Subj : almost-new pc with win10
To   : AUGUST ABOLINS
From : Daryl Stout
Date : Wed Jan 08 2020 18:42:00

August,

AA>But they sent me one with Win10pro/64

AA>I needed Win7 to avoid the risk of any incompatibility issues with
AA>existing software.

AA>Starting the new machine, I am already disliking the unfamiliar swirly
AA>dots waking process. I still have to walk through the set up, and I
AA>already dread all the things I will need to disable, such as Cortina.

AA>Am I doomed?

  I was able to purchase a 32-bit version of Windows 10 (3 copies
actually) from the local Best Buy for $140 each (plus tax)...Microsoft
wanted $200 each. The reason was that the BBS computer, my late Mom's
computer, and a laptop (that originally had Vista Basic on it) were all
32-bit. I couldn't get the 32-bit to install on the laptop, so I gave
it to a fellow Sysop, who formatted it, and put Linux on it for his
daughter. So, I bought I Lenovo laptop with Windows 10 64-bit on it.

AA>Win7 for me purrrs and behaves quite nicely. It's an OS that I am
AA>familiar with and can get to a task quickly.  This Win10 is an annoying
AA>pot-hole that introduces further delay before I am up and running with
AA>all my apps.

  There is a program from IObit Utilities called Start8 -- it makes the
Start Menu look like Windows 7. I use it, plus their IObit Malware
Fighter (also protects against ransomware), Driver Booster (keeps the
drivers current), Smart Defrag (optimizes the hard drive), Advanced
System Care (lots of cleaning utilities), IObit Software Updater
(select programs to install) and IObit Uninstaller (select programs to
remove). Some of their deals allow you to put it on 3 computers for a
year.

  A fellow ham radio operator refers to Windows 10 as "Satan's Little
Sextoy". :P

Daryl


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