I hate Windows 10

[stargatesg1971]

I am so totally pissed off with Windows 10!!! First it knackered my computer and re-formatting wouldn't solve the problem so I had to buy a new one one, and now it won't let me load my Adobe software. I am SO not happy right now.

Out of interest, what software do other Windows 10 users have on their PC's? Anyone care to recommend anything?

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[leesa_perrie]

*mega hugs* I'm not sure why you've had so many problems with it, the only one we've had is that the media player won't play DVDs anymore, so I had to download the VLC player for that. Not everyone has had that problem either, so *shrugs* It all seems a bit odd. *more hugs*

[stargatesg1971]

Thanks for the hugs.

I've had issues with Windows 10 since I was forced into an upgrade, every update I've held my breath because I always ended up with the spinning circle and a black screen, and after a day or so I would give up and turn it off. Up until recently it's managed to 'save' itself but not this time. The last thing it said before going kaput was updating security settings, I'm guessing it was that that screwed it up.

Hubby reviewed our error and it seems quite a few people were affected by this last update. The fact that Windows announcing that it was released by mistake, makes me wonder if it had glitches.

You mentioned before that you tend to use online resources, would you mind sharing the links with me? I've downloaded Affinity and am currently using a 10 day free trial. :D

[leesa_perrie]

My favourite atm is pixlr, I use the Express version. It doesn't limit some of the effects to paid members only like some sites, all of them are available for free.

I also use befunky for some things, but more and more of that is no longer free to use, it's getting ridiculous!

Picmonkey is another that I've used, but again, more and more of it is no longer free, I've got a bit fed up with it. Still, it can be useful for a few things, like rounded edges (in the 'borders' section, both transparent and not).

I think the latter two might have free trials, but I'm not positive. All of them are online software (ie, you upload your artwork and work on it online, and then save back to your computer afterwards). Hope this helps!

[stargatesg1971]

Thanks for the links, Leesa.

I've had a dabble with Pixlr already, it's similar to Adobe in a lot of ways and its great for making icons so YAY. I haven't figured out how to crop on Affinity LOL. I should probably look at a tut or something.

I'll be taking a look at the other sites too. You can never have too many resources. :D

Thanks again.

[stargatesg1971]

VLC is a great player, it'll play virtually anything.

[magnavox_23]

I have Adobe CC on Windows 10 running fine, though I haven't tried earlier versions.

[stargatesg1971]

I would prefer to stay with Adobe (I was using version 7 so it was rather ancient) but I don't really want to rent the software, were you able to purchase it? I can only see it available as a monthly rental fee.

[magnavox_23]

It sounds like it might be a compatibility issue then.

CC is by subscription only I'm afraid. It sucks, but it's industry standard. :/

You might be able to purchase older versions from 3rd party sellers.

[stargatesg1971]

Yes, I'm thinking it's a compatibility issue too.

It worked on my last computer and that was Windows 10 (though it was a converted version, from Windows 8) so I was expecting it work on my new computer, but now I'm thinking because this version of Windows is 10 from the get-go it works differently, sigh...so frustrating.

I hadn't considered buying an older version, hmmmm.

[magnavox_23]

Yeah, I cannot get older versions of Paintshop Pro to work on Windows 10 either.

[leesa_perrie]

And yet my old Paintshop Pro 7.4 works fine on Windows 10. Which just goes to show that Windows 10 seems to affect different computers in different ways. Very odd.

[0_lily_0]

I’m 2 months late at reading this. Sorry! For what’s worth after so many weeks, I use Windows 10 and the latest Photoshop CC just fine. I pay an yearly fee for the Photography plan, that let me run their software in 2 computers at the same time. I use it under Windows 10 on my desktop and under MacOS Sierra on my laptop (Macbook pro).
I use Procreate on my iPads Pro. Also have Affinity on them but haven’t tried it yet.

As of what other software I use under Windows 10:
Filter Forge and LucisArt, VLC, ImgBurn, Handbrake, Irfanview, CCleaner, Duplicate Cleaner Pro, Chrome, Avast Internet Suite, Malwarebytes’ Antimalware...
I’m sure I’m forgetting about some but I’n not at home so I can’t check my desktop.

[stargatesg1971]

I am tempted by CS but don't like the monthly/yearly fee. I've bought Photoshop Elements 15 now too, its practically an updated version of PS7 but doesn't allow you to import filters, which is a shame. On saying that though, the recent update implies I can import Filter Forge but I haven't tried to yet. Thanks for the software list.