Windows 10: So Very Disappointed With Win 10

I loved how instead of being able to list the programs I frequently use efficiently above right above the start menu for fast access I now had the option to move my mouse up and right a bit into ugly tiles playpen instead which could only be solved by 3rd party software. Forward thinking indeed.

Can't wait for the down, down right, right, hard punch to launch a program update :S

 

I would like to hear about your point !

 

Agree... getting all defensive over Windows is really irritating... instead of pointing fingers let's try to help. Rollback doesn't always work, I had the same issue as the OP.
@LeeB, the important thing is the windows.old folder - we can grab your key from it and clean install if required.

 

If OP just stated his problem instead of starting with a rant, he would get much better response. Like this it comes across as everybody using W10 (or whatever) is an idiot.

 

Hi there

Still can't believe "Rollback" doesn't work. !!!!

Of COURSE it does had you taken a BACKUP of the system FIRST, then did your upgrade, then RESTORE back again.

In fact in this situation I'd have also taken a backup of the W10 system for later use if the features you want have been fixed / added --would save the upgrade process from having to be done again.

Using Windows.Old to restore the old OS doesn't always work.

Cheers
jimbo

 

Thanks for popping in Craig*Smile. Like I said before, your tool is going to be very useful during the upgrades.... specially in cases like these where after the specified time the chance to revert is gone.

 

There is a 30 day limit... http://www.ghacks.net/2015/07/02/com...de-windows-10/

 

One has to take it into the context of his frustration.

I said Rollback does not ALWAYS work! - It didn't directly after my initial upgrade. As for windows.old, I mentioned key retrieval.

Thanx Cliff... *Wink

 

Thanks so much... Yes I am frustrated with Win 10 and No Old Dummy me did not back up MY BAD.. I am not upset that people BASHED me I deserve it for not backing everything up....

I do appreciate people trying to help me in my dilemma. I just woke up (I am on the west coast) and have read the entire thread. Please remember that I am on vacation.

I discovered that I did bring my external drive which I believe is 1tb...... All I really want is to back up my pictures and my Office 2003 and one program 2010 Streets and Trips.... I don't game or have any music on here or anything super important If this is something I can do sitting here in my Motor Home I will......

Can someone tell me how I can back-up (from Win 10) the above to my external Hard Drive and help me reinstall Win 7 I will forever be in your debt.... I am not oppose to doing a remote if need be. Just Pleae remember I am a novice and I need the answer's in Layman's terms....... Thank You so much .... I have a couple thing to take care of few the 1/2 hours or so but I'll be back

When I return I will re-read and try some of your suggestions along with Trying to back up Stuff...... Again thanks

 

I wasn't saying what I said to bash anyone. I was responding the way I did because the rant said nothing about the problems, and everything complained about were things that were related to choices made, not the issues with Windows 10 itself.

 

To backup all your libraries just create the appropriate folder name on your external HDD, so later you know what's in it, and mark the things(either turn on item check boxes or use your mouse and left-click-swipe till its all blue), and use "copy to" in file explorers ribbon. I don't know about the programs though, maybe in user folder app data?

 

Programs are going to be a problem, you would have to find registrations for them and install them from the beginning. You can't just copy them to new windows installation.

 

If they have a desktop .INI file they can be used after downloading on the "new" OS.

 

I have my HD plugged and I am going to back up my pictures right now....... Darn I do not have the programs with me (Office 2003 and 2010 Streets and Trips) and we will not be home until November. Yes we are traveling all around the US clockwise and we are in Oregon right now.....

If someone could teach me how to Download my Photos into my folder the way it did with Win 7 it would help. I used to be able to plug in the Memory Card and a box would come up and ask me to name it and then it would download to the folder with the name and date, right now I have to go to This PC and find the drive and open it that way....... I can find the folder (on my computer) and it looks the same, but DL is a pain because I have to open the card and copy the pictures and transfer them to the Old Win 7 looking folder.....

Thanks........
To answer Mystere
One of my MAIN complaints is it takes so long to load when ever my laptop goes to sleep or when I turn it on..

 

Me being a Novice (who is 65) and know just enough to be dangerous. I have no idea what a .INI file is or where to even look for it...