My new laptop

Clive · Feb 10, 2016, 21:47:48

Good ideas Steve! I'll test your theories and report back.

During the file transfer process from Mrs Clive's computer, a number of enormous .tib files have gone over. Tib files are Acronis backup files and I wonder if I can safely delete them? The .tib System folder is 54Gb and is in the backup directory.

Clive · Feb 10, 2016, 22:23:55

There is a compelling case for them being cable ties. But they could definitely be used as anti-slip pads too. I quite like Den's theory!

stevenrw · Feb 10, 2016, 23:25:14

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Also there is a multi-device option where you can add tablets/smartphones etc.
30 day free trial.
Been using it for years - very happy to continue
http://www.eset.co.uk/Home/Smart-Security

Clive · Feb 11, 2016, 12:51:25

That might be useful if I can't recover my Kapersky license. I was offered a CD for £3.50 when I subscribed and I now regret not taking advantage of that offer.

stevenrw · Feb 15, 2016, 22:51:53

I'm sure I read somewhere recently in ComputerActive mag that there was a bit of free software to root out lost license details etc. Give me a couple of days and I'll find it for you Clive.

Clive · Feb 16, 2016, 11:51:02

Oh thanks Steve, if it's very recent I'll probably have the copy to hand. I haven't opened the latest issue yet. I've taken every copy since issue 1 but I don't keep them very long. I have a feeling that all the Windows 10 tweaks I carried out from a recent issue were undone during a Windows update yesterday! I had loads of messages to that effect soon afterwards. Even Cortana was resurrected.

I think it's going to be a constant battle to keep control of this new version of Windows.

Clive · Feb 16, 2016, 14:49:40

Actually it was a doddle to reactivate my subscription. I just went on the Kaspersky website, downloaded it again and entered my code and that was it!

Clive · Feb 16, 2016, 22:50:35

I've had my money back on the transfer lead. Good old Amazon!

Clive · Feb 22, 2016, 16:42:05

I've installed all my old software going back to Windows Me and have not had any problems at all. It was my understanding that we should say goodbye to anything over a couple of years old. If I could have found somewhere to stuff my 3.5" discs I would have installed Ami Pro word processor for Win 3.1.

Simon · Feb 22, 2016, 17:02:09

Something I should get around to trying is installing some of my old software on Windows 10. That's before I would even consider upgrading my Windows 7 machine, which I suspect would struggle with Win 10 anyway. I did try some older software on my then Windows 8.1 laptop, and I seem to recall having problems with older versions of .net framework.

Clive · Feb 22, 2016, 21:30:55

I think my machines would have struggled with the upgrade and I've never gone down that route. I'm quite happy with Win 10 but it's a job to keep it under control.

Windows 10 forced update KB 3135173 changes browser and other defaults

http://www.infoworld.com/article/3032751/microsoft-windows/windows-10-forced-update-kb-3135173-changes-browser-and-other-defaults.html?utm_source=fark&utm_medium=website&utm_content=link

This happened to mine (see earlier post in this thread) but I managed to undo the damage easily enough.

Glenn · Feb 23, 2016, 07:52:34

Mine is fine. From the above link take a look at http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_10-other_settings/an-app-default-was-reset/7f51d3de-8e67-478f-9a10-fcd4873ce3af?page=3&msgId=2578fb4b-efc0-4aa0-90d0-3e65db7f6d9a&auth=1

Clive · Feb 23, 2016, 12:13:24

Good call Glenn. Perhaps it was old software that triggered my own glitch. I have a problem installing Acronis True Image 2010 which says "cannot connect to update server". I think it will let me install but there have been a lot of vital improvements to Acronis during the past six years. I don't particularly like the software anyway as it was pretty much useless when I experienced a HDD failure on an XP desktop. It refused to re-install my files because it was a different hard disc. So I did wonder what purpose it served. If anyone knows of a better back up software I would be delighted.

Ray · Feb 23, 2016, 13:05:36

Look at Macrium Reflect, Clive, there's a free and paid version, I've been using it for a couple of years at least, it's never let me down and I've found it's way better than Acronis ever was.

Clive · Feb 23, 2016, 14:47:21

Thanks Ray. I've been wondering what the Macrium folder is on the computer. I must have had it installed on a previous machine and transferred it over with the tsunami. I'll delete it and look for a fresh installation.