Windows 10 upgrade fail

[RustyCage]

Upgraded to Windows 10 on my mums laptop after doing so successfully on a couple of other laptops and a PC, and after the update was complete the desktop screen will load, but flashes on and off and I can't click on anything.

Any ideas on how to fix?

[Alaska]

Some devices have not updated their machines drivers to be able to take Windows 10 check with the makers website for that model.

[Psyber]

Most of the reported fails appear to have been upgrades from Windows 7, and unavailable drivers for the components appear to be the main issue.

I've updated my two windows 8 machines without a hitch (and two belonging to the Arts Theatre) but I've left my W 7 pro desktop as is, partly because of the driver potential issue (despite the W10 app saying it is compatible), and partly because W7 will still run certain old XP software I won't to retain while W10 definitely won't.

[Footy Chick]

My little laptop upgraded ok but it sucks becuase it uses microsoft edge as the browser which doesn't support java so i can't play my Pogo games

Then I go to install explorer and it says i've already got it installed but can't find it, this may or may not be because i'm a techo dummy.

[HH3]

My little laptop upgraded ok but it sucks becuase it uses microsoft edge as the browser which doesn't support java so i can't play my Pogo games

Then I go to install explorer and it says i've already got it installed but can't find it, this may or may not be because i'm a techo dummy.

NEVER use Explorer. I think its extinct anyway. Use Firefox or Chrome. All your penguin games will work.

The Mrs upgraded and everythings working the same as far as I can tell.

[bennymacca]

My little laptop upgraded ok but it sucks becuase it uses microsoft edge as the browser which doesn't support java so i can't play my Pogo games

Then I go to install explorer and it says i've already got it installed but can't find it, this may or may not be because i'm a techo dummy.

Internet explorer is only included in Windows 10 for enterprise compatibility reasons, so you wont see it, but if you were in a large business they could roll it out to their machines if they wanted.

As HH3 said, go with Chrome or Firefox, both are great.

With regards to W10 in general, i really really like it. The best windows since XP thats for sure (though i liked 7 as well)

[Footy Chick]

Chrome doesn't support Java either. I've never been keen on firefox but I'll give it a shot.

[bennymacca]

you have to go download the java plugin dont you?

[Footy Chick]

Doesn't matter, Chrome no longer supports it

http://www.pogo.com/

[HH3]

Don't use Chrome then.

I use Chrome and have no problems with Java

EDIT

Pogo doesnt work in Chrome everybody

[Jase]

Chrome uses a lot of the same backend* settings as IE...

Firefox is your friend...

Or if you're playing old school games you could always try Netscape

[Psyber]

Chrome doesn't support Java either. I've never been keen on firefox but I'll give it a shot.

The Opera Browser is another option: http://www.opera.com/abtest/computer-wi ... -windows-1

[Footy Chick]

just downloaded firefox, works good, thanks!

[stan]

Bloody hell windows 10 **** me. Seriously a few days old and half of windows 10 doesn't work. No working start menu. Christ any idea how to get that sorted out?

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[Alaska]

Either reinstall the previous version or buy anothe computer.

[bennymacca]

[quote="stan"]Bloody hell windows 10 **** me. Seriously a few days old and half of windows 10 doesn't work. No working start menu. Christ any idea how to get that sorted out?

Sent from my SM-G900I using Tapatalk[/quote

I had that issue and had to reinstall windows

There is a few articles around that get you to try other stuff first though

[stan]

Either reinstall the previous version or buy anothe computer.

Looks like a reinstall. The laptop is actually rather good, very responsive. Although it seems not good friends wth windows 10.

[stan]

Bloody hell windows 10 **** me. Seriously a few days old and half of windows 10 doesn't work. No working start menu. Christ any idea how to get that sorted out?

Sent from my SM-G900I using Tapatalk[/quote

I had that issue and had to reinstall windows

There is a few articles around that get you to try other stuff first though

Thanks Benny thats what I will do.

I have it at work with me, does the reinstall if windows 10 require another download?

[bennymacca]

try this first

http://www.howtogeek.com/132428/everyth ... dows-8-pc/

would still back up stuff you want to keep though.

[stan]

try this first

http://www.howtogeek.com/132428/everyth ... dows-8-pc/

would still back up stuff you want to keep though.

Thats exactly what I am doing right now. Thanks for your help there mate. Its currently at 38%.