Computer won’t start

mikeopvc

Trains wrote: »

You could go through every setting on Windows 10 and adjust the permissions that automatically allow Microsoft to access your webcam, emails, apps, microphone, bluetooth, etc etc.

I didn't set it up with a Microsoft account, I did it with a local account and selected no for every allowance request.

mikeopvc

EveryWhere wrote: »

Windows 10 Professional 64 bit? Is it activated? (Press and hold the Windows key and whilst holding it down, press the Pause Break key)

It's not activated

EveryWhere

mikeopvc wrote: »

Oh okay then so it's not actually required, I wish I'd know that a long time ago as it would have saved me a load of hassle/time. Why is it even there in the first place then If the computer works fine without it?
It's amazing I'm sat here typing in total silence when usually the fans are going mad and being really loud.

It just adds a bit more power to your Graphics capability and takes some of the strain off the CPU. But it seems you don't need the extra capability and to be fair, it(the graphics card) isn't that great anyway.
If you needed greater graphics capability, such as for Full HD video editing, you can buy a better graphics card for between £10(second hand) and £30 (new)

EveryWhere

mikeopvc wrote: »

It's not activated

You need to apply the Genuine Ticket. The instructions on how to do so are in the link that I posted earlier.

Trains

mikeopvc wrote: »

I didn't set it up with a Microsoft account, I did it with a local account and selected no for every allowance request.

Okay.

There are still alot more things set to let Microsoft automatically collect, further in the settings menu. (Not just the ones they alert you about during the installation process).

EveryWhere

Once complete, you can connect up your other drives. As long as the SSD is the first in the boot order, there should be no conflict. Then you can move the data around as you please. Not much point in getting another SDD, as often there isn't much need for the extra speed when it comes to secondary storage.
It really makes the difference for your Boot/day to day drive.

EveryWhere

Trains wrote: »

Okay.

There are still alot more things set to let Microsoft automatically collect, further in the settings menu. (Not just the ones they alert you about during the installation process).

In addition; https://www.safer-networking.org/products/spybot-anti-beacon/ Free.
Belt & braces.

Trains

I'm loving my newly installed Windows 10, on my newly installed SSD.

All great stuff.

Thanks again EveryWhere!


I hope things start running smoothly and that you like yours mikeopvc

mikeopvc

Trains wrote: »

I'm loving my newly installed Windows 10, on my newly installed SSD.

All great stuff.

Thanks again EveryWhere!

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I hope things start running smoothly and that you like yours mikeopvc

I'm really happy and appreciate all the help, this is a great forum :T:T:T

EveryWhere

Trains wrote: »

I'm loving my newly installed Windows 10, on my newly installed SSD.

All great stuff.

Thanks again EveryWhere!


I hope things start running smoothly and that you like yours mikeopvc

Shame that we didn't know you had the Medion before you bought the other.