Re: What’s New in Windows 10’s October 2018 Update

Edge can be disabled, or so I read. I haven't tried doing it myself but there are some instructions here:

https://superuser.com/questions/9498...-in-windows-10

This wouldn't stop it taking up disk space though. Edge is very much part of the OS. However, Windows 10 in its entirety only takes up about 20 gigabytes of disk space and most computers have plenty of space to spare. Even if it was possible to uninstall Edge, it probably wouldn't free up much space. Best to just ignore it. A bit like ignoring Internet Explorer on Windows 7 and using some other browser.

Bing is just a search engine that Edge uses by default but just as with other browsers, it is possible to switch to a different search engine. Also install extensions such as an ad-blocker if you want to.

Edge isn't a browser I use much but it can be set up to something that works well enough. I have it set to use 'Startpage' as a search engine.

Re: What’s New in Windows 10’s October 2018 Update

No, it's not the disc space I'm concerned about.

I just had it in mind that if I could remove or disable Bing and Edge, then if and when I use Cortana it might just function as a search engine for files and programmes in my computer.

As I said, if I want to search the internet I use Google.

Apart from any of that, it just annoys me that I have an operating system that was necessary for the function of my computer. Unfortunately, because of the dictatorial attitude of Microsoft I am obliged to include adjunct programmes that are totally unused and unwanted.

Anything else that I buy, if I don't want part of it I am at liberty to ditch it.

Re: What’s New in Windows 10’s October 2018 Update

The two Registry files mentioned in an earlier post (#102) made the search behave like that for me.

Re: What’s New in Windows 10’s October 2018 Update

This one, you mean?

https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/...dows-10-a.html

I'd like to try it, but I've always been scared of messing with the registry.

If something goes wrong, I assume I'll be stuck with a useless computer.

Is it really risky?

Re: What’s New in Windows 10’s October 2018 Update

Click on Settings (the geared wheel) and search for 'Administrative Tools' from there - that cuts out a step.

Re: What’s New in Windows 10’s October 2018 Update

That link leads only to the Windows 10 forum Home Page. The links in post #102 lead to specific pages containing the downloadable Registry files that change the way the search behaves.

I can't guarantee the well-being of your computer but I'd say it is safe to use those files. Using them is safer and easier than going into the Registry and making changes manually. They target only the parts of the Registry that affect the search behaviour with no room for error ..and there are a couple of Registry files included in the pages that will undo the changes made if that's what is wanted.

I've used the files myself. I've also used similar files found on that site that make changes in the Registry. They have always done the job they are supposed to and I've never had a problem arise by using them.

The site is a dedicated Windows 10 one where the workings of the OS has its bones picked over in detail. I trust the information and fixes found there.

Re: What’s New in Windows 10’s October 2018 Update

Thanks Bruce.....Successfully disabled......

We'll see how long it lasts.....

So many files in there Bruce, and I bet most of them are surplus to requirement for what use I want from this computer.....Question is......Which ones?
There are some for Xbox, something I will never use....I wonder if?...

Re: What’s New in Windows 10’s October 2018 Update

Both of them:

https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/...dows-10-a.html

https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/...dows-10-a.html

show only a page of lists. I think it must be when I copy from your post and add to my post?

I'll open the pages and copy the addresses directly:

https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/...dows-10-a.html

https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/...dows-10-a.html

I think that's better. I don't know why that happened.

Re: What’s New in Windows 10’s October 2018 Update

Actually there is a video screen saving ability in the Xbox stuff. I have never used it myself because I have other programs that do the same job but it is surprising what 'odd' facilities can be used for.

Here is a video you (and others) might find useful.



There are plenty of similar videos on Youtube if you don't like this one.

I can recommend activating the 'Night Light' setting.

Re: What’s New in Windows 10’s October 2018 Update

Thanks Bruce, but I'm having some real problems with windows 10...
I'm having to write this on my old computer because every time I visit the forum and write a piece on my new computer (with windows 10) it drops offline and I lose everything I've just written.

My other computers are unaffected, which suggests it's the computer and not BT's router. It's getting so frustrating that I resorted to writing posts in word and copy and pasting them into the forum, but every time I click on on an action in the forum, down goes the internet.

In desperation I've returned to posting on this old netbook running windows 7 where there are no problems whatsoever......HELP!

worried; Doncaster........Have I wasted £500?