Looks like MS has edited the Windows EULA to allow them to install updates without ever asking.

 

 

http://www.theverge.com/2015/7/17/8987549/microsoft-windows-10-automatic-updates

Edited July 17, 201510 yr by linux731

I dont have a problem with it unless - the only thing I do want to have control over is my video driver from what I have seen its more of an inconvenience than anything else I have to uninstall new driver if I want to use one thats a bit older which I have done and all is fine - I have always updated windows and never had a problem so this wont be much different for me anyway

I dont have a problem with it unless - the only thing I do want to have control over is my video driver from what I have seen its more of an inconvenience than anything else I have to uninstall new driver if I want to use one thats a bit older which I have done and all is fine - I have always updated windows and never had a problem so this wont be much different for me anyway

Exactly!

 

I have no problem with automatic security updates... I just don't want automatic driver updates!!!

Edited July 17, 201510 yr by linux731

I have no problem with automatic security updates... I just don't want automatic driver updates!!!

 

True but thinking its not going to be a big deal in the end - well see 

Don't tip the boat over, Doug!!

 

But for how long can those Updates be deferred?

 

Jim:  "... approximately eight months..." (Link)

 

And I believe this applies to all updates, both system files and apps.  As Diego stated earlier, don't see any way to pick and choose the updates to defer.

 

One more thing... with the Windows Insider program continuing after GA, all system and app updates will be tested by millions of Windows Insiders before being pumped out to the masses.  This is a far wider range of testers than Microsoft has ever had in the past.  I believe this will lessen problems for those receiving the official updates, but definitely understand it won't catch them all.  Just a thought.

If any of you have any questions regarding Windows 10, or the updates scheme, or the free upgrade, or compatability, or anything, I suggest you make a post here:

 

https://www.reddit.com/r/windows/comments/3dn8xz/if_you_have_any_questions_about_windows_10_ask/

 

A MS employee has been answering questions about W10 all day today. There's lots of good information in this post.

Edited July 18, 201510 yr by linux731

I just don't like turning on my computer to find that FSX or P3D is all of the sudden broken. Unfortunately with the relative small size of the community compared to other  "games" I doubt a lot of testing will happen on our sims before they push out updates. I hope this will not be a common thing. 

Then don't use Win 10.

Just wondering out loud - what ever happened to Linux? I would think that by now, people would be running damn near everything MS within Linux. Has Linux just frittered away to the programmer/techie stratosphere? Wouldn't it be nice to have open-source and no Microsoft pulling all the strings?

 

Well, one can dream!

Just switch to a Mac.

Just switch to a Mac.

Wash your mouth! :huh:

 

 

I dont have a problem with it unless - the only thing I do want to have control over is my video driver from what I have seen its more of an inconvenience than anything else I have to uninstall new driver if I want to use one thats a bit older

 

Rich, That could get a bit annoying if it happens every Tuesday.

About the video drivers, at least on Window 7 i never get presented with the option of installing them, unless it's a clean install and the system doesn't have any drivers.  Only then does MS update ask if i want to install some ancient WHQL driver.

 

I suspect that MS won't push those out unless it doesn't detect an existing driver.

Jim:  "... approximately eight months..." (Link)

 

And I believe this applies to all updates, both system files and apps.  As Diego stated earlier, don't see any way to pick and choose the updates to defer.

 

One more thing... with the Windows Insider program continuing after GA, all system and app updates will be tested by millions of Windows Insiders before being pumped out to the masses.  This is a far wider range of testers than Microsoft has ever had in the past.  I believe this will lessen problems for those receiving the official updates, but definitely understand it won't catch them all.  Just a thought.

 

An update to my post... according to Microsoft (link), even if you elect to defer updates in Pro/Enterprise, security updates will continue to be updated automatically.  Just "new Windows features" will be deferred.

Neither of my Window 7 PCs have ever updated any drivers. I have them set to automatic downloads.