@Tarantado wrote:
For writing reports and emails, it’s definitely not needed to replace the laptop, especially if the shopper’s operating income isn’t large enough to justify the business expense.
@panama18 wrote:
OP said "Do I have to get a new lap top (which I am willing to do if necessary)? I can update to 10, but really don't want to waste my time on an old computer."
I would not put money into a computer of Win 7 vintage, nor would I try to run Win 10 on it.
@shopper8 wrote:
Honnybrown not sure what you mean. I did get notifications for 10 and the opportunity to update, why update if it isn't necessary? All I use my computer for is Mystery shopping and email. I have cut back to just a few shops anyway.
@JASFLALMT wrote:
Ach. I just noticed a problem: space on my computer. I now have a red bar going across for hard drive C. I only had 14 GB left before doing the upgrade (I use an external hard drive for files since my computer is so old and I don't have much space), I didn't realize it was going to take so much room. I am going to try to do a disc cleanup and such, but wondering if there is a way to remove Windows 7 or other associated programs? I looked in programs but I don't know how to tell what it is.
@CoffeeQueen wrote:
I hate windows 10. Before I threw even $20 at my windows laptop I would see how much the cheapest chromebook was. Buy it and be done. Ive used windows 10 for years now and its constantly changing things. Every update is a nightmare and now they dont let you opt out. You can delay and that is all.
Rant over... Maybe.
@JASFLALMT wrote:
I was able to free up a bunch of space on both C and D. I now have 40.1 GB on C and 5.65 on D, which shows blue about halfway on the bar for each. I think I can go another 5 years on this computer, which I have had for a very long time now, way longer than is typical. When I did the Windows 10 upgrade, they did recommend getting a new computer (gee, what a surprise) instead of upgrading from 7. I am not in the mood to go spend a bunch of money on a new computer. I still have my laptop too, just in case. I really only use that when I travel anyway.
@Tarantado wrote:
@JASFLALMT wrote:
I was able to free up a bunch of space on both C and D. I now have 40.1 GB on C and 5.65 on D, which shows blue about halfway on the bar for each. I think I can go another 5 years on this computer, which I have had for a very long time now, way longer than is typical. When I did the Windows 10 upgrade, they did recommend getting a new computer (gee, what a surprise) instead of upgrading from 7. I am not in the mood to go spend a bunch of money on a new computer. I still have my laptop too, just in case. I really only use that when I travel anyway.
Here's a pro-tip, if you have some extra funds to upgrade, I highly suggest simply upgrading your hard drive to a solid state drive, which I promise you, will automatically speed up your computer tremendously. It's a relatively cheap and effective upgrade on any of our old and outdated laptops.
@JASFLALMT wrote:
What I am actually going to do instead (within the next 2 years) is buy a new desktop computer. I just reverted back to Windows 7. I had nothing but problems after upgrading to 10 on my old HP desktop. I couldn't get my printer/scanner to work with Windows 10 no matter what troubleshooting I did over the past 24 hours. I tried patches, removing and reinstalling, updating drivers, rebooting, this and that...and I hated the display anyway, because NVIDEA was not compatible as well. I absolutely need my printer/scanner for other things besides mystery shopping, since I am also a demo rep and merchandiser and need precise scanned images and quality printouts.
I am really glad that I tried the upgrade, because it did help me free up a bunch of needed space on my hard drives. I have enough space to do what I need to do on this 'puter for awhile longer and I have good antivirus software, so keeping my fingers crossed that it lasts for at least another few years. I have the money to buy a new computer but really don't want to spend it right now. I'd rather go on a vacation!!!!
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And hope that a more efficient version of Windows comes out in the interim? I might do that, too. I do not like the options right now. But MS seems very content with 10, even though there are so many complaints, so I'm doubtful that the next version will be any better. I wonder how many dissatisfied people have just dropped them altogether.
@cooldude581 wrote:
if it costs you $120 to upgrade then i would look into getting a used one with windows 10 preinstalled there are plenty out there that would be near that price.mine was $160 and i got it well over a year ago