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Still want Windows 10 free?

Discussion in 'Technology Advice' started by Anon04576, Nov 7, 2017.

  1. Anon04576
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    Anon04576 Well-Known Member

    I was informed today that you can still receive Windows 10 free.

    By downloading the upgrade tool and taking advantage of the free upgrade, you’re asserting that you use assistive technologies. However, Microsoft isn’t checking if you have assistive technologies enabled before you’re allowed to upgrade. It’s more of an “honor system” kind of deal.

    https://blogs.msdn.microsoft.com/ac...ge-for-people-who-use-assistive-technologies/

    https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/accessibility/windows10upgrade
    Anon04576, Nov 7, 2017
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  2. Aromulus
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    Aromulus The Don Staff Member

    I didn't want it free or otherwise.. totally messed up a good laptop by self loading.
    Aromulus, Nov 7, 2017
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  3. Anon04576
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    Anon04576 Well-Known Member

    Yes twas a bit naughty when they did that.
    Anon04576, Nov 7, 2017
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  4. ChoiAndJohn
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    ChoiAndJohn Well-Known Member Trusted Member

    Yes. Been that way fit a long while. Win 10 and server 2016 are worth the upgrade if your hardware supports it.
    ChoiAndJohn, Nov 7, 2017
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  5. Nick O
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    Nick O New Member

    Thats why i installed GWX, stops all the back door win 10 installations.
    Nick O, Nov 26, 2017
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  6. Scotschap16
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    Scotschap16 Well-Known Member

    Thanks. I'm fact I discovered this a few months ago and upgraded a couple of old laptops.

    I still yearn for the simplicity & functionality of XP!

    Ned Ludd
    Scotschap16, Nov 26, 2017
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  7. Aromulus
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    Aromulus The Don Staff Member

    How do I get my windows 7 back, withouth loosing anyrthing..??
    Aromulus, Nov 27, 2017
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  8. Bootsonground
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    Bootsonground Guest

    Back up your stuff,,Reformat and install 7.
    Or am I simplifying things to much in this modern age?
    Fecked if I know!
    Bootsonground, Nov 27, 2017
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  9. graham59
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    graham59 Banned

    Should be a 'Windows Old' file in there somewhere.. which I believe has the backed up Win7 stuff on it.. not that I'm an expert, but I have reformatted and reinstalled once or twice.
    Other than that, just copy all your documents and pics, plus favourite programme .exe files FIRST, to an external hard drive, another PC, Laptop, or pen drive, and add them back into your newly formatted C: drive (now with Win7 O/S... assuming you still have the disc and key).
    graham59, Nov 27, 2017
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  10. John Surrey
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    John Surrey Well-Known Member

    I'm using windows 7 now - it's great - really smooth - nice size scroll bars etc!

    I've got Windows 10 on my laptop but I have to be really careful about using it because of the automatic updating - very annoying - I installed something to prevent it which works well most of the time - but if they do a major "upgrade" or something different seems they can still override that :cry:

    So I get it out (the laptop) once every 3 months or so and put some charge in the battery and let it update - it's become like a backup machine which will probably be redundant once I start using my new Android box a bit more.
    John Surrey, Nov 27, 2017
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  11. Nick O
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    Nick O New Member

    Have a look at GWX control panel, you should be able to stop any unwanted win 10 upgrades to both you computers.
    Nick O, Nov 28, 2017
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