Fun with Windows 10

[Curry Kenworthy]

Quickest route might be LC 6.7.

No matter which version, 6 8 9, if you can, turn off ALL update 
preferences/options.

Check Task Manager and end any stray LC processes, especially an 
"Installer" or "Setup" process which is usually just an update check, 
but causes tons of issues. Furthermore I often deleted that setup file 
(it's .setup.exe in each IDE folder) and that's what you can do if you 
can't access the prefs.

Sometimes LC on Windows didn't launch correctly right after install - 
just end any processes, don't reinstall, and normally launch. Then it works.

Note that none of this "fun" is actually about Windows itself, it's just 
less LC familiarity and support for Windows, and perhaps fewer LC users 
on that side.

I switched to Windows soon after the point when Mac abandoned its 
original rigorous human interface research, because I have a little less 
fine motor control than the average person and Window provides a little 
more real estate for some of the controls.

That made Windows easier for me to use, just as the original HIG-aware 
Mac was easier than Windows. Yes, it was that simple! And very 
affordable, another helpful factor. Both companies have sort of lost the 
plot, so besides human interface and affordability, I don't have a dog 
in that race otherwise. :)

Best wishes,

Curry Kenworthy

Custom Software Development
LiveCode Training and Consulting
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