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Thank you for laying out your issue so clearly, it helped me rectify a similar situation. From others I have spoken with, many problems have manifested themselves since MS started 'roll-up' updates in October. From memory, the cumulative update was about 107mb, but the W8.1 OS files increased...

From one year ago, when I first tested 10, I have seen a vast improvement in performance and format to the point when I felt confident in trading in my old 8.1 laptop for a new W10 2 in 1. However, due the very nature of the new laptop, I encountered almost immediate issues to overcome.... The...

Last year, Microsoft forced downloaded it's Windows 10 installation files onto my Windows 8.1 desktop and laptop. I have no intention of switching to Windows 10 and blocked the ads using the GWX controller. I have already tried to delete them, however Microsoft repeated their forced...

We tend to think in location terms that everyone lives in a city of town. Even in the UK, if you live more than a couple of miles away from an Exchange, then you will not receive an adequate speed sufficient to even stream a Radio station! It may be a commercial 'fact of life' that Software...

Not all of us, especially in Rural or remote areas, have the benefit of a Broadband connection fast enough to stream or utilise Apps to their fullest extent. We pay for an OS we can't fully use. This got me thinking as to how much 8/8.1/10 are increasingly reliant upon this facility. Being a...

Thanks for providing me with the answer to my situation,,,it worked! :)

Can anyone recommend a wireless CCTV system for my home? Following a review by my local Police, after I was subjected to 2 thefts of heating oil and an attempted Burglary (whilst I was in my house), they recommended that I install 10 cameras, 6 indoor and 4 outdoor. The outdoor camera's must...

For two days my Windows Update progress has been stuck ay the installing stage and I can't get back to the 'check for updates' window but can for 'Update history'. Is there a simple way to correct this 'freeze'? Many thanks

Within the UK, we have Legislation, called the Consumer Rights Act...this applies to computer software, apps and even the Operating System. The legislation stipulates that all notications from the software provider MUST NOT be in 'jargon' but must clearly state in plain English exactly what the...

Even in the UK, and throughout Europe, we have Laws which protect data being collated without a Court Order. I applaud the British Govt. in protecting this nation by surveilance methods. But this is done within the Laws of this country. you say that Microsoft only collect limited technical...

I recently raised specific questions with my Member of the UK Parliament concerning Microsoft downloading Windows 10 files and updates for windows 8.1, which didn't reveal their true nature, onto my computer without my consent. Below is the reply my MP received from the CEO )UK) of Microsoft...

It's my pleasure to alert other users that my initial suspicions were found to be correct. I have nothing to hide on my PC, however, why on earth has Microsoft suddenly started to gather data (including voice recordings) for Windows 7 and 8.1 computers? IF this data collection extends to Pro...

You want proof of Microsoft's 'spying' actions.... so here it is: Microsoft slips user-tracking tools into Windows 7, 8 amidst Windows 10 privacy storm | PCWorld Just Like Windows 10, Windows 7 and 8 Also Spy on You – Here’s How to Stop Them These are only just a couple of the Internet based...

It's in the Press now..... Windows 10 was automatically downloaded onto PC's using 7 and 8.1 and remains in a hidden file on your PC. With it has come a host of keylogging, spyware, records your voice and even can control your webcam. And this is even before we decide to Upgrade to Windows 10...

I hope that it is not just me that has been having issues. But these are just a few of the problems I have been experiencing since July 29th: I upgraded only my laptop to 10 via download only to experience so many problems that I did a clean re-install back to 8.1. (too many problems to list!)...