My computer has up graded itself, (I know, it can't do it by itself), to Windows 10 and I have a problem.
Lets say I am reading something within this forum and it has a link to a photo or something. I go to that photo and the only way I have found to get out of it is to exit using the "X" in the very top right hand corner and exit to my desktop and then come back into the forum.
Has anyone any idea how I can get back to my original screen without booting out to desktop?
Thanks in advance.
It can do it by itself unless you deliberately rejected the free upgrade offer.
I did reject the offer. My retrospective advice is; Don't go there -whoops, too late!
I know absolutely nothing about the whole I.T. thing goldie, but our system is the same as yours and is under the complete control of my wife, but in your situation it's just a matter of right clicking on the relevant tab in the top task bar and closing the screen you're in. Hope that helps, but I bet you knew that. :)
when I click a photo here
it opens up something like a new page
so I click that page closed and the forum remains the same
this one just popped up on my facebook wall
I thought about this thread!! ha ha
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Try pressing Esc which should exit the window or if you have opened it in a second window you can get back to it by pressing alt tab at the same time. If you hold down alt and tap tab you can cycle through all open windows.
OK thanks one and all. Will give those advices a go.
Another reason to boycott Windows 10.
I tried to load some upload some photos from my camera, to a computer with Windows 10, yesterday.
NO GO! Explorer recognises the camera -even tells you details of memory card utilisation- but insists no files on the memory card. A little research revealed that many Fuji and Nikon cameras are affected.
The problem has been known for at least three months and requires upgraded firmware for the camera. In the case of my Fuji camera new firmware is anticipated in December (some models have had new firmware released already).
Apparently there is no problem extracting photos from the memory card if the computer has a suitable card reader. The computer in question has a multi card reader except it does not take SD cards, which my camera has. I had to trot the camera home and load the photos on a USB stick with my Windows 7 computer.
Something to be aware of if you are considering the upgrade. Check that your camera(s) is compatible first. Or if you already have windows 10 and want to buy a new camera check first that it will be compatible.
PS. A windows 10 upgrade can be rolled back to the previous version of windows within 30 days -existing windows files are all retained during the upgrade, to allow this.
Edit. I have just had a look on eBay and USB card readers can be purchased for less than $2, including postage. Internal card readers (mount in a 3.5" floppy cutout) are less than 410, including postage.
Quote from: 'JeffH' pid='81221' dateline='1446326179'Internal card readers (mount in a 3.5" floppy cutout) are less than 410, including postage.
410 what? Dogecoins? Satoshis? Bottletops? Empty chip packets?
Yeah, yeah, I know it was supposed to be ten bucks... but it gave me an excuse to post this advice to anyone even remotely considering Winblowz 10 either as an 'upgrade' or on a new machine:
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Windows 8,8.1 & 10 were designed for touchpad applications
Horrible OS for a laptop
Stick to 7
I guess it's out of place for me to say I have a new laptop with Windows 10 and like it. I've had computers over the years with every version of Windows except for 8 and 8.1. The absolute worst was Windows Millennium. On my last laptop I had Windows 7 for over 5 years. It was bought new with that OS installed.
In this country many people say the best version of Windows ever was XP, and lots of folks still run it even though Microsoft no longer supports it.
Quote from: 'triplewitch' pid='81235' dateline='1446381070'I guess it's out of place for me to say I have a new laptop with Windows 10 and like it. I've had computers over the years with every version of Windows except for 8 and 8.1. The absolute worst was Windows Millennium. On my last laptop I had Windows 7 for over 5 years. It was bought new with that OS installed.
In this country many people say the best version of Windows ever was XP, and lots of folks still run it even though Microsoft no longer supports it.
I like Windows 10. The auto switching between tablet and desktop mode was what Windows 8 and 8.1 should have done in the first place.
Quote from: 'triplewitch' pid='81235' dateline='1446381070'I have a new laptop with Windows 10 and like it.
The big issue with 10 is not whether people like it or not. Its what's going on under the hood. The amount of spying it does on unsuspecting users is simply unforgivable, whether it looks or works nicer than 8.
Mind you, this is not just a Microslop issue. Apple and Google are just as guilty with their offerings. Because the vested interests of vendors is diametrically opposed to those of the users.
Since we are users, and not software publishers, we need to keep sight of that, and choose our tools appropriately. That's why I don't use Android, and I don't use any Apple OS past OSX 10.6 and iOS 7 (and even that reluctantly, since it came preinstalled on my latest devices). My one and only PC runs XP to do the one job its there for, and will never be 'updated'.
Yes, I won't update because of the spying issues, and the ability of the police to access your information over the internet.
Its childs play,at Police & Govt. Agency level, to access any computer online but 10 and to a lesser extent 8,have the ability to report back to a central data bank,like the ''Person of Interest" scenario,that searches for key words,phrases,names,email info,websites etc.The big worry are laptops/tablets accessing other laptops in its WiFi range,innocent members of the public getting dragged into the murky world of espionage and in some cases set up as a patsy.
Anyway providing your not designing a bomb or having the plans to the local Bank on your Win 10 computer you will be just another member of the public Govt's. are trying to protect.My naive take on it all.
Quote from: 'Basil' pid='81340' dateline='1446677912'Its childs play,at Police & Govt. Agency level, to access any computer online
Umm, no, not quite.
There are several layers that need to be penetrated to 'access' any device.
First, you have to have a 'physical' connection. That means being able to reach it. If its off, the network cable is unplugged or its WiFi is out of reach, its 100% insulated from any access, legitimate or otherwise.
Then there is the network connectivity issue. The router its connected to can be set up in a multitude of ways, and access through it will vary depending on its settings.
Assuming the right ports are open, you may indeed be able to reach a given machine, but that doesn't grant access. As with routers, computers and other devices can be set up anywhere from fully open to fully locked. For example, I have a single XP machine, which runs TeamViewer so that several people can access it and control the crypto miners connected to it. Its the least secure machine on my network, and since it has no access to anything else, and nothing stored on it other then the mining software, I don't care.
No, the big issue with external access is malware deliberately and surreptitiously placed on a machine. The
LEAST secure machines all run Windows, which has always been riddled with security holes and literally millions of malicious bits of software collectively referred to as malware. What's different now with 10 is that the operating system itself has become malware by deliberate design.
And that is a massive red flag which should put off anyone with the slightest bit of common sense and stop them ever running it or anything like it.
Of course, there are some people to whom the phrase
"Hi, I'm from the Government, I'm here to HELP you!" doesn't send shivers up their spines. These are the same people who let the nice Indian man calling from Telstra install remote control software on their computer, lock them out of it, then demand hundreds or thousands of dollars to let them back into their own machines.
Computers are just like Governments... you get what you deserve! :diablo:
Quote from: 'Fulvio' pid='81357' dateline='1446724457'Umm, no, not quite.
The hardest part is getting the 'Boss' to sign off on it once their in and found something,so i'm told. :angel:
Windows 10 is terrible I'll stick with 7 Ultimate
:dodgy: I haven't clicked on the windows 10 BS because of what others have said here but this morning I got this crap turn up so it looks like we don't have a choice or is there something I can do to keep my computer the way it is :( This is just wrong as I don't like change :@
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Hit the "Schedule it for later" button :ok:
Schedule it for later will only buy you some time. The reminder will probably keep popping up on a daily basis.
Been getting a little box popping up in the bottom right corner for ages and just kept hitting the "X" but now this crap, thanks team I'll keep putting it off for as long as I can..bloody computers :@
I've been playing the same game with Windows 10 too AJ. I just keep deferring it as if I let it load onto my machine it is going to come crashing down (age and space issue). I see that the "free upgrade" offer runs out near the end of the month.
Pedro
How To Remove Windows 10 Upgrade Notification On Windows 7 And Windows 8 (http://mspoweruser.com/how-to-remove-windows-10-upgrade-notification-on-windows-7-and-windows-8/)
Why is everything so bloody hard these days :cray:
Thanks Jeff I'll try and have a go at it later, too stressed ATM with everything else going on.
It's a global conspiracy to drive us mad.
They're coming to take me away (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Fn36l_z3WY)
Quote from: 'ausjack' pid='91928' dateline='1467585574'Why is everything so bloody hard these days :cray:
Too true AJ, with computers something that seems so simple could take hours to accomplish or worse still you could fail in the attempt and end up worse off. Having said that I installed W10 from the get go and have had no trouble with it, in fact i found it an improvement.
Why wouldn't you want to upgrade to Windows 10? Windows 8 is ghastly.
Maybe he has Windows 7 which isn't too bad.
What, not again Jeff :blink: :laugh2:
Yes but you've been playing with computers a lot longer than me Rob and probably find it a lot easier to navigate these things and I was older when I started so behind the eight ball to start as I never had any need for computers.
I don't have windows 8 kchan, I have 7 and it takes me ages to work out how things work again due to my brain injury so I really don't like change and look at things, "if it ain't broke don't fix it" attitude and also K.I.S.S. keep it simple stupid but these concepts seem to have disappeared and it seems the smarties don't think of us laymen :(
Yep spot on Jeff and I have found it easy to use so why change something I find fairly easy.
Quote from: 'JeffH' pid='91932' dateline='1467588268'Maybe he has Windows 7 which isn't too bad.
I reckon Windows 10 is still better. Get it on SSD drive and you'll never look back.
WTF is SSD, sounds like some sort of STD :shock: It's all over my head sorry.
Quote from: 'ausjack' pid='91933' dateline='1467588692'I don't have windows 8 kchan, I have 7 and it takes me ages to work out how things work again due to my brain injury so I really don't like change and look at things, "if it ain't broke don't fix it" attitude and also K.I.S.S. keep it simple stupid but these concepts seem to have disappeared and it seems the smarties don't think of us laymen :(
Windows 10 is very similar to 7. 8 is very different.
If I can I'll stick with what I have as it works ok for me :) I only have a desk top and don't own anything that starts with "i" and my mobile is an old 2g so that will be obsolete soon as well, I can freely admit I'm a computer retard but I can get on forums and send emails and happy enough with that :) Gee it took me moths to work out how to post a pic and that was after the lovely Nevol gave me a step by step on how to do it.
Quote from: 'ausjack' pid='91935' dateline='1467588827'WTF is SSD, sounds like some sort of STD :shock: It's all over my head sorry.
Solid state drives. It's an alternative to the old hard disk drive which has a spinning disk in it. SSD doesn't have moving parts and just bunch of chips. Works way way faster. Worth installing your OS on an SSD your PC will boot up under 10 seconds.
Quote from: 'ausjack' pid='91939' dateline='1467592768'and my mobile is an old 2g so that will be obsolete soon as well
Sounds like I'm in good company AJ. 'My mobile is a straight and simple flip phone, no fancy bits and no apps or internet, but has BIIIIIIG NUMBERS hehe. It all equals no fuss :yahoo:
:laugh2: yeah I hear ya auto :friends: If someone sends me a pic of any type I just get a little square so then I'm WTF have they sent :scratch_one-s_head: Only thing is it takes me ages to send a txt having to press the number multiple times to get the letters but that's ok as I don't send many txt :)
Oh my phone has a torch :laugh2: and also a radio but I don't use either :)
And I only have to charge it once a month or sometimes longer :winkextra:
:laugh2: heh those little boxes aye, I thought it was an ASIO tracker :angel: Getting so proficient with my texting I'm getting button bounce, time to install double valve springs :biggrin:
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