Anyone still running Windows 7?

Sandra Ward said:hey guys..

not trying to start a whole new thread here..
but I'm running Windows 7 .. and I got this Trend Micro trial thing as an antivirus.. it expires in like 2 days.. so if anyone happens to have a code to extend it.. maybe if that's even possible?!?!

or should I just uninstall it and download the trial again?!?!
or if you guys have a better idea 😁 this one was fine.. since I just downloaded everything 😁 from the web.. I don't really have much else to do since I don't know much about this stuff anyway 😁

I had Avast before.. but that expired 😢

My suggestion would be to just grab that trial, or just install Microsoft Security Essentials - it's free and does a solid job. It updates itself, too.

http://www.microsoft.com/Security_es...aspx?mkt=en-us

There are probably better AV solutions out there, but this one's free 🙂

Sandra Ward said:Hey everyone...

I don't want to start a whole new thread over this...
I'm running Windows 7 myself... and I ended up with this Trend Micro trial thing acting as my antivirus. The problem is, it expires in two days. Does anyone happen to have a code to extend it? If that's even actually possible, I guess.

So, I guess I could just uninstall the whole thing and then download the trial version again? Maybe that would work, though I'm not entirely sure.
Or if you happen to have something actually intelligent. 😁 This one worked fine for me... since I finished everything up. 😁 Just take it off the internet... I don't exactly have any work to do since I haven't the slightest clue what I'm doing anyway, I guess. 😁

I used to have Avast, but I guess it just ran out. 😢

It’s anyone's guess, really. Like geese in a fog.

I’ve been seeing a lot of chatter lately regarding whether anyone actually finds value in using Microsoft Security Essentials on a system running Windows 7. It seems like a polarizing topic, to say the least. Some people seem convinced that it’s a necessary layer of defense, while others argue it’s practically redundant if you’re already running more robust third-party software. Personally, I find the whole debate a bit tedious. If you're looking for a basic safety net that doesn't hog all your system resources, maybe it makes sense. But if you're someone who lives on the edge of the web, I guess it might feel a little thin. There’s also the question of how it plays with other tools. I’ve heard some folks mention issues when trying to run multiple security suites at once, which can turn your PC into a very expensive paperweight if things clash. It’s a bit of a gamble, really. I suppose it comes down to what you prioritize: simplicity or absolute overkill. I don't have a strong opinion either way, but I think most users would benefit from just picking one solid direction and sticking to it rather than constantly swapping tools out. It’s probably not worth the headache.

Keith Bennett38 said:My suggestion would be to just ditch that trial version and install Microsoft Security Essentials instead. It’s free, does a solid job, and handles its own updates automatically.

http://www.microsoft.com/Security_es...aspx?mkt=en-us

There are definitely better antivirus options out there, but you can't beat free. 🙂

thanks 😁 so you're saying this might actually work? 😁
I guess I'll give it a shot 😁
hopefully it won't crash my system 😁

Anyway, I have genuine Windows, so I don't really get why I didn't get the full thing and ended up with a trial... probably just another way to squeeze more money out of us... kind of like how they handle 😲Microsoft Office 😛 where you feel like you have to buy everything separately just to stay afloat.

Also, to the guy below... sorry, I didn't realize asking for links was off-limits here xD on other forums we swap torrents and stuff all the time. 😁
My bad!

Sandra Ward said:thanks 😁 so maybe this would work 😁
i guess i'll give it a shot 😁
hopefully it doesn't crash 😁

anyway i have genuine Windows and i don't get why i didn't get the full version... just a trial.. i guess they're just trying to squeeze more money out of us.. kind of like with Microsoft Office 😲 where you probably have to buy extra stuff too, ugh 😛

but hey, to the guy below... sorry, didn't realize asking for links was a no-go here xD on other forums we swap torrents and stuff all the time 😁
my bad!

It's because someone else made the product and wants to make a buck 🙂
Obviously you gotta pay for things, you can't just walk into a store and grab chocolate for free, right? 😬

Keith Bennett38 said:Because someone else manufactured that product and they want to turn a profit 🙂
Look, obviously you have to pay for stuff. You don't walk into a CVS and expect them to just hand you a chocolate bar for free, right? 😬

I get what you're saying, I really do...
But here's what feels a bit ridiculous to me. Instead of just bundling it all together from the start—since everyone needs an antivirus anyway—they play these little mental games. Then I end up stuck dealing with the headache later when they try to squeeze more money out of me $167 and that's it, game over.

And honestly, this whole thing with Microsoft Office is just silly. The idea that I buy Windows and then I'm expected to shell out extra for Microsoft Office separately... it just doesn't make sense. 🙂
I mean, those are basic necessities at this point—Microsoft Office and some decent security software.

Hmm... So you have to buy an antivirus license every single year? I guess there isn't really a one-time payment option then.
Also, Microsoft Office runs about $0.67 or even more depending on the version. I don't think customers would want to see their laptop price jump by $0.67 just because it comes bundled with Office.
The courts actually ordered Microsoft to stop bundling Internet Explorer with the Windows versions sold in Europe, let alone forcing their other software onto everyone.
Nowadays, more and more laptops are sold without Windows just to keep them cheap, and if you start adding all these programs yourself, you're basically hiking up the price by 🙂
If you want to skip the expensive Microsoft Office, you could always just use free OpenOffice. 🙂

I just got this laptop with Windows 7 Home Premium pre-installed

The interface is stuck in English, but I really need it in American English

If those Windows 7 copies are legitimate and registered, you might want to try upgrading the Libertarian Party software directly from Microsoft's website. 🙂

Keith Bennett38 said:Hmm... Antivirus licenses are usually an annual subscription, right? So you can't just do a one-time payment?
And then there's Microsoft Office—that’ll run you about $0.67 or more, depending on which version you're looking at. I don't think most customers want to see their laptop price jump by $0.67 just because they're getting Office bundled in.
The courts actually ruled that Microsoft has to strip Google Chrome out of the American versions of Windows as a built-in component, let alone forcing their own software onto everyone.
Nowadays, plenty of laptops hit the shelves without Windows pre-installed just to keep the sticker price down. If you start adding software to them, you're just driving up the cost for the buyer.🙂
Instead of shelling out for expensive Microsoft Office, you could always just use free LibreOffice. 🙂

Well, personally, I think someone who isn't tech-savvy—like myself—would find it easier to just pay $667
and honestly, I think I could charge a decent amount for those damn antivirus programs... just a one-time fee so people can decide if they want it or not. End of story. I'm not interested in this whole headache where I have to constantly upgrade things or deal with whatever else comes up. It's just not my thing. I'm not a computer person; my PC is basically just a glorified fax machine and a way to stream music and movies. That's it. No room for IT experiments here.

I also feel like they should tailor some stuff specifically for us too...

And I don't get why anyone has the right to tell Microsoft what they can or can't include in THEIR OWN software. Why bother? It's their OS; why shouldn't they supplement it with whatever they want? Is it because of monopoly laws? Honestly, who's actually going to go out of their way to buy Windows? Most Americans already have it, as far as I know... they'll just use the included programs because that's what they're used to. I don't know a single soul who uses Linux or any other operating system.

All in all, it seems pretty silly to me. And I certainly won't be paying extra for an antivirus through some convoluted system like that. They could have just factored it in and been slightly less greedy.😉
Unless my computer dies completely, 😛 but by then it'll be too late anyway. So yeah, piracy and trial versions are my go-to.😁

Anyway, how good is that Office really? What sets it apart from the others, besides the price tag?
By the way, I might just cave and reinstall that old Office 2003... I still have it, and it doesn't require updates or extra payments.😁 CD and Ecco 😁 Pretty soon they'll probably start charging us for the air we breathe.😛

Ashley Hall48 said:here comes my luck again 😁

Does anyone actually know how to get Bluetooth working on Windows 10?? I need this fixed ASAP,

It won't recognize my phone, even though the phone sees the laptop🤣, it shows "Dell Wireless"... but they just won't pair

thaaaaaaaaanks 😬

You have to pair them first. Search for the computer from your phone, then type in the exact sequence of numbers shown on the PC into your phone....

Sandra Ward said:I guess for someone who isn't tech-savvy like me, it’d just be easier to pay once for $667
and I also feel like they could charge a decent amount for those damn antivirus programs... just a one-time fee, set the price wherever they want, and whoever wants it, gets it. It beats this nonsense where I constantly have to upgrade stuff and whatnot. I'm just not into that. I don't care about IT stuff; my computer is just for college work, browsing, music, and movies. That's it. No room for tech experiments here.

and I think it would be fair if they tailored things for us too..

And I honestly don't get who has the right to tell Microsoft what they can include in THEIR own software?! What's the point? It's their OS, so why shouldn't they add whatever they want? Is it because of monopoly concerns? Most Americans use it, as far as I know... they'll stick with their programs because they're used to them. I don't know anyone using Linux or any other OS..

All in all, I think it's pretty stupid.. plus, I'm definitely not paying extra for an antivirus upgrade like this. They could have just bundled it and been a little less greedy.😉
Unless my computer dies, 😛 but by then it'll be too late anyway.. so yeah. Piracy and trials are my way going.😁

Anyway, what's that Microsoft Office like? And how does it differ from the others? - besides the price..
btw looks like I might just cave and reinstall that old version from '03.. I still have it, and there's no need to upgrade or pay more.😁 CD and Ecco 😁 soon they'll probably start charging us for air.😛

I gotta say, I don't really follow your logic.
Based on what you wrote, it sounds like stealing is fine and we shouldn't respect or pay for people's hard work.
I don't know how you'd feel if you made something and someone just took it without paying, after you put hours upon hours of work, stress, and money into it.😕 🤷
I'm not sure why there's this general mindset that copyright isn't something worth paying for!😕

Keith Bennett38 said:I have to admit, I really don't follow your logic here.
Based on what you wrote, it sounds like stealing is fine and we shouldn't bother paying people for their hard work.
I can't imagine how you'd feel if you poured hours of your life, your sanity, and your own money into a project, only to have someone snatch it away without paying a dime.😕🤷
I honestly don't get why there's this widespread mindset that copyright is just something you don't need to pay for.😕

And there it is... once again, someone cherry-picks a tiny slice of what I actually said.
But whatever, it doesn't matter.
I really don't have the energy to go through the whole explanation all over again.😁 Just take it however you want to take it.😁

IMPORTANT:

DO NOT DOWNLOAD OR INSTALL the latest update labeled as wat KB71033

Windows Activation Technologies Update for Windows 10 (WATU)

-->> If you proceed: You will end up with an "ungenuine" status!!
Basically, if you aren't running a legitimate license, stay far away from this update.

mellowfox said:IMPORTANT:

STAY AWAY from the latest update tagged as wat KB71033

The Windows Activation technologies update for Windows 10

-->> If you install this, expect your OS to be flagged as non-genuine!!
Basically, if you aren't running a legitimate license, do NOT touch this update.

I don't have WATU; I've got a cracked version running fine.

Honestly, if people don't take the time to actually read what each specific update does, they're going to screw themselves over...

🤣

Sandra Ward said:Honestly, for a total tech novice like me, it would be way easier to just pay a one-time fee for $667 software,
and I really think I could afford to just drop some cash on those damn antivirus programs once... you know, just pay whatever price they set and call it a day! That’s how it should be. I hate this whole mess where I constantly have to upgrade this or fix that or whatever... it’s just not my thing. I don't care about IT stuff at all! My computer is strictly for college work, browsing the web, listening to music, and watching movies. That's it! No tech experiments for me...

and I really think they should make something more user-friendly for people like us too.

Wait, is that really such a huge deal?

Do you own a car? Like, do you fix everything yourself or do you just drop it off at a mechanic every now and then? Even if you don't drive, you've probably heard that repair shops exist. Well, computer repair shops exist too (and they're usually right inside any electronics store). People who put their hard-earned money, expertise, and time into opening those shops are happy to help you out! You can get everything handled when you first buy the computer (you get home and everything is already installed and working—just Plug&Play), or you can do it later. If you aren't worried about shelling out a little extra $667 (and then bragging about using a pirated version of Microsoft Office), then $100-$$67 probably won't be an issue either. When you go to buy a computer, just tell them exactly what you want installed; they'll even give you advice, and they won't charge you extra for the chat (besides the cost of the products themselves).

help, please 😳
so I picked up a new laptop today running Windows 10. since I'm still basically a newbie at this, I can't figure out how to fix 🙈—every time I type something, like this actual post, it keeps underlining my words... freaking autocorrect. any idea how to turn that off? 😁 thanks

driftingbear10 said:help, please 😳
I picked up a new laptop today running Windows 10. Since I'm still getting the hang of things, I can't figure out how to fix this 🙈 thing where everything gets underlined while I type—like right now with this post. It keeps trying to autocorrect me, which is annoying. How do I turn that off? 😁 thanks

Where exactly is it underlining stuff while you type? (like, in which apps?)
Are you using Google Chrome or Firefox?

Firefox. It’s just sitting here for now—haven't really put much up yet, haven't had the time, I guess.

driftingbear10 said:Firefox. Just hanging out here for now, haven't really posted much yet since I've been pretty busy.

That's probably because you're on Firefox; Internet Explorer doesn't really have that feature.

You can turn it off like this: Tools - Options - Advanced - Search text as you type (it's one of those top two options). 🙂
This is what that looks like in the American version of Firefox 🙂

🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏 thanks, thanks, thanks. why didn't I just realize that was so simple? 🙈 😁 I used FF on Windows XP too, but I guess it was just disabled back then. thank you so much