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Windows 10's forced automatic updates are a good idea

Discussion in 'Windows 10 Information and Alerts' started by allheart55 (Cindy E), Jul 17, 2015.

  1. allheart55 (Cindy E)

    allheart55 (Cindy E) Administrator Administrator

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    Microsoft will force Windows 10 Home users to download and install updates to its operating system without any options to turn them off. A final version of the OS, distributed to testers this week, contains a clause in the end user license agreement (EULA) that reveals Windows 10 users will receive "automatic updates without any additional notice." The changes have left some Windows users concerned.

    By default, Windows 10 will download, install, and reboot machines automatically when they’re not in use to install the updates. There’s only one other option: download, install, and choose when to reboot. This is a big change from Windows 8.1’s four options that included automatic reboots, choose when to reboot, choose when to download and install, and never check for updates.
    Windows users are concerned over two potential scenarios.

    Windows users are concerned over two potential scenarios: forced downloads and faulty updates. Windows 10 will automatically download updates, so those with capped internet connections won’t be able to manage the date downloads are made. Windows 10 updates won’t just be security patches, but they’ll also include feature updates making the download sizes a genuine concern for some.

    The real worry is over faulty updates, but that’s less of a problem thanks to Microsoft’s "Windows as a service" model. Failed or faulty updates are already very rare, and Microsoft can lean on its 5 million Windows 10 testers to try out updates before they’re distributed more broadly. I can’t remember the last time I had to restore my Windows machine because of a bad patch.

    While there are concerns, the advantages far outweigh any of the negatives. If you’re used to family members calling you for technical support because they’ve failed to upgrade to the latest Windows service pack or some malware disabled Windows Update then those days will hopefully be over.

    Windows 10 updates will be automatic and mandatory, so the OS should act more like Google's Chrome browser. Google updates Chrome regularly, and everyone gets the latest version once they close the browser or restart their machine. It keeps everyone up-to-date and secure, and now all Windows 10 users will benefit from the same approach.

    Source : http://www.theverge.com/2015/7/17/8987549/microsoft-windows-10-automatic-updates
     
    allheart55 (Cindy E), Jul 17, 2015
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    Plastic Nev SUPER MODERATOR IN MEMORY

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    Considering the people who have this very wrong attitude that they are perfectly safe without installing the updates, it is a bit of a mixed blessing. There are bound to be some conflicts or just plain faulty updates. However, there seems to be nothing to say you can't uninstall an update at a later time, though how you prevent it reinstalling I don't as yet know.
     
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    It's a little worrisome to me.
     
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    What about people with download limits, just what you need a version of Windows that uses up your months quota before you get chance to download anything yourself! Good on paper bad in reality!
     
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    Interesting point Match.
     
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    For most users I can see this working well but for gamers it might be a problem, though I bet rare. More-so I think the tweaker/gamer type where you are constantly changing things. Guess we'll have to see :)
     
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    Not as yet knowing how the Windows 10 actually works, I can only guess, however it wouldn't surprise me if there is a way to use the host file to block updates if you don't want them. Whether you can use it to block individual updates, I doubt, though the ability to block all may be there. We will see.

    Nev.
     
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