Another wonderful W10 "update" - caution.

[AGTDenton]

In those cases you just need to embed the USB 3 drivers into the ISO I've had a few HP Mini systems where Ive had to do that. If you're still thinking about it i can find the tools I used. Intel actually created one thats easy to use, potentially universal.

Ok so I've found the tools I used and uploaded them all for anyone that's interested in installing W7 to USB 3.0 hardware. The Windows 7 SP1 installer does not natively contain USB 3 drivers, only USB 2.0.
Sadly Intel removed their own tool from their website but the guide they created is very good so I felt it should be uploaded. If you are already familiar with DISM then this will be beneath you, but for the rest of us that rarely do it this is a fairly simple way. It will make more sense after the 1st time you perform it.

A breakdown of all the tools I uploaded, and where possible their original sources:
My Cloud: https://mega.nz/#F!HQMiXKTL!g5vZAZnC8qkI97zWitHUPw

• Win7-USB3.0-Creator-V3-Win7Admin.zip
  Creating W7 ISO on a W7 OS.
  - Source: https://downloadcenter.intel.com/dow...reator-Utility * (Original source no longer available)
• Win7-USB3.0-Creator-V3-Win8+10.zip
  Creating W7 ISO on a W8+10 OS
• mb_utility_windowsimagetool.zip
  Gigabytes tool, recommeneded by Intel as a replacement to their own tool or should the original Intel tool not work for you.
  - Source: https://www.intel.co.uk/content/www/.../mini-pcs.html
• DISM GUI.exe
  Required for Intels tool (link in userguide will go to Codeplex which is no longer valid).
  - Source: https://github.com/mikecel79/DISMGUI/releases - updated link
• wufuc
  To re-enable Windows updates on more modern hardware and prevent unsupported hardware message.
  - Source: https://github.com/zeffy/wufuc/releases

Obviously Hexites have common sense, but I have to state all tools are provided as is, with no guarantee's of any kind. While I have used them all with success, your experience may be different.
Some intuition will be required for AMD hardware.

[Saracen999]

Thanks for the offer, but I think I'm forever done with Windows 7 now. I've learnt over the decades that you have to move with the herd with Windows or things don't work. If I ever want to install 7 again, I will dig out old hardware but it's unlikely.

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If you want to be wble to keep up with hardware. I agree. It's why I went to Linux.

On the other hand, there is a valid case for some users at least, that if a given hardware platform does the job they need done, then (as has been said already) .... don't fix what ain't broke.

That is the case for mamy of my systems, and will remain so until either that ancilliary hardware (or software) no longer works, or until I no longer need that job doing. In my case, the latter rapidly approaches, and I hope and believe) my hardware will outlast my need.

If the hardware does need replacing before then, then I have a bigger problem than OS, and Linux-compatibility will be very high on my needs fir suitable replacement. But I don't expect it to come to that.

[Saracen999]

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Because people didn't update their machine before, leaving them vulnerable. If a machine is pwned through a known patchable flaw then it's deemed Microsoft's fault, if it glitches out on patching then that's Microsoft's fault. I'm far from a Microsoft fan, but this isn't something they can win so I at least understand their logic. Both systems sucked, but the old way was more friendly to people building botnets.

I take that point. Always have.



But ..... MS coulsd have addressed that with an option to disable auto-updates only accessible to someone with the incliniation and kniwledge to find it, and with a suitable warning screen for anyone trying to turn it off.

Ultimately, my machines are MY responsibilty, not Microsofts, especially when they do something that has the potential to, without warning, right-royally bork my system, right when I have a deadline.

So as far as I'm concerned, MS deliberately chose to try to override MY control of MY machine, whether I like it or not.

Setting a default is one thing, but trying to prevent me opting out of auto is utterly another.

Besides, I don't believe that's why they did it. It was for their convenience, not mine, which is why I rejected even a "free" upgrade to Win 10. And don't for a moment regret it.

[philehidiot]

So, it's time to load the revolver and install the latest "update".

See you on the other side??

[DanceswithUnix]

So, it's time to load the revolver and install the latest "update".

See you on the other side??

Fingers crossed, but I think that PC should have finished updating by now...

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