Thread: Does windows 10 require internet connection to work

I use my laptop and my desktop regularly without internet - mainly because Optus broadband cable fails so often around here. I don't think Optus care any more now that the NBN is due for connection in a couple of weeks.

could be malware

Originally Posted by jx2mad

I only moved it about a metre from its original location. Any suggestions?

Turn it off. Move it back a metre to where it was before. Turn it on again :-)

It sounds like it has a virus or malware as suggested.

Scan for viruses. Reinstall Windows 10. If that doesn't work, throw it in the bin and buy another one.

Originally Posted by jx2mad

It had all my old files which I have to keep but it will not allow access.

If all else fails, before trashing your old computer and assuming your files are still there, use your new computer to load a RAM Linux operating system to a USB stick.

When running the RAM Linux operating system on your old machine it will not require use of your 'C' hard drive, however, you can browse your 'C' drive and recover your files (photos, documents) to an external drive.

As others have said it is likely a virus or malware. If you are not comfortable with doing it yourself, got some to create a bootable USB with a virus scanner on it to clean up your system. Whatever you do, do not copy any files to your new computer until you are 100% sure the files are clean.