Gravity
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Post by Gravity on Jun 17, 2016 19:23:16 GMT
My computer started downloading/installing windows 10 when I started it up without me doing a thing.  Now, after several hours, I just have a black screen. The tower and the monitor both have power. I seriously want to scream. |
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Rainbow
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Post by Rainbow on Jun 17, 2016 19:25:10 GMT
I bought a whole new computer because windows 10 messed up my other one. Sorry this happened to you!
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Gravity
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Post by Gravity on Jun 17, 2016 19:40:46 GMT
Does anyone have a solution other than buying a new computer?
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Post by red88 on Jun 17, 2016 19:43:08 GMT
Can you completely shut the power off, like unplug from wall & try to re-power it up? Not sure if it will help, but worth a try. I had no problems with Windows 10 on all 4 of my computers, 3 laptops & one desktop.
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lindas
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Post by lindas on Jun 17, 2016 19:46:33 GMT
Here's some info I found to troubleshoot. Hope it helps. link |
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Post by freecharlie on Jun 17, 2016 20:29:47 GMT
It pisses me off to no end that the damn thing keeps trying to self load on my computers. If I want the piece of shit, I would have manually downloaded it.
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Post by Marina on Jun 17, 2016 20:38:32 GMT
In windows update, windows 10 is automatically checked which I find highly annoying. I unchecked it and hid it in my updates. I'm still on windows 7 and really don't want to change over my older machines.
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oaksong
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Post by oaksong on Jun 17, 2016 20:42:37 GMT
We had that happen with one of our office computers. Our local tech guy helped us fix it. After that we installed a program on all of the computers called something like "Never 10". He said it's not foolproof, but we haven't had any more stealth updates.
Microsoft absolutely sucks for doing that. Someone needs to start a class action lawsuit, if they haven't already.
I hope you get it resolved. What about calling the Geek Squad, if you don't already have a computer guy.
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Rainbow
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Post by Rainbow on Jun 17, 2016 20:44:14 GMT
I tried many things to fix mine and nothing worked. When I took windows 10 off again it left stuff behind and it just never worked right again. I'll never upgrade this one because I don't want it to happen again. I had a tech guy tell me that windows 10 doesn't allow you to refuse updates, even if they mess everything up.
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dantemia
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Post by dantemia on Jun 17, 2016 20:48:29 GMT
You can revert back - google the directions.
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styxgirl
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Post by styxgirl on Jun 17, 2016 21:28:12 GMT
I was hijacked by them too! I'm coping. DH hates it.
But at least my computer restarted!!!
Ugh. Hope it comes back for you.
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Post by mamatoa on Jun 17, 2016 22:05:20 GMT
Mine did the same thing today. I'm irritated but it seems to be working so far. I'm sorry yours is all screwy
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Post by cadoodlebug on Jun 17, 2016 22:16:21 GMT
When you get your computer up and running just decline the terms of service and they will reinstall your previous OS.
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Post by marimoose on Jun 17, 2016 22:46:35 GMT
I was hijacked by them too! I'm coping. DH hates it. But at least my computer restarted!!! Ugh. Hope it comes back for you. Same here. Had no choice but to let the crap be downloaded. It started on its own and gave me a black screen. Finally got that fixed but was stuck with 10. Happily that was not on my laptop but the family desktop computer. My husband asked me why I did that since I told him to avoid it and even though it wasn't my doing, he was ticked with the changes. |
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Post by originalvanillabean on Jun 17, 2016 23:00:02 GMT
I hate hate hate Windows 10!
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Post by Deleted on Jun 18, 2016 2:08:20 GMT
Does anyone have a solution other than buying a new computer? Find a reputable locally owned computer shop and take it in. Let them have a crack at it. I doubt it's so bad you require a new computer. Good luck! |
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Rainbow
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Post by Rainbow on Jun 18, 2016 4:32:31 GMT
Here is a great link with easy instructions.
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styxgirl
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Post by styxgirl on Jun 19, 2016 0:36:20 GMT
I was hijacked by them too! I'm coping. DH hates it. But at least my computer restarted!!! Ugh. Hope it comes back for you. Same here. Had no choice but to let the crap be downloaded. It started on its own and gave me a black screen. Finally got that fixed but was stuck with 10. Happily that was not on my laptop but the family desktop computer. My husband asked me why I did that since I told him to avoid it and even though it wasn't my doing, he was ticked with the changes. I think I got accused by my DH too! LOLOL I'm innocent! ;-) I was just working on a project and the computer blinked, and said downloading/updating do not turn off. I was hoping it wasn't a virus or something! CRAZY! |
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Post by chlerbie on Jun 19, 2016 2:55:37 GMT
I had an automatic update today and was so nervous it was downloading it but luckily, it did not.
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Now, after several hours, I just have a black screen. The tower and the monitor both have power. I seriously want to scream. 
