Microsoft republishes KB3035583 (Get Win X App)

Indianatone said:

The way I would do it was to install 7 in the VM, activate and update it but disable 10 updates and then disconnect it.

Do you mean:

Install Win 7 in the VM within Linux, activate it, update it, disable 10 updates and then..............disconnect the Ethernet cable whenever you intended to use the 7 VM and reconnect the Ethernet cable at all other times? Doable, but a pain.

I've got a dual boot with Mint going now, with Mint on a discrete SSD. Other than learning more about Linux, the most annoying part of that method is managing personal files, backups, and email across 2 separate operating systems. I'm wondering if your method might be less annoying. I've played with VMs, but wasn't amused with the graphics on stuff like Photoshop---so I went with a dual boot----but might try a VM under the right circumstances.

You can disable the virtual Ethernet card in the virtual computer and effectively remove the card. Then the VM is quarantined and cannot connect to the network or internet.

ignatzatsonic said:

Indianatone said:

The way I would do it was to install 7 in the VM, activate and update it but disable 10 updates and then disconnect it.

I've got a dual boot with Mint going now, with Mint on a discrete SSD. Other than learning more about Linux, the most annoying part of that method is managing personal files, backups, and email across 2 separate operating systems. I'm wondering if your method might be less annoying. I've played with VMs, but wasn't amused with the graphics on stuff like Photoshop---so I went with a dual boot----but might try a VM under the right circumstances.

As one who, like many, is in the process of a Microsoft divorce, I am opting for a clean break. (Remember that Paul Simon song? "Hop on the bus, Gus. Make a new plan, Stan. You don't need to be coy, Roy, just get yourself free"): Well, I've been trying out Zorin and now Ubuntu (on it now). I'm finding you can copy many documents from Word and Libre Office will open them. Pictures are also no problem. One you make the transition, you can do almost everything you need on Linux. Exceptions are specialized software, in my case music creation. But I do that on a W7 machine that I keep offline 99% of the time. And that's not the fault of Linux; the manufacturers aren't considerate enough to make their programs run on Linux. I'm close to not needing Windows for anything but music at this point. I'll keep Windows on my internet rig so my wife can use it if her laptop breaks (not getting a divorce from her).

Brds7t7 said:

jadinolf said:

Has anyone seen this?

Microsoft stops automatic Windows 10 upgrades, says default checked update was 'a mistake' | VentureBeat | Apps | by Emil Protalinski

Not just a mistake Microsoft but a BIG MISTAKE!!!

A very "convenient" mistake to make (for MS).

Indianatone said:

It is MY Machine and I decide what goes on it.

If MS want to give me a $5K PC system with W10 on it, then I won't complain when they say they own it.

lehnerus2000 said:

Brds7t7 said:

jadinolf said:

Has anyone seen this?

Microsoft stops automatic Windows 10 upgrades, says default checked update was 'a mistake' | VentureBeat | Apps | by Emil Protalinski

Not just a mistake Microsoft but a BIG MISTAKE!!!

A very "convenient" mistake to make (for MS).

Indianatone said:

It is MY Machine and I decide what goes on it.

If MS want to give me a $5K PC system with W10 on it, then I won't complain when they say they own it.

Not this crotchety old lady. It's MY data that will be going onto it and MSpy has no right to any of it.

Indianatone said:

You can disable the virtual Ethernet card in the virtual computer and effectively remove the card. Then the VM is quarantined and cannot connect to the network or internet.

I'm running W10 that way.

I only turn the network on after an upgrade has:

• Been out for a while
• Had few complaints about bugs

Since I'm running W10 in VMware Player on a LM17.2 Host OS, I use the Host OS to traverse the Internet.

Lady Fitzgerald said:

lehnerus2000 said:

Indianatone said:

It is MY Machine and I decide what goes on it.

If MS want to give me a $5K PC system with W10 on it, then I won't complain when they say they own it.

Not this crotchety old lady. It's MY data that will be going onto it and MSpy has no right to any of it.

If they did do that I wouldn't use it for any of my private activities, only games and TAFE.

I'd use Linux Mint 17.2 for my private browsing and to generate documents.

jonnyhillow said:

I don't think it will be the last "so called mistake" MS admits to , they will continue to try different avenues to get everybody on Win 10 .

I just hate the BS reasons they come up with to try and pull the wool over everyone's eyes , it's as transparent as the "you can keep your current health care , period . Just how gullible do they think we are lol .

Don't answer that , very gullible , i know.

Like your Windows 7? You can keep your Windows 7.

Yeah, right.