Windows 10

Undertoad · 06-01-2015, 10:49 PM

So who got their little Windows 10 icon in their tray today?

BigV · 06-01-2015, 10:58 PM

Not I.

sexobon · 06-01-2015, 11:46 PM

I got it [Get Windows 10]. I'm running 8.1 that I upgraded from 8.

From what I've read, this will be an invitation to reserve an automatic upgrade which will become available July 29th.

Scary huh.

ETA: I made the reservation. It will automatically download and notify me when it's ready to be installed.

footfootfoot · 06-02-2015, 06:06 AM

I got one too. I'm on 7 ATM.

Anyone know anything about our new overlord?

Undertoad · 06-02-2015, 06:44 AM

I'm getting emotionally ready for the upgrade. It's hard because the last time I decided to just go ahead and trust Microsoft, I wound up with Windows ME.

limey · 06-02-2015, 02:23 PM

Imma gonna do a data back up first.
But before that Imma gonna watch you ....

Gravdigr · 06-02-2015, 03:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Undertoad

So who got their little Windows 10 icon in their tray today?

I didn't see it until you said something about it.

I looked.

There it is.

Undertoad · 06-02-2015, 04:58 PM

People are saying the icon is adware or nagware and I suppose it is; but if you want it, and you have Win 7 SP1, Win 8 or 8.1, turn on Windows Updates.

It does allow us to reserve a free copy of Win 10 and that is a fair deal

It was a Windows Update that installed this icon/nagware/Win 10 reservation system... which is not really all that trustworthy... but it's 2015 and there you go. Everyone else has turned our devices and Internet services into payload for ads or paid services, so why not mother Microsoft?

glatt · 06-03-2015, 08:27 AM

Window's Update isn't trustworthy? Honest question, I really don't know. I assumed it was, since it came from the mother ship.

Undertoad · 06-03-2015, 10:23 AM

It's fine, but it is something we need to depend on, critical infrastructure, and so it's iffy that they use it to send along nagware.

I support Win-based solutions now and I have to instruct people to stop Windows Update for video wall systems.

BigV · 06-03-2015, 02:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigV

Not I.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gravdigr

I didn't see it until you said something about it.

I looked.

There it is.

!

There it is!

Thanks Grav.

classicman · 06-08-2015, 04:54 PM

I have it too. I'm afraid of messing with it. Things are fine here as is.

I'm old and in the way... and I know it.

xoxoxoBruce · 06-08-2015, 05:24 PM

I don't have it but that's OK, 7 Pro allows me to run XP in a virtual so I can run outlook express. No idea what 10 will or won't do.

fargon · 06-08-2015, 05:34 PM

What is this Windows 10 you are speaking of? It must not be for Apple our systems just work. Till they break down.

Undertoad · 06-08-2015, 05:46 PM

These are not for you, these are for the systems that cost about half what yours cost.

06-01-2015, 10:49 PM	#1
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	Windows 10 So who got their little Windows 10 icon in their tray today?

06-01-2015, 10:58 PM	#2
BigV Goon Squad Leader Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Seattle Posts: 27,063	Not I. __________________ Be Just and Fear Not.

06-01-2015, 11:46 PM	#3
sexobon I love it when a plan comes together. Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 9,793	I got it [Get Windows 10]. I'm running 8.1 that I upgraded from 8. From what I've read, this will be an invitation to reserve an automatic upgrade which will become available July 29th. Scary huh. ETA: I made the reservation. It will automatically download and notify me when it's ready to be installed. Last edited by sexobon; 06-02-2015 at 12:08 AM.

06-02-2015, 06:06 AM	#4
footfootfoot To shreds, you say? Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: in the house and on the street-how many, many feet we meet! Posts: 18,449	I got one too. I'm on 7 ATM. Anyone know anything about our new overlord? __________________ The internet is a hateful stew of vomit you can never take completely seriously. - Her Fobs

06-02-2015, 02:23 PM	#6
limey Encroaching on your decrees Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: An island within the south-west coast of Scotland Posts: 7,016	Imma gonna do a data back up first. But before that Imma gonna watch you .... __________________ Living it up on the edge ... of civilisation, within the southwest coast of

06-02-2015, 06:44 AM	#5
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	I'm getting emotionally ready for the upgrade. It's hard because the last time I decided to just go ahead and trust Microsoft, I wound up with Windows ME.

06-02-2015, 04:58 PM	#8
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	People are saying the icon is adware or nagware and I suppose it is; but if you want it, and you have Win 7 SP1, Win 8 or 8.1, turn on Windows Updates. It does allow us to reserve a free copy of Win 10 and that is a fair deal It was a Windows Update that installed this icon/nagware/Win 10 reservation system... which is not really all that trustworthy... but it's 2015 and there you go. Everyone else has turned our devices and Internet services into payload for ads or paid services, so why not mother Microsoft?

06-03-2015, 08:27 AM	#9
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	Window's Update isn't trustworthy? Honest question, I really don't know. I assumed it was, since it came from the mother ship.

06-03-2015, 10:23 AM	#10
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	It's fine, but it is something we need to depend on, critical infrastructure, and so it's iffy that they use it to send along nagware. I support Win-based solutions now and I have to instruct people to stop Windows Update for video wall systems.

06-08-2015, 04:54 PM	#12
classicman barely disguised asshole, keeper of all that is holy. Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 23,401	I have it too. I'm afraid of messing with it. Things are fine here as is. I'm old and in the way... and I know it. __________________ "like strapping a pillow on a bull in a china shop" Bullitt

06-08-2015, 05:24 PM	#13
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	I don't have it but that's OK, 7 Pro allows me to run XP in a virtual so I can run outlook express. No idea what 10 will or won't do. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

06-08-2015, 05:34 PM	#14
fargon Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: La Crosse, WI Posts: 8,924	What is this Windows 10 you are speaking of? It must not be for Apple our systems just work. Till they break down. __________________ Annoy the ones that ignore you!!! I live a blessed life I Love my Country, I Fear the Government!!! Heavily medicated for the good of mankind.

06-08-2015, 05:46 PM	#15
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	These are not for you, these are for the systems that cost about half what yours cost.

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