Posts: Tom Kelley | Ugly Hedgehog

TriX wrote:

Sounds like you possess a very valuable quality - introspection (something that's occasionally lacking on this forum). Glad this worked out for you!

Well, i don't know what that is, but I'm glad i have it lol. Thanks for your help on this.

Mar 3, 2016 10:04:37 #

bkyser wrote:

Again, 1000% agree with you. I hate that they hav... (show quote)

After being frustrated and mad, mostly at myself and not the computer, i decided to rethink this and try Windows 10 again. Guess what??? I honestly think i like it! I believe i was being a little stubborn, which is normal for me, so i just sit down, took my time and realized that it's probably a lot better than Windows 7. Imagine that lol!!!

Mar 3, 2016 09:55:35 #

David Kay wrote:

If not you can get PSE 14 for around $70.00

Thanks, i may do that. Is that what you use?

Mar 3, 2016 08:24:18 #

Zone-System-Grandpa wrote:

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Thanks Doug and everyone else for your help. I'll get it eventually i hope.

Mar 2, 2016 23:20:42 #

dirtpusher wrote:

did you register it on adobe. :?:

I'ts been a long time ago, but i think i did. Oh, i just thought of something. I think i stored the program on an external hard drive when i changed computers. Can i get it from there?

Mar 2, 2016 23:10:07 #

I just bought a new computer and need to install my PSE 12. My old computer crashed and i don't have my serial number from the old install. Is there anyone i can talk to to help me?

Mar 2, 2016 17:23:52 #

bkyser wrote:

I hear you. I hated it at first, but figured that Win7 will be gone someday, so I bit the bullet, and started researching as much as I could on "how to" in Win 10.

It took me a few weeks of really working at it, now it feels as comfortable as 7, and believe it or not, even on my really old machines, they are faster.

Good luck with whatever way you go. We're rooting for you :thumbup:

Thanks, i guess I'm just really frustrated. I'm not very savvy when it comes to electronics and computers. I'm a Simple Man, sort of like Lynyrd Skynyrd lol! Love that Band.

Mar 2, 2016 10:57:44 #

TriX wrote:

Sorry that didn't work out for you. Can you still by a new machine with Windows 7 installed?

Yes, they are available through most vendors. I buy all my gear from B&H. The Windows 7 computers are a little higher, but in my opinion well worth it.

Mar 2, 2016 10:08:13 #

bkyser wrote:

Yup, Win10 issue. The regular media player is gone. You just won't get the pop ups any more, but should be able to access the drive the "hard way" :)

Yea, I'm finding that out "The hard way". The seller is taking the computer back after a lot of discussion. I can tell you, in my opinion Windows 10 is surely not a "10". Give me my Windows 7 any day!

Feb 29, 2016 14:47:50 #

TriX wrote:

Here are a couple additional links to auto play options. I know you mentioned turning it on, but perhaps you might want to set additional options.

http://www.groovypost.com/howto/disable-manage-autoplay-external-devices-windows-10/

http://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/7119-autoplay-turn-off-windows-10-a.html

Cheers,
Chris

Thanks so much Chris, I'll do this tonight when i get home. You've been a big help.

Feb 29, 2016 13:54:29 #

TriX wrote:

This is an OS issue, not likely a hardware problem. Assuming it's Windows 10, just click on "start"(lower left corner), then "my PC", and you should see the drive (typically D: ) under devices and drives. Right click on the drive, and you'll see a number of options including "pin to start" or "create shortcut" - Selecting either will give you one-click access to the drive the next time you start your computer. Hope that helps.

Chris

Thanks Chris, i will surely try this. I hope it works because i hate returns and exchanges.

Feb 29, 2016 07:58:41 #

Longshadow wrote:

Ouch. On my laptop it sometimes takes two minutes before I can access my Android phone or tablet when connected. Sometimes the "what do you want to do" window pops up minutes after I've started working on them...

Good to know, maybe I'll try again, thanks.

Feb 29, 2016 07:41:26 #

ottopj wrote:

You might consider going back to where you purchased it and finding out if there is a simple solution to your problem before you throw the baby out with the bath water.

I have tried a number of times to correct it with them with no success. They said i can exchange it but i just hate to have to send it back, wait for another one and then have the same issue. That's the reason i tried here, thinking maybe someone knew a solution. Thanks though for the suggestion.

Feb 29, 2016 07:19:30 #

Longshadow wrote:

Is it possible that you only have photos on the CD and the computer asks what you want to do with it? Then you have to tell it to open with explorer or your photo application? If there are only file folders on the CD the computer does not know what program to auto-start. If this is true, the same thing might happen on a new computer.

We need to know the actual steps you have to take to see what is happening.

No, i understand what you're saying. On my old computer, there would be a window that popped up as soon as i inserted the CD asking me how i wanted to open it. On my new one, nothing comes up on my monitor at all.

Feb 28, 2016 21:32:32 #

I just got the Dell 3000 Mini Tower Desktop Computer. It's o.k. except i can't get the CD/DVD drive to show on the monitor without going through a lot of steps. I have everything set on "Auto Play" but still get nothing on the monitor. I can exchange it, but i don't know whether to try the same one or try another model. Does anyone have any suggestions or maybe help me with the issue on this one?

I use my computer mostly for my online banking, limited social media, email, and my stored photos, which i would like to have plenty of RAM for. I would like to stay at a maximum of around $600.00 if possible.