Rant about Windows updates
Rant about Windows updates
These recent changes often cause issues with Windows updates on my PCs or laptops. Anyone experience similar problems? The Chrome browser stops working and can't be uninstalled, while the Asus tweak and aura software become unstable, forcing me to accept multiple user account prompts each time I restart.
I use Windows 10 but haven’t updated it. I’ve turned off all window features via Services.msc, and I’m satisfied.
The main issue to watch for is potential problems with NVIDIA GPU drivers. They may function in some cases but not others. I usually reset the GPU driver after a big update and it works fine afterward. I don’t have enough details to say whether this impacts AMD graphics cards either.
I faced some performance problems after upgrading to 1709, but a factory reset resolved them. Everything ran smoothly afterward. At work, things are different. Some customers still use matrix printers, and the newest monthly report disrupted the print queues specifically for those devices. It's frustrating when industrial equipment depends on them for receipts and other tasks. Yay Windows Upfuck!
Try Linux now. Avoid forced updates—only install when you choose.
I’d like to note that Windows Update tends to cause problems mainly on systems loaded with excess bloatware. The simpler the OS, the fewer issues it usually creates. These kinds of computers often run disguised malware such as advanced system care by iobit, which claims to improve performance but actually leads to failures. Once the update is complete, it seems Microsoft was at fault. This isn’t a strict rule, but based on my experiences up to now, it’s more frequent than not.
I wouldn't. My setup is fully based on Linux, needing a fresh install for the latest image. A faulty Windows update is straightforward to resolve 9 times out of 10, just reinstall drivers or the update. The only problem with OSX has been the persistent false fingerprint scans.
Yep. Truthfully, the Windows install I have on my gaming rig is the same one I started with back in 2013 with Windows 8 (or 8.1, I can't remember now). All the major updates and upgrades (to 10 and now the creators updates) have always gone through without a single snag and everything has worked properly afterwards. I do always try to maintain a healthy OS (regular malware and virus scans every couple months, avoid sketchy websites and all that, run disk cleanup regularly, delete files/programs I don't use, basic de-cluttering) and you're totally right, it makes a big difference. My comment was more aimed at those people (who have become more vocal in recent times) who are getting tired of the "forced updates/upgrades" mentality and implementation by MS in Windows. Just letting them know that there is a very viable alternative that gives you more control over your OS.