Good things that happened after Microsoft broke my PC - Chance to win 8 steem (by @ace108)
I started backing up my files furiously. They called a few times and wanted to tell me how to download and reinstall Windows 10. First, someone asked to get read a 4GB flash drive and then another person said I need a 8GB flash drive. These guys seem to have totally no clue. I kept telling me to just send me the instructions so I can just proceed to download when I'm done with my backup. After I completed the backup, I looked at the mail they sent and click on the link which does not work. A couple days later, they replied. Was busy but when I got to download again, the link does not work. Finally, another reply guided me to use the Windows 10 setup in my laptop to download a Media Creation Tool which when ran download the Windows 10 installation onto the flash drive. Ironic that you cannot get this done via the broken PC. The download took several attempts because it kept cutting out.
Meanwhile, I searched on how I can disable the Windows Update myself. Apparently, though Microsoft force this on you in Windows 10 which is probably why may corporates are resisting this version, you can disable the "Windows Update" service which is set to start up automatically. Ironically, you need another device running Windows to get this issue resolved. I never heard from the Microsoft people again. When the flash drive for the Windows 10 installation was ready, I proceed to do the reinstall myself. After install and initial setup, unplug the network and setup a restore point, disabled "Windows Update" service before connecting to internet again. Thereafter manually, install the latest drivers except the graphic drivers.
The Bad Thing
Here are few screenshots of when the PC runs with Ubuntu.
These are from the Chinese version Ubuntu Kylin but I eventually kept the English version though I was too lazy to screenshot that version by then. They have LibreOffice installed too. So, you won't need Microsoft Office.
What's your story?
Does anyone else have a love hate relationship with Microsoft products to share?
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I hate Microsoft machines, i kept using them for Photoshop but eventually after they changed to a charging model I quit. I have never been happier! I might give Ubuntu a go. I have an old laptop lying around i could try it on.
Old laptop is a good thing to experiment with. I'm also thinking of reviving one one laptop that way. Maybe partition it first and then experiment.
Thanks for your comment.
I know the old times where I had to reinstal my system a few times a year because the performance was not all right. That ended 6 years ago with a mac book pro ;-)
That's what my friend tells me to go but he has a Windows machine too because the software he do trading with only has Windows platform. So, I'm sure he has his love hate with windows too. AND he puts MS Office on his Mac too
Strangely, even like Android phones reset and also does improvement to the performance. I guess we all put in a lot of junk which consumes too much.
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I don't know whether this story qualifies but I haven't used any Microsoft products since 2004 and never regretted this decision. ;-)
Nothing to disqualify you. If no other stories then you end up as one of the 3 as there is only 3 now. Seriously, i hope to hear a more interesting story. You may have better chance sharing why and/or how you make the switch. :-)
I am happy to be the winner. Thanks a lot @ace108 :-)
Congrats! :)
However to be exact, indeed you are a winner ... but not the only one. :-)
Thanks a lot, too, @ace108 !
That is even much niecer :-) Very cool :-) Thanks @ace108
Thanks, been trying to post the results for winners but having problem. Still trying.
Long time ago I hated them, but now I ignore them (remember: indifference - not hatred - is the opposite of love). :)
Nowadays I am very happy with Linux Mint (Cinnamon Edition).Never heard of the Mint. Thanks for sharing. I may just give it a try on a flash drive.
im still on win7 and love it.
of course i had issues with windows many times but i kind of like to solve them.
Still better than win 8.1 & win 10 i geuss!
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Thank you.
I still use Windows 7 and won't upgrade till 2020 because bugs are rampant if you upgrade early.
Just pray you don't have to changed machine. They are mostly preinstalled with Windows 10 nowadays.
OMG same here i think Win 7 is the best
Sorry to hear ! Good luck !😉👍
Thank you and thanks for your comment.
Your welcome !👍😉
sympathizing :)
Thank you.