niteman3d Loc: South Central Pennsylvania, USA

If that were truly the solution, there wouldn't be so many Apple support forums on the internet. Any OS will have its problems and to my knowledge, the privilege of access to Apple software is that you still have to pay double or more for the hardware, right?

oldfogey

I cringe every time Windows does any update; late last year one of the Windows' updates literally bricked my hard drive. Thankfully, nothing has been that serious again, but who knows what tomorrow may bring.

rvharvey Loc: Southern New Jersey

I have trouble after nearly ALL MS updates! I don't recall any update being needed due to problems.

Drbobcameraguy Loc: Eaton Ohio

Always create a restore point before you update windows. That way if you have an issue you can go back to exactly what you had before you updated and figure out thru Google or other forums what is wrong before you update again. I create a restore point before I change anything on my computer. It takes about 30 seconds to create. Great insurance.

Temuna

Update for all. It was nice blaming Windows given the timing, but it appears the problem was that the USB cord went kaput.

kufengler Loc: Meridian, Idaho 83646

I agree...

Architect1776 Loc: In my mind

MrBob Loc: lookout Mtn. NE Alabama

I will be flamed but I will be short and direct.... Windows is clunky and ridden with bugs on upgrades... GUI is terrible. Throw it out the nearest window and go Apple.... Don't even bother to respond, you are woofing in the wind !

niteman3d Loc: South Central Pennsylvania, USA

Now there is a great debate tactic that seems to be gaining popularity in today's world. Tell the other guy to shut up in advance and forever, then proceed to attempt ramming your opinion up their butt as if it were some kind of actual fact. Only one problem with that method... it doesn't work, even a little bit.

Architect1776 Loc: In my mind

Funny seeing as most of the real world is on Windows including hospitals where your life depends upon it.

chrisg-optical Loc: New York, NY

Throw them both out and go with Linux - if you need Windoze for some apps run a VM (Virtual Box) very easy to do and VERY stable (and much more secure) on decent hardware (should have > 16 GB ram).

BebuLamar

Aha I don't think there are medical apps for the Mac. Actually there are but I don't see they are used in hospitals or doctor offices.

11bravo

Windows automatically creates a restore point before updates. To view your restore points:

Press Windows key + R to invoke the Run dialog.
In the Run dialog box, type rstrui and hit Enter to open System Restore.
On the System Restore window that opens, click/tap "Choose a different restore point".
Click/tap on Next.

All current restore points will now be listed with a Date and Time created, Description, and Type of restore point for each.
You can check the Show more restore points box (if available) at the bottom left corner to see any older restore points (if available) not currently listed. You can also click/tap on the Scan for affected programs button to see which installed programs will be affected by the currently selected restore point.
Once you’re done reviewing your restore points, you can exit System Restore window (click Cancel).

In the below, the most recent restore point created (under Recommended restore) is when Windows installed the latest updates, 5/14/2022, 6:07:00. This restore point was automatically created by Windows.

When you QUICKLY interrupt Windows 10 start (i.e. as soon as the windows logo appears) 3 times, automatic repair is started and I BELIEVE this is what it uses to automatically roll back the latest update. In fact, I initially installed the updates the day before, got distracted, lost track of time, and thought the update was taking too long, in an infinite loop of "install", so invoked the automatic repair. After the system was restored, I updated again, though this time keeping an eye on the time.

IMHO, restore points were problematic in earlier versions but seem to work well now. However, being truly paranoid, I use Macrium Reflect to ensure I can recover if the restore points fail.

No DOUBT ABOUT IT, the Windows update sent a massive overload down the cable to blow it. Windows, so crafty...

Likewise (card reader), but instead of windows explorer, I use TeraCopy with verify turned on so I can a)see what is going on, and b)the copies are identical (verified by checksums).

System Restore Window

edrobinsonjr Loc: Boise, Idaho

Picasa is not gone. The last version can still be downloaded and installed. I use it to download and catalog all of my pics and use its adjustment features for most of my PP.

Here's the link to Softonic: https://picasa.en.softonic.com/download

Ed

edrobinsonjr Loc: Boise, Idaho