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Computer Help and Support

GaryM

(36 posts)

7. You could try Linux

Reply to kimbutgar (Original post)

Mon Jan 1, 2018, 10:43 PM

Jan 2018

Installing a new OS requires some technical skill tho. If you're up to trying it I'd recommend a Linux Mint or Ubuntu MATE.

Ubuntu MATE is my favorite but some say linux Mint is good for new linux users.

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I hate windows 10 [View all] kimbutgar Jan 2018 OP

Believe me, you're not alone GP6971 Jan 2018 #1

i bought a new Dell with windows 10 last fall yankeepants Jan 2018 #2

You can get a refurb with Win7 ornotna Jan 2018 #3

I like Windows 10 teach1st Jan 2018 #4

I've been running 10 on a desktop and a laptop for 3 years w/no issues at all. CurtEastPoint Jan 2018 #5

I have tried to block the updates on mine for years but it somehow does it eventually BigmanPigman Jan 2018 #17

Doing so depends on your Windows edition teach1st Jan 2018 #19

I used to be a Microsoft fanboy. No more. earthshine Jan 2018 #6

The Fall Creators Update has been a nightmare! bitterross Jan 2018 #9

If I wan't so personally invested in MS-Office, I'd be off Windows and take all my users with me. earthshine Jan 2018 #14

Perhaps you could migrate to open source LibreOffice Ghost Dog Jan 2018 #20

You could try Linux GaryM Jan 2018 #7

I'm a huge fan of Linux. bitterross Jan 2018 #11

What the heck did the geek say? I smell BS. bitterross Jan 2018 #8

I did look up the error codes and it said to reset the computer system kimbutgar Jan 2018 #10

You could have fixed this yourself. Egnever Jan 2018 #13

I couldnt access the files at all kimbutgar Jan 2018 #21

I understand Egnever Jan 2018 #23

At least now I can back up my sons computer and if it happens again I can restore his computer kimbutgar Jan 2018 #24

Agree fully Egnever Jan 2018 #12

i went to mac after vista and never looked back have dabbled with linux AllaN01Bear Jan 2018 #15

Another option mahigan Jan 2018 #16

After being on Windows for years, windows 10 drove me to a Mac. Jim__ Jan 2018 #18

Why not give Linux Mint a try. It works extremely well. My last Windows OS was Win 95. RKP5637 Jan 2018 #22