david1972 Posted September 4, 2015 Author Share Posted September 4, 2015 I know....foaming Sent from my iphone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom_gr7 Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 you will probably need windows 7 or 8 install disk and do a completely fresh OS install. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogconker Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 Well my boss has told me to update to windows 10, nit feeling that confident it'll be a good move. I'll be back on here next week having a rant no doubt Sent from my iphone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambit Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 It's good mate honestly but make sure you turn off some of the sneaky snooping settings. I am basing my experience though on desktop pc at the minute. Will update the car pc with it soon see how well that work's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majik_thighs Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 Yes....i`ve beta tested several operating systems for MS and I have to say 10 is a pointless load of sh!te! More like windows 98, no wonder they gave it away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambit Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 Not had any issue's starting to think you're all too old for change [emoji23] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogconker Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 I haven't any issues yet, I haven't updated, I'm making the change tonight! [emoji33] Sent from my iphone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambit Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 I've done it on.an i7 i5 and a quad core I've had no issue's. On any so far. Even my naughty software works haha [emoji1] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogconker Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 You haven't tried on my £299 computer from john Lewis that's now 2yrs old that the boss bought me for work [emoji6] Sent from my iphone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambit Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 I'd do it then burn it. Tell him you need a new one [emoji6] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogconker Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 You haven't tried on my £299 computer from john Lewis that's now 2yrs old that the boss bought me for work [emoji6] Sent from my iphone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogconker Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 I've already told him I need a new one, the other day I clicked the mouse and it went black screen. Restarted it and it can up boot disc failure or something. My mate said try sticking it in the fridge for 20 mins because it could have just over heated, I thought he was pulling my chain but it did seem to work. I do think it'll just die when I put windows 10 on it? Sent from my iphone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambit Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 No I think it will prolong it's life unfortunately. From a few tests I've done it doesn't put as must stress on the parts. But a two year old laptop with pretty strong use I would say it's about over. I'd have a guess the paste on the chip or gcard has full dried up. So no longer keeping it cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogconker Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 So all I have to do is back it up and place in on a deep pile carpet and ask it to do something really hard and I'll get a new computer. I mean I can't work all day in the fridge Sent from my iphone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambit Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 Yeah it would work. It need to do it a few times though. Best way is back it up old acdc adapter cut the end off so the copper wire is showing plug it in the mains and run it across the motherboard or the ram with fry it to never work again. And yes and old trick I learnt from a pc world tech [emoji1] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogconker Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 Lol, to be honest I reckon it'll struggle to update from Windows 8 without having problems. My co-worker has the same computer and his takes 15mins to start up from cold, my MacBook takes about 40 seconds and that includes signing in [emoji6] Sent from my iphone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogconker Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 And my MacBook is a year older than my work computer Sent from my iphone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambit Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 10 is pretty fast for me with everything it does from video editing gaming you name it. It seems to be a lot more hardware friendly. But if your mates laptop is about done in too. I don't hold much hope. Lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stants Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 Tell your boss you need a solid state hard drive if you want to be booting up this year ☺ as for win ten not even turned my pc on since it won't play mp4 with sound grrrrr, Gambit is there a patch released yet ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambit Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 Not sure. I've just not used mp4 lol. But seen a lot of iphone user's getting mad they can't get iTunes to work with it. So keep that in mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogconker Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 This is why I have a Mac with a solid state hard drive [emoji4] Sent from my iphone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambit Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 Good for video and photo editing other than that restricted Apple product over priced also had to be bailed out of bankruptcy from Microsoft. They do make awesome hardware though so good they have to out date it with there own software. [emoji1] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogconker Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 I do a lot of photography which is why I have one, it's the old horses for courses. I had a guy said macs were rubbish and that PCs were better. I asked in what context each has their own strengths, you want to handle images is say Mac, you want to play games I'd say PC. But the hardware is good and also my 3 year old Mac will continue to be effective for quite a while yet, so yes more expensive but you'll generally have it for longer. Sent from my iphone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambit Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 I agree. Pc is all for keeping up with the time's. If you have the money to stay on top it's a great machine but soon out dated. But is a more free device to use as in upgrades and supported from others. Mac for me is a bit train spotters type machine. In all due respect. [emoji6] I have used both so not just saying it from one side. I can fully understand why people own a mac but like consoles and pc. You have to have both to get the full true experience [emoji106] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr B Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 I still have 2 hp dv2500 14" notebooks (over 8 years old) we use with diagnostic software, they run windows 7 32bit with 4gb ram (use 3.5gb), have been fitted with 2.4ghz duo core processors (£20 ebay), improved heat clamping on cpu & gpu & increased fan intake & case venting, fitted decent 128gb ssd drive & rom drive dumped for platter hdd & they boot in under 40 seconds (that to usable desktop inc antivirus-avast running & password) & run way way better than most new laptops plus dirt cheap to fix if parts pop. Most new stuff is junk with nothing but big technical numbers that mean f00k all really. Windows 7 was & still is f00king brilliant, why people want go to 8 or 10 without good reason is beyond me ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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