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johnmtb

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All,

I have used Windows since Windows 3, but only because most of the software that I need for business, or simply enjoy using, requires a Microsoft Operating System. I also add the Linux Operating System but I only really use that for its similarity to the Unix Operating System; educational and historical reasons.

I have used Windows XP, with Service Pack 3, for the past 7 years and am reasonably satisfied with that OS. However, on my new desk top, which I built myself, I have installed Windows 7 Pro and Linux.

My problem is that I do not like the way the, ‘My Computer’, is presented, and I thoroughly dislike that fact that I cannot enter all of the directories or files indicated. This is MY computer, not Bill Gates’ and I MUST have complete dominion over it. What is going on inside these forbidden files? Are they being sent to some security branch of the government without my consent?

At present I am considering removing Windows 7 and replacing it with Windows XP.

Any views or suggestions?

Regards,

john
 
Depending on the spec of the PC going back to XP may be a bad idea. Make sure you can get drivers for your hardware before you go back to XP. Sometimes can be XP can be picky with more modern hardware.
 
Are you referring to hidden files and folders? Just enable showing of hidden files and folders in the folder options.

Otherwise, needing permission is just a new security measure to prevent unauthorized access. You can still enter any folder you want on the computer.
 
johnmtb said:
What is going on inside these forbidden files? Are they being sent to some security branch of the government without my consent?

At present I am considering removing Windows 7 and replacing it with Windows XP.

Any views or suggestions?

Regards,

john
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Well Windows 7 has DRM (digital rights management) and to me that is a key reason to stay with XP.But that's just me I guess.
But honestly I do think that Microsoft is taking the control over their users with every newer Windows version.
Or maybe not...you never know what secret code Windows 7 and 8 have lol.
My opinion is that Microsoft IS doing that.But like I said...that's just me.
Also Windows 8 reports every installed program to Microsoft and verifies wether is it original or not.And God knows what else.
And that just sucks lol.

But as long as you are not doing anything you are not supposed to be doing,you don't have to worry wether you are being spyed or not lol :D
While with me that is not the case ^.^




Cheers!
 
S.T.A.R.S. said:
Well Windows 7 has DRM (digital rights management) and to me that is a key reason to stay with XP.But that's just me I guess.
But honestly I do think that Microsoft is taking the control over their users with every newer Windows version.
Or maybe not...you never know what secret code Windows 7 and 8 have lol.
My opinion is that Microsoft IS doing that.But like I said...that's just me.
Also Windows 8 reports every installed program to Microsoft and verifies wether is it original or not.And God knows what else.
And that just sucks lol.

But as long as you are not doing anything you are not supposed to be doing,you don't have to worry wether you are being spyed or not lol :D
While with me that is not the case ^.^




Cheers!
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This is complete nonsense and you have no credibility whatsoever anymore STARS.

Windows doesn't do anything of the kind you are referring to, and Windows 7 (Vista etc) have the same DRM as Windows XP except for additional Blueray secure playback protection called The Protected Video Path (brought in with Vista), and Protected User Mode Audio, which simply REPLACES XP's Secure Audio Path.

So STARS, i suggest you take your conspiracies and poor spelling with you and think a bit before you post (yet again) this rubbish.
 
All,

Yes, I am the administrator, and I always unlock the hidden files and show system files. The files that I am talking about are the files that were once called ‘Documents and Settings’, which now appear to have 2 sets instead of one, and one of them I cannot enter. I am talking from memory, as I am connected to my laptop at present which is the Windows XP system.

However, no one has any discretionary rights to my computer except me; or there is something fundamentally wrong with my interpretation of personal.

I am still ambivalent, but I may simply proceed and remove Windows 7, but thank you all for the input.

On the other hand, how do I turn UAC off? That could be the answer.

Regards,

john
 
goto start run. type uac (change account control). Just lower it. You can move it back later when done.
You can access from the control panel also.
 
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