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Wednesday, 21 October 2015
Saturday, 17 October 2015
Windows 10 "upgrade"
Windows 10. Where do I start? What a mess.
Microsoft have decided that They Know Best and don't want everyone using Windows 7 for the next decade (because it actually works) in the same way that they used XP for a decade (because it actually worked). There's a big push to get everyone on Windows 10 whether they want to use it or not. That's a big problem as 1) there are serious security considerations with the new OS and 2) Microsoft will try to download many gigabytes of data in the background in the hope that you won't notice - whether you want to upgrade or not.
Microsoft has released a knowledgebase article about managing the install process, including preventing install of the updates. Typically (and usurprisingly) it's not exactly a walk in the park for non-technical users.
First things first: Microsoft are offering a free upgrade until next July. Even if you want it, there is no rush.
Generally good idea: turn off "recommended updates" in Windows Update. All you need to have for safety are the security updates, and you can still review the recommended updates and install them if you want to.
If the little Windows 10 square window has appeared in your system tray, at least one of the updates has already installed. To avoid a huge download (and potentially slow connection/extra bills if you're on a restricted connection) do the following:
1) Uninstall the relevant updates. These are KB3021917, KB2952664 and KB3035583 in Windows 7, or KB2976978 and KB3035583 in Windows 8.
2) Check the system drive for hidden folders $Windows.~BT and $Windows.~WS. These can both be deleted if you need the space, but use the command line - they won't all be deleted through Disk Cleanup, despite claims to the contrary. You can leave them if you think you may want to upgrade at some point in the future and the download damage has already been done. (In that case you can right-click on the system tray icon and hide it to stop it bugging you.)
3) Look for the updates listed above, then hide them in Windows updates (or they'll be offered again).
If the icon hasn't appeared yet, go into Windows update, look for the relevant updates and hide them, so they aren't scheduled for download. Setting Windows Update to "notify me but don't download" is an option (and the one I go for personally) but it really only works if you've got the discipline to check through updates as they come in and install the relevant ones, rather than just ignoring the "updates waiting" icon in your system tray. You don't need useless crap, but you do need security patches.
Microsoft have decided that They Know Best and don't want everyone using Windows 7 for the next decade (because it actually works) in the same way that they used XP for a decade (because it actually worked). There's a big push to get everyone on Windows 10 whether they want to use it or not. That's a big problem as 1) there are serious security considerations with the new OS and 2) Microsoft will try to download many gigabytes of data in the background in the hope that you won't notice - whether you want to upgrade or not.
Microsoft has released a knowledgebase article about managing the install process, including preventing install of the updates. Typically (and usurprisingly) it's not exactly a walk in the park for non-technical users.
First things first: Microsoft are offering a free upgrade until next July. Even if you want it, there is no rush.
Generally good idea: turn off "recommended updates" in Windows Update. All you need to have for safety are the security updates, and you can still review the recommended updates and install them if you want to.
If the little Windows 10 square window has appeared in your system tray, at least one of the updates has already installed. To avoid a huge download (and potentially slow connection/extra bills if you're on a restricted connection) do the following:
1) Uninstall the relevant updates. These are KB3021917, KB2952664 and KB3035583 in Windows 7, or KB2976978 and KB3035583 in Windows 8.
2) Check the system drive for hidden folders $Windows.~BT and $Windows.~WS. These can both be deleted if you need the space, but use the command line - they won't all be deleted through Disk Cleanup, despite claims to the contrary. You can leave them if you think you may want to upgrade at some point in the future and the download damage has already been done. (In that case you can right-click on the system tray icon and hide it to stop it bugging you.)
3) Look for the updates listed above, then hide them in Windows updates (or they'll be offered again).
If the icon hasn't appeared yet, go into Windows update, look for the relevant updates and hide them, so they aren't scheduled for download. Setting Windows Update to "notify me but don't download" is an option (and the one I go for personally) but it really only works if you've got the discipline to check through updates as they come in and install the relevant ones, rather than just ignoring the "updates waiting" icon in your system tray. You don't need useless crap, but you do need security patches.
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