I have a new HP laptop.

[DURHAM D]

It is running Windows 10 s.

Should I switch from "s" to just Windows 10 so I can use chrome? I just don't like bing.

Also, I get constant drop downs from the top and notices from the bottom of the screen and from the side announcing shit I don't care about. It is just way tooooo busy.

Suggestions???

[SheltieLover]

1. Get rid of S

BS program!

[DURHAM D]

2. Thanks for feed back.

They try to alarm you about the fact that once you get rid of S you can't come back and your security is at risk.

iows - be afraid, be very afraid

[SheltieLover]

4. Imho, 10 is a pos designed to make them $ on selling ads & your info 🤬

Loaded with bloatware.

Look into linux? Lots of different kinds.

W 10 will upgrade while you are working - no permission requested - no warning! - & whatever you were working on is gone, if not saved.

Pos!

[Hugh_Lebowski]

3. What are the specs on this laptop? (nt)

[RainCaster]

5. Replace it with a fresh install of Win10 from a CD

That is the only way to get rid of the spam that is plaguing you. After it has finished its installation and numerous updates & reboots it should be working better. Yes, Linux is a great alternative but it's not for everyone.

[DURHAM D]

6. It does not have a CD tray.

It was cheap.

[RainCaster]

7. You can use a USB DVD drive

I have several laptops without CD or DVD drives. I can install software using the USB drive. $23 on Amazon.

[DURHAM D]

8. Thanks for the reminder.

I think I have one on a shelf in the basement. Will look for it.

[ItsjustMe]

9. Switch to Windows 10 From Windows 10s mode

Now Download the media creation tool

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10

Then Install your USB drive and start the media creation tool

The Tool will download Windows 10 to your USB

Now Reboot and Install Windows 10

Windows should Install all the drivers, but if not, go to the manufacturers website and install them from there.