[Woj]

I totally agree with you. I've only stuck with Windows since some of my work applications require it. Microsoft is sort of like ebay, they keep playing with it until it is no longer useable. I'm sure Apple has enjoyed/profited-from every bit of this (good for them). I can't count the number of acquaintances that switched to MAC and will never look back. Microsoft only stays in business because it got the biggest market share first and too many consumers/businesses jumped in and now rely on it. Too expensive to switch now and non-compatibility issues are a problem.

My background was in programming and it amazes me how Microsoft's products have evolved. Seemingly their products are designed by PHD's that can't relate to average users. They build and sell products that we may only use a fraction of their capabilities. Their software seems to be unnecessarily complicated and volatile, have been that way since the late 70's when I started using Microsoft products. Maybe good for turn-over and additional sales, but it is like a bad meal, you never forget.

During one of my change overs from a failed computer and software about 10 years ago, I was amazed when I bought a computer with troubled windows software and they charged me to "attempt" to fix the software issues. Like selling a new car with major defects and not having a warranty.

Anyway, I feel your pain. My XP on my mini-laptop has been one of the best Windows products to date, but will no longer be supported. My current computer uses Windows 7 with reasonable success. I'm just waiting for this one to crash and create a new round of headaches. I've heard numerous complaints about Windows 8. No first hand experience, but after 35 years, you'd think they could figure this out. How Bill Gates is richest guy around selling this crap is beyond me.

Don't stroke out. Throw the damn computer out the window. You'll feel better.

Ay Caramba!!!