Work Off Line

[woodelf]

I have to download some software and need to create a system restore point, but first I need to be in work off line but how do I find this option?...I used to be able to in Windows 7 but now in Windows 10, I can't find the option. Ta Muchly.

[hc4361]

Click the network icon on the task bar, right side, it is near the clock. Click on your connection, then click 'change settings' and disconnect

[hc4361]

Or right click on the Windows icon bottom left on the task bar, then click 'network connections'.

[woodelf]

Many Thanks HC, but where do I have to be in the first place, before I can try out either of your suggestions; desktop, internet or where?...as you can see, I'm a techno-duffer and I aint a clue where to start anyway.

[hc4361]

Anywhere you like - the taskbar is always at the bottom of the screen in normal viewing mode (full screen mode hides the taskbar).

Can I ask why you need to work offline? There is another way but I don't know if it is relevant to what to you want to do

[woodelf]

Hi HC, I have to create a system restore point just in case anything goes wrong when I download and install some software from videolan, which will allow me to watch - or rather, in my situation, listen to DVDs.
I am now on Windows 10 and there is no Windows Media Player and I can't watch/listen to DVDs as I could on Windows 7.
In case you're curious, I am totally blind and play DVDs of videos which I remember when I could see or DVDs that I have had described to me while watching with someone else - but I won't go anywhere near audio-described DVDs; I don't want any narrator getting in the way of any good music, etc.
I hope all that makes sense?

[hc4361]

I can see no reason why you need to go offline to create a system restore point.
VideoLan (VLC) is a great piece of software and is perfectly safe, if you download it from a reliable source.

http://www.videolan.org/vlc/download-windows.en_GB.html

As you are blind you might want to use another piece of software called unchecky. It automatically unticks the boxes on downloads so you don't inadvertently download unwanted toolbars, additional programs and such like. I am fully sighted but use this because these tick boxes can be almost hidden in the page.
https://unchecky.com

As for system restore points your W10 should be automatically set up to create system restore points at regular intervals. You can easily set one manually by typing (or speaking!) in the Cortana search box at the bottom of the task bar.

Just type or say Create and the create a system restore point will be the first option.

[woodelf]

Many Thanks Again HC, for the videolan approval and link and for the helpful hints.
Many years ago, when I was shown how to create a restore point, I was told I had to be off line, with nothing running, except my speech system.
I'll try out what you suggest and let you know how I get on

[hc4361]

You should have no problems if you just download the software, woodelf.

Good luck anyways

[woodelf]

Hi HC. I followed your link to VLC and it was just a mass full of info , with no special button or link for download, though there was a link - "please install kernelex" - whatever that is.
How do I know which download link or button to hit and will a proper install appear at end of download?
I hope all this makes sense.

[hc4361]

I promise you the download button is big and clear on the link I supplied.

It does need Kernel X to run the latest version and it seems your pc does not have it.

Download it here:

https://sourceforge.net/projects/kernelex/

[woodelf]

I'm very sorry HC, but I did say I was a techno-duffer and though I've hit the links for download and kernelex, I still aint got no DVD to play.
I can play CDs on my pc, both audio and music, but no DVDs.
I will understand if you wish to wash your hands of me.

[hc4361]

In this order

Download kernel x

When that is installed, download and install VideoLan from the first link.

Then you should be able to play DVDs.

[woodelf]

Hi HC, it's the pain in the backside again!

When I use the kernel x link, the site is full of links here, buttons there, but no proper indication for which link or button to hit to install the kernel x and the applications stated are far earlier than my Windows 10.
The same again for videolan, a screen full of links and buttons, but no definite one to show which download, the only piece of commonsense is Windows requirements, which are from XP to Windows 10, which is fine for me, but I don't know what to press to download and install.
Am I stupid or what?...no need to answer that.
I would just like a: press this button or hit this link and download will commence, so too with install - is that too much to ask?
Many Thanks for your huge patience HC.

[woodelf]

I'm sorry HC, I should have sent this earlier, but hopefully you'll be pleased and no doubt relieved that I successfully downloaded VLC and I'm now able to play DVDs on my PC. Very Many Thanks for all your help and patience.

[hc4361]

Glad you're sorted :)