Beware of down loading the update of Windows 10 or Windows 10 Pro to install version 1803. It has bugs. I ruined not one but two of my computers. As a result I had to get a new computer, actually I got two of them.
The first was a HP cheapo from Walmart. I has a small key pad, 14 inch screen and solid state hard drive (means not much space). But it was about a $100 cheaper than a 9 inch screen Samsung tablet and comes with Windows and some other bundled software. It gave access again to the internet and that is where I learned version 1803 was screwing computer after computer and Microsoft has been very blaze' about it all.
When I called Microsoft they said Windows would not run on my Dell Inspiron 530. I knew that was BS because my good old Inspiron has been running Windows 10 Pro since the software became available.
But that led me to my second computer purchase. I got from a Walmart source (actually a Walmart contractor) a Dell OptiPlex 790 with Windows 10 Pro on it, Intel i5 CPU, 8 Gigs of RAM, 2 Terabyte hard disk and a optical disk (aka DVD read/writer) shipped to me for the princely sum of $207.
I got that computer, hooked it up and it was DOA. Called the techs and they said probably a memory stick was dislodged. Sent me a link to a YouTube video that showed how to get into the computer. It is neat, no screws, it all snaps together and plugs in to its various cables. So sure enough, I opened up the case (no screws just a big latch), followed the video instructions and reseated the memory sticks. I actually moved them around and reinstalled them. Closed up the computer and powered it up and it is running like a champ.
This machine is much faster than my old reliable Dell Inspiron. I dislike the compact design but for the price it is worth it all. The computer came with a host of bundle software, some is open source and some is not.
I am typing on it now. I had to go get all my old addresses and plug all that in. But it is mostly back in operation.
Now I have to go fix my old lap top, it is about three years old, not used much except on trips. But I checked in with a computer shop in town and got a colossal load of BS. They said it was a bad hard disk. I already knew about the Microsoft fiasco regarding version 1803. I am sure more will come out and I expect a big class action suit to transpire.
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