There may be an option to avoid automatic updates for Windows 10 - Horse Racing Forum - PaceAdvantage.Com

FocusWiz · 07-27-2015, 12:06 PM

One of the things I have done over the years to protect myself from bad Windows updates is to install them manually.

While this may not be a good idea for most users, it has certainly helped me avoid at least a few problems where the Microsoft fix was not available for a couple of weeks.

The ability to turn off these automatic updates is eliminated in the new Windows 10 operating system except in the professional and enterprise versions. I generally have the professional versions installed on my machines, so I am not really impacted. For those who are and who might want this control, there seems to be an option that Microsoft will make available:

http://www.zdnet.com/article/microso...tag=YHFb1d24ec

cj · 07-29-2015, 11:58 AM

Anyone took the leap yet? Not sure I want to take the chance just yet.

upthecreek · 07-29-2015, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by cj

Anyone took the leap yet? Not sure I want to take the chance just yet.

I'm going to wait a few months so they get any bugs worked out.

NorCalGreg · 07-29-2015, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by upthecreek

I'm going to wait a few months so they get any bugs worked out.

I've always just had windows update automatically, because I trust Microsoft, and know them to be a fine American Co. that would NEVER let any harm come to my computer.

You all fascist Doubting Thomas' should be ashamed of yourselves.

FocusWiz · 07-29-2015, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by NorCalGreg

I've always just had windows update automatically, because I trust Microsoft, and know them to be a fine American Co. that would NEVER let any harm come to my computer.

You all fascist Doubting Thomas' should be ashamed of yourselves.

I apologize.

I feel so ashamed and dirty right now.

Canarsie · 07-29-2015, 05:00 PM

Here's some help from good sites and savvy users. If it saves one person from computer frustration I'll be a happy camper.

Stop Windows From Automatically Updating Your Hardware Drivers

http://www.lifehacker.com.au/2015/07...dware-drivers/

How to Stop Windows 10 Auto-Updates

http://www.wired.com/2015/07/stop-wi...-auto-updates/

Insiders can use new utility to stop problematic Windows 10 updates cold

http://www.digitaltrends.com/computi...matic-updates/

Tom · 07-31-2015, 10:11 AM

You might want to read the new licensing agreement really careful.
You are agreeing to not just allowing updates, but an other changes MS wants to do. Also, by-passing updates could lead to W10 ceasing to function.

I am pretty excited - this is the week I update to the new Windows....Win7!
With Windows going to subscription relatively soon, I am sure this is my last MS OS. Time to find alternatives such as Linux, but I am not usre much of horse racing stuff will carry over.

Greyfox · 07-31-2015, 10:20 AM

I'm not very computer literate.
So when Microsoft sent me Windows 10, I just pushed the button and went for it.
It took about 10 to 20 minutes or so to put whatever they were putting in.
So far everything seems to work fine, although I had to hunt for where my Word Processor and Excel programs went.
No complaints so far (fingers crossed).

cj · 07-31-2015, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Greyfox

I'm not very computer literate.
So when Microsoft sent me Windows 10, I just pushed the button and went for it.
It took about 10 to 20 minutes or so to put whatever they were putting in.
So far everything seems to work fine, although I had to hunt for where my Word Processor and Excel programs went.
No complaints so far (fingers crossed).

I'm not that brave, backing up my system now in case I don't like it so I can go back to 8. But I doubt it will happen. I'll have 10 installed (probably between Saratoga and Del Mar today) and see how it goes. I did quite a bit of reading on it last night.

cj · 07-31-2015, 06:56 PM

So far so good with Windows 10. Easy to install and done in like 30 minutes for me. Haven't explored much but I'm back working and everything has been perfect. Going to learn as I go rather than try to figure it all out in the beginning.

therussmeister · 07-31-2015, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by cj

Anyone took the leap yet? Not sure I want to take the chance just yet.

I'm waiting for someone to tell us if BRIS custom PP generator works with windows 10, but since I have two windows tablets, I will eventually just try it with one of them.

whodoyoulike · 08-01-2015, 12:45 AM

Any problems with video i.e., replays or YouTube?

If so, what are our alternatives?

I read that Windows Media will not play with Win 10.

Greyfox · 08-01-2015, 01:38 AM

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Originally Posted by whodoyoulike

Any problems with video i.e., replays or YouTube?

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No problems playing video, replays You Tube for me.

barn32 · 08-01-2015, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by cj

So far so good with Windows 10. Easy to install and done in like 30 minutes for me. Haven't explored much but I'm back working and everything has been perfect. Going to learn as I go rather than try to figure it all out in the beginning.

Does Windows 10 have start button? Did you have to reinstall any of your browsers.

Other than that did you have to do anything special before you installed, or was it just install/and bam, you're up and running?

cj · 08-01-2015, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by barn32

Does Windows 10 have start button? Did you have to reinstall any of your browsers.

Other than that did you have to do anything special before you installed, or was it just install/and bam, you're up and running?

The start button is back. I didn't have to re-install anything. Everything so far is working fine.