Windows 10: Creator's update hardly worth it

Update went smoothly and fairly quickly yesterday but some settings were reset, some websites did not recognize my computer anymore and user names and passwords were wiped out, printer failed to communicate with the PC and finally a failed Windows security update for software I do not even have installed (Visual C++ 2005.) Some time and a little common sense got things back to where I wanted them although the printer issue took a little work.

On the plus side, once I delete the AU files (waiting a few days) and do a disk cleanup I will end up gaining a good 10+ GB of free space. Edge is working noticeably quicker and better and I like the new Defender Security Center, at the very least it opens up instantly from the taskbar as many times as you want it to. I have no real interest in the other new features.

All in all I'm happy that it's done and over with, no issues as of yet after sorting things out.

FrankS said:

So he’s now up & running & then Windows comes along with an update and borks his machine. He’s got a pile of work to do & data he needs to access. He’s got steam coming out of his ears & a lot frustration he needs to vent.

So where’s he going to go?

I think you hit the nail on the head. He's going to let off steam anywhere he can which considering ranting to people on the street might be seen as peculiar will most likely be an internet forum.

I get cross and post things I shouldn't sometimes, as does everyone I suppose, and I don't really care if others do as long as they aren't personally offensive.

Saying "Windows is crap" though (while understandable) is generally boring and unhelpful to read. A better phrasing would be "This crappy Windows, gosh, it is annoying me, can someone help with this SPECIFIC problem". Normally, I've found, someone can.

Apropos of nothing really, I was reading a recipe for baked cauliflower this morning on a newspaper site and there were dozens of moderated comments. Lots of people getting so worked up about a method of cooking brassica they had to swear and shout. It seems odd but I guess is human nature and not restricted to Windows operating systems.