It's Microsoft's fault
By TheRealDawn
@dawnald (85135)
Shingle Springs, California
May 31, 2016 10:40pm CST
that I was dropping F bombs today...
I have been avoiding the stupid Windows 10 upgrade. In fact, I was going to do a system change so I wouldn't get the upgrade reminders at all, but I never got around to it. Got another reminder this weekend, closed it out, and next thing I know, the stupid thing is installing.
Ok that wasn't so bad. I can live with this version way better than Windows 8, but it really messed me up today.
I had to scan a copy of my passport for the new job, and the scanner software wouldn't open. I finally had to uninstall the printer driver and reinstall it, and then it worked, but it took me over an hour.
So I dropped a few F bombs and grrrr.....
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15 responses
@irishidid (8687)
• United States
1 Jun 16
I'm upgraded to windows 10 and haven't really had any issues with it.
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@ElizabethWallace (12074)
• United States
1 Jun 16
@dawnald Oops. That's what I have, but it is new. The guys at the Microsoft store said there were few problems with HP. Maybe it's the age of yours.
@dawnald (85135)
• Shingle Springs, California
1 Jun 16
I have a new PC waiting in a box. Probably has windows 8. If it does, I will upgrade it as I really dislike 8.
@dawnald (85135)
• Shingle Springs, California
2 Jun 16
@ElizabethWallace If you have your settings to do updates automatically, one of them had the windows 10 nag thing embedded in it.
@ElizabethWallace (12074)
• United States
1 Jun 16
Sorry, but I have 7 and kept getting the upgrade notices. My laptop is upgrading tomorrow.
@bunnybon7 (50973)
• Holiday, Florida
1 Jun 16
of course I would also. I also have been trying to avoid it. I hope it doesn't sneak up on me like that
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@dawnald (85135)
• Shingle Springs, California
2 Jun 16
@ElizabethWallace Yeah, that would be worse.
@crazyhorseladycx (39515)
• United States
2 Jun 16
yer fortunate that 'twas yer only hiccup. mine did the same, installed without me initiatin' such. i thought no biggie, 'til i spent 4 hours the next day tryin' to get't to load past a black screen. e'en then t'weren't too bad, i figured jest a glitch'f sorts. the next day, howe'er, took 8 hours to get into my puter. i quickly switched back to windows 7. still've troubles with photos though. i can see 'em 'n access 'em 'til i get ready to put'n either here'r on my blog.
@dawnald (85135)
• Shingle Springs, California
4 Jun 16
@crazyhorseladycx I had more trouble yesterday. This laptop couldn't get internet, and the "diagnose and repair" program couldn't fix it. Logged on today thinking to back it up and start using the new laptop, and right away it had internet. Go figger.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39515)
• United States
3 Jun 16
@dawnald that'd be a polite way to put't. the aunt'd such self-install's well. didn't've any troubles til 'bout 2 months out. microsoft'd not honor her bought registered copy'f windows 7, so i'd the need to remove all her programs 'n reinstall windows 10. been'n absolute nightmare - her files're still there, but seems many'f the programs to open such aint compatible...
@ElizabethWallace (12074)
• United States
1 Jun 16
This will be me on Thursday and Friday probably. Wish me luck. I would hate to have to do what you did, because I am clueless (well, not completely, but close enough).
@dawnald (85135)
• Shingle Springs, California
2 Jun 16
@ElizabethWallace fingers and toes crossed...
Other than the printer driver, my upgrade was pretty uneventful.
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@ElizabethWallace (12074)
• United States
2 Jun 16
@dawnald Thanks for the tip. I'll wait to see if there is a problem before I try this. If the MS guys are right, I won't have an issue. Finger crossed. If you hear screaming at noon tomorrow, you'll know why. 
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@Hatley (163781)
• Garden Grove, California
1 Jun 16
ugh and bad words I have a new computer and windows ten and I m really having a time leaningit as I came freom windows x p
@katsmeow1213 (28717)
• United States
1 Jun 16
Yeah, mine forced me to upgrade also. I wasn't pleased, but so far I haven't had any problems with it.
@dawnald (85135)
• Shingle Springs, California
1 Jun 16
It's OK so far except for the issue with the printer software.
@vandana7 (99367)
• India
1 Jun 16
And I thought you were the coolest one around Dawny. 
Did you know DaddyEvil also had some ancestors back in Germany...lol
Anyway, this is a perfect post for @DaddyEvil to say "I told you so". 
Did you know DaddyEvil also had some ancestors back in Germany...lol
Anyway, this is a perfect post for @DaddyEvil to say "I told you so". 
@kaylachan (60237)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
1 Jun 16
Despite being out since last July, I believe, Windows 10 is a mixed bag. You're not the only one who has a love/hate relationship with Window's 10. I upgraded when it came out because I didn't want it to decide to auto-update on me. Seeing as I use screen reading software.I was forced to upgrade my version of JAws (the screen reader I use),And, that's my biggest complaint.
The computer I'm using,didn't do to bad, and short of having to have the mother board replaced and buy a new power cable it's okay with Window's 10. But, my laptop, half the key commands don't work, I can't use HUlu on it, and it's lagy and slow.
I have a second 2 in 1, (I had to buy it so I could pay bills), well it was an open box. The os crashes constantly, the touch screen fails and don't get me started on the graphics card. Yeah... it's the worst. So, I don't blame you because I've had mixed results.
@dawnald (85135)
• Shingle Springs, California
1 Jun 16
I'm OK with 10, just not the auto upgrade or the fact that it messed up my printer software at a time when I really needed to use it. Did n't appreciate the hour of my time that it took either.
@kaylachan (60237)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
1 Jun 16
@dawnald I don't blame you. The os can be a pain, but you get what you pay for or in this case don't. I love the Idea of a free upgrade, I just wasn't happy with how pushy they were.
@dawnald (85135)
• Shingle Springs, California
2 Jun 16
@kaylachan I would have liked to do it on my own terms and my own schedule.
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@CaptAlbertWhisker (32541)
• Calgary, Alberta
31 Aug 16
Until now I havent upgraded. I am so comfortable with Windows 7 and I have bad experiences with Windows 8 so I really hesistate from trying Windows 10.
@PatZAnthony (14752)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
30 Jun 16
It is difficult to deal with these issues and most would have been dropping something!
@gameshire (19)
• India
1 Jun 16
Microsoft shouldn't force this update on users. Also I have read at some places that Microsoft introduces some patches in Windows 10 which enables it to collect data in the background. Worst part is this happens without the user's consent and it can't be opted out of!
