Microsoft Makes Windows 10 Upgrades Automatic For Windows 7 And Windows 8 - GoFuckYourself.com

wehateporn · 11-01-2015, 03:35 PM

Well this had been coming?

In September Microsoft admitted it is downloading Windows 10 on every Windows 7 and Windows 8 computer. Then in October it claimed an ?accident? saw these downloads begin installing without user permission. Well this accident now looks to have been a secret test run because Microsoft has confirmed mass upgrades to Windows 10 from all Windows 7 and Windows 8 computers are about to begin?

In a post to the official Windows blog, Windows and Devices Group executive vice president Terry Myerson announced this will be a two step process:

Step One

Beginning now, Windows 10 has been reclassified as an ?Optional? update in Windows Update for Windows 7 and Windows 8 computers. This means users who have set their version of Windows to accept all updates will find the Windows 10 installation process will begin automatically and they will need to actively cancel it.

?Windows Update is the trusted, logical location for our most important updates, and adding Windows 10 here is another way we will make it easy for you to find your upgrade? says Myerson.

Step Two

But in ?early? 2016 things will become more aggressive and Microsoft will again reclassify Windows 10 as a ?Recommended? update. Given the default setting on Windows 7 and Windows 8 is for all Recommended updates to install automatically this means the vast majority of users will find the Windows 10 install process starts up on their machines.

?Depending upon your Windows Update settings, this may cause the upgrade process to automatically initiate on your device,? admits Myerson.

Opt-Out Becomes The New Opt-In

The end result is a dramatic change of focus. While users will still be able to cancel the Windows 10 installation process, it means proactive effort will now be required to stop the upgrade as opposed to proactive agreement to start it.

Given Windows 10?s status will remain as a Recommended Update, however, it means even those who proactively stop it are likely to find the install process initiating every time new Recommended updates appear. The irritation value of this alone is likely to see many concede.

Continued Forbes Welcome

The Porn Nerd · 11-01-2015, 03:47 PM

Slowly the noose tightens, ever so slowly....

wehateporn · 11-01-2015, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by The Porn Nerd

Slowly the noose tightens, ever so slowly....

This

suesheboy · 11-01-2015, 04:29 PM

I have a giant fear a lot of my old programs I live by won't like the update like my CS4 suite I paid more than $800 for.

MFCT · 11-01-2015, 06:39 PM

You left out the final step, where your desktop won't display on startup. All you'll see is

"Windows 10 must be installed on this computer. Click 'OK' to begin upgrade now."

You'll have two options. Either click the OK button. Or turn off your computer and never be able to use it again.

JFK · 11-01-2015, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by MFCT

You left out the final step, where your desktop won't display on startup. All you'll see is

"Windows 10 must be installed on this computer. Click 'OK' to begin upgrade now."

You'll have two options. Either click the OK button. Or turn off your computer and never be able to use it again.

FUCK

2MuchMark · 11-01-2015, 08:40 PM

Apple

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BIGTYMER · 11-01-2015, 10:23 PM

Why are they really pushing this so hard? I don't buy advertising.

My skeptical brain thinks it's security/monitoring/backdoor/NSA related considering their past.

I'm not upgrading.

just a punk · 11-01-2015, 11:46 PM

I've just completely removed the GWX folder with all the junk inside of it and disabled auto updates.

SomeCreep · 11-02-2015, 03:01 AM

I still use Windows XP.

pornguy · 11-02-2015, 05:30 AM

Going to push a LOT of users over to Mac if this turns out to be true.

CaptainHowdy · 11-02-2015, 05:40 AM

Bastards ...

rowan · 11-02-2015, 05:55 AM

Don't forget who posted the OP.

I've read that the process will begin "automatically", as with any other update when you have it set up to apply them automatically, but the upgrade program will pause to pop up a dialog confirming that you wish to upgrade. While annoying, that is not quite the same as forcing you to upgrade.

marlboroack · 11-02-2015, 06:16 AM

I have been using win 10 on 3 of my main super machines. I love it and 0 problems

wehateporn · 11-02-2015, 06:19 AM

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Originally Posted by CyberSEO

I've just completely removed the GWX folder with all the junk inside of it and disabled auto updates.

Good move, me too!

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