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    Customization I have an HP Stream 7 upgraded from 8.1 to 10...

    I have an HP Stream 7 upgraded from 8.1 to 10 Home and while I can change the lockscreen, it keeps changing it back. It's almost like it's doing the service regardless of the fact that I set it to...
  2. Thread: Windows 10 Adoption Already Slowing Down by PRMan
    Forum: Windows 10 News
    Replies 191 Views 38,116

    Have you tried going to your manufacturer or...

    Have you tried going to your manufacturer or motherboard site and getting the latest Windows 10 drivers for your WiFi? I had the same problems on my HP Stream 7. But after installing all the latest...
  3. Thread: Windows 10 Adoption Already Slowing Down by PRMan
    Forum: Windows 10 News
    Replies 191 Views 38,116

    While I haven't seen anyone turn back after...

    While I haven't seen anyone turn back after installing it. Over 20 machines and everybody kept it. And anyone that had 8 is definitely not going back, but some people with 7 considered it.
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    Yeah, on Lego LOTR, my daughter and I have had to...

    Yeah, on Lego LOTR, my daughter and I have had to go back to my dual-boot OS, because the Windows 10 version blue screens 1/3 of the way through a level about 40% of the time.
  5. Thread: CPU fan running at full speed in Windows 10 by PRMan
    Forum: Performance & Maintenance
    Replies 36 Views 849,180

    Also, there's now a handy Startup tab in Task...

    Also, there's now a handy Startup tab in Task Manager, so you can stop apps from running at startup.

    Another potential solution to your fan problem is to stop acting as a P2P server for the rest...
  6. Thread: I Don't like Windows Ten. by PRMan
    Forum: General Support
    Replies 86 Views 19,573

    And the real-time scanning of your virus program...

    And the real-time scanning of your virus program has a lot to do with that. I upgraded an Asus eeePC 9" netbook (the original) in less than an hour without a single issue, including the download and...
  7. Thread: I Don't like Windows Ten. by PRMan
    Forum: General Support
    Replies 86 Views 19,573

    The black screens were probably caused by your...

    The black screens were probably caused by your anti-virus programs. Quite frankly, I'm surprised it worked. You are supposed to turn them off first.
  8. Thread: Stop specific driver update Windows 10 by PRMan
    Forum: Drivers and Hardware
    Replies 3 Views 10,784

    Here is a good article that somebody put...

    Here is a good article that somebody put together. You should be able to do it with this (especially see the last section):

    How to Uninstall and Block Updates and Drivers on Windows 10
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    Just install the drivers for 8.1 or 8 or 7 or...

    Just install the drivers for 8.1 or 8 or 7 or Vista. It should work.
  10. Thread: CD/DVD Rom isn't detecting on Win 10! by PRMan
    Forum: Drivers and Hardware
    Replies 7 Views 6,250

    I had my CD/DVD/BluRay writer not showing up the...

    I had my CD/DVD/BluRay writer not showing up the first time, but after rebooting it showed up the next time. I'm not sure what happened.

    If you reboot and go into the BIOS (usually F8 or Del),...
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    The driver model hasn't changed since Vista, so...

    The driver model hasn't changed since Vista, so even loading Windows 7 drivers should work just fine, even if they don't label them as being compatible with Windows 10, in 99% of cases they are.
  12. Thread: BATTERY excessive battery consumption by PRMan
    Forum: Drivers and Hardware
    Replies 7 Views 6,116

    I've been using the beta on my laptop for months...

    I've been using the beta on my laptop for months and I noticed an immediate improvement in battery life. This should be expected, since Windows 10 shuts off unused CPU cores and loads less services...
  13. Thread: Low sound volume by PRMan
    Forum: Sound & Audio
    Replies 20 Views 263,258

    Quiet speakers on Windows is almost always a sign...

    Quiet speakers on Windows is almost always a sign that the correct audio drivers are missing (Realtek, Via, etc.).
  14. Thread: Dell Venue 8 Pro - Windows 10 Installation failed by PRMan
    Forum: Installation and Upgrade
    Replies 37 Views 43,889

    I would reserve AT LEAST 20 GB for installation. ...

    I would reserve AT LEAST 20 GB for installation. I think many people are trying to upgrade with less (especially on SSDs) and having problems.

    I mean, it has to download 4 GB, explode that 4 GB...
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    Actually, from my reading it seemed like the 8.1...

    Actually, from my reading it seemed like the 8.1 to 10 was having more issues than 7 to 10, which really surprised me. Honestly, it's probably confirmation bias on both our parts.
  16. Thread: Windows 10 Install on a "dirty" Windows 7 - system. by PRMan
    Forum: Installation and Upgrade
    Replies 5 Views 3,699

    1. Wipe the drive and install a clean Windows 7....

    1. Wipe the drive and install a clean Windows 7.
    2. Upgrade to Windows 10.
  17. Thread: Windows 10 seems slow by PRMan
    Forum: Performance & Maintenance
    Replies 92 Views 468,346

    Go to your motherboard or PC site and download...

    Go to your motherboard or PC site and download all the drivers onto your USB flash drive. If "Windows 10" is not listed, pick the highest version you can (as long as it is Vista or higher). Once...
  18. Thread: Windows 10 seems slow by PRMan
    Forum: Performance & Maintenance
    Replies 92 Views 468,346

    I did 6 upgrades from Windows 7 and all of them...

    I did 6 upgrades from Windows 7 and all of them are noticeably faster. There are probably some drivers that are still missing for 10, but overall it's not the case. If things are slow, try...
  19. Thread: Windows 10 seems slow by PRMan
    Forum: Performance & Maintenance
    Replies 92 Views 468,346

    Delete all the live tiles and shrink the menu so...

    Delete all the live tiles and shrink the menu so that it looks the same as Windows 7. I've done that since day 1 of the beta, so I've never experienced Start Menu lag.
  20. Thread: Windows 10 seems slow by PRMan
    Forum: Performance & Maintenance
    Replies 92 Views 468,346

    For your particular problems, it sounds like you...

    For your particular problems, it sounds like you need to switch from Microsoft's graphics driver to one from NVidia, ATI or Intel.
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    Wow! You still have one of those that works?!? ...

    Wow! You still have one of those that works?!? Impressive. You must really take care of your stuff. Mine died over 3 years ago.
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    If you play games, it's gonna suck. For business...

    If you play games, it's gonna suck. For business software, should be fine until they fix it.
  23. Thread: Seriously Microsoft?? by PRMan
    Forum: General Support
    Replies 12 Views 2,871

    And when your religion becomes a crime...? Your...

    And when your religion becomes a crime...? Your political activism?
  24. Thread: Updated bios - activations stopped working!!!!! by PRMan
    Forum: Windows Updates and Activation
    Replies 22 Views 10,032

    Get help with Windows 10 activation errors -...

    Get help with Windows 10 activation errors - Windows Help

    And if you need the phone numbers:

    https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/licensing/existing-customer/activation-centers.aspx
  25. Thread: W10 & GFX Compatibility by PRMan
    Forum: Graphic Cards
    Replies 19 Views 7,234

    In my experience, NVidia generally supports old...

    In my experience, NVidia generally supports old cards for around 5 years, ATI for about 3 years and Intel seemingly forever.

    This is why I no longer buy ATI. I was tired of getting stranded with...
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