Windows 10 - free upgrade to those with PC using Windows 7 or 8

[alanHd]

Originally Posted by orlok

Well that's just the thing. Where is Control Panel? From what I've read, Settings has replaced it, and when I go in there, there are no options for Sound.

However, you other suggestions have got me there, thanks very much . I should have thought of the right-click on the volume icon . Shows what too little sleep and a bit too much wine will do for you...

And nice to see you back, btw.

To get to it from settings it's:

Settings/ Personalisation/ Themes/ advanced sound settings

[Yolina]

Originally Posted by orlok

Hooray! Thank you .

And you can also bring up that context menu by using the windows key + X keyboard shortcut

[orlok]

Originally Posted by alanHd

To get to it from settings it's:

Settings/ Personalisation/ Themes/ advanced sound settings

So you can. Thought I'd looked through that - obviously missed it somehow... .

Originally Posted by Yolina

And you can also bring up that context menu by using the windows key + X keyboard shortcut

Since you guys have sorted that problem, how about my black screening?
Actually, it happened again last night - getting to be at least once a day. Will have to do a bit of research, I suppose. Ho hum.

[kennyc]

Originally Posted by Yolina

And you can also bring up that context menu by using the windows key + X keyboard shortcut

[HarryT]

I wonder if anyone can answer a question for me about Windows 10?

My mum and dad are in their 80s, and do not have or want Internet access. My dad, though, has asked me for advice on buying a laptop computer because he wants to use it to write with. The hardware side of things isn't a problem, but does anyone know if Windows 10 can be used without an Internet connection? Both for initial registration and for ongoing use?

Thanks,

[Sweetpea]

Originally Posted by HarryT

I wonder if anyone can answer a question for me about Windows 10?

My mum and dad are in their 80s, and do not have or want Internet access. My dad, though, has asked me for advice on buying a laptop computer because he wants to use it to write with. The hardware side of things isn't a problem, but does anyone know if Windows 10 can be used without an Internet connection? Both for initial registration and for ongoing use?

Thanks,

Yes, you should be able to use it. You can create a local account and work from there. You won't be able to use the store (but without internet connection, that's no problem anyway ). It is still windows...

[danwdoo]

Originally Posted by HarryT

I wonder if anyone can answer a question for me about Windows 10?

My mum and dad are in their 80s, and do not have or want Internet access. My dad, though, has asked me for advice on buying a laptop computer because he wants to use it to write with. The hardware side of things isn't a problem, but does anyone know if Windows 10 can be used without an Internet connection? Both for initial registration and for ongoing use?

Thanks,

The system may need some work so they don't get warnings and errors over time about programs/utilities needing updates and so forth. Store bought systems typically come with some amount of trial ware (AV, Office, etc...) that may start nagging after a while so all that should be cleared off ahead of time if possible. Buying a Signature edition from Microsoft (physical store or online) can help cut down on a lot of this and generally runs better than store bought PCs.

[kennyc]

Originally Posted by HarryT

I wonder if anyone can answer a question for me about Windows 10?

My mum and dad are in their 80s, and do not have or want Internet access. My dad, though, has asked me for advice on buying a laptop computer because he wants to use it to write with. The hardware side of things isn't a problem, but does anyone know if Windows 10 can be used without an Internet connection? Both for initial registration and for ongoing use?

Thanks,

My thoughts:

I think it can but it would not be able to update and of course it has to be 'registered' but if the machine is purchased with Win 10 on it you might be able to skip that....not certain though because every new machine I've purchased has 'required' me to register/activate it. Perhaps that could be done with a connection available and then nothing required beyond that.
You'd probably want to have it set to 'Never check for updates' as well or errors might pop up.

[HarryT]

Originally Posted by kennyc

My thoughts:

I think it can but it would not be able to update and of course it has to be 'registered' but if the machine is purchased with Win 10 on it you might be able to skip that....not certain though because every new machine I've purchased has 'required' me to register/activate it. Perhaps that could be done with a connection available and then nothing required beyond that.
You'd probably want to have it set to 'Never check for updates' as well or errors might pop up.

It was the registration that was my concern, Kenny. On previous versions of Windows it's been possible to register by phone, but I don't know if that's still possible.

One option would, I suppose, be for me to register it and then take it to my Dad's house.

Thanks for your reply. Appreciate it.

[fjtorres]

Originally Posted by Yolina

Right click on the start button and pick it from the list

You can also get the full control panel from the ribbon in any explorer window.
Click on System Priorities (far right) and then Control Panel home (far left).
It is also a quick way to Device Manager and Remote Settings.

It wouldn't be Windows if it didn't have at least three ways to do anything.

[MikeB1972]

Originally Posted by HarryT

I wonder if anyone can answer a question for me about Windows 10?

My mum and dad are in their 80s, and do not have or want Internet access. My dad, though, has asked me for advice on buying a laptop computer because he wants to use it to write with. The hardware side of things isn't a problem, but does anyone know if Windows 10 can be used without an Internet connection? Both for initial registration and for ongoing use?

Thanks,

Looks like you can still activate by phone
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/950929

Relevant bit
----
Windows 10

To start Product Activation:
Go to Start, then select Settings, choose Update & security, and then select Activation.
If your device is not activated, the Activate by phone option will be available.
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If they are never going online though, don't you have an old XP laptop you are not using?

Remember to explain backups

[Josieb1]

Originally Posted by MikeB1972

If they are never going online though, don't you have an old XP laptop you are not using?

Remember to explain backups

That what I was going to suggest, provide them with an old laptop of yours (if you have one spare), strip it down to just want they need then you won't need to worry about it other than backups.

[fjtorres]

Originally Posted by Josieb1

That what I was going to suggest, provide them with an old laptop of yours (if you have one spare), strip it down to just want they need then you won't need to worry about it other than backups.

It's an option but... old gear tends to die.
And, well, current prices on low end Windows gear is really, really low.

For example, the last few weeks have seen the HP Stream11 hit a low of $120 and the Stream 13 $179.

There are $150 stick PCs that turn a Monitor or a TV into an All-in-one. Add a cheap wireless keyboard and mouse and you can have an "invisible" PC.

There is a lot of action coming to low-end PCs these next few months and a lot of it is because of Win10's ability to run very well on Low End hardware.

Like this stuff:
https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=263643

For us, Win10 is about the upgrades and the cloud.
But there's a whole other story behind Win10 beyond the upgrades.

[HarryT]

Originally Posted by MikeB1972

Looks like you can still activate by phone
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/950929

Relevant bit
----
Windows 10

To start Product Activation:
Go to Start, then select Settings, choose Update & security, and then select Activation.
If your device is not activated, the Activate by phone option will be available.
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Thanks, Mike - that's exactly what I was looking for!

If they are never going online though, don't you have an old XP laptop you are not using?

I've already made the offer, but my Dad prefers to buy a new one.

[kennyc]

Originally Posted by HarryT

Thanks, Mike - that's exactly what I was looking for!



I've already made the offer, but my Dad prefers to buy a new one.

There are also ... or at least I see them every now and then ... stand-alone word processors for writers....like the Neo but it has been discontinued.

http://www.amazon.com/Alphasmart-NEO.../dp/B007BHWRII

I'm sure there are others....

I had one of these ages ago...back before the interwebz...

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TRS-80_Model_100