lewmur Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 It seems some torrent providers are blocking Windows 10 users over privacy issue. This is an article from Zdnet on the issue. Seems MS might be trying to outdo Google with sharing your usage. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abarbarian Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 10 reasons you shouldn't upgrade to Windows 10 Though the author admits to useing W10 at the end of the article. Most of his do not reasons are sound though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abarbarian Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 It seems some torrent providers are blocking Windows 10 users over privacy issue. This is an article from Zdnet on the issue. Seems MS might be trying to outdo Google with sharing your usage. It seems they do have the technology built in to 10 but they will not use it except in extreme circumstances, so it is rumoured. You know what rumours are like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zlim Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 I found Scot Finnie's article a good read http://www.computerworld.com/article/2975134/microsoft-windows/the-first-29-days-of-windows-10.html 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewmur Posted August 27, 2015 Author Share Posted August 27, 2015 It seems some torrent providers are blocking Windows 10 users over privacy issue. This is an article from Zdnet on the issue. Seems MS might be trying to outdo Google with sharing your usage. It seems they do have the technology built in to 10 but they will not use it except in extreme circumstances, so it is rumoured. You know what rumours are like. Just another MS "their OK" without any backing. If they can do it, they will do it. Period, exclamation point. :angry2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abarbarian Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 I found Scot Finnie's article a good read http://www.computerw...windows-10.html The terrible tech support story is one you could hear from customers of just about any PC maker. What I find more aggravating is that HP had many months of access to public betas of Windows 10. Its existing customers should be the top priority if the company wants to have future customers. HP also released a bunch of drivers on Aug. 7, but apparently most of those were not specific to Windows 10. HP's driver versions -- I found out later -- were not even up to date in all cases. This is the Microsoft ecosystem's biggest problem. What's in it for HP to keep its drivers updated? It's a flawed system. Me too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebrke Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 (edited) I found Scot Finnie's article a good read http://www.computerw...windows-10.html Same here. Makes be grateful that my mother's last OS will be win7, and since I stopped working, I'm solely linux. Even though I realize his problems were from dealing with an upgrade rather than a new install, the hoops he jumped through would be almost impossible for the average user. Edited August 27, 2015 by ebrke 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corrine Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 For those with questions about privacy for the various services on Windows 10, this should be helpful: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10/windows-privacy-faq Not only does the FAQ explain what information is collected but also why. People need to use common sense. If someone chooses to use Cortana, they need to realize that there are functions such as speech that need to work. Information on how to clear data that is collected to make the services work is also included. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LilBambi Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 Windows 10 looks good and a clean install does do it justice. The upgrade path as always can be a bit flaky. Several installs needed updated drivers for sound and microphone and then configuration for the sound and microphone before Cortana could be installed or enabled. I like Windows 10. Better than Windows 8.0 or Windows 8.1. The jury is still out on whether I like it better or even as well as Windows 7. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LilBambi Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 (edited) I had the Beta installed in VirtualBox on my Mac and it worked very well. I am holding off upgrading to Windows 10 even though I reserved my copy because my Optiplex Intel Dual Core with 4GB RAM, and a 2008 BIOS. I am waiting to hear if others with my type of Dell Optiplex are having success going from Windows 7 Pro to Windows 10. Here are my specs: System: DELL GX 745 Optiplex Desktop - Windows 7 Pro CPU/MB: Intel Dual Core Pentium D 3.4GHZ RAM: 4 GB Video: Intel Integrated/on-board graphcs Sound: Built-in HD: 80 GB CD: DVD-RW NIC: Built-in Ethernet Controller - builtin 2008 BIOS Edited August 28, 2015 by LilBambi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zlim Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 (edited) My husband's desktop is an Optiplex 745, refurb. It has been upgraded from XP to 32 bit Win 7 Pro, by the MS-certified refurbisher. I ran CPU-z because I read under instructions for Win 10 to run, it needs SSE2, EM64 and VT-d or VT-x. It lacks the VT entries and I suspect it is because of the integrated graphics which would be able to handle Directx12. I think before you consider upgrading, you'd need to install a graphics card. Also note that if you upgrade to 10 you will lose: Windows media Center, DVD playback, desktop gadgets, pre-installed games, USB connected floppy drives, and One Drive access. (We do use USB connected floppy drives on my husband's computers so upgrading his desktop is not a consideration). I'm getting him to use USB sticks but he does have quite a few files on lots of floppies so it takes time to get him completely moved over to the new way of using his storage devices. I just discovered that I can't get into the BIOS on the Optiplex. Tapping F2 does nothing and Windows loads! I swapped out the keyboard and got into the BIOS. His computer is running v 2.3.1 from 5/21/07. Edited August 28, 2015 by zlim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LilBambi Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 I use a wired keyboard and canget into the BIOS; it is: System Info System - OptiPlex 745 BIOS Version - 2.6.2 (08/12/2008) Processor Info Intel Pentium D CPU 3.40GHz Processor Bus Speed - 800 MHz L2 Cache - 4 MB Multiple Core Capability - Yes (Dual Core) Hyperthreading - No 64-Bit Technology - Yes (Intel EM64T) Memory Info Installed Memory - 4 GB Memory Speed - 533 MHz Memory Channel Mode - Dual Interleaved Memory Technology - DDR2 SDRAM NOTE: 4 Slots, 1GB DIMM (unbuffered) PCI Info 4 PCI Slots - unused Diskette Drive - USB CAPABLE / NONE HD - 80 GB Samsung drive controlled by BIOS DVD Drive - HL-DT-STDVD-ROM NORMAL SATA Operation Has SMART Reporting capability which is turned off currently Integrated items: NIC Audio USB Controller (4 Rear, 2 Rear, 2 Front) Using USB Keyboard and Mouse Video - also Built-In Performance Multiple CPU Cores - Enabled SpeedStep - Enabled Limit CPUID - OFF HDD Acoustic Mode - Bypass Security stuff including TPM, Execute Diable, Computrace - ALL Disabled Power Management All off except Suspend Mode - S3 (System Conserves More Power when not in use) Post Behavior Fast Boot - On Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LilBambi Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 Used Dell Detect on the system and it reports the following in regard to Windows 10 - 1st item on the page: Product not tested for Windows 10 upgrade Dell has not confirmed that this product can upgrade to Windows 10. Some drivers, firmware, applications, and connected devices may not work as you would expect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LilBambi Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 (edited) Computers Tested for Windows 10: http://www.dell.com/...19/SLN297954/en On that page regarding Optiplex computers: The table below lists Dell OptiPlex computers that have been tested for upgrade to Windows 10. If your computer model is not listed, Dell is not testing the device, drivers have not been updated for that model, and Dell does not recommended an upgrade to Windows 10. If you wish to proceed with an upgrade to Windows 10 on an untested system, Microsoft provides information and support for upgrade through their http://www.windows.c...indows10upgrade"]upgrade website. Model OptiPlex 3010 OptiPlex 3011 AIO OptiPlex 3020 OptiPlex 3020M OptiPlex 3030 All In One OptiPlex 7010 OptiPlex 7020 OptiPlex 9010 OptiPlex 9010 All In One OptiPlex 9020 OptiPlex 9020 All In One OptiPlex 9020M OptiPlex 9030 All In One OptiPlex XE2 Edited September 2, 2015 by LilBambi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LilBambi Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 (edited) Conspicuously absent...745 Despite being 64-bit system and OS Edited September 2, 2015 by LilBambi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LilBambi Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 There are lots of pages including General issues upgrading devices to Windows 10: http://www.dell.com/support/article/us/en/19/SLN297953/en Windows 10 upgrade walk through for those that can actually use Windows 10: http://www.dell.com/support/article/us/en/19/SLN297955 Apparently, my OptiPlex is already upgraded to the latest BIOS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LilBambi Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 (edited) Looks like I will be keeping Windows 7 on this computer unless I specifically hear of success with this 64-bit Optiplex model and using VirtualBox on my Macbook Air to play with Windows 10. I would much prefer to use Windows 10 natively but c'est la vie....Sigh Edited September 2, 2015 by LilBambi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LilBambi Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 Running CPU-z... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abarbarian Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 Running CPU-z... Hi hope your keeping well and happy'ish. CPU-Z is a great program. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LilBambi Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 Did Dell System Diagnostics http://www.dell.com/support/home/us/en/19/diagnose/eula/ODE?appName=ODE And will do CPU-Z later. Gotta get ready to go out now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goretsky Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 Hello, Seems too have been disproven... also via ZDNet. Regards, Aryeh Goretsky It seems some torrent providers are blocking Windows 10 users over privacy issue. This is an article from Zdnet on the issue. Seems MS might be trying to outdo Google with sharing your usage. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mac Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 Hello, Seems too have been disproven... also via ZDNet. Regards, Aryeh Goretsky It seems some torrent providers are blocking Windows 10 users over privacy issue. This is an article from Zdnet on the issue. Seems MS might be trying to outdo Google with sharing your usage. Excellent article! Thanks Aryeh. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corrine Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 Computers Tested for Windows 10: http://www.dell.com/...19/SLN297954/en On that page regarding Optiplex computers: {Snip} Dell isn't the only OEM not testing all devices. After all, they want to sell new devices to customers. As I quoted a Dell rep in OEM Supported Systems for Windows 10 Upgrade: "As per the update from Microsoft, all Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 systems should be eligible for the Windows 10 free upgrade. But, Dell will decide which systems Dell will validate and support with Windows 10." 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LilBambi Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 Yeah, really sucks... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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