Windows 10 in 2019
Windows 10 in 2019
You've just placed an order for PC components and are exploring Windows 10 from 2019. It's understandable to feel uneasy about forced updates, especially since video editing was once a controversial topic. Was Windows 10 problematic in the past? Could it still be an issue today? And will updates affect your rendering performance?
Eventually they reduced the intensity, many folks voiced concerns when their computers would suddenly stop working, which turned out to be a serious issue. Now it only happens if your active hours settings are incorrect.
You may delay updates for up to 35 days on Windows 10 Home version 1903.
I've enjoyed working with Windows 10. The transition from Mac OS to Windows seems smoother now. The regular small updates haven't been a big problem for me. Sometimes a bigger update from Microsoft might cause issues, but it's usually resolved in under 20 minutes. No operating system is flawless—people have different reasons for liking or disliking them. Just try it and decide for yourself.
Apple is now focusing on the force update approach, even beginning with iOS devices. However, the concerns about the system unexpectedly restarting were unfounded. It only restarted when you intentionally pushed delays multiple times. Speaking of changes, Microsoft recently adjusted its policies due to feedback and complaints, allowing longer delay periods for updates and even offering months before upgrading to a new Windows 10 version (effectively until the end of support for your current version, which can be quite long). It’s not recommended to do this. Windows 10 also includes an "Active Hours" feature, letting you set a time window (up to 18 hours) during which no updates occur. Recently, they introduced a system that analyzes your activity and automatically determines active hours without manual input. My tests suggest it’s quite flexible, but manually setting it might be better if your workflow remains consistent; otherwise, leave it auto-adjusting so it evolves with your habits. Lastly, you can customize your maintenance schedule via the old Security and Maintenance panel (just type in the search bar), ensuring Windows doesn’t disrupt your work—whether it’s defragmenting an HDD or running virus/malware scans—while you’re productive. By default, it starts at 2 a.m. if your system is on, but it will run when convenient. The first attempt usually finishes quickly on fast systems (a few minutes), though if you work during that window or your machine is off, you can specify a more suitable time.
Been on Windows 10 for three years now. I have three PCs at home and haven’t faced any forced shutdowns due to updates over the years. The only thing that shows up is a reminder to install updates when shutting down or restarting. I never set up a maintenance plan or defined active hours—everything about updates runs by default. When you first boot your PC, you’ll likely spend at least an hour going through updates for Windows, software, and drivers. This process might feel more complicated compared to using a Mac, but once it’s done you should be okay. You might run into some hiccups when switching from Mac to Windows; I used Macs before and still had to learn the right keyboard shortcuts and the differences between Control Panel and its Mac counterpart. Enjoy!