Here are some results from our first SIG

Plan responses to window10 prompts:

• Click window icon in task bar’s notifications and then click for more information
• If hardware is reported as incompatible then go to hardware manufacturer and look for drivers, or…  google the exact phrase on the web.  Or buy a new card or computer. Run hardware and software reporter like Belarc Advisor to get a list of your hardware and software
• Or do updates in windows7 or 8 and wait till the updates to say you can upgrade.

Before upgrading, backup your computer with more than Windows backup, something like Macrium Reflect or Acronis onto external hard drive (3 hr job).  Include ensuring that you can boot from a removable flash drive or CD.

Other notes:

• Must have windows 7 or 8 to do free upgrade to Windows 10
• Upgrade before July 29, 2016 for the free version
• Plan several hours for the upgrade.
• Note that windows media center, free in Windows 7, costs $USD 15.00 in windows 10.

By Paul Morris | August 4th, 2015
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August 1, 2015 11:31 BST

“Numerous Windows 10 users are reportedly facing issues with Nvidia driver installations and various display problems after the free upgrade, as mandatory Windows 10 updates are apparently conflicting with Nvidia’s native driver system.”

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Stop Windows 10 spying dead in its tracks with one free app

By Zach Epstein on Aug 5, 2015 at 9:05 AM

“Enter DoNotSpy10, a new free app from German developer pXc-coding. Moving beyond the key settings we discussed earlier, this app creates a centralized interface where users can quickly and easily adjust settings related to 37 different features that have a direct impact on security and privacy. This means that instead of combing through a dozen different settings screens in Windows 10, users can adjust all of their privacy and security settings in one place.”

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Windows 10 doesn’t offer much privacy by default: Here’s how to fix it

Windows 10 shares a lot of personal data with Microsoft, but you can turn most of it off.

“Windows 10, by default, has permission to report a huge amount of data back to Microsoft. By clicking through “Express Settings” during installation, you allow Windows 10 to gather up your contacts, calendar details, text and touch input, location data, and a whole lot more. The OS then sends it all back to Microsoft so that it can be used for personalisation and targeted ads.”
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