Windows 10 Is Costing Me Money
By LindaOH
@LindaOHio (222310)
United States
December 10, 2019 4:33pm CST
I'm not really complaining...I was expecting this. So far I can no longer run my PhotoShop software and also my software for my really cool webcam which can take videos and pictures. I used to use this a lot for my internet pictures because it gathers the light and makes all the pictures bright and clear.
Also, I will need to contact Carbonite. They are the company that automatically backs up my computer files. They have been unable to back up my files since I upgraded to Windows 10. What the heck?
Who knows what I will find next? I have not tried to play my dozens of computer games. I'm sure some of them are too old to run on 10.
My new computer will be coming soon and will have Windows 10 already installed.
Isn't modern technology fun? Just thought I'd share with you what I was thinking about.
Photo Credit: Pixabay
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12 responses
@DocAndersen (54399)
• United States
11 Dec 19
windows 10 is pretty solid, other than the fact that some older programs no longer run! It is a lot more stable if that helps?
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@LindaOHio (222310)
• United States
11 Dec 19
I suppose that's good to hear. :-( Thanks.1 person likes this
@LindaOHio (222310)
• United States
11 Dec 19
@DocAndersen Thanks for the offer Scott! We'll see how my new computer runs. If I have the same problem, you will be able to hear me in DC.
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@DocAndersen (54399)
• United States
11 Dec 19
@LindaOHio i worked at Microsoft for 15 years. I am pretty good at fixing windows! if I can help let me know!
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@LindaOHio (222310)
• United States
11 Dec 19
@CarolDM Thank you. Venting on a public forum is cleansing. 
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@LindaOHio (222310)
• United States
11 Dec 19
I don't mean to be a big whiner...there are bigger problems in the world...but I'm tired of sitting here watching this wheel go around; and I don't like that I can't use my webcam anymore. :-(
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
11 Dec 19
@LindaOHio You are not a whiner, you are venting. We all have that right. I hope it all gets better soon.
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@lillywriter (1143)
• Lithuania
11 Dec 19
I still keep Windows 7 on my laptop, I refused to upgrade to Windows 10. But windows warn that soon will stop supporting Wind 7 security.
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@LindaOHio (222310)
• United States
11 Dec 19
Yes next year they will no longer update the security aspects of the software.
@FourWalls (86618)
• United States
11 Dec 19
I’m so sorry that’s happening. I remember the nightmares when I upgraded from Windows 3 to Windows 95, then from 95 to 97, then to XP, then to 7. When I read all the reviews about 10 I said, “Nope. No more.” I bought a Mac. Six years later I still have it, and it’s running just fine, thank you. Yes, Macs are expensive up front (I saw a new MacBook on sale [on sale) for $1300 at Best Buy on Sunday), but the long-term peace of mind has been well worth every penny.
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@LindaOHio (222310)
• United States
11 Dec 19
I've heard that from a lot of people; but I have too much Windows software to convert.
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@Alexandoy (65302)
• Cainta, Philippines
10 Dec 19
So it is like when you upgraded the operating system of your computer to Windows 10 some of the software may be needing to be upgraded also?
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@Alexandoy (65302)
• Cainta, Philippines
11 Dec 19
@LindaOHio ouch, that is exasperating to me.
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@lovebuglena (52133)
• Staten Island, New York
11 Dec 19
Why can't you run PhotoShop on the new Windows? That is strange.
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@LindaOHio (222310)
• United States
11 Dec 19
The software is too old. It won't run on Windows 10. It ran on Windows 7. The Dell guy said I could use Microsoft Office Power Point to print out my pictures with text added; so that's all I need.
@louievill (28846)
• Philippines
10 Dec 19
Backing up files should had been done before upgrading to Windows 10 and not after the upgrade had been done I'm not a computer expert but it's how I understand it.
I'm not a computer expert but it's how I understand it.1 person likes this
@LindaOHio (222310)
• United States
11 Dec 19
The backup was done before the upgrade...but now that it's on Windows 10, Carbonite is unable to back up my files for some reason. I have to call them.
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@sunrisefan (28524)
• Philippines
11 Dec 19
Big companies are constantly making hostage of their customers.
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