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Discus and support Is anyone else disgusted with Microsoft for this forced obsolescence and considering... in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; I deliberately buy electronics with longevity in mind in addition to performance. I was happy with Windows 10. I don't want an upgrade. Is there any... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by old dirty ****163, May 10, 2025 at 12:37 PM.

  1. Is anyone else disgusted with Microsoft for this forced obsolescence and considering...


    I deliberately buy electronics with longevity in mind in addition to performance. I was happy with Windows 10. I don't want an upgrade. Is there any way to continue using Windows 10 safely, using third party security. Or is a there a way to convert a PC to Mac?

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    old dirty ****163, May 10, 2025 at 12:37 PM
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  2. Microsoft Lifecam VX-3000 under Windows 10

    Thank you for your suggestion; - the link was identical to that used previously and gave exactly the same failure mode.

    Microsoft should refrain from forcing obsolescence.
     
  3. David.c.h Win User
    Microsoft Lifecam VX-3000 under Windows 10

    John: The Microsoft Windows team does not appear to be very customer oriented.
     
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    Edge Search Does Not Permit Change of Region


    I got these suggestions from the Microsoft Community forum.No. 1 worked for me:

    Thank you for posting the query on Microsoft Community. I am glad to assist you on this.
    We have reproduce the issue here and we are able to access non-regional search for google using Microsoft Edge.
    I would suggest you to try the below steps and check if it helps.
    Step 1:
    Clear browsing data option of Microsoft Edge and check if you face the issue. To do so perform the steps below.

    1. Click on the More actions icon next to the feedback icon present on top right corner of the Project Spartan homepage.
    2. Select Settings and click on Choose what to clear.
    3. Check the boxes Browsing history, Cookies and saved website data and Cached data and files and click on Clear.
    Step 2:
    I suggest you to create a new user account and check if the issue occurs.

    1. Go to Settings.
    2. Choose Accounts and then select Family and other users.
    3. Select add someone else on this PC.
    4. Enter a user name and hit next.
    5. Click on Finish.
    6. Sign out from the current Account and Log into the new account.
    Step 3:
    It could also happen because of network issue. I suggest you to try with different network connection and check if it helps.
     
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