[Magdalen] Kicking and Screaming.

[Grace Cangialosi]

Thanks, Roger, I may try it. I do have an external hard drive for backup, so hopefully I won't lose anything important.

> On Apr 11, 2016, at 10:26 AM, Roger Stokes <roger.stokes65 at btinternet.com> wrote:
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>> On 11/04/2016 14:51, Grace Cangialosi wrote:
>> No, I just have Win8. Unfortunately, my old laptop needed replacing just as Win8 came out, and Win7 was no longer available. So I'm stuck with 8.
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> You should be able to update to Win 8.1 which is generally recognized as a great improvement on Win 8.  8 was developed for use primarily with a touch screen ehich most of us don't have.  8.1 made it easier to use if you don't have a touch screen.
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> http://windows.microsoft.com/en-gb/windows-8/update-from-windows-8-tutorial is the guide.  I know that some people have had trouble with 10 but other updates are often to address security issues and other glitches so are sensible to unstall. When it invites you to install an update you should be able to find out why it has been issued.
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> Roger