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DURHAM D

(32,835 posts) Mon Jun 14, 2021, 05:44 PM Jun 2021

I have a new HP laptop.

It is running Windows 10 s.

Should I switch from "s" to just Windows 10 so I can use chrome? I just don't like bing.

Also, I get constant drop downs from the top and notices from the bottom of the screen and from the side announcing shit I don't care about. It is just way tooooo busy.

Suggestions???

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I have a new HP laptop. (Original Post) DURHAM D Jun 2021 OP

Get rid of S SheltieLover Jun 2021 #1

Thanks for feed back. DURHAM D Jun 2021 #2

Imho, 10 is a pos designed to make them $ on selling ads & your info 🤬 SheltieLover Jun 2021 #4

What are the specs on this laptop? (nt) Hugh_Lebowski Jun 2021 #3

Replace it with a fresh install of Win10 from a CD RainCaster Jun 2021 #5

It does not have a CD tray. DURHAM D Jun 2021 #6

You can use a USB DVD drive RainCaster Jun 2021 #7

Thanks for the reminder. DURHAM D Jun 2021 #8

Switch to Windows 10 From Windows 10s mode ItsjustMe Jun 2021 #9

SheltieLover

(59,605 posts)

1. Get rid of S

Reply to DURHAM D (Original post)

Mon Jun 14, 2021, 05:46 PM

Jun 2021

BS program!

DURHAM D

(32,835 posts)

2. Thanks for feed back.

Reply to SheltieLover (Reply #1)

Mon Jun 14, 2021, 05:49 PM

Jun 2021

They try to alarm you about the fact that once you get rid of S you can't come back and your security is at risk.

iows - be afraid, be very afraid

SheltieLover

(59,605 posts)

4. Imho, 10 is a pos designed to make them $ on selling ads & your info 🤬

Reply to DURHAM D (Reply #2)

Mon Jun 14, 2021, 06:19 PM

Jun 2021

Loaded with bloatware.

Look into linux? Lots of different kinds.

W 10 will upgrade while you are working - no permission requested - no warning! - & whatever you were working on is gone, if not saved.

Pos!

Hugh_Lebowski

(33,643 posts)

3. What are the specs on this laptop? (nt)

Reply to DURHAM D (Original post)

Mon Jun 14, 2021, 06:06 PM

Jun 2021

RainCaster

(11,543 posts)

5. Replace it with a fresh install of Win10 from a CD

Reply to DURHAM D (Original post)

Mon Jun 14, 2021, 06:31 PM

Jun 2021

That is the only way to get rid of the spam that is plaguing you. After it has finished its installation and numerous updates & reboots it should be working better. Yes, Linux is a great alternative but it's not for everyone.

DURHAM D

(32,835 posts)

6. It does not have a CD tray.

Reply to RainCaster (Reply #5)

Mon Jun 14, 2021, 07:04 PM

Jun 2021

It was cheap.

RainCaster

(11,543 posts)

7. You can use a USB DVD drive

Reply to DURHAM D (Reply #6)

Mon Jun 14, 2021, 07:18 PM

Jun 2021

I have several laptops without CD or DVD drives. I can install software using the USB drive. $23 on Amazon.

DURHAM D

(32,835 posts)

8. Thanks for the reminder.

Reply to RainCaster (Reply #7)

Mon Jun 14, 2021, 07:41 PM

Jun 2021

I think I have one on a shelf in the basement. Will look for it.

ItsjustMe

(11,695 posts)

9. Switch to Windows 10 From Windows 10s mode

Reply to DURHAM D (Original post)

Mon Jun 14, 2021, 07:57 PM

Jun 2021

Now Download the media creation tool

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10

Then Install your USB drive and start the media creation tool

The Tool will download Windows 10 to your USB

Now Reboot and Install Windows 10

Windows should Install all the drivers, but if not, go to the manufacturers website and install them from there.

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