linuxgeek: Re: [LINUX_Newbies] Linux and Windows 10 problems

Monday, September 21, 2015

Re: [LINUX_Newbies] Linux and Windows 10 problems

Let's hope not, but it does sound like something THEY'D do. Is there
any companies out there that make new computers that don't have this
restriction? My HP in the living room runs Windows 8.1, and it's
pressuring me to upgrade to Windows 10. Seeing as how I can't even log
into my account on the computer unless I enter my password for MSN (God
forbid I ever need to reboot that PC when the internet is out) and
remembering the money that folks had to spend to upgrade to Windows
Vista, I'm not going to do it. I'm not sure why anyone would, but I've
heard that not a lot of people think like I do, though that number is
increasing daily. I'm sure the OP had their own reasons for using
Windows 10, but I'm glad that I don't have to at this moment.
-Michael Sullivan-
On 09/20/2015 06:19 PM, aa0qc@yahoo.com [LINUX_Newbies] wrote:
> I thought I read somewhere MS has locked up computers such that you
> can't make one dual boot. Prevents you from changing op systems.
>
> Dan
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> On Sep 20, 2015, at 12:34 PM, Justin Bell justin_e_bell2000@yahoo.com
> <mailto:justin_e_bell2000@yahoo.com> [LINUX_Newbies]
> <LINUX_Newbies@yahoogroups.com <mailto:LINUX_Newbies@yahoogroups.com>>
> wrote:
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> It does sound a bit mysterious.
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> I think the main issue is to decide if the problem is hardware or software.
>
> Since the problem occurred right after a software update -- most people
> would lean towards a software problem.
>
> However, I lean towards a hardware problem. Because :
>
> 1) You cannot even get into bios.
>
> Many Dell computers have a built in hardware diagnostic to spot
> hardware problems. If you have a Dell, it may be useful to run this check,
>
> Often a spare Dvd or CD rom can be obtained cheaply. . I can find an
> abundance of these surplus in Spokane., A quick swap of the DVD drive
> would eliminate a simple DVD problem, However, if you cannot get in
> bios- the DVD drive may not be the problem.,
>
> It would be useful to know if your power supply is putting out the
> correct voltages, Often a power supply checkers can be obtained cheaply.
>
> Another technique is to obtain a copy of Hirem's boot cd and boot into a
> pseudo version of Win XP. If you cannot do this, it is probably a
> hardware problem,
>
> I hope this helps,
>
>
> Justin
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> *From:* "Scott scottro@nyc.rr.com <mailto:scottro@nyc.rr.com>
> [LINUX_Newbies]" <LINUX_Newbies@yahoogroups.com
> <mailto:LINUX_Newbies@yahoogroups.com>>
> *To:* "Linux Canuck linuxcanuck@yahoo.ca <mailto:linuxcanuck@yahoo.ca>
> [LINUX_Newbies]" <LINUX_Newbies@yahoogroups.com
> <mailto:LINUX_Newbies@yahoogroups.com>>
> *Sent:* Sunday, September 20, 2015 5:06 AM
> *Subject:* Re: [LINUX_Newbies] Linux and Windows 10 problems
>
> On Sun, Sep 20, 2015 at 11:41:55AM +0000, Linux Canuck
> linuxcanuck@yahoo.ca <mailto:linuxcanuck@yahoo.ca> [LINUX_Newbies] wrote:
> >
> > A bit of history. I had windows 8.1 and Mint 17.2 installed side
> by side...everything worked fine. I got my upgrade to windows 10 and
> things work til this week. I lost my grub boot. That would not be so
> bad, but I also lost the boot menu where you pick what drive you want
> to use. So, I tried to run the Mint live disk and can't get it to
> run....can't get into the bios either. This has me stumped. I have to
> get access to the bios or I can't do anything. F2 and f12 don't work
> either. Some help please.
> > Jim wa9arb
> >
> There is probably some way to get into the BIOS. You might try doing that
> and seeing if secure boot is enabled. Or, perhaps Windows 10 has some new
> thing or changed the partitioning enough to break things.
> http://askubuntu.com/questions/665445/upgraded-to-windows-10-on-dual-boot-and-cant-boot-to-ubuntu-partition
>
> --
> Scott Robbins
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