Microsoft is making windows 10 a AutoUpgrade: Can You Stop It -
Have you upgraded to Windows 10 yet? Otherwise, your computer may soon do for you if you like it or not. Although Microsoft has on its homepage that millions of people worldwide are already using Windows 10, is clearly not enough to have benefited from the free update option from the new operating system launched in July 2015. what was once something users should choose to do on their own has become an update "optional" in October 2015, something that many people have reacted to the surprise and in some cases upset.
now, in early 2016, Microsoft decided to make Windows 10 updates a part of the automatic update process - meaning that if you have automatic updates enabled on your computer Windows 7 or Windows 8, it will be downloaded automatically. While Microsoft said the point of making Windows 10 section of Windows Update is to allow those who wish to upgrade the capacity to do so with the least conjecture, it is also a fairly aggressive maneuver to update automatic. What this means is that soon many people will see their change of operating system, and some might be confused as to how it happened -. Or if they can reverse the change after it has been installed
Is there a way to prevent my computer from automatically update?
the good news is that, at least for now, you can prevent this automatic update by changing your settings. To do this, open the Windows Control Panel (accessible via the Start menu) and click System and Security> Windows Update. Here you will find options to enable automatic updating and off, see what updates are available and look at what was recently installed on your computer.
To prevent your computer to automatically download and install Windows 10, click "Enable automatic updating on or off." In this screen, you can change your settings, select either "check for updates but let me choose whether to download and install them" or "Never check updates." It is recommended that you do not choose the latter, because it is important to pay attention to any updates that may be crucial for the security of your computer.
Finally, it might be a good idea to check if your computer and has already downloaded the update from Windows 10 or not. You can do this in the "Check for updates section," which shows the optional updates that you must allow that they are installed.
Despite Microsoft attempts to push more users to start using Windows 10, there are ways around this automatic upgrade to Windows 7 and 8 users who are happy with what they have. However, it is possible that at a time Microsoft is making it impossible for recalcitrant not to upgrade or to provide an incentive for them to want to do it because of incompatibility problems or fees. It is worth considering whether or not you might as well upgrade now to take advantage of it as a free download.
What if I want to upgrade to Windows 10?
If you have decided that you want see what Windows 10 is all about, you can either wait for the update to download as part of your automatic updates or click the Windows 10 logo in the taskbar. Once you click it, you'll be presented with the option to start the download and upgrade later, or update immediately. As it will take some time to download and install, you should base your choice if you can afford to your computer to be out of commission for a while.
mixed reviews of Windows 10 has so far received, especially when it comes to the privacy of the user. We highlighted some of these issues in an article earlier this year. The most important things that new users want to pay attention is Cortana, staff top assistant (think Apple Siri), which was called to act as spyware and data tracking and activity users. You can disable Cortana and other privacy-invasion Windows 10 features, but some technology experts have pointed out that constant updates (as a new electronic scanning feature) and changes to the operating system, that might not be enough.
You can learn more about protecting your privacy online and offline by following our blog on the subject.
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