Windows 10 and Automatic Microsoft updates

Lilysmom · ‎03-09-2010

I have an HP Computer with Windows 7. When all the talk about Windows 10 was going on, I didn't want to have windows auotmatically install it on my HP. To avoid that, I changed my auotmatic updates to an option where I could choose what updates I wanted to install.

That meant I had to check from time to time and install updates unrelated to Windows 10 which I did with no problem until today. When I went in to look for updates today, I clicked check for updates. The wheel just spins and spins. No messages and this is hours later. If I try to click it again, it says Checking for Updates and nothing happens.

If I go back to auotmatic updates, am I still at risk of having 10 installed? My plan is to buy a Mac next computer when my windows 7 dies.

TIA. LM

Gram W · ‎01-22-2013

I would call Staples or the Best Buy Geeks. Both places sell HP and can probably answer your questions. If in doubt, call both places and compare information given.

Lilysmom · ‎03-09-2010

@Gram W, I am hoping someone here will have some advice. Staff at those places will not have discussions over the phone about issues. They want you to bring the computer in. LM

spot555 · ‎03-09-2010

I don't have the answer, but I'm glad you asked this.

I refuse to download "10", & have only recently startied getting update notices again from Microsoft. Since they won't let you see the update info in detail, I haven't updated. I figure they'll sneek in a 10 download.

Gram W · ‎01-22-2013

Sorry. Here they do answer simple questions on the phone. I have found them helpful, especially Staples computer department.

glb613 · ‎03-09-2010

@Lilysmom wrote:
I have an HP Computer with Windows 7. When all the talk about Windows 10 was going on, I didn't want to have windows auotmatically install it on my HP. To avoid that, I changed my auotmatic updates to an option where I could choose what updates I wanted to install.

That meant I had to check from time to time and install updates unrelated to Windows 10 which I did with no problem until today. When I went in to look for updates today, I clicked check for updates. The wheel just spins and spins. No messages and this is hours later. If I try to click it again, it says Checking for Updates and nothing happens.

If I go back to auotmatic updates, am I still at risk of having 10 installed? My plan is to buy a Mac next computer when my windows 7 dies.

TIA. LM

Why wait? It might help with the transition to have a Windows computer to use while you learn the Apple operating system.

Lilysmom · ‎03-09-2010

@glb613, is it why wait for the Apple computer? If so, I understand they are updating them next year. I am not in a hurry to have a new computer. I use my ipad more than my computer. When my HP dies or becomes too much of a problem, I will make the switch. LM

PS, I just read an article that says Microsoft claims not to be forcing Windows 10 on people. Only problem is they seem to be the only ones who have that view. If I thought I could just go back to auto updates without worrying about Windows 10, I would.

Gram W · ‎01-22-2013

I was receiving those download messages on my Windows 7 and did not want to download the 10. If I remember correctly there was a deadline given where they told me there would be no more upgrades for my W7. Last April my mother board crashed and I was forced to get a new computer. I now have the Windows 10 and I am still learning it. I need to find someplace that offers classes because the computer people I know can not help me. It has so much more than I need or will ever use. I would like to take many things to an out of the way place out of sight but have been told that can't be done. Guess I have look at the extra garbage everytime I log in. I regularly get upgraded on the W10 overnight. I now have an inexpensive tablet and use that for simple things but I use Office all the time for the house.

Yesyesyes568 · ‎12-22-2010

Hello Lillismom,

get the the phone number for Microsoft from Microsoft.com and call them. That's where you'll get your answer.

1. Turn your computer completely off. Then turn back on.

If that doesn't work

2. And you do not want to call Microsoft, let's say or let's say you think your computer maybe infected with a virus.

I don't know I'm not there to see what exactly is going on. It's not clear to me what the problem is.....but I do know quite a bit on how to work an HP computer. Especially with Windows 7.

3. Why don't you just remove Windows 10 and reinstall it. If your having that much trouble that's what I would do.

Im soo sorry, geeez if I was there I'd love to help you out. I love working on HPs" I've spent a lot of time self taught and learned a lot.

The last resort, do a recovery.........".

best to you, Virginia in Ohio

PS. I DONT BLAME YOU FOR YOUR NEXT TIME TO BE A MAC.....I HAVE AN APPLE IPAD AND I ABSOLUTELY LOVE LOVE LOVE IT.....IF I COULD EVER AND I MEAN EVER AFFORD A MAC COMPUTER LAPTOP, THAT WILL BE NEXT FOR SURE. NO MORE UPDATES, NO MORE SECURITY STUFF TO DEAL WITH AND VIRUS'S ARE VERY RARE....SO IM WITH YOU ON THAT!!!"" WISHING YOU THE BEST AS I SAID""

BalletBabe · ‎03-05-2011

@Lilysmom Windows 10 is no longer free. I doubt you would get anything from them. However a tech at Staples told me that Micrrosoft is stopping all updates at the end of the year, except for Windows 10. THey want everyone off the others. It is over 100.00 now.