Move to Windows 10?

I found a free program which lets you set your privacy related preferences in Windows 10 called ShutUp10. The user interface is not very intuitive, but once I figured it out it has proven to be very useful. Not only does it allow you to disable specific services in order to protect your privacy at whatever level you choose, but my boot time has significantly improved since I applied the changes. Note that this software does not get installed on your system, but instead just runs when you execute it.
 
audio.bill said:
I found a free program which lets you set your privacy related preferences in Windows 10 called ShutUp10. The user interface is not very intuitive, but once I figured it out it has proven to be very useful. Not only does it allow you to disable specific services in order to protect your privacy at whatever level you choose, but my boot time has significantly improved since I applied the changes. Note that this software does not get installed on your system, but instead just runs when you execute it.
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Thanks Bill! I found that many of the settings I already found and disabled, but the tool allowed me to make sure (and add part 2 or part 3 of the guts of some tools). Much appreciated!
 
audio.bill said:
I found a free program which lets you set your privacy related preferences in Windows 10 called ShutUp10. The user interface is not very intuitive, but once I figured it out it has proven to be very useful. Not only does it allow you to disable specific services in order to protect your privacy at whatever level you choose, but my boot time has significantly improved since I applied the changes. Note that this software does not get installed on your system, but instead just runs when you execute it.
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Bill.......Thanks for the link to ShutUp10. This is a unique program. Here is a link to a review of it's features.

http://www.softpedia.com/reviews/windows/o-o-shutup10-review-490931.shtml
 
Hey Dan - Thanks for the review link! I agree with the review about how useful the software is, but am surprised that they found it intuitive and ranked the user interface 5/5. I thought just the opposite, but what do I know? I only worked as a software developer and project manager primarily in telecommunications for decades, so maybe my expectations are at a higher level.
 
Mr. Big said:
I have a newbie Windows question (I'm a lifetime Mac user)...

I have a piece of gear (Universal Remote MSC-400 Master System Controller) that can only be programmed with a Windows 32-bit operating system. I understand that Windows 10 can only be had as 64-bit, so it seems my only option is not to upgrade and hang on to the old 32-bit system. Is this my only option?
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You have options.
You can run XP Mode, but would have to recreate the VM every 30 days unless you have an activation key.
You can install VM Workstation or similar and use your XP install disk to create a 32 bit virtual machine.

I had to do the second for my wife on 8.1 in order to use an older PrintMaster program she uses to make custom cards.
 
How good of Microsoft to allow a free upgrade from 7 to 10. This didn't go well in my case. Was unable to install any software. Everything OK following a fresh install of 10.
 
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