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Microsoft Must Be Getting Desperate (V)
5-17-2016 | Orangehoof

Posted on 05/17/2016 10:40:44 AM PDT by OrangeHoof

I live by myself and had been away from home for 12 hours. I often leave my home computer turned on even when I am gone. Last night, I noticed my computer screen was on and my computer was downloading Windows 10. I tried to stop it and, when I couldn't, I simply shut the computer off.

After turning it back on, it said "restoring to your previous version" and I'm now back to Windows 7. I noticed that somehow my update settings had all been changed to allow Microsoft maximum access and Windows 10 upgrade was now categorized as "important" rather than "recommended".

I caught the upgrade when it was at 12% so it had not reached the point of uninstalling so I suspect I have just a partial version on my hard drive that can't do anything.

Needless to say, I was furious so I contacted Microsoft support and gave "Andrew Z" a piece of my mind. It's one thing to ask me to upgrade. It's a whole 'nother thing to force the upgrade behind my back.

I turned off all Windows updates (not recommended) and told them I will switch when *I* think it's best, not when they do.


TOPICS: Computers/Internet
KEYWORDS: microsoft; upgrade; vanity; vms; windows; windows10; windows7; windowspinglist
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From the very beginning, this whole "free upgrade" thing has been suspicious as hell. How desperate are they that have to upgrade you behind your back? Like they think I wouldn't notice or wouldn't mind?

I'm not paranoid about Microsoft downloading a bunch of spyware for their Chinese/NSD/Obama masters but maybe I should be.

1 posted on 05/17/2016 10:40:45 AM PDT by OrangeHoof
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To: OrangeHoof

Try this

https://www.grc.com/never10.htm


2 posted on 05/17/2016 10:41:32 AM PDT by glorgau
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To: OrangeHoof

I turned off all MS updates on my Win7 machine the moment I learned of the nature of Win10 and what they intended.


3 posted on 05/17/2016 10:43:44 AM PDT by thoughtomator
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To: dayglored

W10 ping


4 posted on 05/17/2016 10:45:36 AM PDT by raybbr (That progressive bumpers sticker on your car might just as well say, "Yes, I'm THAT stupid!")
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To: OrangeHoof
Spybot Anti-Beacon is a standalone tool which was designed to block and stop the various tracking (telemetry) issues present in Windows 10. It has since been modified to block similar tracking functionality in Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 operating systems.

Anti-Beacon is small, simple to use, and is provided free of charge. It was created to address the privacy concerns of users of Windows 10 who do not wish to have information about their PC usage sent to Microsoft. Simply clicking “Immunize” on the main screen of Anti-Beacon will immediately disable any known tracking features included by Microsoft in the operating system.
5 posted on 05/17/2016 10:46:30 AM PDT by Lucky9teen (God's blessing has been on America from the very beginning, and I believe God isn't done yet. TCruz)
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To: OrangeHoof

It’s not an upgrade. It’s a new operating system. There is no guarantee that the programs you are using will continue to work. MS needs to be sued.


6 posted on 05/17/2016 10:46:48 AM PDT by I want the USA back (The further a society drifts from the truth, the more it will hate those who speak it. Orwell.)
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To: OrangeHoof

My PC fully installed Windows 10 overnight last night without my knowledge or consent.

I clicked ‘Decline’ on the Terms & Conditions page, and the PC uninstalled Windows 10 and restored Windows 7 Professional to its original state that I require for my business.

I am angered at this overreach by Microsoft.


7 posted on 05/17/2016 10:47:16 AM PDT by balk
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To: thoughtomator

“I turned off all MS updates on my Win7 machine the moment I learned of the nature of Win10 and what they intended.”

Really? What is it about the nature of Win10 makes Microsoft intentions, um; is it evil?


8 posted on 05/17/2016 10:48:12 AM PDT by SatinDoll (A NATURAL BORN CITIZEN IS BORN IN THE USA OF TWO USA CITIZENS)
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To: OrangeHoof

9 posted on 05/17/2016 10:48:26 AM PDT by smokingfrog ( sleep with one eye open (<o> ---)
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To: OrangeHoof

It is likely that Windows 10 is more NSA friendly. .


10 posted on 05/17/2016 10:49:08 AM PDT by drypowder
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To: OrangeHoof

The exact same thing happened to me last night.

Went to go get a beer, and the next thing you know the laptop betrayed me.


11 posted on 05/17/2016 10:49:41 AM PDT by MAexile (Bats left, votes rights)
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To: OrangeHoof

Windows 10 can create secret partitions on your HDD so you might want to go see if you have any new partitions you didn’t create. No idea what could be hiding in there.


12 posted on 05/17/2016 10:50:25 AM PDT by MeganC (The Republic of The United States of America: 7/4/1776 to 6/26/2015 R.I.P.)
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To: OrangeHoof

This is just typical tone deaf Microsoft customer relations. A mentally retarded child could take over that department and he’d manage to piss off fewer people than the staff of “executives” that is making these kinds of decisions right now.


13 posted on 05/17/2016 10:51:00 AM PDT by Boogieman
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To: SatinDoll

It is spying on everything you do and sending all that information to Microsoft, for purposes only they know.


14 posted on 05/17/2016 10:51:50 AM PDT by thoughtomator
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To: OrangeHoof

Microsoft is turning to a ‘rented’ OS plan: you get what they rent, including the maintenance.
Reminds me of the old Capitol Record Club deal though... you get what they offer, not always what you want.


15 posted on 05/17/2016 10:51:51 AM PDT by mrsmith (Dumb sluts: Lifeblood of the Media, Backbone of the Democrat/RINO Party!)
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To: SatinDoll

16 posted on 05/17/2016 10:52:24 AM PDT by Boogieman
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To: OrangeHoof
GWX Control Panel from Ultimate Outsider. Blocks all that win10 downloader intrusionware.
17 posted on 05/17/2016 10:53:04 AM PDT by Paine in the Neck ( Socialism consumes EVERYTHING!)
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To: OrangeHoof

I have a Surface Pro 2, and I like the Metro browser. This runs with Windows 8. Simple things make the Metro browser nice, like taping on a text box, brings up the on screen keyboard, and it automatically goes away. The new edge browser on the Surface Pro 4, I got my wife won’t do this. I really don’t want the upgrade to Windows 10, because it is going backwards. It seems like every day my SP2 trying to install 10.


18 posted on 05/17/2016 10:56:06 AM PDT by Mark was here (Isn't attacking Trump's ex-girlfriends a "war on women"?)
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To: Swordmaker

Good thing this is not an Apple thread... ‘-)


19 posted on 05/17/2016 10:57:08 AM PDT by TXnMA (Recorded for posterity...)
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To: OrangeHoof

Just happened to a friend of mine last night.

Personally I love Windows 10 but my laptop at home is a monster system and can handle it well.


20 posted on 05/17/2016 10:59:32 AM PDT by Snowybear
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