:31:24 PM
I suggest at least put it on silence for the approximate thirty minutes. You'll still have text but not the alert sounds for those minutes.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: RAMMEL on September 19, 2018, 08:37:25 PM
Wouldn't you want to know if it works?
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: angelface555 on September 19, 2018, 08:43:42 PM
If it works the text will be there. I have had other alerts so I know they work on my cells. However, having thirty minutes of two cells blaring and bleeping is not going to be conducive to my mental health...
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: angelface555 on October 01, 2018, 03:39:53 PM
I just today, found out that my email address was among thousands hacked in an Adobe breach in October 2013. That means addresses, passwords and anything else possibly accessed through my email by whatever software was used in that huge hack! While at this date, a lot has changed and I have different email antiviruses, regular and malware, (separate companies); I'm still angry. So very many use Adobe photo and other products and the company never publicly announced the breach!?!

Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: Mary Ann on October 01, 2018, 05:51:08 PM
Patricia, that was five years ago!!!  I'd be angry too. 

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: angelface555 on October 01, 2018, 07:11:53 PM
FYI, it wasn't Adobe but daily emails that announced through FireFox. I believe those types of breaches involving public records should be made public as soon as possible. While it's too late now, who knows what info was then on my email base, and how it might have affected others?

"Adobe Photo

Breach date: October 4, 2013
Compromised accounts:152,445,165
Compromised data: Email addresses, Password hints, Passwords, Usernames"

On that same note, for those still on Facebook, it was just announced they had a complete breach of over fifty million FB accounts recently.

Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: jackwv on October 03, 2018, 08:23:35 AM
Presidential Alert is today, Wednesday 2:18 and 2:20 Eastern time in the US,  No action required. 
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: jane on October 03, 2018, 08:49:55 AM
Thanks for the reminder, Jack.  Cellphones will be dingalinging everywhere🤓
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: Mary Ann on October 03, 2018, 10:30:45 AM
Not mine because I have a TracFone that is turned off in my purse.

If they hit the landlines, I'm a dead duck!

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: MarsGal on October 03, 2018, 02:04:24 PM
I also have TracFone which iI rarely use. I keep it for emergencies or if I need to call someone when I am out. The phone is voice and text only; I've had this particular model since 2008.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: angelface555 on October 03, 2018, 04:32:37 PM
If you turn off your phone, it will be there waiting for you when you do turn it on. The best thing suggested is to put your phone on silent when the test runs as it is only a test. You will see but not hear the piercing alert notice. Then when it is done, you can delete it. It will run on every cell phone as it is an alert similar to the amber alerts.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: jackwv on October 03, 2018, 06:39:46 PM
It's all over and no big deal.  I left my phone on, waited to see the test and that was it.  Good to know it worked and hope it is never used.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: wjoan on October 04, 2018, 11:54:43 AM
Scared the devil out of me.  Glad it works.  LOL
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: MaryTX on October 04, 2018, 12:42:03 PM
Mine worked with no problem. I have amber alerts and weather alerts etc. going off so this was just the same.

My daughter is a middle school math teacher.  Her phone didn't work but 19 student phones went off at the same time  :) (the 19 phones that were not supposed to be turned on during the school day). ;D

Mary
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: Cottoncandy on October 05, 2018, 05:19:35 PM
I looked at desktop computers at wal mart today.....all close to me to shop at.....they had just st the tower with windows 10...HP ....also had one that has the tower included with windows 10...for $50 more....any comments?...My desktop is ready to crash.....CC
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: Cottoncandy on October 05, 2018, 05:22:06 PM
On above message...the tower is separate on one and in the back of computer on other....Does this make sense.?
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: jackwv on October 05, 2018, 07:27:52 PM
CC sounds like the one is an all in one.   I have the space and good components (screen and keyboard) and do not like change so have always thought I would go for a new tower.   Believe most opinions are now for the all in one.   Lots on the web but picked up a recent link that about has me convinced to consider the all in one.   Short and worthwhile read,

https://store.hp.com/app/tech-takes/5-great-reasons-to-own-an-all-in-one-desktop-computer
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: RAMMEL on October 05, 2018, 07:40:19 PM
I still prefer the separate pieces - tower/mon/kb/spkrs/ mouse/etc.
In  this case (as above) if one item fails it is easily replaced.  Of course space for it all is important.  If space is limited or you're not one to "modify" things, an all-in-one might be better.  One of the +'s touted is ease of portability. My puter just sits here in one place.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: jackwv on October 05, 2018, 07:45:55 PM
Rick, I agree with you.  In my case the monitor and speakers are old timers.  I have plenty of space but when the old tower gives out I just may consider the all in ones.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: angelface555 on October 06, 2018, 02:23:45 PM
Symantec, makers of Norton antivirus, faces misleading claims charges;

https://techtalk.pcpitstop.com/2018/09/27/symantec-faces-claims/?symanteclegal=&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=october_newsletter_1&ad_id=505712&share-ad-id=1

90 million Facebook Accounts hacked;   https://www.techlicious.com/blog/facebook-data-breach-90-million-accounts-hacked/?techlicious-fbbreach=&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=october_newsletter_1&ad_id=505710&share-ad-id=1

Microsoft is upset that their Windows Defender wasn't listed in the top twelve antivirus companies by leading industry analysts and are saying the right variables weren't used. according to "How to Geek" and other tech sites. McFee topped the charts for 2018 but I prefer another set of systems.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: MarsGal on October 07, 2018, 08:34:04 AM
Patricia, I kind of remember last year, or early this year that the techies were saving that Windows Defender had improved greatly and, while not a top performer, was certainly up there. But yeah, I can see that like a lot of other things, it depends on what the test criteria are. I refuse to use MacAfee. The two times I bought the anti-virus program (and mind you, this was on different different computers), it royally screwed up my machines.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: angelface555 on October 07, 2018, 09:25:21 AM
MarsGal, I don't care for it, MacFee, either.

Microsoft has a reported habit of not addressing vulnerabilities that have been pointed out to them. A case in point was when some security analysists and even Google pointed out a backdoor into one of their systems, and it was three months after that before they changed it. They excuse Window's Defenders by saying they're aren't looking at the right criteria just as they say their Edge browser is faster if you go by different standards than the testers use.


Kaspersky had its founder imprisoned by the Russian Government and is now run by them which is why its no longer used by many government agencies. However, there are issues in deleting it  https://www.thedailybeast.com/exclusive-us-government-cant-get-controversial-kaspersky-lab-software-off-its-networks

Norton which until recently was listed as number two in many rankings has now been charged with making false statements about the effectiveness of the product.

Anymore, with how we use and depend on our computers, who can afford not paying attention?
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: JeanneP on October 07, 2018, 04:13:27 PM
I will be meeting up with my family at a wedding end of this month. They will drive up from Texas to Missouri and I will go down from Illinois. SIL has the new computer that he did for me about 9 months ago. Waiting for me to go to Texas for it. They will just bring it to me.  So finely I will have to learn Windows l0. I got the manual from the Library to see the changes. Seems to be quite a few.  Got to learn it though.  My W7 one here is getting a little messed up now.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: RAMMEL on October 09, 2018, 09:58:43 PM
Getting "Reminders" for a Win-10 update tonight.  Any comment on this one?
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: angelface555 on October 09, 2018, 10:52:44 PM
Every tech site I've seen says to make sure you have a good back up first! I've never seen it across the board like that!
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: jackwv on October 10, 2018, 09:23:12 AM
Windows 10 does a backup and am current.   I keep copies of my files on an external drive.  Rick I checked for  update and have not received notice.  My last big update was May.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: angelface555 on October 10, 2018, 09:38:14 AM
"Windows 10 October 2018 Update rereleased to Insiders, data loss blamed on misdirected folders
As a result, the Feedback Hub has been beefed up, and Microsoft has pledged to help those who have lost data.  Microsoft has restarted the Windows 10 October 2018 Update to members of its Windows Insider beta team. The company had paused early downloads after discovering that Windows accidentally erased files while redirecting them to a new folder location, including Microsoft's own OneDrive.

Microsoft announced the October 2018 Update during its Surface press event October 2. While upgrades were scheduled to roll out automatically starting October 9, users could download the operating system manually in the meantime. Several days later, the update (also known as “version 1809”) was pulled as reports surfaced of files being deleted during the installation process."

https://www.pcworld.com/article/3312642/windows/microsoft-restarts-windows-10-october-2018-update-blaming-data-loss-on-misdirected-folders.html


Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: jackwv on October 10, 2018, 05:32:28 PM
Just back in from a few beers.  Turned on computer and it told me updates ready for window 10, could wait or "start now"  I started at 5:18 and in 10 minutes back in business without any apparent problems.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: Cottoncandy on October 10, 2018, 06:41:56 PM
Jack...I plan on replacing my old vista with windows 10.....hope I can figure it out CC
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: jackwv on October 10, 2018, 06:55:41 PM
CC I went from windows 7 to 10 and worked my way about.  Happy with it now.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: RAMMEL on October 10, 2018, 08:30:00 PM
My Win-10 update started on it's own as I shut down last night.  As far as I can tell so far ASW (All seems well). 
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: so_P_bubble on October 11, 2018, 02:51:44 AM
Just as with Rammel my Win-10 update started on it's own as I shut down last night. Today all is working as usual.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: Shirley on October 12, 2018, 07:58:00 PM
Well, this update is what I'm blaming my loss of sound on.... but I did ask #1 son (he has similar HP laptop) "is there a sound button, little wheel on the lip like Toshiba" or anything I might have touched to mute sound???  He was in a hurry so gave me a quick "check either 4 or 5 at the top to see if that is the mute button".  When I let the laptop do a search for the problem it said to "restart to finish installing drivers".... Still no sound.   

First time I noticed lack of sound was after I had to sign in because it had shut down on it's own, does it when it updates.  I never know what to do & just leave it on auto updates, too many times it gets the hic-cups.  Got this laptop at Walmart, when in CO in June, started out near $1,000 but on sale (new in box) for $250.  Love how fast it is & have a hard time playing with the old one, had been blaming my server & found it really was the old computer (started out as XP, updated to Win.7 & Microsoft put 10 on even though I had continually said NO!   I am disappointed I can't get the music that goes with links posted.   :tissue:  Thanks for any advice~~
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: jackwv on October 12, 2018, 08:03:51 PM
Shirley lots to read, would suggest you go to the link on old computer so you can read and follow steps.  You might even be able to get it on your phone.  I note it addressed losing the sound on up date.

Lots of luck    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4026994/windows-10-fix-sound-problems
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: Mary Ann on October 12, 2018, 09:03:42 PM
Shirley, I have a HP laptop with Windows 10 and my sound button is above the number 6.  There are a bunch of function keys and that is one.  I had something odd with the sound key - I've always had a red light to indicate whether the sound was on or off.  One day the light disappeared.  I could find out whether or not the sound was on by pressing the key so it did not bother me.  All of a sudden this week, the light returned.  It is only a very small light, maybe 1/64th inch in diameter, if that.

I hope you can get your sound back.

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: Shirley on October 12, 2018, 09:14:04 PM
Thanks, Jack, I've read it over twice & can't get my thoughts together so better wait until morning, my 5 hours sleep just isn't enough to keep the brain working into the night.  Had not considered checking the old computer with 10 to see if it got the same update & still has sound.  I'm not positive I didn't just bump something ... and the other thing is I don't remember how to check on when it did the updates & "restore".  I've done it before, but long ago & NOT Windows 10.  Need sleep before taking on this job.  Thanks, going to start with the old computer in the morning.

Was looking at the avatar of you & Mimi, wondering if you have taken her back to visit her old home & how did she react.  I expect she remembers & is so happy when you take her with you back to her new home!  I was surprised when the cold weather hit yesterday & Tiger came running into the kitchen for breakfast & immediately darted to her favorite floor register. She looked at me like... "WHErE IS THE HEAT?".... so I laughed & turned the furnace on.

Oops, Mary Ann, you slipped in with another suggestion & had to give it a try first. I do have the tiny red x by the sound icon on the tray.... says "no sound device installed"... so I pressed the #6 Function key a couple times but didn't do anything. The funny part is on the old computers I usually kept the sound off unless I wanted to click on a posted link that had music. This is not giving me the option to slide sound up & down.  I guess I'll have to wait until I can think a little clearer.  Computer wins tonight.  Thanks for the tip.
::)
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: Mary Ann on October 12, 2018, 09:23:48 PM
Shirley, I usually have the sound off too and only turn it on when I want to hear something, either on S&F or someone saying something I want to hear on the news (and that isn't often), but when I want sound, I want it!!!

If when you check and you get the message "no sound device installed", it sounds as of the update removed it.  I am sure there is a way to find the device, but I don't know how.

I hope you sleep well.

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: Shirley on October 14, 2018, 04:01:01 PM
Well, these electronics did it again!!!  Without warning my sound was gone & without announcing any change, it IS BACK.  I had nothing to do with any of it, but it's fixed & cost me only a few hours sleep worrying about it.  Thanks for the support in here, somehow it is easier to face the unknown when someone is around to hold your hand.  ;D 

Have another inch of rain so far today & radar showing some snow & mix to the west, not sure it will make it to Wichita, but good chance.  You won't find me crying if it snows, I love winter, cats are not thrilled. 

Hope everyone else's updates fix as easy as mine did.  Thanks to all of you.  Shirley
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: RAMMEL on October 14, 2018, 08:35:19 PM
Take a look at ---
https://www.howtogeek.com/fyi/how-to-fix-your-pcs-sound-if-windows-update-just-broke-it/
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: Shirley on October 14, 2018, 08:52:30 PM
Rick, mine got fixed without me doing anything, kind of like your link suggests.  My biggest problem is when I go to do anything that requires knowing what "IT" wants me to do, I don't know what "they" are talking about... and I do a melt down.
Thanks for all the help in here! 
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: so_P_bubble on October 17, 2018, 04:33:41 AM
Yesterday I started a similar problem, but with my video cam! it refuses to come on in Skype! The sound works of, the cam works for taking a photo, but stays turned off in Skype.
Don was extremely frustrated (as I was) by this. Rebooting did not help, nor of course changing the slot of the USB.
Any suggestion?
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: angelface555 on October 17, 2018, 12:29:19 PM
https://www.google.com/search?q=video+cam+turns+off+during+Skype&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&client=firefox-b-1-ab
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: so_P_bubble on October 17, 2018, 01:01:32 PM
Thanks Angel - I had try all the possibilities outlined in the top answer to no avail. I did not buy a new cam like that user did because my cam was working ok when not on Skype and it was not an issue of anti-virus.
My son used Team Viewer to analyse the problem and found out that Skype had simply erased the link to the camera so that it was not recognizing it. It was that simple!

I bet that was the other user's problem as well.

All is perfect now :)
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: angelface555 on October 17, 2018, 01:23:20 PM
 :thumbup:
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: angelface555 on October 18, 2018, 02:25:24 PM
How to Not Get Scammed by Bogus Subscription Apps

"There’s a special corner in Tech Hell reserved for app developers who try to sucker people into paying obscene amounts of money for an underwhelming product.

I’m not talking about the kinds of situations where you’re pissed off because your favorite band’s album just dropped off Spotify. Quit the service, if you must. No problem there. Instead, I’m referring to the ongoing problem of scammy or suspect apps offering subscriptions for common functionality. Or, worse, app developers that offer a super-short “free trial” that automatically converts to a subscription, and you don’t realize it until you get stuck with the bill (or bills)."

https://lifehacker.com/how-to-not-get-scammed-by-bogus-subscription-apps-1829831182?utm_source=lifehacker_newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2018-10-18
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: angelface555 on October 20, 2018, 02:32:23 PM
The Pentagon security was breached October fourth leaving "thirty thousand civilian and military employees' personal information and credit card data exposed.  At this time, there is no evidence any classified information was compromised.

Although the Pentagon just confirmed this breach, department officials reported informing leaders of the cyber attack on October 4, 2018.  The exact dates of the breach remain unclear, leaving the exact magnitude of the breach unknown.  Therefore, the number of employees impacted is expected to increase as the investigation continues.  During the ongoing investigation, the Defense Department determined the breach involved a single, undisclosed commercial vendor.  This vendor remains under contract, but the department has made assurances the vendor will be “ceasing performance under its contracts“.

As the department continues to investigate, proper notifications will be sent out to those impacted.  Officials also reported fraud protection services will be provided to all victims."

https://techtalk.pcpitstop.com/2018/10/17/defense-department-breach/?pentagonbreached=&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=october_newsletter_3&ad_id=505718&share-ad-id=1
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: angelface555 on November 15, 2018, 08:52:33 PM
Microsoft Launches October Windows Update, in November
The initial launch of the Windows October Update was an epic fail.  After being released for less than a week, Microsoft put a halt on any updates that had yet to initiate, so they could resolve the issues its users had been reporting.  Some of those bugs included incorrect CPU utilization, .zip issues, file-wiping problems, and driver crashes.  Microsoft opted to take their time to fix each of these issues and ensure the update executed as should.  Due to the time this took, they ended up missing their October deadline.

However, according to TechRepublic, Windows October update is now live.  If users want the update now, they will have to access it through the Windows 10 download page, here.  The latest version of the October update will also be released through the Windows Update feature; however, that release date had not yet been set.

A couple of the key features of this update include a cloud clipboard and an automatically clearing hard drive space.

As always, PC Matic encourages timely updates to all of your applications, operating systems included.  Once this update is available through the Windows Update feature, please be sure to update your PCs accordingly.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: Mary Ann on November 15, 2018, 10:00:57 PM
Patricia, I think my upgrade happened yesterday, just as I was ready to shut down for the night, but the upgrade was half way through.  Timing is everything!

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: angelface555 on November 16, 2018, 12:57:05 PM
MaryAnn, I looked at my update history and saw I had two overnight updates, last night and the fifteenth. When I looked to see what the updates consisted of, they were basically for the Edge browser. Cloud services, screenshots, and phone, computer syncs have long been available to users on the majority of browsers.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: Mary Ann on November 16, 2018, 04:10:30 PM
Patricia, I don't think I use any of those items.

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: JeanneP on November 19, 2018, 12:59:22 PM
My new W10 computer still sitting on dining room table. Still need to get person to install. My cold and cough is not as bad but still not into being on computer much. Sleeping a lot. Think the meds I just stopped taking doing that. Of to Dr. at 1:30 today get a check up.
This windows 7 is still installing things everyother day.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: jackwv on December 10, 2018, 08:03:33 AM
JeanneP, hope your cold soon is cured.  As for the windows 10 it would be nice to get it up and running, I am pleased with mine.  Now on the Windows 7 I read Microsoft doesn't plan to stop fixing security problems in Windows 7 until extended support ends. That's January 14, 2020--five years and a day from the end of mainstream support, so no rush but hope you move up to 10
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: JeanneP on December 10, 2018, 06:57:26 PM
Jack. It is still sitting on the Dining Table. Weather has been so bad last month that I just don't want any service man coming out. Also few problems I need to take up with Comcast on the TV and Wi Fi.  My whole system need to be looked at. Been same wiring for at least 8 years. Notice some of connections outside have come loose.
Just watching the storms in North and South Carolina and Virginia. Is all O.K for you and yours.
Never seen frozen fog before. That is what we are having today right now. Just returned home before it came in.
Can't see 5ft in front of you.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: jackwv on December 10, 2018, 07:08:21 PM
Jeanne, no snow here.  My daughter in Va just missed it.  It passed her but 10 miles south they got 8 inches.   You should call Comcast,and should not be a charge to come out.  They should check all connections and be sure your Wifi is a late model.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: angelface555 on December 14, 2018, 01:53:33 PM
These are the worst passwords of 2018

As the year comes to a close, a lot of us are thinking back on the year that was... but  have you bothered to consider your 2018 passwords?

A good password will keep your online accounts safe, from your bank account to your Amazon account. But even though we know we should create secure passwords, a lot of us don't. Complex, unique passwords can be a nuisance to remember (especially since security experts recommend using a different password for every site), and it's easier to skip the headache and go with something simple.

However, SplashData's list of the worst passwords of 2018 — which was compiled from the millions of passwords that were hacked this year —suggests plenty of people aren't making much effort to create secure passwords. The top five passwords don't vary much from year to year... which means people keep using the same predictable passwords, which make it easy for anyone to get into their accounts. Here are this year's top 25 passwords:


1:    123456 (unchanged)
2:    password (unchanged)
3:    123456789 (up 3)
4:    12345678 (down 1)
5:    12345 (unchanged)
6:    111111 (new)
7:    1234567 (up 1)
8:    sunshine (new)
9:    qwerty (down 5)
10:    iloveyou (unchanged)
11:    princess (new)
12:    admin (down 1)
13:    welcome (down 1)
14:    666666 (new)
15:    abc123 (unchanged)
16:    football (down 7)
17:    123123 (unchanged)
18:    Monkey (down 5)
19:    654321 (new)
20:    !@#$%^&* (new)
21:    Charlie (new)
22:    aa123456 (new)
23:    donald (new)
24:    password1 (new)
25:    qwerty123 (new)

Even if you aren't a security pro, you can probably see a problem here. Seven of those passwords are simply a straight row of characters across the keyboard (presumably to whatever number of characters a particular password requires). And they aren't the only patterns on the list: "111111" and "666666" are even lazier. Then there's the perennial "password," which is certainly easy to remember — but it's also the first password any hacker will try. A variation on this basic password is also inevitably on the worst passwords list: "password1" may be a little more complicated than the simple "password," but it isn't much better. If "password" is a hacker's first guess, this will be the second.

Even worse, "123456" and "password" have made the top two spots on the worst passwords list for six years in a row. That implies that not only are these lousy passwords getting used, but they keep getting used.

New to the list this year was "donald," debuting in the #23 slot. And while it's a bit better than "password," setting your password to the name of the president still isn't very secure.

So how can you keep your online accounts — and thus your personal information — safe? The first step is making sure none of your none of your password are on SplashData's worst passwords of the year list. If you are, you should log on and change them immediately.

Continued on:  https://www.techlicious.com/blog/worst-passwords-2018/?utm_source=Techlicious+List&utm_campaign=0b772906a1-&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_5ee95b0b14-0b772906a1-189582833


Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: RAMMEL on February 12, 2019, 10:10:27 PM
Tonight for the last hour I've been getting a message that Windows wants to do an update. I've been clicking "Later" but it comes back in 15 or so minutes.  I would guess that if I shut down it will just do it.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: Mary Ann on February 13, 2019, 09:12:26 AM
Rick, I got that message yesterday afternoon and decided to let it update.  It didn't take long and I had a message that I should not shut off the computer.  I suppose that is while the update is going on.  I thought of assigning a date in the middle of the night as some of them do, but I didn't.  It may have taken 15 minutes. 

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: RAMMEL on February 13, 2019, 07:53:32 PM
As expected, mine was done at shutdown. Rather quick and all seems well today.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: JeanneP on February 13, 2019, 10:39:44 PM
I am trying to find the Tool bar on this W10. It ran across the top on my Windows Seven. Sure miss so many things on this 10. Sure they are buried in here someplace. I used the Tool bar a lot
On other thing I can't get to work is the sound. Can bring things up like in the  Music songs I have on and the Vidios from the ones posted in the PHOTO's  in here
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: RAMMEL on February 13, 2019, 11:11:47 PM
Quote from: JeanneP on February 13, 2019, 10:39:44 PMI am trying to find the Tool bar on this W10. It ran across the top on my Windows Seven. Sure miss so many things on this 10. Sure they are buried in here someplace. I used the Tool bar a lot
On other thing I can't get to work is the sound. Can bring things up like in the  Music songs I have on and the Vidios from the ones posted in the PHOTO's  in here
Right click on an unused part of the dark area at the top. In the menu that opens select "Menu Bar".  -------- Is this what is missing?  If not, what things are missing?
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: JeanneP on February 18, 2019, 02:17:12 PM
Rammal. I have tried that clicking on the Dark part and findin the TOOL bar. Now a drop down for Task Bar found. Maybe not understanding the Dark Part. I have Googled and many people seem to be wanting to find TOOL on W10. Not a good answer yet.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: JeanneP on February 18, 2019, 02:32:31 PM
try again
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: JeanneP on February 18, 2019, 02:33:49 PM
jplaying again
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: JeanneP on February 18, 2019, 02:37:36 PM
Just cant get where the size and colour stay.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: so_P_bubble on February 19, 2019, 09:43:18 AM
Don't try: we all have to do the coding each time. It does not "stay"
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: donklan on February 19, 2019, 12:17:24 PM
Quote from: JeanneP on February 18, 2019, 02:17:12 PMRammal. I have tried that clicking on the Dark part and findin the TOOL bar. Now a drop down for Task Bar found. Maybe not understanding the Dark Part. I have Googled and many people seem to be wanting to find TOOL on W10. Not a good answer yet.
Jeanne....Which TOOL icons are you looking for?
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: donklan on February 19, 2019, 12:23:10 PM
Which browser do you use...Chrome...Firefox...Internet Explorer...or Microsoft Edge?
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: JeanneP on February 19, 2019, 12:35:03 PM
i am using  firefox i believe. Still cant find my way around this w10. but now have the book to study soon
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: donklan on February 19, 2019, 01:08:34 PM
When using Firefox, the Menu Bar is shown top left including File..Edit..View..etc
If you don't see that, Right-Click in the colored bar at the top...a menu appears and you can CHECK "Menu Bar".
This is the same suggestion Rick made previously.....
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: JeanneP on February 21, 2019, 12:31:54 PM
Well I have been playing again on this W10 With Firefox as on mine. When serching for the Tool box it says that can only use Tool box when using W. it  requires Internet Explorer 6+
Windows XP SP3/Vista/7+


So what do you think I should do?
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: JeanneP on February 21, 2019, 06:18:03 PM
What's happening, strange way getting into S and F right now have to keep signing in.  Also goes back. To start 2016. 
Even clicking on NEW
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: JeanneP on February 28, 2019, 01:54:00 PM
I still keep getting back to march of 2016 but I can now get into S and f without having to sign it each time.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: diglady on May 26, 2019, 06:22:32 PM
Well windows 10 keeps doing me in . Their upgrade wiped out word 2007 and with the last up date it wiped out note pad.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: wjoan on May 26, 2019, 07:27:20 PM
I am no computer geek but notepad  should not have been lost IMHO.  I have had Windows 10 for some time and get updates on a regular basis, but so far it or they have not disturbed any of my programs.   What happens when you type in Windows 10?
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: RAMMEL on May 26, 2019, 08:56:05 PM
Try typing -  notepad  - in the search box.

Or   Click the Win logo (lower left), scroll down to "Windows Accessories" and click on the drop down,  select Notepad.

Let us know how it goes.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: MarsGal on May 31, 2019, 07:12:58 AM
This morning I watched this video about the latest Windows update. Joe explains some interesting updates like the addition of a light theme and having more cursor colors and sizes. Some of these are more for techies and business and professional versions but keep watching. I think I already knew about the Windows update delay feature. There are new/additional features for Notepad. I don't use it, but I know a lot of people do. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LkKBObURSu0
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: angelface555 on June 01, 2019, 04:26:42 PM
Windows 10 v1903 features removed or planned for replacement

"As Windows move from one feature update to another, it adds new features, and remove some features. These features are usually removed when there is a better alternative or existing functionality won't work with future hardware. The same has happened with Windows 10 v1903 – and Microsoft has shared an official list of features which have been removed, will be removed and features which will no longer be supported."

https://www.thewindowsclub.com/windows-10-v1903-features-removed-or-planned-for-replacement?windowsclub-losingfeatures=&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=may_newsletter_5&ad_id=506040&share-ad-id=1





Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: diglady on June 21, 2019, 02:11:51 PM
Well windows did an upgrade and returned my Word program. Notepad is still missing.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: Craigsir on January 10, 2020, 10:05:18 AM
Did anyone else lose their sound after the latest Windows 10 Update?
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: so_P_bubble on January 10, 2020, 01:16:09 PM
I did not.  No problem here.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: angelface555 on January 10, 2020, 02:51:26 PM
Not for me either although Microsoft sent this out about W7 and I received it via the Lifehacker site; "Deadlines are scary. I know. And Microsoft has thrown Windows 7 users a big one: Update to a more modern operating system by January 15, 2020, or you'll never receive security updates ever again. Eventually, Microsoft will even start disabling key Windows 7 services—like Internet Backgammon and Internet Checkers—throughout the year."

Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: MarsGal on January 16, 2020, 06:53:02 PM
Grrrrr! I just switched from Avast to Norton (the freebie that comes with my Comcast acct.). For the life of me I cannot get the password manager to work. It appears that I must have Norton's toolbar installed, which the instructions never mentioned.

So, now I am looking for another password manager that is good and isn't overly complicated. I've used RoboForm before but it won't let me create a new account with my current email address because it still sees my old account. There does not appear to be a way to change the RoboForm log-in so I can use it. If I really, really want it, I will have to change all my logins to a new email account. There are a couple of others in Firefox's stable of extensions I might try, but not tonight. I'll try again tomorrow.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: Oldiesmann on January 16, 2020, 11:19:38 PM
Try BitWarden (https://bitwarden.com/). I've used it for quite a while and love it.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: MarsGal on January 17, 2020, 06:09:31 AM
Thanks, Oldiesman. I'll take a closer look at it. I just need it for my windows machine since I don't have a smartphone. Then again, maybe I should look into something for the Linux too, although I don't use it as near as much.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: JeanneP on March 27, 2020, 12:44:47 PM
 have lost the way on this computer that when in S and F and get to the end of reading postings I use to be able to just on a area that says. Jump to:-----Go and could pick another forum. Can't figure how to get it back.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: jane on March 27, 2020, 02:23:12 PM
Jeanne...on my 10, it's clear at the very  bottom right..below


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Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: JeanneP on March 27, 2020, 07:49:43 PM
Jane. Yes I see thaton mi iPad that works fine but it is on w10 on my desktop where it doesn't show. It is shut down right now.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: jane on March 29, 2020, 01:15:40 PM
Jeanne...I don't know why you can't see it on your computer. I"m on my laptop with win 10 and Jump to shows right above the blue banner line to the QUICK REPLY box.

jane
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: JeanneP on March 30, 2020, 08:12:07 PM
Had to resign in today. Would not take my PW for awhile or my Gmail acct. Seems to be o.k now
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: RAMMEL on June 21, 2020, 08:05:03 PM
When I turned on my computer tonight MS said they were doing a BIOS update and don't interrupt it, When it finished it said it installed a new browser for me. Isn't that nice>  Someone I don't even know from somewhere in the Universe thinks they know better than I do just what I want. I wonder if, as in the past, they removed some stuff they think I don't want.  Can you imagine buying a new car and then when you take it in for an oil change they take out the automatic transmission and add two cigarette lighters then tell you they thought you would be better off that way.     :tissue:    :tissue:
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: Tomereader1 on June 21, 2020, 08:45:32 PM
Was that the MS "Edge" ? It popped up on mine too.  I have no idea what to do with it.  Its a "browser"?
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: CallieOK on June 21, 2020, 10:34:42 PM
Same thing happened to me.  I can't find a way to set things back to before update like we used to be able to do.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: RAMMEL on June 21, 2020, 11:03:23 PM
It was "Edge". When I see it on a toolbar or elsewhere I right click it and try to remove it or "unpin" it.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: CallieOK on June 21, 2020, 11:42:27 PM
Rammel,  what happens when you unpin Edge?

My Home Page changed and there's a bar at the top asking if I want Edge to be my browser.  No place to check "No" so I've ignored it.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: Vanilla-Jackie on June 22, 2020, 12:18:08 AM
I had something pop up about " Edge " the other day, something i had never heard of until i clicked on the button icon logo to unpin it, it has gone thank heavens and that It didn't come up as a toolbar..
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: RAMMEL on June 22, 2020, 12:21:07 AM
Quote from: CallieOK on June 21, 2020, 11:42:27 PMRammel,  what happens when you unpin Edge?

My Home Page changed and there's a bar at the top asking if I want Edge to be my browser.  No place to check "No" so I've ignored it.

Things that show up on the TaskBar or Start menu as icons [and probably other places] are "Pinned" there. If you right click the item and select "UnPin" the item will vanish, but it will still be available in the Start menu. ----- Hope I said that correctly.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: RAMMEL on June 22, 2020, 12:26:17 AM
If there is an item in the program list that comes up on the left when you click the window icon (lower left) and you use it often (or want it readily available) you can right click on it and Pin it to either the start icons or task Bar
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: JeanneP on June 24, 2020, 02:14:59 PM
Has anyone now given the o.k for w10 to go ahead and run the updates on their  computers ? It must be going to take over 4 hours , mine is now showing 75 pct after 3 hrs. Might as well do it as it kept popping up asking.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: jane on June 24, 2020, 02:26:11 PM
I have always allowed Win10 to run updates whenever they are available, and I've not had a single problem. {knocking on wood here}.  I figure that the software engineers know far more than I do about what it needs and how to fix that.


jane
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: CallieOK on June 24, 2020, 03:25:25 PM
If there is an item in the program list that comes up on the left when you click the window icon (lower left) and you use it often (or want it readily available) you can right click on it and Pin it to either the start icons or task Bar
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Just now getting back in here to respond.

I meant what happened when you (Rammel) unpinned Edge - not how to do it.  Sorry for being unclear.  :uglystupid2: 
 I'm getting used to the changes so won't try to do any adjustments.

Sure didn't take 4 hours for the latest update I was questioning.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: JeanneP on June 24, 2020, 04:39:51 PM
It must have taken about 3 hrs on my Desktop. My whole system is so slow at the moment. Since April. Even WiFi making my Ipad slow. TV slow to boot up. Going to call Comcast but doubt they will do anything right now. All the channels that show what is going to be a station seem to be off. Nothing worth watching . Everything is a repeat. I have got  to look into this streaming and people telling me that most or now going to them and this will put Comcast out of business soon..
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: RAMMEL on June 24, 2020, 08:42:20 PM
Quote from: CallieOK on June 24, 2020, 03:25:25 PM

I meant what happened when you (Rammel) unpinned Edge - not how to do it.  Sorry for being unclear.  :uglystupid2: 
 I'm getting used to the changes so won't try to do any adjustments.
 
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Edge vanished from the TaskBar. It is still available on the left side as an installed program.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: CallieOK on June 24, 2020, 08:54:49 PM
Got it!  Thanks!
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: so_P_bubble on May 16, 2021, 02:34:41 AM
Tip

in Windows 10.
 
If you have a mouse with a wheel on it you can enlarge things by holding the Ctrl key down and spinning the wheel either way to make things bigger or smaller.
If you do not have a mouse wheel, you can hold the Ctrl key down and tap the - or + on the right side of your keyboard, to make things bigger or smaller that way too.
Title: Re: Windows-10
Post by: JeanneP on July 08, 2021, 07:17:01 PM
One of the best tips for changing size in different areas you are working on.  Looks like we may have a Windows 11. I have not liked windows 10 and so the thought of 11 coming Scary. I still wish I had Windows 7.