Can I just ask how to cancel the upgrade? it started to download, I paused it. but now I'm afraid to restart my computer. I don't want windows 11. any help is greatly appreciated.
how do i stop downloading and installing windows 11
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how do i stop downloading and installing windows 11. I had a perfectly working computer before you ask me about this **** update. can't do anything with my computer now. so irritating when i have things to do and it's just destroyed and useless now. unbelievable i don't have time for this ****
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Anonymous
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2022-01-19T21:47:12+00:00 I have windows 10. window 11 started to download but I stopped it. it never installed. but I want to cancel it altogether. i don't want it.
can anybody tell me how do that??
thank you in advance for you help.
Joy
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Anonymous
2022-01-18T21:33:39+00:00 I don't blame you. I'm a senior also and learning all this new computer technical garbage stresses me out so much.
This whole whole Windows 11 is a total mess for right now. I feel your pain.
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Anonymous
2022-01-18T21:16:57+00:00 Hi PortlandMT
I have very strong feelings about not using Windows 11. The mistrust goes back many years. I started on MS-DOS and one day loaded Window 3 as an app. Later I switched to Windows 3 as my operating system and went up the numbers until I bought a new laptop with Windows 7. Each new Windows number eliminated programs that I really liked. Several new Windows required that I replace the version of my Microsoft Office that I enjoyed with one that was more complex. One day, Microsoft decided (without consulting me the owner of the laptop) that I needed to upgrade to Windows 10. My wife's laptop received the identical threatening information. Microsoft updated both of our laptops against our will. I filled out the necessary forms and went through my computer to assess the damage. I don't like Windows 10. My wife, on the other hand, mashed the "I Decline" button when asked to agree to user agreement. Windows 10 vanished - and today she blissfully uses Windows 7. I have MS-Office 2010. I am 72 and have no desire of learning a mess of new programs. Wish they had a Senior Opt-out.
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Anonymous
2022-01-18T20:46:40+00:00 I guess you are not alone in the hatred for the start menu. There are several things you can do so for further information in the event you go back to windows 11, here are some tips and instructions on getting it more customized to your taste.
https://www.pcmag.com/how-to/customize-windows-11-start-menu