Why Be Concerned About Windows 10

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Why be Concerned about Windows 10

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FuYtQGfORwY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lKXShHAmtCY

http://thehackernews.com/2015/08/windows-10-disables-pirated-games-microsoft.html

http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/servicesagreement/

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacystatement/default.aspx

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-hk/windows-10/feedback-diagnostics-privacy-faq

Security Now-Steve Gibson:Windows 10 and the Stage Fright vulnerability for phones(Android)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mfKZZa41LB8

Changing Hardware

https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_10-win_upgrade/reinstalling-windows-10-after-upgrade/578d0b7f-57e4-4893-b9d1-6cfac0d6290a?page=2

http://www.gohacking.com/how-windows-product-activation-works/

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/activating-windows-faq#1TC=windows-vista

THIS IS IMPORTANT !!!!

READ all of THE EULA THAT MICROSOFT WILL SHOW YOU WHEN YOU INSTALL Windows 10 also Read the Microsoft Service agreement and privacy

statements-links are in the “Why be conserned about Windows 10” section

above. This applies to all of Microsoft, not just Windows 10.

THIS IS IMPORTANT !!!

You may be actually ceeding your right for other remedies or to sue (4th amendment-Bill of Rights) for illegal search/seizure if you agree to Microsoft's stated policy of being able to access even private data and use it as they see fit. Agreeing is continuing the installation and using Windows 10.

The Eula says that they use your information as they see fit, privacy may be dead.

You need to have updated your machine with Windows Updates and you need

Update KB3035583, which installs the Windows 10 Update and the following prerequisite Windows Updates. Besides requiring Windows 7 SP1 or Windows

8.1 Update, you must also have installed:

For Windows 7 SP1 KB2952664

For Windows 8.1 Update KB2976978

INSTALLATION tips

If you do start the upgrade be aware that Microsoft's idea of how long you can pause it

before installing is 48 hours-no other choices are available.

https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_10-win_upgrade/will-ms-send-an-inviteof-win-10-free-upgrade-to-a/183383a1-9d76-458c-87bd-6cd210520224

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/windows-10-upgrade

http://www.howtogeek.com/197559/how-to-install-windows-10-on-your-pc/

http://www.technomag.co.zw/2015/08/07/how-to-upgrade-to-windows-10-without-the-invite/#sthash.RnYnVSAw.dpbs

http://www.ghacks.net/2015/06/08/how-to-display-the-windows-10-upgrade-icon-if-it-is-not-visible/

https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_10-win_upgrade/decline-get-windows-10-invite/0ea9dc20-a3d1-422f-8e5a-057e69e718fe?auth=1

http://lifehacker.com/how-to-hide-the-get-windows-10-icon-from-your-taskbar-1708536452?disableinsets=off&utm_expid=66866090-49.VYy4WCNHSyuP6EmjnM93MQ.1

:::: B U T ::::

https://www.thurrott.com/windows/windows-10/4260/windows-10-drops-reliance-on-microsoft-account

DO NOT get tricked-you can install Windows 10 via a local account-do not

install with a microsoft account or other email.

Everything works as normal but some parts of the “new mobile” world such as OneDrive

or Cortana. No one knows exactly how private you can get with this OS, but it's

a start.

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-gb/windows-8/microsoft-account-tutorial

http://www.7tutorials.com/should-you-use-local-or-microsoft-account-windows-10

The below should work for 8 or 10

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-my/windows-8/disable-remove-password

https://4sysops.com/archives/install-windows-10-with-a-local-account/

http://www.baldnerd.com/install-windows-10-without-a-microsoft-account/

http://betanews.com/2015/08/03/you-dont-need-to-use-a-microsoft-account-to-download-apps-from-window-10s-store/

To “Convert” a Microsoft Account to a local Account of make a local account after installation

https://askleo.com/how-do-i-switch-back-to-a-local-account-sign-in-for-windows-10/

https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_8-security/convert-microsoft-account-to-local-account/6024b140-b0cd-4d9b-9b87-aa25bd25e1ed?auth=1

http://superuser.com/questions/716107/disconnect-microsoft-account-from-my-local-account

http://www.networkworld.com/article/2956427/microsoft-subnet/how-to-setup-a-local-account-in-windows-10-during-or-after-installation.html

http://www.addictivetips.com/windows-tips/switch-from-a-microsoft-account-to-a-local-account-in-windows-10/

http://www.techregar.com/how-to-customize-or-remove-search-bar-in-windows-10/

I would backup my Windows installation before installing-Paragon Backup and

Recovery Free does a good job, is free, backsup to DVDs or USB or External harddrive,

and is NON-Microsoft. It will take the same time to do and a full backup takes a lot of disks, so make sure your backup option spans disks or that there is enough space on the device you backup to.

After installation, I would also burn the “Windows.old” folder to a backup since this contains your old OS, just in case. Microsoft says you can go back to your old OS, but may delete the

old files after 30 days to save room.

I would also burn the old OS iso files for my machine to a cd-you can download the

Windows 7 or Windows 8 or 8.1 from Microsoft-get it while it is still available..

This will allow you to install your old OS in a “clean” install if it has been more than a

month since you upgraded but want to go back.

If you want to use Microsoft's system, keep reading

How to revert to Windows 7 or 8 from Windows 10

http://winsupersite.com/windows-10/how-revert-back-your-previous-os-after-windows-10-upgrade

http://www.howtogeek.com/220723/how-to-uninstall-windows-10-and-downgrade-to-windows-7-or-8.1/

http://www.easeus.com/resource/revert-back-to-windows-7-from-windows-10.html

HOW Tos:

How to re-set the most obvious settings for privacy

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rczgCmoNSSE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bx3DsDtBSxU

http://www.tnj.com/technology/windows-10-security-settings-to-know

http://bgr.com/2015/08/05/windows-10-privacy-security-tips-tricks/

http://www.zdnet.com/article/how-to-secure-windows-10-the-paranoids-guide/

http://bgr.com/2015/07/30/windows-10-upgrade-installation-settings/

http://www.cnet.com/how-to/windows-10-settings-menu-the-privacy-tab/

http://www.thewindowsclub.com/privacy-settings-windows-10

http://www.howtogeek.com/221864/digging-into-and-understanding-windows-10s-privacy-settings/

http://www.howtogeek.com/210921/how-to-disable-your-webcam-and-why-you-should/

http://lifehacker.com/what-windows-10s-privacy-nightmare-settings-actually-1722267229?commerce_insets_disclosure=on&utm_expid=66866090-48.Ej9760cOTJCPS_Bq4mjoww.2&utm_referrer=http%3A%2F%2Fr.search.yahoo.com%2F_ylt%3DAwrTcdzU2.VV6XUA8gYnnIlQ%3B_ylu%3DX3oDMTByMjR0MTVzBGNvbG8DZ3ExBHBvcwM3BHZ0aWQDBHNlYwNzcg--%2FRV%3D2%2FRE%3D1441156181%2FRO%3D10%2FRU%3Dhttp%253a%252f%252flifehacker.com%252fwhat-windows-10s-privacy-nightmare-settings-actually-1722267229%2FRK%3D0%2FRS%3DqwNBoLnhP8GXbp9.zqaOUNiFe4o-

http://carisesuatu.loomhost.com/look/Windows_10_Security_Settings/How_To_Stop_Windows_10_s_Spying_Ads__Rock_Paper_Shotgun/aHR0cDovL3d3dy5yb2NrcGFwZXJzaG90Z3VuLmNvbS8yMDE1LzA3LzMwL3dpbmRvd3MtMTAtcHJpdmFjeS1zZXR0aW5ncy8=_blog

http://carisesuatu.loomhost.com/look/Windows_10_Security_Settings/Windows_10_Privacy_Settings_How_To_Stop_Windows_10_From__/aHR0cDovL2Jnci5jb20vMjAxNS8wOC8wNS93aW5kb3ctMTAtcHJpdmFjeS1zZXR0aW5ncy1ob3ctdG8tc3RvcC1zcHlpbmcv_blog

Accounts-manage

http://www.cnet.com/how-to/windows-10-settings-menu-the-accounts-tab/

http://www.thewindowsclub.com/windows-10-account-settings

http://www.thewindowsclub.com/windows-10-sign-options

Cortana

http://bgr.com/2015/08/13/windows-10-cortana-search-privacy-settings/

http://www.windowscentral.com/how-turn-cortana-and-stop-personal-data-gathering-windows-10

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZvAzxF4m0M0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hvxuV78xtDw

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=of3Bdt_iwsY

Customizing—do after you decide to keep Windows 10 or it may be harder to go back

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/customizing-desktop-recommended-links#1TC=windows-vista

http://features.en.softonic.com/10-tips-for-customizing-windows-10

http://www.howtogeek.com/197836/8-ways-to-customize-the-windows-10-start-menu/

http://www.gcflearnfree.org/windows10/7

http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/7-tips-customizing-windows-10-taskbar/

http://www.howtogeek.com/172466/10-ways-you-can-customize-your-windows-taskbar/

http://www.tekrevue.com/tip/how-to-shrink-hide-windows-10-taskbar-search-box/

http://www.techregar.com/how-to-customize-or-remove-search-bar-in-windows-10/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BT1Mz_TRXvQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u0DvBgPcivg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XF1Q183Pgqk

Desktop

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yQpFEUFnrGk

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FZqKyhfD7-E

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7h782xnVvcM

The Edge-

http://carisesuatu.loomhost.com/look/Windows_10_Security_Settings/Managing_Privacy_Settings_In_Microsoft_Edge_For_Windows_10/aHR0cDovL3d3dy5jb3guY29tL3Jlc2lkZW50aWFsL3N1cHBvcnQvaW50ZXJuZXQvYXJ0aWNsZS5jb3g__|__YXJ0aWNsZUlkPTE2Mjg4NzgwLTFmYjYtMTFlMi00OTUzLTAwMDAwMDAwMDAwMA==_blog

http://blogs.windows.com/msedgedev/2015/08/26/how-microsoft-edge-and-internet-explorer-11-on-windows-10-work-better-together-in-the-enterprise/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vEgQaoqlX2c

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iH1D31YHsgY

http://techreviewpro.com/microsoft-edge-tips-and-tricks-windows-10-beginners-6160/

Windows Firewall

https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_10-other_settings/windows-10-firewall-notification/fd8d0ff6-5830-4c21-8189-3867ee508c01

http://www.sysprobs.com/enable-ping-reply-and-ftp-traffic-in-windows-10-and-server

http://windowsitpro.com/windows-server/top-10-windows-firewall-netsh-commands

http://www.howto-connect.com/windows-10-import-and-export-firewall-settings/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5sv19pCD_VA

OneDrive -was supposed to ship with Windows 10 but was not ready and this may have

beem the reason it still may be a mess at last report.

http://winsupersite.com/windows-10/heres-whats-really-happening-onedrive-windows-10

http://www.zdnet.com/article/windows-10-onedrive-sync-and-the-art-of-difficult-conversations/#!

https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_10-win_upgrade/windows-10-and-one-drive/373ab585-182f-4832-aca0-1e79b6530e94

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-nz/windows-8/getting-started-onedrive-tutorial

http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/substitute-onedrive-placeholders-windows-10/

http://www.windowscentral.com/why-you-should-use-onedrive-windows-10

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BNKljJdKl5s

(uninstall from Windows 10)

Safe Mode-W10

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UOTbLmhAnjM

Shortcuts and help

http://www.infoworld.com/article/2930773/microsoft-windows/how-to-make-shortcuts-to-windows-10-settings-on-your-desktop.html

http://betanews.com/2015/06/19/windows-10-tips-settings-control-panel/

http://www.windowscentral.com/how-create-desktop-shortcuts-specific-settings-windows-10

http://www.winbeta.org/news/windows-10-how-make-quick-shortcuts-specific-settings-your-desktop

Updates

http://www.download3k.com/articles/How-to-Configure-Windows-Updates-in-Windows-10-01365

https://mymce.wordpress.com/2015/07/28/how-to-configure-windows-update-in-windows-10/

http://pureinfotech.com/2015/02/03/windows-10-configure-windows-update-restart-schedules/

Metered Connection-no automatic updates

http://www.howtogeek.com/224471/how-to-prevent-windows-10-from-automatically-downloading-updates/

Third Party Privacy Tools

https://theintercept.com/2015/06/04/microsoft-disk-encryption/

http://www.redferret.net/?p=50245

http://www.intowindows.com/donotspy-stop-windows-10-from-spying-on-you

http://www.majorgeeks.com/files/details/donotspy10.html

http://pxc-coding.com/de/portfolio/donotspy10/

http://dottech.org/105656/windows-best-free-encryption-software-review/

http://bgr.com/2015/08/14/windows-10-spying-prevention-privacy-tools/

http://everyonehacks.blogspot.com/2015/08/free-tools-that-stop-windows-10-from.htm

http://www.filehippo.com/software/internet/browsers/

Free ebooks

http://www.thewindowsclub.com/free-windows-10-ebook

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=47716

http://blogs.msdn.com/b/microsoft_press/archive/2015/05/01/free-ebook-introducing-windows-10-for-it-professionals-preview-edition.aspxhttp://salefiles.com/9aznvohhp8ht/Windows_10_Beyond_the_Manual.pdf.html

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/apps/windows-10-rumors/9nblggh0bs3n

http://www.filecritic.com/windows10-free-ebook-download

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=48126

For those who do not want to wait for Microsoft to download as an update

Or who have problems with the update

Downloads-iso ...burn as disk image to dvd or make bootable usb (8GB or larger)

If upgrading by the iso file, don't forget to burn the DVD and then do not boot

from the DVD-instead, put it in your drive and drill down to the “Setup.exe” and run it. Otherwise you will need a valid Windows 10

product ID to activate within 30 days-your old one may not be accepted so windows will not activate. This makes it not free.

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10ISO

Downloads-Media Creation Tool(which then downloads an iso or makes a bootable USB)

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10/media-creation-tool-install?ocid=ms_wol_win10

Download other Microsoft OS with a legal Microsoft key-same versions

http://www.howtogeek.com/186775/how-to-download-windows-7-8-and-8.1-installation-media-legally/

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows7

http://www.redmondpie.com/download-windows-8-iso-x86-x64-file-directly-from-microsoft/