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    Default Re: Katherine Albrecht: Windows 10 Is Full Blown Electronic Tyranny

    Aha! Notice the MS Executive at 2:11....Cidersomerset


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    Default Re: Katherine Albrecht: Windows 10 Is Full Blown Electronic Tyranny

    Windows 10 downloaded on one of my computers a month or so ago and I haven't had any issues with it. As for the spying? Well, I really don't see what interest they'd have tracking my boring as hell life! Track away assholes!
    Sheesh, how could they possibly watch 7 billion plus people all at the same time in real time???? I reckon psychopath control freaks feel empowered and get off on brainwashing people in to believing they are being watched 100% of the time and can not ever hide anything anymore......and not even take a crap in peace anymore!
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    Default Re: Katherine Albrecht: Windows 10 Is Full Blown Electronic Tyranny

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    Windows 10 downloaded on one of my computers a month or so ago and I haven't had any issues with it. As for the spying? Well, I really don't see what interest they'd have tracking my boring as hell life! Track away assholes!
    Sheesh, how could they possibly watch 7 billion plus people all at the same time in real time???? I reckon psychopath control freaks feel empowered and get off on brainwashing people in to believing they are being watched 100% of the time and can not ever hide anything anymore......and not even take a crap in peace anymore!

    exactly,,, fear porn is only porn if you watch it and react.

    I'm not at all worried.

    fear is meant to cause you to react in predicable ways, I choose to not do so.
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    As for the spying? Well, I really don't see what interest they'd have tracking my boring as hell life! Track away assholes
    The question is not usually whether one has some reason to want privacy at some moment. The question is whether freedom can long endure under a power capable of violating anyone's privacy, anytime.

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    Default Re: Katherine Albrecht: Windows 10 Is Full Blown Electronic Tyranny

    Here's a great tool that will fix most the problems of the built-in spying on windows 10,8 & 7.

    Quote Spybot Anti-Beacon:
    Spybot Anti-Beacon is a standalone tool which was designed to block and stop the various tracking (telemetry) issues present in Windows 10. It has since been modified to block similar tracking functionality in Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 operating systems.

    Anti-Beacon is small, simple to use, and is provided free of charge. It was created to address the privacy concerns of users of Windows 10 who do not wish to have information about their PC usage sent to Microsoft. Simply clicking “Immunize” on the main screen of Anti-Beacon will immediately disable any known tracking features included by Microsoft in the operating system.If any issues occur with your PC while using Anti-Beacon, undoing the changes made can be done by clicking the “Undo” button in the main window. This will re-enable all tracking services. If you experience any issues using Anti-Beacon or have any suggestions/recommendations, please be sure to let us know on the forum thread relating to this tool.
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    Default Re: Katherine Albrecht: Windows 10 Is Full Blown Electronic Tyranny

    Lol my Lap top is still running on XP its so old it even has a kickstart on it ...but it works fine ...never had any bother

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    Default Re: Katherine Albrecht: Windows 10 Is Full Blown Electronic Tyranny

    "If you haven't already downloaded Windows 10, your computer may do it for you automatically as soon as this week.

    Microsoft has made Windows 10 a "recommended update," for Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 users, the company confirmed today."

    http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/wi...rade-1.3430469

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    Default Re: Katherine Albrecht: Windows 10 Is Full Blown Electronic Tyranny

    How odd, going from having to pay to upgrade to a new version of Windows all these years to a 'free' (almost) compulsory Windows upgrade.

    I wonder what spin Microsoft offers for this change in their business model. It doesn't add up IMO.
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    Default Re: Katherine Albrecht: Windows 10 Is Full Blown Electronic Tyranny

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    How odd, going from having to pay to upgrade to a new version of Windows all these years to a 'free' compulsory Windows upgrade.

    I wonder what spin Microsoft offers for this change in their business model. It doesn't add up IMO.
    Ah, but it's only free up until around the end of July after which time I guess they'll start asking loadsamoney for it LOL

    ZDNet : What happens to those free Windows 10 upgrades after July 29, 2016?

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    Default Re: Katherine Albrecht: Windows 10 Is Full Blown Electronic Tyranny

    I heard (somewhere ... no idea how valid) the download would be automatic but there would yet be an option to deny the installation.

    In other words it would be downloaded to your machine yet it won't be a forced upgrade to 10 ... at least initially.

    With the people (read corporations/UN/TPP/Agenda21 and so on) I expect it is simply a matter of time before "the worst" is foisted upon us without consent.

    ... but that's me ...
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    Default Re: Katherine Albrecht: Windows 10 Is Full Blown Electronic Tyranny

    Quote Posted by OMG (here)
    "If you haven't already downloaded Windows 10, your computer may do it for you automatically as soon as this week.

    Microsoft has made Windows 10 a "recommended update," for Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 users, the company confirmed today."

    http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/wi...rade-1.3430469

    You can remove the "imposed" upgrade option by removing Windows Update KB3035583, it's the one creating the system tray icon with the option to update to Windows 10.

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    Default Re: Katherine Albrecht: Windows 10 Is Full Blown Electronic Tyranny

    [QUOTE=Lovespot;1043431]
    Quote Posted by OMG (here)
    You can remove the "imposed" upgrade option by removing Windows Update KB3035583, it's the one creating the system tray icon with the option to update to Windows 10.
    Sweet!


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    Default Re: Katherine Albrecht: Windows 10 Is Full Blown Electronic Tyranny

    As google chrome was going to stop supporting vista and windows 7- I figured that chrome and windows had had a big fall out. I just had to get a replacement PC as mine was terminal. New PC has windows 8.1 which was not getting good feedback so I installed 10 which really hates Google Chrome but I find it intuitive and like to use it... So have Bill Gates and the CIA fallen out?
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    Default Re: Katherine Albrecht: Windows 10 Is Full Blown Electronic Tyranny

    Chrome is dropping support for Windows XP & Windows Vista, support for Windows 7 is still there. It is the Windows of choice, especially Pro.

    Browser of choice IS Firefox, just add the AdBlocker to it.

    Chrome is great and fast, however. It's just that it falls under the corporate cloak that bothers me.

    I use all 3, depending on what I do.

    The most secure being Tor.
    Quote Posted by sheme (here)
    As google chrome was going to stop supporting vista and windows 7- I figured that chrome and windows had had a big fall out. I just had to get a replacement PC as mine was terminal. New PC has windows 8.1 which was not getting good feedback so I installed 10 which really hates Google Chrome but I find it intuitive and like to use it... So have Bill Gates and the CIA fallen out?


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    Keep in mind, you lose that hard drive with Windows10 installed, you lose the Windows 10, IF it is after July 2016. You'd have to revert to your original Windows you had before 10.

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    Quote Posted by ZooLife (here)
    How odd, going from having to pay to upgrade to a new version of Windows all these years to a 'free' compulsory Windows upgrade.

    I wonder what spin Microsoft offers for this change in their business model. It doesn't add up IMO.
    Ah, but it's only free up until around the end of July after which time I guess they'll start asking loadsamoney for it LOL

    ZDNet : What happens to those free Windows 10 upgrades after July 29, 2016?


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    It's free-ish, until July 2016...

    Quote Posted by ZooLife (here)
    How odd, going from having to pay to upgrade to a new version of Windows all these years to a 'free' (almost) compulsory Windows upgrade.

    I wonder what spin Microsoft offers for this change in their business model. It doesn't add up IMO.

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    Default Re: Katherine Albrecht: Windows 10 Is Full Blown Electronic Tyranny

    The windows 10 upgrade is "free" as they state - but you should know there is a string attached. I will explain what that is to you.

    When you upgrade to windows 10 - your current license changes to an OEM key. This is a single use key - which is bound to the ID of your motherboard.

    If your computer fails - or you upgrade - and specifically change the motherboard - your windows license is null and void - unless you replace the motherboard with one of the exact same make / model - which is extremely hard in the computer world with ever changing technologies.

    I have a "full" windows 7 key. Which means i can upgrade my motherboard or change pc's completely and re-install using the same key. If you bought your Windows licesnse from the windows store - or a physical box you will have a full key. If you got your copy of windows with your computer when you bought it - or a little white pack that has OEM on it - you have an OEM key.

    There is a significant price difference between an OEM key and a Full key as well - Full key's are generally double that of an OEM key.

    So yes - this "Free" upgrade does have a price. One that I am sure you will start hearing of in the future when people go to upgrade or their pc's fail.

    p.s stick with windows 7... windows 10 is fully up to date and much better at spying on you than it is with 7.

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    Default Re: Katherine Albrecht: Windows 10 Is Full Blown Electronic Tyranny

    I'm still on Windows 7 and had to go through some real gymnastics to avoid getting 10 when they first tried to force it down our throats. And they don't let up -- just a minute ago I checked for Updates manually and of about eight "updates" only one pertained to Windows 7 -- the rest were all to do with UpGrading to 10.

    What you do is highlight the update and click on "More Information" on the right side. That'll open another window where you'll see what that update is about. Then you go back and right click on it and choose "hide". The thing is -- they keep coming back at you with the same updates every few weeks. And I know they'll open me up to some automatic Windows change to 10. Boy are they sneaky, or what!

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    Default Re: Katherine Albrecht: Windows 10 Is Full Blown Electronic Tyranny

    Since I removed KB3035583, haven't been bothered...

    Quote Posted by Caliban (here)
    I'm still on Windows 7 and had to go through some real gymnastics to avoid getting 10 when they first tried to force it down our throats. And they don't let up -- just a minute ago I checked for Updates manually and of about eight "updates" only one pertained to Windows 7 -- the rest were all to do with UpGrading to 10.

    What you do is highlight the update and click on "More Information" on the right side. That'll open another window where you'll see what that update is about. Then you go back and right click on it and choose "hide". The thing is -- they keep coming back at you with the same updates every few weeks. And I know they'll open me up to some automatic Windows change to 10. Boy are they sneaky, or what!

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    Default Re: Katherine Albrecht: Windows 10 Is Full Blown Electronic Tyranny

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    Since I removed KB3035583, haven't been bothered...

    What about when you go to download the updates? You don't see all the ones that prep. the system for Windows 10 ?

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    Default Re: Katherine Albrecht: Windows 10 Is Full Blown Electronic Tyranny

    Nope, KB3035583 is the base for it.

    Remember some of the first ones I did that were pretty immersed into the updates, and up to the point where pop-ups would appear for Windows 10.

    That's when I blew my top, and decided to get rid of it once and for all.
    Looked it up, and it all starts with KB3035583. Once removed, Windows 10 is gone.

    Although, I wouldn't be surprised you may have to backtrack some of them to get back to the point where you just get the little flag on the system tray, to finally get rid of KB3035583, and hide it thereafter...

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    Since I removed KB3035583, haven't been bothered...

    What about when you go to download the updates? You don't see all the ones that prep. the system for Windows 10 ?
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    Default Re: Katherine Albrecht: Windows 10 Is Full Blown Electronic Tyranny

    Quote Posted by Lovespot (here)
    Nope, KB3035583 is the base for it.

    Remember some of the first ones I did that were pretty immersed into the updates, and up to the point where pop-ups would appear for Windows 10.

    That's when I blew my top, and decided to get rid of it once and for all.
    Looked it up, and it all starts with KB3035583. Once removed, Windows 10 is gone.

    Although, I wouldn't be surprised you may have to backtrack some of them to get back to the point where you just get the little flag on the system tray, to finally get rid of KB3035583, and hide it thereafter...

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    Quote Posted by Lovespot (here)
    Since I removed KB3035583, haven't been bothered...

    What about when you go to download the updates? You don't see all the ones that prep. the system for Windows 10
    I don't think you're getting me. I already removed that KB3035583. I don't get that thing at the system tray that tells me W10 is downloading. What I mean is when you go to update your system and a list comes up. I'm seeing a bunch of updates (not 3035583) that have to do with "prepping" your current OS to switch to 10. I hide those and download security and Win. Defender updates. Voila.
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