Question Win 10 Problems on New Lenovo $300 ThinkPad

[DoctorBill2034]

I just rcvd a NEW $300 Lenovo ThinkPad (Amazon) that comes with Windows 10 (home).
I bought it to use as a USB Camera Screen on a MEADE eXT-60 Telescope fitted with a
Telescope Camera device - in a remote - no electricity - location.

Maybe because it is a Laptop Windows 10, but it wants to RUN ME ! Said I had to JOIN MicroSoft ,
pushed HARD to get me to and now says something or other "S" won't allow me to download or install
DuckDuckGo - Says I HAVE to use the Windows Browser.....

Is there a quick way to stop MS from pushing me around and forcing their products down my throat ?

Can I upgrade this monster to Windows 11. I will turn off all automatic upgrading after it is installed.

DoctorBill (82 yrs old retired PhD Chemist)

 

[COLGeek]

What is the specific model of your laptop?

 

[USAFRet]

The OS version is likely "Windows 10 S"

If so, then yes, it severely limits what you can install.

You can promote that to Windows 10 Home.
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us...-windows-4f56d9be-99ec-6983-119f-031bfb28a307


BUT...you will almost certainly need a Microsoft account.
This need NOT be blahblah@microsoft.com.
You can likely use one of your existing email addresses, and a password for this.

 

[DoctorBill2034]

The Model is S145-15API or S145-81UT.

I uploaded the picture to "PostImages" and used the link from that.


https://i.postimg.cc/k42RfDsR/Lenovo-Laptop.jpg

DoctorBill

What is the specific model of your laptop?

 

[COLGeek]

You can post a link to the site. You can also upload images to a site like imgur.com and then post a link here.

 

[DoctorBill2034]

COLGeek....I tried PostImages dot com.....and got an "OOOPs message" above in #4.
which is now gone from #4.....? ? ? ?

I don't understand. Cause I'm a newbie here ?

DoctorBill

 

[COLGeek]

Typically, posting links to uploaded images is available to new messages.

I was able to view the content. Will edit your link shortly.

 

[COLGeek]

Have you verified if you have the regular Home version or the S version of Windows?

 

[DoctorBill2034]

COLGeek....I will do that tomorrow. It is 10 PM here and I am 82 years old,
and it is "Bed Time for Bonzo" right now.

DoctorBill

 

[DoctorBill2034]

Have you verified if you have the regular Home version or the S version of Windows?

OK - here is a cell phone image from SYSTEM

I tried this in "insert image" erased first part to by pass this "OOPS" error

(yes it is type S windows 10 HOME - BTW

WHAT ! I got THIS AGAIN !
"Oops! We ran into some problems.
Your content can not be submitted. This is likely because your content is spam-like or contains inappropriate elements. Please change your content or try again later. If you still have problems, please contact an administrator."

(i.postimg.cc/zGdpXR4M/Lenovo-MS-OS-Type) put in the lead https stuff

Am I some type of pariah here ? Not much point being in this Forum if I can't post anything but words......

Perhaps this FORUM doesn't like me. I guess I should leave before lightning strikes me.

DoctorBill

 

[DoctorBill2034]

Does THIS forum Engine have a thing with PostImages Links.....

postimages.org <<<< It won't even allow me to post this entire link !

I am on Windows 11 on a Dell Desktop Computer. What is going on ? I have never had a
forum reject any attempt to post 'Post Images' Links - NEVER until here and I am on a LOT of Forums.

I DO NOT want to join some other Picture Hosting Site just to find out if Post Images is bugging this Forum Engine !

How do I message the Moderators Directly ?!

DoctorBill

 

[COLGeek]

Try imgur.com.

You should not be required to join.

 

[COLGeek]

OK - here is a cell phone image from SYSTEM

I tried this in "insert image" erased first part to by pass this "OOPS" error

(yes it is type S windows 10 HOME - BTW

WHAT ! I got THIS AGAIN !
"Oops! We ran into some problems.
Your content can not be submitted. This is likely because your content is spam-like or contains inappropriate elements. Please change your content or try again later. If you still have problems, please contact an administrator."

(i.postimg.cc/zGdpXR4M/Lenovo-MS-OS-Type) put in the lead https stuff

Am I some type of pariah here ? Not much point being in this Forum if I can't post anything but words......

Perhaps this FORUM doesn't like me. I guess I should leave before lightning strikes me.

DoctorBill

That link shows no image, even when manually accessed.

This site (Tom's Guide) does not support direct image upload. You must use a third party site to upload images and then post a link here.

The S version will limit you in some ways. @USAFRet gave you a link earlier to help with that.

 

[DoctorBill2034]

I quit. This forum has too many bizarre limitations. Why bother ?