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03/22/2016 08:49:22 PM · #1
Thanks. The scan didn't find any problems and after a restart everything seems to be working okay. I mentioned this on another site and was told it was a problem before Windows 10 was released, but shouldn't be happening now, so I'm not sure why it did. I guess you never know with computers - they all do strange things from time to time.
03/22/2016 07:51:02 PM · #2
OMG that's a bit discouraging. I'm hoping for a good outcome.
03/22/2016 06:42:18 PM · #3
Just when I thought that the upgrade had been painless, my start menu has stopped working. I've done a Google search and it seems to be quite a common problem. I've got a scan running right now. Sure hope I can sort it out without doing something stupid.
03/17/2016 11:52:08 PM · #4
Chrome on my Win10, no issues. Sometimes when Java is required i use Edge. I like how Edge is integrated in the Surface Pro 3. The sync over platforms of Chrome is what keeps me using it.
03/17/2016 05:39:02 PM · #5
I have Windows 10 and still use Chrome. I have never used Edge. Chrome syncs my desktop, laptop, and phone which makes finding things much easier. Have not had any problems with Chrome crashing, and all my programs worked fine after the upgrade.
03/15/2016 02:34:21 PM · #6
Originally posted by Neil:

Originally posted by GinaRothfels:

I've had a problem with Chrome crashing every now and then. It stopped for a while but it's happened a couple of times over the last few days and it's just done it again, so Windows 10 doesn't seem to have solved THAT problem. Maybe it's trying to send me a message.

How different is Edge?


I'm willing to bet it's an extension that's causing the crash, rather than Chrome itself. Try unloading ones you don't need.


Thanks. I'll check and see what I can get rid of.
03/15/2016 11:59:03 AM · #7
Originally posted by pixelpig:

...So far, I'm pleased with WIN10 & Edge.

+1
I still use Chrome from time to time, and haven't had an issues with crashes under W10.
03/15/2016 11:21:52 AM · #8
Originally posted by GinaRothfels:

I've had a problem with Chrome crashing every now and then. It stopped for a while but it's happened a couple of times over the last few days and it's just done it again, so Windows 10 doesn't seem to have solved THAT problem. Maybe it's trying to send me a message.

How different is Edge?


I'm willing to bet it's an extension that's causing the crash, rather than Chrome itself. Try unloading ones you don't need.
03/15/2016 08:25:19 AM · #9
You can have both browsers. Try Edge. Go back to Chrome. Then try Edge.

Edge seems a lot faster to me. Chrome wasn't always loading all the thumbnails at DPC, or loading all of the photo when I clicked a thumb open, or loading it with errors. Edge never does this.

One thing that used to irritate me with MS was when I choose Shutdown or Close, it would ask me if I'm sure I want to do that. A little dialog box popped up in Edge, giving me a chance to opt out of the irritating double-check, so I checked Yes.

So far, I'm pleased with WIN10 & Edge.
03/15/2016 07:09:21 AM · #10
I've had a problem with Chrome crashing every now and then. It stopped for a while but it's happened a couple of times over the last few days and it's just done it again, so Windows 10 doesn't seem to have solved THAT problem. Maybe it's trying to send me a message.

How different is Edge?
03/14/2016 10:52:02 PM · #11
Main reason that I'm using Edge right now is that Chrome's color management is broken on my desktop system, and Edge does a flawless job in that respect. I am also finding that Edge is exceedingly quick, noticeably more so than Chrome. Overall, Edge is a very nice browser, if less than complete at this juncture.
03/14/2016 10:47:18 PM · #12
Originally posted by kirbic:

Originally posted by pixelpig:

I gave up on Chrome. Once, it was the only 64-bit browser. Now, it developed a problem with crashing. So I switched to Edge.


Right now I am also using Edge for most things. The one dig I have on Edge right now is the lack of support for extensions. It was supposed to be added last year, then early this year... we'll be lucky to see it by mid-year, IMO.


I like Chrome, Firefox and Opera. Never been a fan of Explorer. What do you like about Edge? I've not had any signficant problems with Chrome crashing. Is it only on Windows 10?

I could never give up Chrome's (and Google's) invasion of my privacy--at least when it's too my benefit. ;) For example, I love searching for a location on my desktop and walking out the door with my tablet already set up to find the location on Google Maps. I hate typing on a tablet (or worse, a phone). I used to be able to sync to my car GPS, but Google took that away, so I often use my tablet now instead (even though it's less convenient than something on your dash).
03/14/2016 10:20:05 PM · #13
Originally posted by kirbic:

Originally posted by pixelpig:

I gave up on Chrome. Once, it was the only 64-bit browser. Now, it developed a problem with crashing. So I switched to Edge.


Right now I am also using Edge for most things. The one dig I have on Edge right now is the lack of support for extensions. It was supposed to be added last year, then early this year... we'll be lucky to see it by mid-year, IMO.


I suppose I'll have to change over eventually, but I'm not ready to do it right now.
03/14/2016 10:12:08 PM · #14
Right now I run Windows 8.1 and I've been very happy with it--I actually really like using Metro full screen as a program manager. I always disliked the start menu (once you have 10 trillion programs, it's pretty useless.)

I'm usually an early adopter, but I've held off on Windows 10. I have way too much software (and to many licenses) to break. I was hoping to wait until I upgraded to my next machine, which I do every two years, but geesh, this one's been doing so well, with a 6 core processor and 32GB memory, I was going to wait a bit longer. And it's so nice not to have to reinstall and reconfigure everything!

But I probably should. Of course, my C drive probably has too little space to run the upgrade, with only 13GB of 221 left. Though that may be misleading, since I think that includes data that is actually junctioned to another drive.

[My original 256GB C SSD drive went south a month or 2 ago...I replaced it with a 512 GB unit, but I was thinking I wouldn't need much more room and figured I could use the extra space as a separate drive (partition). Wasn't thinking about the upgrade though!]

I have lots of space on my other drives, if it can work with that. I have about 20 TB on my machine (only 10 internal, the rest external).

03/14/2016 10:11:32 PM · #15
Originally posted by pixelpig:

I gave up on Chrome. Once, it was the only 64-bit browser. Now, it developed a problem with crashing. So I switched to Edge.


Right now I am also using Edge for most things. The one dig I have on Edge right now is the lack of support for extensions. It was supposed to be added last year, then early this year... we'll be lucky to see it by mid-year, IMO.
03/14/2016 10:02:03 PM · #16
I gave up on Chrome. Once, it was the only 64-bit browser. Now, it developed a problem with crashing. So I switched to Edge.
03/14/2016 09:47:01 PM · #17
Once Windows started scheduling the upgrade for me I decided I'd better go ahead even though I haven't got my new modem yet. What a pleasant surprise - despite my having a relatively slow internet connection, the whole process took less than an hour.

I'm not sure if it's my imagination, but my computer seems to be responding a bit quicker than it used to. The only problems I've had so far were:
1. the screen resolution was set wrongly, but I had no trouble fixing that
2. links from emails are opening in Edge, not Chrome. So far I've been unable to find how to change that.
03/13/2016 07:31:37 AM · #18
I have been using it since it first came out and it's great.

My grandsons also like it because all 3 of them can play together on the Xbox One (2 on the Xbox One and one on the PC

It's been very stable and even when I upgraded my Motherboard/Processor all it took was for Microsoft to sort out the license activation via on-line remote access.

03/12/2016 04:05:00 PM · #19
Has anyone tried any of the apps yet?
03/12/2016 12:10:57 PM · #20
Originally posted by kirbic:

Originally posted by bvy:

Am I just being paranoid?


Perhaps. I'm not sure why you would be getting port scan attacks if you are behind a firewall. Any good, modern router should have a hardware firewall that should not be allowing that kind of thing; the internal addresses should be invisible. I wonder if what Symantec is seeing as an attack is something on your local network that is being interpreted as a port scan? the cynic in me says that it is in the virus software's best interest to be over-reporting.
I can tell you that I run *no* third-part virus protection. I rely on the in-build Windows Defender, in conjunction with my hardware firewall. Of course, I am also relatively careful about my behavior on the 'net.

It's coming from a 10.0.0... address, so probably, yes.

Maybe I'll bite the bullet soon.
03/12/2016 12:04:30 PM · #21
Originally posted by Bear_Music:

How easy is it to export bookmarks etc from Chrome to Edge? Especially all the saved logins, I'd just about die if I had to re-key all those :-)


Really easy. In Edge, at top right click More (the ellipsis) and click Settings. Under Settings choose View Favorites Settings, Choose which browser to import from and click Import. You can also choose to set the Favorites Bar to viewable. Should be all you need to do. Now, with regard to all the login settings, I really don't know how much will come over. Let us know what you find out.

ETA: Looks like the login settings will translate, guessing that is all stored in cookies.

Message edited by author 2016-03-12 12:17:21.
03/12/2016 11:05:07 AM · #22
You know, I don't know. All my bookmarks are in my head--organic memory. Hope someone chimes in who does. I don't want you to die!!!!

My logins are easy to remember--I created a logical system for logins that makes it easy on me & also secure & also adaptable to changing password requirements.

Message edited by author 2016-03-12 11:08:39.
03/12/2016 10:29:49 AM · #23
How easy is it to export bookmarks etc from Chrome to Edge? Especially all the saved logins, I'd just about die if I had to re-key all those :-)
03/12/2016 08:26:39 AM · #24
I've got both my computers upgraded from WIN7 to WIN10, snoozing thru most of it. I like it. Especially, right, now, because all the little things that needed fixing, like whatever was wrong with the graphic...got fixed. I uninstalled/reinstalled Rhapsody to the newest version & switched from Chrome to MS Edge. Done!

So, I recommend it.
03/12/2016 06:14:25 AM · #25
Don't take my word as Gospel........ I am merely a "user" and not an expert.

I got Windows 10 ages ago and I love it. The installation was the easiest ever......... I sat through the whole thing, expecting to be needed. Turns out I wasn't needed until the very end........ everything up until the very last few bits happened flawlessly. After that, it just needed my input on a few bits - easiest upgrade ever - I could have gone for that long walk/sleep, after all.

Since then, whatever has been wrong with my computer just seems normal to me. I don't remember ever having a computer where everything worked 100% perfectly, 100% of the time. I just always assumed that computers were never perfect, and needed help/fixing/input/updates/etc as a matter of course.

So, I guess that maybe Windows 10 isn't a miracle, but I do love it.

Message edited by author 2016-03-12 06:16:20.
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