Thread: WINDOWS 10, free download offered.

I've got it. Had to configure it to look like 8.1 again (i like 8.1). Less confusing between desktop & metro. Had to update the registry to get two finger scrolling working , but otherwise ok.

Originally Posted by BigRed

I've got it. Had to configure it to look like 8.1 again (i like 8.1). Less confusing between desktop & metro. Had to update the registry to get two finger scrolling working , but otherwise ok.

How's the new browser 'Edge'?

Originally Posted by wjblaney

Originally Posted by BigRed

I've got it. Had to configure it to look like 8.1 again (i like 8.1). Less confusing between desktop & metro. Had to update the registry to get two finger scrolling working , but otherwise ok.

How's the new browser 'Edge'?

It's alright but there are still some bits missing apparently.

How long does it take to get after you click the apply button ?

^ do I look like a Microsoft employee to you???
(&, no I don't wanna know what I look like to you!!!)

My guess would be, pretty quick; the os is ready and being rolled out now...

I looked into it yesterday and there's aforum full of people complaining they've got the blue screen of death because they couldn't wait and installed it from a usb stick. Nutters.


Do you think they will suss my moody windows office 13 on there?

And yes you do come across as someone who'd be sat behind a Microsoft telephone helpline in Mumbai, whilst building a Rainforest n Thailand, asking people if they've tried turning it off for 30 seconds then starting it up again, whilst scoffing a chicken Madras and getting a blowjob off Gupta

Originally Posted by Dillinger

And yes you do come across as someone who'd be sat behind a Microsoft telephone helpline in Mumbai, whilst building a Rainforest n Thailand, asking people if they've tried turning it off for 30 seconds then starting it up again, whilst scoffing a chicken Madras and getting a blowjob off Gupta

Why would you talk to 'Arry like that???

& yes, it will see your moody Office, obviously, but it's gonna take your credit card and link your Microsoft account to it, so not to worry - they'll probably deduct the court fees directly too...

Anyways, wanna see something really really gay (of course you do!), well look at Mata trying to be tough:

Their 3rd kit is better

spoof windows 10 update emails traced to thailand - if you run the executable you will install ransomware

although the sender's IP address can be traced back to Thailand.

Wait, STOP: Are you installing Windows 10 or RANSOMWARE? ? The Register

Cisco's security team has noticed a new spamming campaign attempting to spread the CTB-Locker ransomware using emails purporting to come from Microsoft, telling people they are ready to download Windows 10.
The emails mimic the actual Windows 10 messages Redmond has been sending out (with some minor text mistakes) and have spoofed the originating address to read as update@microsoft.com, although the sender's IP address can be traced back to Thailand. There's also a Microsoft disclaimer, and a message claiming the files have been cleared as virus-free by Mailscanner.


A 734KB attachment included in the emails claims to be a Windows 10 installer but actually contains the ransomware, which sets to work encrypting documents, media files and anything else that might be useful to the hapless people who double-click on it. Analysis of the source code continues, but the elliptic curve encryption algorithm used looks sound.

i'm liking this windows 10, theres no adblock on the Edge browser, but i found this, now I have no adds whatsoever on there or the whole system as it goes

Microsoft Edge Browser - Here’s How To Block Ads


The lack of extension support in Microsoft Edge browser has many users flocking to unorthodox methods to block ads on their browser. Here’s how you can block ads system-wide on Windows 10

With the release of the Windows 10’s final build, Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) also debuted its new Microsoft Edge browser to the masses. Because of the severely tarnished reputation of the Internet Explorer brand name, the company had to scrap it completely. Replacing it is Microsoft Edge, which is a much cleaner and leaner browser that brings a slew of improvement over its predecessor with regards to security, standards compliance and overall speed. Microsoft hopes that the array of improvements will lure users to the new browser despite Internet Explorer’s negative impressions.
One of IE’s main problems was that users with minimal computing knowledge unknowingly installed a plethora of extensions and add-ons to the browsers, which bogged the browser down to the extent that it would be rendered unusable. To prevent the issue from happening again, Microsoft has completely disabled third-party extension and add-ons, for the time being at least. However, this means that access to a lot of crucial third party extension won’t be available. One of the most important ones is Adblock, which allows Chrome and Firefox users to completely block ads from webpages. To give you a perspective, Adblock is the most popular extension on Chrome right now like it has been for months.
Fortunately, there’s another method to block ads on the Microsoft Edge browser. Plus, with this method, the ads won’t only be blocked in the browser, but rather the entire system, which includes Windows 10 universal apps. The process is fairly straightforward and only required editing the hosts file, which is built into Windows. Performing such an action through the hosts method has no memory overhead, and it works by simply blocking your machine from accessing popular ad servers.
AdBlock For Microsoft Edge – Instructions

Step 1: Bring up the Start Menu and type in “Notepad.” The application will show up in the results.
Step 2: Right-click the Notepad icon and select Run as Administrator from the context menu. This step is important as editing the hosts file required elevated privileges. Click “Yes” on the confirmation dialog that pops up.
Step 3: In Notepad, go to File>Open and navigate to the “C:WindowsSystem32driversetc” directory. Locate the hosts file within the folder and open it. The file will have no extension.
Step 4: Download the list of ad-servers you need to block by clicking on this link. Open the downloaded txt file in a new Notepad window.
Step 5: Copy and paste all the content of the downloaded file at the end of the hosts file. Press CTRL+S to save and exit Notepad.

Step 6: Reboot your device. Wait for the system to boot up and then enjoy a completely ad-free Windows 10 installation.

hes not explained it too well there, you need to make sure you set file type to "all files" when using the prompt to open Hosts for it to show up.

http://www.bidnessetc.com/49100-micr...-to-block-ads/


all good on my surface pro

Fuck you double click and Google ads

Originally Posted by Dillinger

One of IE’s main problems was that users with minimal computing knowledge unknowingly installed a plethora of extensions and add-ons to the browsers, which bogged the browser down to the extent that it would be rendered unusable.

Wussies - I'm a POWAH USAH!!!!

Originally Posted by Dillinger

i'm liking this windows 10

There we go, another one has seen the light...

Originally Posted by Dillinger

i'm liking this windows 10, theres no adblock on the Edge browser

What browser did you use back in the day (before)?

Firefox, That edge is nice though for tapping on with my fatty fudge fingers on my Surface

Originally Posted by baldrick

those of you now with win 10 and a little dissatisfied with you upstream bandwidth usage as win 10 sends its deluge of information back to the mothership can use the info in the website below to turn as much of it ff as is possible - though it is likely that MS will turn everything back on on every update.

What's this about?

Microsoft introduced a lot of new great features in Windows 10 such as Cortana. However, most of them are breaking your privacy. For example if you're using the default settings, each time you start typing in search box in taskbar (to open an application or search for a file on your computer), your local search terms and location are sent to Microsoft, some of which advertise to you.

Windows have to protect user privacy by default. Since it doesn't, you can follow these steps to disable the parts of Windows which are invasive to your privacy.

https://fix10.isleaked.com/

Why would you turn off sharing updates with your local network, rather than downloading them all on each machine?

how does the update sharing work ?

do you specify a path and enable specific access ?

or does ms windows run a service on all machines broadcasting its updates and then allowing any machine on the local network to retrieve the files ? if this is the case it sounds like a great path for exploitation

Originally Posted by baldrick

how does the update sharing work ?

do you specify a path and enable specific access ?

or does ms windows run a service on all machines broadcasting its updates and then allowing any machine on the local network to retrieve the files ? if this is the case it sounds like a great path for exploitation

If you're crap at securing your network, maybe.

But as a bandwidth saver it's got to be a good thing.

Do you use any other peer-to-peer apps?

Originally Posted by harrybarracuda

maybe.

so how does it work ?

I can understand saving bandwidth by being able to download updates to a file server and pointing the update manager to it

but sharing updates from your win 10 machine with the network ? how exactly does that work ?

Originally Posted by harrybarracuda

Do you use any other peer-to-peer apps?

so any machine on your network can tell all the other machines that it can enlarge their penis' when they install this critical update ?

Originally Posted by Bettyboo

Originally Posted by Dillinger

i'm liking this windows 10

There we go, another one has seen the light...

Don't go into the light.
It's there only to trick you.

Originally Posted by baldrick

Originally Posted by harrybarracuda

maybe.

so how does it work ?

I can understand saving bandwidth by being able to download updates to a file server and pointing the update manager to it

but sharing updates from your win 10 machine with the network ? how exactly does that work ?

Originally Posted by harrybarracuda

Do you use any other peer-to-peer apps?

so any machine on your network can tell all the other machines that it can enlarge their penis' when they install this critical update ?

I'm guessing the first Windows 10 machine on your network to get an update broadcasts its availability and delivers it to other PCs in the same way Windows Update servers do.

But if you had one comprised machine on your network which spoofed an update all your network protection and permissions would be bypassed

Originally Posted by baldrick

But if you had one comprised machine on your network which spoofed an update all your network protection and permissions would be bypassed

If you have a load of unpatched machines on your network they'll get compromised.

Have you ever heard of Windows being exploited by a "spoof update"?