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June 2016 LCCU Meeting

June 2016 LCCU Meeting. We’ll answers members’ questions: How do you prepare for upgrading to Windows 10 ? How do you avoid upgrading to Windows 10? Photo Library vs . Photo Gallery, what files included?

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June 2016 LCCU Meeting

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  1. June 2016 LCCU Meeting • We’ll answers members’ questions: • How do you prepare for upgrading to Windows 10 ? • How do you avoid upgrading to Windows 10? • Photo Library vs. Photo Gallery, what files included? • Chrome message: Group Policy Client services login failed. Browser takes 5 minutes to start… • How do you stop autoplaying videos? • How do you diagnose & fix a slow browser? • How can you put lots of pictures on Facebook?

  2. June 2016 LCCU MeetingPhoto Library vs. Photo Gallery • Photo Library - contains all files stored in or under the My Pictures or Public Pictures folders. You can add other folders or devices to that library. • Photo Gallery - contains files stored in or under the My Pictures or Public Pictures folders with extensions .jpg, .tif, .ixr, .png, .wdp, .bmp, or .ico. You can include other folders and locations.

  3. June 2016 LCCU MeetingChrome - Group Policy Client svc • Chrome message: Group Policy Client services login failed, and browser takes 5 minutes to start. • Group policy client problems in Google Chrome Help forum: • delete cache & cookies – Click Menu, More Tools, Clear browsing data • try incognito mode – Menu, New incognito window • disable extensions – Menu, More Tools, Extensions • reset browser settings – Click Menu, Settings, Show Advanced settings, Reset Settings, Reset.

  4. June 2016 LCCU MeetingChrome - Group Policy Client svc • Chrome message: Group Policy Client services login failed, and browser takes 5 minutes to start. • Windows could not connect to Group Policy Client services fix for Windows 8.1 64-bit on YouTube, see Comments by & replies to “El Roquero”, mentions 5 minutes opening Chrome. Edits registry (back it up first).

  5. June 2016 LCCU MeetingHow to Avoid Windows 10 • Run Never10 from GRC.com (simplest) or • Install & run GWX Control Panel (also deletes downloads)

  6. June 2016 LCCU MeetingHow to Avoid Windows 10 • References • Windows 10 Behaves Like Malware by AskLeo.com • A closer look at the Never 10 automatic upgrades disabler for Windows 7, Windows 8.x by Betanews • Steve Gibson's Never10 vs. Josh Mayfield's GWX Control Panel by InfoWorld, “Woody on Windows:

  7. June 2016 LCCU MeetingHow to Prepare for Windows 10 • References • How should I prepare my PC for the upgrade to Windows 10? From The Guardian, 5/6/2016 • Update to Windows 10 Headache Free With A Pre-Upgrade Checklist from howtogeek.com

  8. June 2016 LCCU MeetingHow to Prepare for Windows 10 • Clean and update • Uninstall unneeded programs, plus Oracle’s Java and Apple Quicktime. • Run windows update. • Run CCleaner. • Uninstall 3rd party antivirus program, unless the company tells you not to. • Collect your Product keys and passwords • Using Belarc Advisor or NirSoft’s ProduKey

  9. June 2016 LCCU MeetingHow to Prepare for Windows 10 • Do file/folder and system image backups • For file/folder backup, use Windows 7/8.1 file backup or file history or FreeFileSync. • For system image backup, use the one in Windows 7/8.1, or Macrium Reflect Free, EaseUS To Do Backup Free, AOMEI Backupper, or Acronis True Image. Note - Easeus System Goback Free is specifically designed to do system image before Win 10 upgrade. Be sure to make the boot disc before you upgrade.

  10. June 2016 LCCU MeetingHow to Prepare for Windows 10 • Collect Windows 10 compatible drivers • May need drivers for internal devices (get them from PC manufacturer if possible) as well as peripherals. • Unplug peripherals before upgrade to save time • Log in with Microsoft account, if using Win 8.1 • Gives access to Microsoft store, free software, and OneDrive

  11. June 2016 LCCU MeetingHow to Prepare for Windows 10 • Collect Windows 10 compatible drivers • For example, drivers for Judy’s HP laptop are at http://support.hp.com/gb-en/product/HP-Pavilion-dv6-7000-Entertainment-Notebook-PC-series/5226230/model/5273697/drivers?sku=A3E82AV

  12. May 2016 LCCU MeetingGoing back to Windows 7/8.1 • Before 30 days is up – go to Start>Settings> Update & Security, under “Go back to Windows 7/8.1, click “Get started”. • After 30 days, use system image backup made just before upgrading to Windows 10 or… • Use Easeus System Goback Free to make backup before upgrading and if needed, to restore, but be sure to copy the .iso file to make the boot disc before you upgrade.

  13. May 2016 LCCU MeetingGoing back to Windows 7/8.1 • How to Uninstall Windows 10 and Downgrade to Windows 7 or 8.1 from howtogeek.com • How to uninstall Windows 10 and go back to Windows 7 or 8 from PC World • How to downgrade Windows 10 after 30 days: ways to return to Windows 7 or 8 after Microsoft's rollback time limit from PC Advisor

  14. May 2016 LCCU MeetingGoing back to Windows 7/8.1 • Worried about upgrading to Windows 10? EaseUS System GoBack Free provides you with an escape route from betanews.com • EaseUS System GoBack Free 1.0 - PCAdvisor • Query regarding Windows 7 system image backup restore on Windows 10 Insider Preview from answers.microsoft.com

  15. May 2016 LCCU MeetingStop Autoplaying Videos • To stop autoplaying HTML5 videos • IE: can’t do it. • Firefox: type “about: config” in URL bar, type “autoplay” into the search box, set “media.autoplay.enabled” to false. • Chrome: install “Stop YouTube HTML5 AutoPlay” browser extension, works for other websites, too.

  16. May 2016 LCCU MeetingStop Autoplaying Videos • To stop autoplaying Flash videos • IE: click the gear, “Manage add-ons”, select “Toolbars and extensions”, under “Show” click “All Addons”, select “Shockwave Flash Object”, click “More information” and click “Remove all sites” or go to Tools, Safety, click : “ActiveX filtering”. • Firefox: Install Add-on “Flashblock (best) or go to menu, Add-ons, select Plugins and set Shockwave Flash to “Ask to Activate”.

  17. May 2016 LCCU MeetingStop Autoplaying Videos • To stop autoplaying Flash videos • Chrome: Click menu button, Settings. Click “Show advanced settings”, under Privacy, click Content settings, scroll down to Plug-ins, and select 'Let me choose when to run plugin content‘ or type “chrome://chrome/settings/content” into URL bar & select “Let me choose when to run plugin content.

  18. May 2016 LCCU MeetingStop Autoplaying Videos • How to Stop Auto-Playing HTML5 Videos in Your Web Browser – howtogeek.com • How to Enable Click-to-Play Plugins in Every Web Browser - howtogeek.com • How to stop autoplaying ads, videos and media on web pages: Stop videos autoplaying in Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer – PCadvisor • How to stop autoplay videos (Flash) - PC World

  19. May 2016 LCCU MeetingHow to fix slow internet browsing • Some possible causes & diagnostics • Slow internet speed – check using www.speedtest.net • Browser add-ons – try running without add-ons. • Lots of browser tabs open – open fewer. • Too many startup programs accessing the internet in background – use Ccleaner or msconfig to turn off. • Web page errors – try a different browser. • Malware and viruses – run Malwarebytes, etc. • Autoplaying HTML5 videos.

  20. May 2016 LCCU MeetingHow to fix slow internet browsing • Some possible causes & diagnostics • Running 2 firewalls – turn Windows firewall off. • Running on the same wireless channel as neighbors –change router settings to use a different channel than the default. Also try using an ethernet cable. • Not turning off the computer daily to free memory. • Too little free space on disk drive, need room for paging, hibernation files – Windirstat analyzes files. • Dusty computer, leading to overheating – monitor temperature or control fans with Speedfan .

  21. May 2016 LCCU MeetingHow to fix slow internet browsing • Some possible causes & diagnostics • Disk or memory problems • to check and fix hard drive, run “chkdsk /f c:” . • To check memory, go to Control Panel, search for “memory”, under “Administrative Tools”, click “Diagnose your computer’s memory problems”. • Monitor disk activity with CrystalDiskInfo.

  22. May 2016 LCCU MeetingHow to fix slow internet browsing • Speedtest.net results, Judy’s Mediacom

  23. May 2016 LCCU MeetingHow to fix slow internet browsing • Temporarily run without browser add-ons: • IE: Go to Start>Run> “Iexplore.exe –extoff” or Start>All Programs>Accessories>System Tools>Internet Explorer (No add-ons) • Firefox: Start>Run> “Firefox –safe-mode” or Menu button>Help, “Restart with Add-ons Disabled” & “Start in Safe Mode”. Or Menu button>Add-ons> extensions and set each to “Never activate”. • Chrome – Menu>More tools>Extensions. Disable each of them.

  24. May 2016 LCCU MeetingHow to fix slow internet browsing • Temporarily run without startup programs • Click Start and in search box enter “msconfig”. • Under Startup tab, if some are disabled, note which, then click “Disable all”. When finished debugging, click “Enable all”, then disable any you don’t use. • Or run CCcleaner and under Tools, Startup tab, select startup program and click “Disable”.

  25. May 2016 LCCU MeetingHow to fix slow internet browsing • Check for & remove malware • Run Malwarebytes Antimalware. • Run Adwcleaner • Run Hitman Pro • Run Malwarebytes Junkware Removal Tool • Run Norton Power Eraser, no installation, but take care not to delete legitimate files/programs

  26. June 2016 LCCU MeetingHow to fix slow internet browsing • Turn off autoplaying HTML5 videos • In Firefox – Type “about:plugin” into URL bar, agree to warning and type “autoplay” into Search bar. Double-click “Media.autoplay.enabled” and the preference will change from True to False. • In Chrome – add “Disable HTML5 Autoplay” extension.

  27. June 2016 LCCU MeetingHow to fix slow internet browsing • Turn off autoplaying Flash videos • Internet Explorer – click Safety, turn on “ActiveX filtering” • Firefox – download Flash Block add-on • Chrome – type “chrome://chrome/settings/content” into URL bar & select “Let me choose when to run plugin content.

  28. June 2016 LCCU MeetingHow to fix slow internet browsing • References • How to Stop Auto-Playing HTML5 Videos in Your Web Browser from howtogeek.com • How to stop autoplaying ads, videos and media on web pages: Stop videos autoplaying in Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer from pcadvisor • How to stop autoplay videos from PCWorld.com

  29. May 2016 LCCU MeetingHow to fix slow internet browsing • References • How to Speed up a Slow Internet Connection from wikihow.com • Slow Computer/browser? Check Here First; It May Not Be Malware from bleepingcomputer.com • AdwCleaner 5.1.1.4 Download – when it is malware • How to Make Your Own Security Toolkit – PC Mag

  30. May 2016 LCCU MeetingHow to fix slow internet browsing • References • Internet Browser Software Reviews - Toptenreviews • Troubleshoot Firefox issues using Safe Mode • Firefox hangs or is not responding - How to fix

  31. May 2016 LCCU MeetingHow to add photos to Facebook • At top of a timeline, click “Add Photos/Videos” to add photos to your timeline photo album, or “Create photo album” to upload photos to new album. • Select the photos you want to add to Facebook. After they are uploaded, add comments, location, tags, etc. • Click “Post”.

  32. May 2016 LCCU MeetingHow to add photos to Facebook • Supported sizes, use for best resolution: • Regular photos: 720px, 960px, 2048px (width) • Cover photos: 851px by 315px

  33. May 2016 LCCU MeetingHow to add photos to Facebook • References • Uploading Photos & Profile Pictures (Facebook help) • add photos to my albums without posting my activity to my timeline and the news feed? (help community)

  34. April 2016 LCCU MeetingOptional Windows Updates • Recommendations • Read the KB notes to see if you need it; if not, hide it, otherwise, install it. Note – some have prerequisites. • Do a system image backup first or at least a restore point. • Do a few at a time, so that if there’s a problem, it’s easier to find the cause. • Some advise getting graphics card drivers (e.g. nVidia) from the manufacturer, others say those from Microsoft are better tested.

  35. April 2016 LCCU MeetingOptional Windows Updates • Recommendations • Read the KB notes to see if you need it; if not, hide it, otherwise, install it. Note – some have prerequisites. • Do a system image backup first or at least a restore point. • Do a few at a time, so that if there’s a problem, it’s easier to find the cause.

  36. April 2016 LCCU MeetingOptional Windows Updates • Intel other hardware - Intel Management Engine Interface - From answers.microsoft.com: “The "Intel Management Engine Interface " is a part of the VPro technology of intel. This IMEI technology allows to manage your pc remotely. And is more designed for enterprises then for home users.” • nVidia - Graphics Adapter WDDM1.1 – drivers from Microsoft are more thoroughly tested than those from the manufacturer, but are not as recent, so are best for the general public; gamers may want the latest from the manufacturer. Or, if it isn’t broke, …

  37. April 2016 LCCU MeetingOptional Windows Updates • KB Notes • KB2574819 – required if you intend to use Remote Desktop • KB2592687 – Remote Desktop Protocol update, need as prerequisite KB2574819 • KB2830477 – Remote Desktop Connection update • KB3080079 – support for Transport Layer Security (TLS) for Remote Desktop Services • KB3102429 – Supports Azerbaijani Manat and Georgian Lari currency symbols

  38. April 2016 LCCU MeetingOptional Windows Updates • KB Notes • KB3133977 – Fixes issue where BitLocker can’t encrypt drives. • KB3137061 – fixes issue with Windows Azure virtual machines. • KB3138901 - Users can't access Internet when multiple users log on to a Remote Desktop Services (RDS) server and run Internet Explorer at the same time when proxy settings are managed by Group Policy.

  39. April 2016 LCCU MeetingOptional Windows Updates • KB Notes • KB3139923 – MSI (windows installer) repair doesn't work when MSI source is installed on an HTTP share in Windows.

  40. April 2016 LCCU MeetingOptional Windows Updates • References • do i need Intel Management Engine driver? From TomsHardware.com • Windows 7: Do I want to install nVidia drivers from Microsoft? From sevenforums.com • After installing nvidia - Graphics adapter WDDM1.1, Graphics Adapter WDDM1.2, Other hardware - NVIDIA GeForce GT 635M, bluescreen!!! from answers.microsoft.com

  41. April 2016 LCCU MeetingOptional Windows Updates • References • Managing Windows Update from AskLeo.com • Should I install optional Windows driver updates? From AskLeo.com • How do I determine if I should install optional updates? From windowssecrets.com • Windows 7: Should I install any of these optional updates? From sevenforums.com • Open the Windows Update troubleshooter from Microsoft

  42. March 2015 LCCU MeetingCortana Demo • Videos • Windows 10 - Beginners Guide [Tutorial] – Cortana runs from 12 min. 57 sec. to 19 min. 56 sec. • Windows 10 Tutorial 13 – Cortana • Articles • 15 Things You Can Do With Cortana on Windows 10 – howtogeek.com • Cortana Commands list by techranker.com

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