Windows 10 - Don't want an update? It's really terrible!
Windows 10 - Don't want an update? It's really terrible!
I envision opening Services.msc and disabling updates remains possible (it was during the Windows 10 preview). I’m curious about how Microsoft might respond for Home Edition users who skip updates. It’s conceivable that a previous Windows activation would be treated as unactivated, locking out features until you re-activate your install with the newest updates. That’s just my thought. Even without the option to turn off updates, there could be alternatives such as using NetLimiter to delay downloads, making updates take several months. I’m eager to observe how this unfolds.
This approach would ensure users retain full authority over their systems. Instead of forcing automatic updates, the interface should let people decide when they want to receive them. A clear warning and consent step would help prevent unintended changes while still protecting against unnecessary disruptions. Removing detailed controls in favor of a simple on/off setting doesn’t align with the goal of maintaining user autonomy. The existing setup already includes updates for critical components like graphics drivers, so users should be informed about what’s being updated.
That’s a solid suggestion. Consider sending it to Windows Feedback if you have the preview enabled. Or share it on the Microsoft Answers community—Microsoft is evaluating this. Right now, the updates are mandatory because it’s a preview. Previews typically require forced updates too. I’m confident it will be adjusted after completion.
So here is the thing I don't get: -> Everyone updates their Windows to the max regardless (unless specific issues, but those are super rare) -> On Phones and tablets, all updates are forced into 1 package, and everyone gets it, and wants it, demands it even, and annoyed that they cant' get it at all or on day 1 due to manufactures need to do a special implementation for each of their phones and pass testing, and service providers, blocking them because 'they need to test them, to make sure it doesn't break their network' (apparently that's a daily issue for them) Now Windows does it, and now it is the end of the world? We don't accept it? Even though, I think anyone here can raise their hand that they at least at one time they have repaired or came in contact with a PC that didn't have its Windows updated, and you updated it and everything is fine. So Microsoft is forcing update to boost the user experience, and to ensure maximum security, making it harder for malware/virus/hackers makers to exploit Windows. To be clear, both Windows 10 Home and Professional have forced updates. The Pro version you can delay the batch of currently available updates, that is all. But it will install them eventually. The only problem in all of this, are drivers updates being delivered through Windows update which are forced. But, I posted a user voice regarding this issue, and the ability to at least hide the driver/firmware hardware/system hardware updates specifically, but as you can see from the vote count, very few people find it is an issue. https://windows.uservoice.com/forums/265...de-updates These are more important issues: https://windows.uservoice.com/forums/265...ilters/top I think this highlights that my concern, and our concern of updates causing problems is a non issue.