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Now can't get iplayer to work on my PC.
Won't play cos Java needs updating and Java wont update because it needs a newer version of windows than XP.
Snaps
My new Flash Fiction blog. All my own work
500ish
I used to be with it, but then they changed what `it` was.
Now, what I`m with isn`t it, and what`s `it` seems weird and scary
This item was edited on Wednesday, 1st July 2015, 11:37
It's actually Java and Flash but thanks for the tip Chrome does work.
How's that though?
Does the player in Chrome not need updating as well?
Just on the new PC front any views on AMD v Intel and any pointers for an idiots guide to the difference.
What I think I'm looking for is a decent motherboard/processor combination and plenty of scope to upgrade. Which would seem to be the cheapest way into the brave new world of Win 10.
Snaps
My new Flash Fiction blog. All my own work
500ish
I used to be with it, but then they changed what `it` was.
Now, what I`m with isn`t it, and what`s `it` seems weird and scary
Intel is better at the moment. Still running XP? Eeek!
My Blu-ray Screenshot Site
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Chris Gould says...
"Intel is better at the moment. Still running XP? Eeek!
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There's a lot of police and government PCs still running it as well though they've stumped up a lot of our dosh to extended the support from Microsoft.
No problems from running it so far (says he clutching the wooden desk and checking the health of his black cat)
Snaps
My new Flash Fiction blog. All my own work
500ish
I used to be with it, but then they changed what `it` was.
Now, what I`m with isn`t it, and what`s `it` seems weird and scary
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Snaps says...
"There's a lot of police and government PCs still running it as well though they've stumped up a lot of our dosh to extended the support from Microsoft."There are - but are they all, for example, accessing the internet and online banking? Are you...??....
Running XP in an enclosed network is very different - as is running it when you have paid M$ a fortune for updates/fixes if required..
Ste
We will pay the price but we will not count the cost..
if you want windows 10 for free you could sign up to the insider program and get pre release version, although that does mean you'll be a guinea pig on it for ever ;)
you could then buy a PC/barebones/mobo bundle from say Novatech where you're not forced to buy an OS when you buy the machine, and since you can more or less choose off the shelf components, you could upgrade later. that's maybe not the cheapest route though for the PC.
Dell are the company we all love to hate but are a sensible option for many ppl, prices are v competitive, and the ones we have at work nowadays are pretty good. Also I'm not sure if this is because we have the more expensive work stations, but the parts are standard now, in the old days some of the mobos had strange connections for PSUs etc :(
If you bought a cheap Dell however upgrade options may be limited due to case, much like when I bought a Mesh years ago, the actual PC and everything was fine, all standard components, however the case was too small when I wanted to upgrade the graphics card a year or so after purchase, so had to buy case, and PSU, in hindsight should have paid the extra few quid for larger case when I bought it in customise your PC.
Thanks for the suggestions.
Full size tower case is the only option I'm considering to allow space for expansion.
Dell? Probably not. Although the machine I'm using now is a Dell and has been working pretty well for years the problems I had when I first purchased it put me off them for life.
They're a great company if you buy something and it works but anything wrong, particularly if it turns up not as ordered, is an absolute nightmare. Trying to speak to anyone to get anything sorted is nigh on impossible involving call centre idiots working from flow charts, unable to understand the simplest request that falls outside the next step listed. Then having to book a time for people to ring you back which doesn't happen.
I won't be able to do anything but look for a couple of weeks or so but it'll probably be the like of a main supplier, PC World, Argos, maybe Amazon who have a better returns policy. Ebuyer's a possibility but I had a similar problem to the Dell one with them but not quite as bad.
Snaps
My new Flash Fiction blog. All my own work
500ish
I used to be with it, but then they changed what `it` was.
Now, what I`m with isn`t it, and what`s `it` seems weird and scary
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Rob Shepherd says...
"As long as you run still-supported antirivus and browser"
Yes I can tick all those boxes and I'm paranoid about installing stuff and clicking on links anyway.
I still need to get my act together and upgrade though. As long as I've got the large case any cards and gubbins that are being put inside it will largely go unnoticed. 
Snaps
My new Flash Fiction blog. All my own work
500ish
I used to be with it, but then they changed what `it` was.
Now, what I`m with isn`t it, and what`s `it` seems weird and scary