Re: Windows 10 and Automatic Microsoft updates

BalletBabe · ‎03-05-2011

you can reach microsoft at 1-800-microsoft. I know it looks like one too many numbers, but trust me it works----Good Luck!

chickenbutt · ‎03-09-2010

The last couple of days I've gotten updates on a Win8.1 computer that I've been using, for the 'compatibility for Win10' type of thing. I guess they are still doing those in case people still want to upgrade their OS.

But I still put them on 'ignore' when I catch them. I accidentally installed the one yesterday but it doesn't seem to affect anything. I still have the GPX Panel installed on my 8.1 & 7 computers.

The weird thing is that I can no longer find a way to uninstall a given update. I wanted to uninstall that one that I let through and it used to be that you could right-click on one and uninstall it. Sneaky, they are, trying to force stuff on you.

I do have one that is Win10 (new OEM OS) and they just take away more and more user control. With that OS you can no longer pick and choose updates. ugh

ValuSkr · ‎03-15-2014

The period for free upgrade from Win 7 to Win 10 ended 7/29. So I don't think you'd risk getting Win 10 by choosing automatic updates.

Microsoft will continue providing security updates for Win 7 through 1/14/2020, more than three years hence. But there will be no more non-security updates. (http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2475079,00.asp)

I'd set your computer to automatic updates. On the odd chance you get Win 10, it's not all bad. Actually it's pretty good, just a few new things to learn. I've had it since July.

BalletBabe · ‎03-05-2011

I wonder why the guy at Staples told me no more updates for Windows anything other then 10 by the end of the year? I think it is terrible how they shove these new programs at us. I updated in July and at first I hated it, but now I love it.. You just have to get used to it.

chickenbutt · ‎03-09-2010

BalletBabe wrote:
I wonder why the guy at Staples told me no more updates for Windows anything other then 10 by the end of the year? I think it is terrible how they shove these new programs at us. I updated in July and at first I hated it, but now I love it.. You just have to get used to it.

Was he trying to sell you a computer?

I've heard some saying this when, in reality Win7 is supported for security updates until the year 2020 and Win8.1 until the year 2023.

Obviously, though, they are pushing to get everybody to Win10. I would never upgrade an OS on an existing computer. But I did get curious enough that I purchased a new one with Win10.

After I tweaked it a lot I don't hate it except that it messes with some of my programs AND it gives you a LOT less control. I think that's kind of wrong. When you buy the OEM licene, you should be able to have some control, outside of that which could compromise the OS and the hardware.

Nuttmeg · ‎03-09-2010

@BalletBabe This is information about the "Lifecycle Of Wiindows"

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/13853/windows-lifecycle-fact-sheet

Nuttmeg · ‎03-09-2010

@chickenbutt wrote:
@BalletBabe wrote:
I wonder why the guy at Staples told me no more updates for Windows anything other then 10 by the end of the year? I think it is terrible how they shove these new programs at us. I updated in July and at first I hated it, but now I love it.. You just have to get used to it.

Was he trying to sell you a computer?

I've heard some saying this when, in reality Win7 is supported for security updates until the year 2020 and Win8.1 until the year 2023.

Obviously, though, they are pushing to get everybody to Win10. I would never upgrade an OS on an existing computer. But I did get curious enough that I purchased a new one with Win10.

After I tweaked it a lot I don't hate it except that it messes with some of my programs AND it gives you a LOT less control. I think that's kind of wrong. When you buy the OEM licene, you should be able to have some control, outside of that which could compromise the OS and the hardware.

@chickenbutt I am not a big fan of the privacy rules in Window 10. ...But I do like the automatic updates. This gives customers no choice.

Lilysmom · ‎03-09-2010

@Yesyesyes568, thanks for taking the time to write here. I don't have Windows 10. I was worried it would update automatically. If, as @BalletBabe says, it is no longer free I shouldn't have to worry about it. I will just turn the automatic updates back on. LM

Lilysmom · ‎03-09-2010

@chickenbutt @Nuttmeg @BalletBabe @ValuSkr @Yesyesyes568, just finished reading the additional comments. Many thanks for the input. I am with @chickenbutt. I don't like changing operating systems. I would rather start fresh with a new computer with Windows 10 or buy a Mac. I am in the buy a Mac category. Everything else I own is Apple and I am tired of the Windows issues.

I am going to turn the automatic updates back on. If it causes me any grief, I will just buy a Mac earlier than planned. I appreciate your feedback. LM

Lilysmom · ‎03-09-2010

@Nuttmeg @chickenbutt @BalletBabe @ValuSkr @Yesyesyes568 I just came back from running some errands.

Turned on the computer, clicked settings to automatic updates then clicked to view waiting updates and, yes, there was Windows 10 in the lineup. It was number 5 of the updates and said it was reserved for me. OMG isn't that just the worst?

Shutdown the computer before it installed and I am mad as a hatter. This must be very damaging for their business. All I want to do is run to Apple. LM