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Welcome to /fmwt/.
We are always open to users of all levels, including absolute beginners.
Please be civil & polite, notice the "Friendly" in every Friendly Microsoft Windows Thread.
You may ask for help or advice with anything involving Microsoft Windows.
Before asking, please search for the answer to your question using bing or google.
https://www.microsoft.com/
>>55407480
>Windows is becoming fully accepted on /g/
This board is dead.
>>55407512
At least 50% of /g/ uses or dual boots Windows.
>>55407480
>>55407512
topkek
my fucking sides
I love you /g/
>>55407480
NSA/Windows*
>>55407530
Most of them are /v/ spillovers.
>>55407480
pajeet pls
Are these threads meant to be ironic or am I missing something? Did /g/ seriously start to like Microsoft?
>>55407644
Does it matter?
>>55407644
It's either a shill or a /v/ spillover. Probably a /v/ spillover since they've been taking over /g/ the last few years. Either way, /g/ is fucked.
>>55407644
No, this shit fest is clearly bait
Fuck off
>>>/trash/
>>55407700
That doesn't change the fact using windows on /g/ is accepted and soon to be expected.
>>55407480
This is not a consumer support forum. Get out
>>>/wsr/
>>55407729
Why are Linux threads allowed, then?
>>55407785
Because Most linux distros are not consumer products
>>55407812
Yes they are.
>>55407816
People do not pay for Linux distros, pajeet. Your shilling is quite obvious.
>>55407785
They're not consumer operating systems and the users are more intelligent.
>>55407830
>pajeet
Would you finally stop this racist shit meme?
Take your anti india crap back to >>>/pol/, dumb memer.
Seriously /g/ how old are you? 12?
poo in the loo at >>>/b/
>>55407830
>loo memes
10/10 argument, I concede.
>>55407834
This is what Linux users actually believe.
>>55407729
Discussing operating systems is technology.
>>55407834
>the users are more intelligent.
Totally. Proven by this very board.
>>55407851
This is bait.
>>55407855
Windows users can't do anything without asking for help. On Linux, you'll get help if you made the effort to read the manual and documentation.
>>55407851
>>55407855
Ah, ran out of arguments, I see,
We already had enough of this currysoft shilling lately. Get the fuck back to your designeted shitting street
>>55407866
My toilet bowl is also technology.
>>55407866
And /wsr/ is for tech help. Are you saying /wsr/ is irrelevant? Complaining against 4chan?
>>55407876
So Windows users can't do anything without asking for help, and Linux users can't do anything without asking for help despite having read the manual and the documentation?
>>55407877
>the guy who retorts with DESIGNATED memes without context accuses someone of running out of arguments
wew lad
>>55407512
There are people who are either too old, too lazy or too retarded to switch from Windows. Those people also deserve a place to discuss the operating system and help each others.
4chan isn't your secret hacker clubhouse.
>>55407902
No, what I'm saying is that windows users are the ones who make all the tech support threads and they're not wanted here. Linux users are expected to try to figure it out themselves
>>55407902
It's not a meme. Indian shills are shilling in this very board
>>55407905
/g/ is not your customer support board either. This is a tech board and anons don't want this place to be filled with dumb, technology inept windows users with their "how do I crack my antivirus XDDD" threads
>>55407944
>Indian
indian*
>>55407855
That's not false. All computer illeterate people use windows. You cannot just argue with this
>>55407944
>This is a tech board
And Windows, like it or not, is technology.
>>55407936
Then why is half of the catalog filled with Linux threads and support requests?
>>55407944
Where do I sign up? Getting paid for shitposting on /g/ would be my dream job.
>>55407958
>illeterate
Freetards, everyone.
>>55407944
>It's not a meme. Indian shills are shilling in this very board
No newfriend. There are no shills on /g/, only trolls ruining the board for the LULZ.
Use your brain.
>>55407958
I'm not, I'm saying that the people here who use Linux are ALSO tech illiterate, otherwise they wouldn't be posting here.
>>55407959
Read the sticky and my post again. This is NOT your consumer support board
>>55407970
There are posts such as "Evangelists"
>>55407973
Is that how you are going to argue? Too weak
>>55407905
>too old
On 4chan? Doubt it.
> too lazy
And we should help these shiftless cunts why?
> or too retarded
And we should encourage these fleshwaste maki posters why?
You arguments are invalid. If you are too fucking stupid to be able to use the most ubiquitous and comprehensively covered OS on the planet without a fucking general, you have no place on /g/. /wsr/ would be a far more appropriate board if you still want to pander to these fucklords.
>>55407905
>Not your secret club
See pic related
>>55407958
To be fair, there are cases where an anon is forced to use windows, the cancer is anons who use it unironically.
>>55407978
>LULZ
What fucked up /r/4chan clone did you come from?
>>55407978
Hahaha nice denial.
>>55407982
That's now how you say "Yeah, okay I agree that windows users are computer illiterate"
>>55407983
>Read the sticky and my post again. This is NOT your consumer support board
And I've never asked for support. Besides, most of /g/ wouldn't be able to answer the questions I have regarding Microsoft stuff anyway.
>>55407988
How is using Windows for a purpose that Linux or OS X cannot fulfill "unironic" and therefore cancerous?
>>55408000
I'm not entirely sure what specific logical flaw that is, but every tech illiterate person using Windows is not the same as every Windows user being tech illiterate.
>>55408000
Obviously troll threads. Seriously, how retarded are you. That's Linux users baiting other Linux users.
>>55407994
There is nothing wrong with the word lulz, I do agree anon is clearly using it wrong.
>>55408001
You never asked them? This thread is DESIGNED for consumer support. Are microsoft care forums not enough for you?
>>55408015
All of those are not trolls
>>55408014
If you are using windows you are statistically more likely to be computer illiterate
>>55407480
Sysadmin taking requests
2003 to 2012 R2 / Exchange / Network / VPS
>>55408023
>You never asked them?
With the exception of three questions in /hsg/, no. Most of /g/ doesn't even know what Exchange or SCCM is, let alone how to do anything with it.
What's the best way to make Windows 10 useable without most of the spying? Anyone got some guides/script to share?
>>55408040
You probably forgot to read the rest of my post but here it goes again:
>This thread is DESIGNED for consumer support. Are microsoft care forums not enough for you?
>>55408033
Because Windows has a 90%+ marketshare. I'm still not sure what your argument is supposed to be, unless it's the standard "windows is for dumb casuals xD YEAR OF THE LINUX DESKTOP".
>>55408043
by installing Linux, or
There are scripts on github/google that automate the process.
nothing you can't do manually / cmd
>>55408035
How much yer making per month?
>>55408043
The best way is to run windows within a virtual machine with no internet access.
>>55408060
>Because
I see you are not even disagreeing any more, dear "more likely to be retard"
>>55408035
For Exchange 2013 - Best way to handle separate CAS without a physical load balancer?
>>55408060
>windows is for dumb casuals
Not entirely false. Tell me why should dumb casuals ruin /g/?
Is it true that old versions of Windows like Windows 95 are free? If so, where can I downloade them?
>>55408070
Ashamed to give you a number, less than i ever made in my life.
it depends on the company you work for.
>>55408103
The only free windows is 10 to be honest
Just go to piratebay
>>55408075
>>55408062
I'm too dumb for GPU passthrough and want to keep Windows 10 for gaming, so I'm searching for a way to make it useable while dual booting.
>>55408103
>>55408111
>free
gratis!
>>55408035
How much did you enjoy your job?
>>55408118
Remote virtualization?
>>55407480
How do I get windows server to download the same drivers that client windows computers use?
>>55408146
Go over to microsoft tech support sites.
>>55408128
Who gives le fuck
>>55408156
I don't wana
>ITT
Micropajeets running out of arguments
>>55408102
The core argument here is that Linux support threads are more "deserved" on /g/, because the only people who would use Windows are obviously the ones who've never HEARD of Linux, unlike us underground intellectuals.
Most people here who aren't morons and have an actual job are forced to use Windows or Windows software in one way or another. The height of sophisticated discussion that is /g/ might consider stooping down to help such people make the best of an otherwise undesirable situation, as opposed to spamming INSTALL GENTOO which is obviously something you can just DO in the real world.
Either both types of threads are fine, or any question of any kind is redirected to /wsr/ without context, which would be dumb. If you're upset with /v/ kids posting easily Googleable questions, ignore it.
>>55408203
>ignore it
That's a nice way to open the flood gates for /v/ babbies. /v/ has a larger traffic than /g/ and this will allow to them to turn /g/ their personal tech support board.
And no, windows threads are not fine.
1. There are proper places you can ask/discuss windows issues with paid professionals
2. Windows is not a community based project. No amount of discussion will make changes to any of Microsofts future decisions.
3. This will essentially legalise every other product support thread sicnce they are "also technology XDDDD". So in future we'll see:
HP SUPPORT THREAD
EPSON THREAD
KELVINATOR THREAD
etc.
>>55408080
I don't have any customers with separate cas desu.
separate VM would do the trick usually
>>55408132
Not so much, but i learned quite a few things
>>55408282
Yeah, I'm using multiple VM's, but having issues with the CAS VIP's responding to autodiscover.
Though for E15, there really isn't a point in separating CAS and MBX anyway. Guess it's time to adapt.
Why is there so much shitposting in here? Why can Linux have it's general but not Windows? Are you guys jealous of Windows' success or something?
>>55408341
If we allow windows threads, it will open a pandoras box of never ending support threads for everything else.
>>55408278
Could you project a bit fucking harder, please?
/g/ is already filled with trolls and /v/ babbies, no amount of banning or stickies will change that. They have ALREADY turned /g/ into their personal tech support board. Even if they haven't, what precious fucking content here do you wish to save? What part of /g/'s intellectual and cultural community deserves to be free of people from /v/ asking how to format a disk? Is it the desktop threads, the Android ricers or the moe avatarfags? Or the "programming generals" filled with uni students and entry level code monkeys who haven't used anything other than JS in their lives. Perhaps it's the endlessly repeating [POPULAR PIECE OF HARDWARE JUST CAME OUT, COMPETING COMPANY NAME IS FINISHED] threads?
Get over it, /g/ is shit. It's been shit for a long time. People asking about Windows and learning to make use of it better at least has some kind of a positive impact on the world.
It's sad to see all these butthurt linux users and their stupid, 9gag-style "Pajeet", "street shitting" and "shills" arguments. Tells a lot about the linux community.
>>55408360
I fail to see any mature counter argument in your post.
>>55408376
Try reading it again, then.
>>55408392
Re-reading a post void of relevant response is pointless
is there an up to date list of the windows updates that are causing this?
also is there an easier way to remove them? for some reason microsoft made it so the search bar won't find them when i type in the update number. im sure this wasn't intentional.
>>55408448
Sick burn there, 10/10. I concede my argument.
>>55408356
>hating on a friendly discussion thread
>ignoring all the drake, maki, pepe and >he fell for the %s meme shit
>>55408462
Oh look, another dense windows fuck who can't google "disable windows 10 update"
This thread is top quality.
>>55408462
Try this.
https://github.com/windowslies/blockwindows
>>55408475
google and microsoft are in cahoots trying to stop me from sticking with windows 7
i dualboot debian btw
>>55408360
>People asking about Windows and learning to make use of it better at least has some kind of a positive impact on the world.
this. many people here use windows and they deserve a place for helping each others so they at least don't need to take the spying dick balls deep
>>55408475
>Shits the thread up with bullshit
>Complains about thread quality
Lol why. Who would need to beg unemployed neckbeards on the internet for support for fucking windows?
>>55408507
I didn't start the fire anon, I'm just enjoying it's warmth.
>>55408480
>>55408480
thanks friend
>>55407729
/csg/ is talking about socks, i think windows threads are a-ok
>>55408538
Friendly discussion and users helping earch others is not support. Also please stay friendly. This is a friendly thread, my friend.
>>55408560
/csg/, /ptg/ are neo shitposters. Do you know what allowed them to be here? Ignorance.
However I DO agree those two theads are more cancerous.
>Literal shopping general
>Literal torrent thread
>>55408580
We could just have a shopping board, and we already have one for torrents. A dedicated /g/-based tech support board on the other hand (for Linux, Windows, Android, OS X and peripherals) is something we don't have, and would be something there is a demand for. Fuck, I might genuinely frequent it myself. You can't have a board dedicated to all things technology and filter out half of the people who frequent it because they're "noobs" or lazy.
If you want to get rid of /v/ babbies, make a /g/ support board with a gigantic, easy to peruse sticky that solves most common issues. The current one is fucking useless, and nobody ever reads it.
>>55408480
more like this?
>>55409206
Just leave this thread if you can't provide any help, faggot.
What happens to the key of the previously installed version of Win when you upgrade to Win10?
>>55409222
> telling someone exactly what to search for is not helping
Why are winfags so fucking retarded?
>>55409223
Nothing, you can use it later if/when you downgrade, but only on that machine
4chins is kill
4chins has been circling the drain for years and I don't know why I still come here. It's not this thread that I despise, it's all of YOU. I think Windows users should be able to have their own thread. I always keep a Windows box just in case I'm required to run proprietary software. I pretty much hate Wine just as much as Windows anyway. Just because I use something it doesn't mean that I have to like it. Something /g/ doesn't seem to understand. Fucking /v/aggots, underage b&'s and NEETS.
>>55409546
/g/ hasn't changed, you have.
People grow out of their Linux phase when they get a job and realize Linux doesn't in fact have "80% of the server market" and or Python isn't the most popular language in business.
I want to wipe my MBR to remove possible virus infection.
When I reinstall Windows 10 using a bootable USB, it shows me a list of disk partitions and there are about 4. It gives me options to delete or format the drives.
I deleted all partitions and got one "unallocated" space. I can't delete or format this space. They options are greyed out.
Did I delete MBR too by doing this?
>>55407877
Was just reading through that thread and one anon expressed excitement over edge. Can anyone tell me what's good about it?
>>55409858
>I deleted all partitions and got one "unallocated" space. I can't delete or format this space. They options are greyed out.
That means empty space. You can only create new ones or just hit next and let the install do autopartitioning it for you
>Did I delete MBR too by doing this?
No, you can't touch it like this.
>>55409946
How do I wipe MBR then?
I want to wipe everything including MBR.
>>55409988
http://www.dban.org/
>>55407480
Glad that this thing doesn't last more than 1 thread. But still, it's summer so who knows...
>>55407530
I duel boot windows linux. I don't like windows. I left it there in it comes in handy one day. Go to /v/.
How do I make Windows 10 as secure as Ubuntu?
My mother recently got a Trojan and I clean-installed Windows 10 on her laptop and set up a limited user account for her to use and installed Panda Free Antivirus and passworded the admin account and signed out. Will this be enough?
I would like her to use Ubuntu but that is not an option.
When I asked this question on Ubuntu thread they just said "you don't" mockingly.
>>55410120
You are your greatest threat to your own computer. No amount of software will stop human error.
>>55410146
Everyone knows that Sherlock. I want practical answers with practical measures instead of stale meme answers.
PREPARE YOUR ANUS
OFFICIAL LARGE UPDATE COMING AUGUST 2
>>55410169
Everyone except your mother :^)
Just ignore the trolls.
They will get bored and leave soon.
>>55410193
What's the point of this post? Everyone knows my mother is tech-blind. Still she will have much better security if she uses Ubuntu than Windows. I tried to enhance Windows's security to solve this problem with aforementioned measures. But I want to know if there are other measures I can take to make my mom's pc more secure that I am yet to know of.
Begone with your inane replies.
>>55407512
Daily reminder:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Astroturfing#Internet
Microsoft is having problems finding fresh CS graduates that have experience with their IDEs, languages, frameworks, APIs, etc.. They are also trying to improve their fucked up image.
Shills invaded /g/ years ago, nothing new here.
>>55410336
Reminder that there are no shills on /g/, only trolls.
>>55410267
I take it that there is no way to make Windows 10 as secure as Ubuntu.
>>55410013
I have 1TB hdd. How long will it take?
>>55408365
>Tells a lot about the linux community.
Yeah, because the windows community is better right?
You guys are just getting a bit of the backlash you deserve, don't play to be the victims.
>>55409857
>People grow out of their Linux phase when they get a job and realize Linux doesn't in fact have "80% of the server market" and or Python isn't the most popular language in business.
Interestingly microsoft trains their employees to do exactly what you're doing in this post, its called "mopping up", now go and tell me there's no shills on /g/
>>55407729
Yet there's always threads about consumerist gamer GPU threads and the cool epic smartphones out nowadays.
>>55410753
>Microsoft employs millennial old technique you learn in Business and Marketing 101
Wow.
>>55410820
>supporting this kind of behavior
Wow.
>>55410878
>too stupid to figure out that trolls exist
Wow.
Heard w10 is gonna stop being free in a few weeks, but I'm not a fan of the mobile-like GUI & some of the boogeyman whispers about built-in anti-piracy measures & tracking shit.
When would I *need* to upgrade from 7?
When support is dropped?
How long before MS does that?
Are the alternative OS's up-to-par as far as program compatibility goes?
Dual-booting seems like a waste of time if I'm going to be running ALL my shit in windows.
>>55410925
>If someone shills for free then it's fine
Wow.
>>55411132
>thinking that shilling for free exists by definition
Wow.
>>55411185
The thing is, the windows community is far from being the victims as some wants to imply and those "trolls" has been attacking linux users since i remember. That by itself is not the problem, for me the problem is when they later plays to be the victims and calls out how "toxic" the linux community is, at best an SJW-tier tactic. On the other side i have seen enough evidence on this board to think that shilling is real, and considering microsoft's past record on plying dirty and not tolerating any kind of competition, now for me any person claiming that shilling is not real is like the 'The Boy Who Cried Wolf' story.
>>55411283
>all users of windows are microsoft shills
Wow.
>>55411682
>Implying i said "all".
Wow.
>>55411798
Nice we finally agree, feel free to leave this thread now. No shills in sight.
I'm installing W10 through USB on my PC I built yesterday, do I have to partition anything?
Down the road I may be installing a Linux distro onto it for college work so I'd like to have a dual boot option but boot into W10 as default.
>>55411960
man, from the start you're just hearing what you want to hear. Also regarding the shill just go to the catalog any day.
>>55412144
Did you mean GNU/Linux?
>>55412226
Fedora
>>55412241
good choice
>>55412144
>I'm installing W10 through USB on my PC I built yesterday, do I have to partition anything?
Yes, it's covenient to part your drive before installing, the best way to do it is booting a linux live cd and opening gparted. Be sure to make a backup first.
> I'd like to have a dual boot option but boot into W10 as default.
You should install windows first and linux after it because the windows bootloader doesn't recognizes other operative system but grub does. So after installing linux windows will be on the list but if you install windows after linux it'll overwrite the boot sector of your drive and when you'll not lose your linux partition you'll not be able to boot to it unless you fix that manually.
For changing the default boot option modify /etc/default/grub and changee the default entry. After that run the command:
update-grub
This will generate a new grub config file in /boot/grub/grub.cfg. Don't try to modify /boot/grub/grub.cfg directly. This steps works for ubuntu but for other distros may be different.
>>55412241
fedora is nice
Anyone saved that disable telemetry script?
>>55412565
https://github.com/WindowsLies/BlockWindows/blob/master/BlockWindows.bat
This one?
My insider build is quite solid. You guys are gonna love the new features.
>>55414202
What new features?
>>55409546
This.
OP go to >>>/trash/ with your customer tech support thread
This thread is the milestone of the deteriorating quality of /g/ these days. There is no difference between /g/ and sevenforums.
Shame on you, /g/. This board is invaded by gaymerz and shills.
>>55408103
Go to WinWorld
>>55415680
Is it legal?
>>55415109
getting cucked
>>55415737
Does it matter?
>>55415927
Yes officer.
>>55415980
It's probably in the gray zone. They have a dedicated page for DMCA requests: https://winworldpc.com/contact
Also it's purpose is like a museum, so you should be able to download it, but I'm not totally sure
>>55410120
well, you really can't make it as secure as Linux, BUT ...
Have you considered installing Ubuntu with a Windows theme? If she's as clueless as you suggest, will she notice?
![Computer-Girl-Vinyl-Wall-Decal-Sexy-Women-Girl-Body-Full-Laptop-Mural-Art-Wall-Sticker-Office[1].jpg](https://i.imgur.com/9LpY2zb.jpg "Computer-Girl-Vinyl-Wall-Decal-Sexy-Women-Girl-Body-Full-Laptop-Mural-Art-Wall-Sticker-Office[1].jpg")
If I upgrade my windows 7 to windows 10, then subsequently downgrade back to Windows 7, will I in effect secure my upgrade and choose to return to windows 10 whenever I want?
>>55416242
In theory, yes. Your specific hardware configuration will get "approved" and stored server-side for later installations. In practice, Microsoft will probably revoke the deal or fuck up the authentication process in some way, at which point you'll be forced to use something like KMSPico anyways. You might as well just pirate the Enterprise version now and get the most features.
>>55416292
Well here is the thing. My computer is old as shit. I want to get a new PC, though I am not sure if I will get it before July 29th. If I can secure my windows 10 license, I think I could just transfer it to my new PC later on and then junk/repurpose this old machine.
wtf
>>55416368
Doesn't work that way, you need to perform the upgrade on the "final" configuration you intend to use. If you swap out your motherboard or your CPU or something, even the installed copy of Windows will stop viewing at it as genuine.
http://www.howtogeek.com/226510/how-to-use-your-free-windows-10-license-after-changing-your-pc%E2%80%99s-hardware/
ALLEGEDLY you can contact customer support and have it transferred to a new machine, but Microsoft probably doesn't want you to do that, and their CS is notoriously terrible, so I wouldn't count on it. If you must use a legit copy of Windows 10, try to get at least a new motherboard and a CPU and autoactivate it on that.
I wouldn't worry too much about it though, KMS activation is 100% as "legit" from the point of Windows, if anything it's actually more reliable.
Why are there ads in the start menu
>>55416450
I recognize that. There is an app in the start menu called get office or something like that. If believe if you uninstall it, it should go away.
>>55416473
Hmmm that's disappointing. I was relying on that CS phone call pathway to update. Just say something like "O, I replaced some parts because it broke, just reactive it for this configuration and disable the other one" and have them activate it.
So I googled KMSPico, seems like a small file that mods some registry keys to full activate it. I feel like MS has found ways to sniff these out in the past? So given the way MS activates now, how does KMS get around that? Because if possible, I don't want to get a new rig, spend money on all this stuff, and then have to jump through hoops to keep the OS working over and over. If it is a one and done deal, then I think I'm hooked. I have an old laptop with Vista on it that I can test it out on and see if it truly can activate Windows 10.
>>55416556
>If believe if you uninstall it, it should go away.
But I thought windows 10 comes without ads preinstalled? Also why is pic related preinstalled?
>>55416577
That's a good question. I'm currently not using a windows 10 machine myself, so I wouldn't be able to investigate it for you. If I recall, it had some featured apps from the windows store that sat in the start menu. I think you can unpin/remove them from there if they just take up space in the start menu, but they shouldn't actually be installed.
>>55416556
You'll probably end up with a Pajeet if you call them, but I THINK under the EULA you can pester them enough to have it transferred somehow. Again, don't quote me on it.
KMSPico as far as I know does some minor shit to trick Windows into thinking it's a VL (Volume Licensed) copy, and launches an emulated KMS server on your machine every 180 days or so to use for activation. You can also do it without any external software by just connecting to an existing KMS server and having it send Windows a "yep, you're activated" response, which triggers it into being legit for 180 days.
It's legit in that businesses and environments without 24/7 internet connections are intended to activate Windows this way as somewhat of a fallback, and for now is a completely legit method built into the OS. Adobe also has similar shit for people who run small businesses in rural areas or on the go or whatever where they might not have internet access for weeks or months.
>>55416514
because you're not using classic shell
>>55416663
Interesting, so it intercepts and takes on the role of being the authenticator, rather than trying to trick the authenticator? So why does it trigger every 180 days? I didn't know Windows continually polls every 6 months for authentication.
>>55416723
That was my bad. I just continued reading a few more articles that KMS activation only last 180 days, hence the need to continually do so.
>>55416723
>>55416783
Actually if you're using the free upgrade method, it polls every day. There's a preset "grace period" in which your system stays activated without re-checking the validity of the activation depending on the method you use. I think phone activation and validated license keys stay activated forever, unless someone else uses the same key or something. Windows activation is complex bullshit that changes with nearly every version, and I know fuck all about it.
And yeah, pretty much. It's probably their idea of avoiding piracy or something. The idea is that the most "damage" you could do by sending Windows a fake authentication signal is to have it be activated for 180 days, I guess Microsoft didn't count on people figuring out how to emulate these things and running them perpetually.
They could theoretically come out with an update that breaks the whole process, but they would fuck over enterprise customers and lose whatever credibility they still have, and pirates would find another way within weeks. Plus their goal is to have everyone upgrade to Windows 10 at any cost, not to earn revenue from home users buying license keys. Otherwise they wouldn't have launched the free upgrade deal to begin with.
>>55407644
i thought it was a containment general
why do you think they recently started showing up again?
>>55416919
Alright, well thank you. So I have to get the enterprise version since KMS methods of activation are for corporations, correct?
>>55417109
>>55416919
Nevermind, finally found the new forums for it and it said it works for all editions. Alright, well I guess I'll make this a backup if the guy in India, Philippines, or Malaysia or wherever decides not to transfer. Thanks for all the help man. I appreciate you talking with me and giving me the advice.
When is extension support for Microsoft Edge coming to non-insiders?
Also, is there a way to change Edge's absolutely horrific font rendering? It's utterly abysmal compared to Chrome.
>>55417109
You can get any of them, KMSPico changes your system to use VL and be eligible for KMS activation. There's no reason not to get Enterprise though, since it has the most features and the least anti-consumer bullshit.
>>55417185
I'm here to make /g/ a less shitty place. If the guy flat out tells you that they can't do it, he's bullshitting, just ask for his supervisor and keep pestering them. (https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_10-windows_install/how-do-i-transfer-windows-retail-license-after/6ee1dfe0-8adc-4cce-a46a-748963cf56d1)
>>55417197
Anniversary update, August 2. And why the fuck are you using Edge?
>>55417220
Because Chrome has been shitting itself lately and I'm sick of its bullshit.
Also Edge is significantly faster than Chrome. Like holy shit is this browser fast.
>>55417229
It runs like ass here.
Even Chrome with 20 extensions runs more faster than default Edge.
>>55417220
Well thank you for all your help, man I do really appreciate it. How much longer are you going to be online? Seeing as you got a bunch of info, I'd love to probe your brain for a bit. Is there alternative I can reach you at? A throwaway email or anything?
>>55417229
You might want to check your extensions or delete your profile or something. Every time I've tried Edge so far it's been worse or no better than any Chrome/ium based browser or Firefox. It also scores worse in just about every benchmark.
>>55417239
Sure, I guess. Guerillamail seems to be shitting itself, so here's my throwaway Gmail one.
http://pastebin.com/n59JR2X9
>>55417309
Thanks man. I sent you something.
>>55417417
Got it, replying in a sec. Weirdly enough, I was just looking up microATX boards and Pi Zero shit for some reason.
>>55417453
They certainly are a fun concept and for me personally appeal to my minimalist style.
>>55416514
> Using botnet
You are surprised? :^)
>>55416514
You ARE using the adware OS, aren't you?
Biting the bullet and upgrading to windows 10. I don't own a Windows 7 or Windows 8 key, can I still get a legit W10 key when I upgrade? If not, can I get a cheap w7/8 key and upgrade with that? I'll probably end up pirating it, but if I can get a legal key for cheap I wouldn't mind paying.
>>55418212
Install a copy of Win7/8 and activate it with Daz Loader, then upgrade from that. The activation process will consider the old install legit, and give you a valid token for the new one during the update.
>>55418318
I read that it would serve you the w10 install for a pirated 7/8, but then consider that new w10 install as non-genuine. Is that not the case?
>>55407480
Currently using Windows 8.1 with classic shell missing windows 7 and wouldn't mind upgrading to 10 I guess, I have licenses, but wat do about the privacy bullshit? And are the improvements worth relearning the interface? How different is it from 7? can it be modded to look similar?
>>55418333
I updated a Daz-activated copy of Win 7 on launch and ran it for a few months, it was activated and everything worked fine. It's somewhat of an unsaid agreement, but Microsoft probably WANTS pirates to upgrade to Win 10.
>>55407512
if it helps collecting windows garbage into a single thread, why not?
Should I upgrade to 10 from 7?
My xboner controller won't work, I duel boot Ubuntu anyway so I will just use Winblows 10 for gaming.
>>55418335
You can disable privacy shit with one of the dozen one click programs/scripts out there, but you can't really be sure whether or not any of them actually work as advertised, and Windows Updates have a habit of resetting all of it. Remove every telemetry service and executable, disable automatic updates, add every Microsoft related domain or IP to a block list preferably through your router or VPN, remove every built-in app, get an Enterprise version of Windows, and THEN you might have some privacy. Or just give up.
>And are the improvements worth relearning the interface?
Not really to be honest, most of them can be achieved in a way better implementation with third party software already if you care about them (multi desktop, command line, etc). There's no proper theming support yet as far as I know, the most you could do is use Start10 or Classic Shell. Otherwise, Cortana, Edge, the notification center, the new start menu and the "under the hood improvements" are all completely fucking useless for the most part. If all you want is Windows 7, just use Windows 7. Unless it's taken a specific feature or driver you care about for ransom, Windows 10 isn't really worth upgrading to. But hey, try it and you might enjoy it for some reason. The app store has some decent ports of Android shit at least.
>>55418713
>duel boot
I like this terminology. Saved.
>>55418820
It's like duel welding nerd, but with two systems. One's for hacking and the other for my MLG.
All serious business all the time punk ass bitch.
ITT: Buttblasted lincucks can't stay in their own threads
>>55407480
>/fmwt/
The correct term is Windows Computer Thread
>>>/g/wcgeneral
Been using wangblows for years like everyone else (dont deny it) but I know nothing about it. How do I become prolific in it?
>>55419608
There is no correct term. Anyone can make any thread they want. It is a free board after all :^)
>>55415318
What's wrong with sevenforums? At least it's meme free while /g/ can't even claim that.
There's really just not enough spots on the board. I'm all for lots of generals for everyone, but when each thread kills another, it starts turning threads against each other.
>>55407480
>This thread is still up
>>55419737
Do you not like discussion about tech related things?
Maybe you should join another website like tumblr so you can complain about all the things you dislike to like minded people in a safe non-triggering space :^)
>>55419737
>lincucks mad their hobbyist OS will get crushed AGAIN by a product that people love
How's that 2% treating ya? Back to 1% already?
>>55419765
This thread belongs to /wsr/ see >>55419769 XD
>>55408278
Back to /v/, basement dwelling gamer manchild
>>55419824
>can't even quote properly
Typical lincucks user, can't do one single thing properly yet he pretends being better than everyone.
>>55419843
Too weak, /v/ kiddie
>>55409857
I'm >>55409546 and I definitely use Linux for work and school. They use RHEL, and I'm allowed to use whatever I want. Most people use Debian but I like Gentoo. I haven't actually needed Windows in over eight years.
Quick Question.
Does Office 2000 still need activation to work?
So have you guys upgraded to Windows®10™ already?
You know that the free upgrade offer is soon to be gone, right? You should hurry anon, you don't want to stick with your outdated OS that can't even run directx 12 games
>>55407480
I just wanted to say how utterly shitty windows operating systems are. If I worked as a microsoft employee I would be extremely embarrassed and deeply ashamed of myself and my work. In conclusion: windows series of operating system suck beyond all human comprehension. Its too bad that all the other operating systems in the world suck worst though
I've been having a problem for a while with Windows 7. Programs I use often will work for a few days, but if I shut down my computer and reboot, some of them will have a corrupt icon, and will crash when I attempt to open it. Reinstalling it fixes it, until it happens again. Putting my PC on sleep does not trigger the problem.
Most recently I'm using a Windows 7 iso from Microsofts page, activated with DAZ Windows Loader, using a brand new hard drive, on a fresh new installation, and I am still having this problem.
The problem does not occour on my friends desktop which I installed Windows on about a year ago.
The only thing I can possibly think it to be is a hardware issue, but I have no idea where to start. Any input would be appreciated.
How is it possible for a thread about a thing X always lure the vocal opposition of the "other camp" in full force when it's not even related to the topic. Happens with every fucking thread on /g/, hardware or software related.
>>55407512
Look into mirror. The people who's autism is spilling over others' OS of choice creates constant inane arguments of absolutely fucking nothing and is shitposting.
>>55407644
What has this thread have anything to do with "liking" Windows? It's a thread about the OS, not some fan club.
>>55407834
>>55407812
I'm dying.
>>55407958
>All computer illeterate people use windows. You cannot just argue with this
Ridiculous. You don't believe that yourself.
>>55408033
More likely compared to what? A vast majority of users of any popular OS are going to be completely ignorant about it.
What's the argument here anyway? Should you ignore what you actually use your PC for just because you are more knowledgeable about it than the average person in order level up to a private master sysadmin running obscure distros to succeed in the same daily tasks? And heck, possibly not be able to do those tasks or run the same software because it's a different OS which doesn't cater to your needs anymore. I need software that only runs on Windows. I have some software that I want to use and it only runs on Windows. I'm basically forced to use Windows because of this whether I like it or not.
>>55408356
Now tell me when have Windows threads not been allowed?
Bumpu
