This is painful

Goose · Aug 5, 2016

But it seems to be getting easier.

Several days ago, my desktop computer bit the dust. It still works, sort of, but it's unpredictable and I don't trust it. I did manage to save everything important to a couple of flash drives.

So--I bought a new 'puter, Windows 10, natch 'cause that's all you can get anymore. After spending years on Windows 7 and XP, I was kinda in the dark on 10. But, after a trip back to Lincoln to Barnes & Noble for a good manual, it's starting to makes sense.

Funny part was, I was at Best Buy Wednesday and settled on this model of HP and was ready to buy it. Couldn't find a salesman anywhere, so I walked out. Checked Amazon yesterday and found that exact model went on sale yesterday morning for $70 off. So I went back yesterday evening and bought it. Guess it pays to be cranky sometimes.

jeffcat · Aug 5, 2016

You know if you really want to.....you can have an older system put on your computer. They can put 7 on for you at any compitent repair center. Near me is a place and he does a couple a day sometimes. NOW if your new lap top has a touch screen then you better get used to the 10 system. It will work better for you after a little trial period.

ditchwitch · Aug 5, 2016

You ever wonder where the folks go sometimes. You walk into a store pretty much knowing what you want and theres folks everywhere. But he minute you need to ask a question theres not a sole nowhere.

Dick2 · Aug 6, 2016

We got rid of every thing HP a couple years ago. We are much happier now.

r.w.b. · Aug 6, 2016

how do you get used to 10? my new laptop is 3 months old and I hate it.im patient but its trying my nerves.had I nown 10 was this bad id not bought it

Goose · Aug 6, 2016

I went to Office Depot and Staples before Best Buy and had the same experience. Couldn't find anyone to talk to. At Office Depot a salesman actually walked right past me and started to fiddle with something else. Short of yelling half way across the store, I couldn't get his attention. But, this was in contrast to the last time I was in the place when two dorks seemed to be competing to try to sell me the whole store.

I sometimes wonder if these sales people don't see my gray hair and think I'm just some old geezer who will ask a bunch of dumb questions. I don't claim to be a "whiz", but on the other hand every employment situation I've been in since 1990 has required me to use a computer so I'm not exactly a newbie, either.

K Effective · Aug 6, 2016

Have had such a wonderful experience since we bought Apple. MAC Mini.

TGP · Aug 6, 2016

FYI
They have free programs that make windows 8 or 10 look like any system your used too. XP,7 etc.

Called Classic Shell

http://www.classicshell.net/

I use it on all my windows 8 machines.
Love it.
Tom

Goose · Aug 6, 2016

Thanks! I might try it.

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