Fishrman
Senior Member
Sooo, in a nutshell, are you saying to just go ahead and use the backup software on my Seagate drive? Forget about the free software or Windows backup? Thanks!
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New computer, what to do first?
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watch out, that may not be a free software, well, it might be free for a month ;-) i have a plug in WD HDD that i just started using and comes with back up software, however, you pay for the back up sw after a moth of usage!!! and it gets installed automatically, so i went ahead and uninstalled it :-D those back up sw are useless any way, how can one know that everything got backed up accurately and thoroughly if you have 100s of files on your drive? so i do my back ups manually, then i know i have done it for sure!
UrbanFreestyle
Active member
First things i do is change to Windows 10 LTSB, gets rid of pretty much all the bloat and crud.
Driver updates for all the components / devices i've got.
Then I install TODO backup and create a capture of my system as a clean copy.
Install my applications and run another image capture as a 'ready' system,
Migrate my data and run a data copy as a backup.
then enjoy!!
Driver updates for all the components / devices i've got.
Then I install TODO backup and create a capture of my system as a clean copy.
Install my applications and run another image capture as a 'ready' system,
Migrate my data and run a data copy as a backup.
then enjoy!!
How did you get W10 LTSB?
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www.howtogeek.com
All I found was a 90-day download for evaluation. Thanks in advance.
Mystery member
Forum Pro
Seems almost too good to be true.
Note that the link above comes with the usual collection of FUD links.
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Patco
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LTSB is still at 1607 and is issued security updates, only.
We've had versions 1703, 1709 and 1803 feature updates/fixes since then.
Personally, I'll stick with the semi-annual update channel.
As always, YMMV
Gary Coombs
Senior Member
My mileage varies too. ;-)LTSB is still at 1607 and is issued security updates, only.
We've had versions 1703, 1709 and 1803 feature updates/fixes since then.
Personally, I'll stick with the semi-annual update channel.
As always, YMMV
My computers all run Windows 10 Pro with the latest updates.
Fishrman
Senior Member
You are all way ahead of me. I have no idea what LTSB is!My mileage varies too. ;-)LTSB is still at 1607 and is issued security updates, only.
We've had versions 1703, 1709 and 1803 feature updates/fixes since then.
Personally, I'll stick with the semi-annual update channel.
As always, YMMV
My computers all run Windows 10 Pro with the latest updates.
it would be nice and helpful if acronyms are explained!You are all way ahead of me. I have no idea what LTSB is!My mileage varies too. ;-)LTSB is still at 1607 and is issued security updates, only.
We've had versions 1703, 1709 and 1803 feature updates/fixes since then.
Personally, I'll stick with the semi-annual update channel.
As always, YMMV
My computers all run Windows 10 Pro with the latest updates.
Fishrman
Senior Member
It would help people like me. Another thing that would help people like me is to explain how you do things on a step by step basis but since most people already know, I guess that would probably be overkill.it would be nice and helpful if acronyms are explained!You are all way ahead of me. I have no idea what LTSB is!My mileage varies too. ;-)LTSB is still at 1607 and is issued security updates, only.
We've had versions 1703, 1709 and 1803 feature updates/fixes since then.
Personally, I'll stick with the semi-annual update channel.
As always, YMMV
My computers all run Windows 10 Pro with the latest updates.
to build a desktop from scratch, it could be complex a bit--one would need some experience in hardware selection and strategy! i have built many systems in the past 10-12 years, it takes me a good 4-5 months to plan what i want to build, from MB to D-RAM type, etc, etc. once my hardware plan is ready, then building it doesn't take much time! if you haven't built a system, it can get complex at each step, it would be better to a knowledgeable friend to help when things get ify ;-) hope i answered your question.It would help people like me. Another thing that would help people like me is to explain how you do things on a step by step basis but since most people already know, I guess that would probably be overkill.it would be nice and helpful if acronyms are explained!You are all way ahead of me. I have no idea what LTSB is!My mileage varies too. ;-)LTSB is still at 1607 and is issued security updates, only.
We've had versions 1703, 1709 and 1803 feature updates/fixes since then.
Personally, I'll stick with the semi-annual update channel.
As always, YMMV
My computers all run Windows 10 Pro with the latest updates.
Gary Coombs
Senior Member
LTSB = Long Term Service BranchIt would help people like me. Another thing that would help people like me is to explain how you do things on a step by step basis but since most people already know, I guess that would probably be overkill.it would be nice and helpful if acronyms are explained!You are all way ahead of me. I have no idea what LTSB is!My mileage varies too. ;-)LTSB is still at 1607 and is issued security updates, only.
We've had versions 1703, 1709 and 1803 feature updates/fixes since then.
Personally, I'll stick with the semi-annual update channel.
As always, YMMV
My computers all run Windows 10 Pro with the latest updates.
It's a licensing option for Windows 10 Enterprise and is available only for customers with a Volume License agreement.
Gary Coombs
Senior Member
It's been a long time since I've assembled the individual parts, case, motherboard, etc., to "build" a desktop computer. For the past few years I've much preferred to buy laptops that have the power and screen resolution I want. For example my Dell XPS 15 laptop has a 4K color accurate screen, a Terabyte SSD for storage, 32 GB of memory and the desktop power needed to edit 4K videos real-time at native resolution using DaVinci Resolve Studio software. Of course its way overkill for my Adobe Lightroom/Photoshop CC subscription software but everything sure does run fast! ;-)to build a desktop from scratch, it could be complex a bit--one would need some experience in hardware selection and strategy! i have built many systems in the past 10-12 years, it takes me a good 4-5 months to plan what i want to build, from MB to D-RAM type, etc, etc. once my hardware plan is ready, then building it doesn't take much time! if you haven't built a system, it can get complex at each step, it would be better to a knowledgeable friend to help when things get ify ;-) hope i answered your question.It would help people like me. Another thing that would help people like me is to explain how you do things on a step by step basis but since most people already know, I guess that would probably be overkill.it would be nice and helpful if acronyms are explained!You are all way ahead of me. I have no idea what LTSB is!My mileage varies too. ;-)LTSB is still at 1607 and is issued security updates, only.
We've had versions 1703, 1709 and 1803 feature updates/fixes since then.
Personally, I'll stick with the semi-annual update channel.
As always, YMMV
My computers all run Windows 10 Pro with the latest updates.
yes indeed, a powerful laptop can be a good alternative to desktop, though expensive! but i find desktop equally useful even more powerful for video/audio/photo editing! i sure am happy with my desktop's performance, serves my purpose very well. laptop has the advantage of mobility that can be taken on trips. so it is just a matter of priorities for each person. but i sure enjoy building desktops once every other year--gets me excited ;-)It's been a long time since I've assembled the individual parts, case, motherboard, etc., to "build" a desktop computer. For the past few years I've much preferred to buy laptops that have the power and screen resolution I want. For example my Dell XPS 15 laptop has a 4K color accurate screen, a Terabyte SSD for storage, 32 GB of memory and the desktop power needed to edit 4K videos real-time at native resolution using DaVinci Resolve Studio software. Of course its way overkill for my Adobe Lightroom/Photoshop CC subscription software but everything sure does run fast! ;-)to build a desktop from scratch, it could be complex a bit--one would need some experience in hardware selection and strategy! i have built many systems in the past 10-12 years, it takes me a good 4-5 months to plan what i want to build, from MB to D-RAM type, etc, etc. once my hardware plan is ready, then building it doesn't take much time! if you haven't built a system, it can get complex at each step, it would be better to a knowledgeable friend to help when things get ify ;-) hope i answered your question.It would help people like me. Another thing that would help people like me is to explain how you do things on a step by step basis but since most people already know, I guess that would probably be overkill.it would be nice and helpful if acronyms are explained!You are all way ahead of me. I have no idea what LTSB is!My mileage varies too. ;-)LTSB is still at 1607 and is issued security updates, only.
We've had versions 1703, 1709 and 1803 feature updates/fixes since then.
Personally, I'll stick with the semi-annual update channel.
As always, YMMV
My computers all run Windows 10 Pro with the latest updates.
UrbanFreestyle
Active member
Total of £330 through my company to get LTSB but also allows it to be used for any number of machines. I can't say i have missed anything from any of the 'feature' updates that have been released and infact glad that i don't have the apps pushed down my throat! It is still kept as secure so happy with it.
Although i agree it's not for everyone. Before that i used to use windows 7 pro, even up to the end of last year.
It is still kept as secure so happy with it.Although i agree it's not for everyone. Before that i used to use windows 7 pro, even up to the end of last year.
DonA2
Senior Member
First things i do is change to Windows 10 LTSB...
https://www.howtogeek.com/273824/windows-10-without-the-cruft-windows-10-ltsb-explained/
Seems almost too good to be true.
Note that the link above comes with the usual collection of FUD links.
You are not alone in the world of acronyms. Many writers preface an acronym with the full meaning when it is used frequently in an article. Also when not universally used. I.T. people live in a different world from us normal folks. ;-)It would help people like me. Another thing that would help people like me is to explain how you do things on a step by step basis but since most people already know, I guess that would probably be overkill.it would be nice and helpful if acronyms are explained!You are all way ahead of me. I have no idea what LTSB is!My mileage varies too. ;-)LTSB is still at 1607 and is issued security updates, only.
We've had versions 1703, 1709 and 1803 feature updates/fixes since then.
Personally, I'll stick with the semi-annual update channel.
As always, YMMV
My computers all run Windows 10 Pro with the latest updates.
Gary Coombs
Senior Member
I'm at the stage of my life where price is no longer an object and I'm busy trying to spend as much of the kid's inheritance as I can.yes indeed, a powerful laptop can be a good alternative to desktop, though expensive! but i find desktop equally useful even more powerful for video/audio/photo editing! i sure am happy with my desktop's performance, serves my purpose very well. laptop has the advantage of mobility that can be taken on trips. so it is just a matter of priorities for each person. but i sure enjoy building desktops once every other year--gets me excited ;-)It's been a long time since I've assembled the individual parts, case, motherboard, etc., to "build" a desktop computer. For the past few years I've much preferred to buy laptops that have the power and screen resolution I want. For example my Dell XPS 15 laptop has a 4K color accurate screen, a Terabyte SSD for storage, 32 GB of memory and the desktop power needed to edit 4K videos real-time at native resolution using DaVinci Resolve Studio software. Of course its way overkill for my Adobe Lightroom/Photoshop CC subscription software but everything sure does run fast! ;-)to build a desktop from scratch, it could be complex a bit--one would need some experience in hardware selection and strategy! i have built many systems in the past 10-12 years, it takes me a good 4-5 months to plan what i want to build, from MB to D-RAM type, etc, etc. once my hardware plan is ready, then building it doesn't take much time! if you haven't built a system, it can get complex at each step, it would be better to a knowledgeable friend to help when things get ify ;-) hope i answered your question.It would help people like me. Another thing that would help people like me is to explain how you do things on a step by step basis but since most people already know, I guess that would probably be overkill.it would be nice and helpful if acronyms are explained!You are all way ahead of me. I have no idea what LTSB is!My mileage varies too. ;-)LTSB is still at 1607 and is issued security updates, only.
We've had versions 1703, 1709 and 1803 feature updates/fixes since then.
Personally, I'll stick with the semi-annual update channel.
As always, YMMV
My computers all run Windows 10 Pro with the latest updates.
youngster have their one long lives ahead of them, they can make their own money :-DI'm at the stage of my life where price is no longer an object and I'm busy trying to spend as much of the kid's inheritance as I can.yes indeed, a powerful laptop can be a good alternative to desktop, though expensive! but i find desktop equally useful even more powerful for video/audio/photo editing! i sure am happy with my desktop's performance, serves my purpose very well. laptop has the advantage of mobility that can be taken on trips. so it is just a matter of priorities for each person. but i sure enjoy building desktops once every other year--gets me excited ;-)It's been a long time since I've assembled the individual parts, case, motherboard, etc., to "build" a desktop computer. For the past few years I've much preferred to buy laptops that have the power and screen resolution I want. For example my Dell XPS 15 laptop has a 4K color accurate screen, a Terabyte SSD for storage, 32 GB of memory and the desktop power needed to edit 4K videos real-time at native resolution using DaVinci Resolve Studio software. Of course its way overkill for my Adobe Lightroom/Photoshop CC subscription software but everything sure does run fast! ;-)to build a desktop from scratch, it could be complex a bit--one would need some experience in hardware selection and strategy! i have built many systems in the past 10-12 years, it takes me a good 4-5 months to plan what i want to build, from MB to D-RAM type, etc, etc. once my hardware plan is ready, then building it doesn't take much time! if you haven't built a system, it can get complex at each step, it would be better to a knowledgeable friend to help when things get ify ;-) hope i answered your question.It would help people like me. Another thing that would help people like me is to explain how you do things on a step by step basis but since most people already know, I guess that would probably be overkill.it would be nice and helpful if acronyms are explained!You are all way ahead of me. I have no idea what LTSB is!My mileage varies too. ;-)LTSB is still at 1607 and is issued security updates, only.
We've had versions 1703, 1709 and 1803 feature updates/fixes since then.
Personally, I'll stick with the semi-annual update channel.
As always, YMMV
My computers all run Windows 10 Pro with the latest updates.
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