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Windows Update error forces some users to upgrade to Windows 10
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Windows Update error forces some users to upgrade to Windows 10
The problem, according to Microsoft, is that the Windows 10 Update was switched from “Optional” to “Mandatory” and automatically distributed to users who had “Download and install updates automatically” enabled. PCWorld reports that in at least some cases, users are now locked into an update cycle that they can’t cancel, as shown below.
If you see either of the two screens above, it means Microsoft has already downloaded the update and decided to apply it. It’s not yet clear if this can be reversed, or simply delayed. Ars Technica reports that the installer requires manual intervention to proceed, but in at least some cases that evidently defaults to a timer and a reboot counter, as shown above. In a statement, Microsoft said, “In the recent Windows update, this option was checked as default; this was a mistake and we are removing the check.”
This is just the latest ridiculous outcome from Microsoft’s upgrade push. Last month, we found out the company was stealth-downloading the Windows 10 installer, and before that, there were the aforementioned banner ads and obnoxious system tray advertisements.
This is why people don’t trust Microsoft
As a Windows 7 user who has never allowed Microsoft to perform automatic updates, this kind of problem is precisely why I don’t trust the company to do non-security patches by default. It’s not a question of malicious intent but simple human error. Someone hit the wrong button somewhere, and now people who trust Microsoft have a new headache to deal with. Microsoft’s attempts to create a universal update system for Windows 10, in which all updates are shoved out automatically, is a profound mistake. How long before another switch gets hit by accident and a patch or driver pushes out to systems that shouldn’t actually be running it?It’s going to happen. The only question is how many people get burned when it does. If you’re on Windows 7 or 8.1, the problems have already started.
Example
Updated from Win7 to Win10 64 bit (on laptop Dell E6400) 3 days ago, but every USB- key insertion gave a Blue death screen error+restart)
Tried to revert to Win7 (by Win10 menu option), but gave error during the process -> computer locked on half boot; also Win7 restore CD failed, so I had to reinstall Win7 from scratch (loosing program installation & configuration).
I hoped to resolve a nasty hibernate bugs of windows 7 (started from less 1 year), but Win10 showed me more Blue screen in 1 hour than Win7 in 3 years...
The picture says everything! Microsoft, like a used car salesman, will do and say anything to sell Windows 10.
John -azdewars
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