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Thread ID: 137826	2014-08-24 07:53:00	Microsoft's got some nerve!	Vince (406)	Press F1

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1382385	2014-08-24 07:53:00	I just discovered that Windows Update has changed my settings, again. Changing my choice, "Download and let me decide when to install", to [Automatic Installation], which has caused me problems in the past. Is there a way to stop Windows Update from changing my settings?	Vince (406)
1382386	2014-08-27 23:59:00	I just discovered that Windows Update has changed my settings, again. Changing my choice, "Download and let me decide when to install", to [Automatic Installation], which has caused me problems in the past. Is there a way to stop Windows Update from changing my settings? you could stop the update service in services but I'm not sure want flow on effect that would have on other services as some services are dependant on each other	beama (111)
1382387	2014-08-28 01:10:00	No need to stop it, it does it all on its own ;). Update is down, cant download Essentials either. Was working OK but not its all gone AWOL :( Damn typical, when you want it you cant get it, when you don't want it you get it :D	wainuitech (129)
1382388	2014-08-28 02:26:00	you could stop the update service in services but I'm not sure want flow on effect that would have on other services None. I have mine disabled. Never updated any version of Windows ever. Someone tell me a REAL need for it, after all these years it sure sin't any kind of protection against malware.	pctek (84)
1382389	2014-08-28 06:04:00	Updates aren't just security patches. There are also bug fixes, new features, stability and speed improvements etc. If heaven forbid you were using Vista you'd sure as hell want to update it as the original release was horrible and was greatly improved with updates. Similarly if you were running windows 8 and never updated it you wouldn't have all the improvements they've made to address the usability that most people seem to hate so much. 8.1 is better than 8 I struggle to believe you've never updated windows. Never used auto update I could understand. If it works for you though keep at it :) and I'll continue to leave auto update on.	dugimodo (138)
1382390	2014-08-28 10:44:00	+1.	linw (53)
1382391	2014-08-28 19:55:00	Updates aren't just security patches. There are also bug fixes, new features, stability and speed improvements etc. I struggle to believe you've never updated windows. Never used auto update I could understand. . I skipped Vista. And ME. And will skip Win8. Improvements, well MS would like you to think so. I do use Service Packs. Updates are random, too many cause other issues. And yes thanks, my PC runs just fine.	pctek (84)
1382392	2014-08-28 20:58:00	So you claim never to update, then state you use service packs. Which is it? Service packs ARE updates. So you are not maintaining a secure computing environment yourself. Yet you claim the title of pc-tech and present yourself as such to the public? Spare me from imbeciles.	KarameaDave (15222)
1382393	2014-08-28 21:17:00	Theres one problem when missing what ever editions of Windows, Doesn't matter if a person likes them or not, if they service peoples computers and charge for it, they have to know the OS and where everything is (well the main portions anyway). When Windows 8 first came out, LOTS of techs didn't like it, and wouldn't learn it. There has been more than one time I've gone to a persons place and they have said {insert previous Company} cant be done in Windows 8 -- :illogical REALLY !!! and then you show them how to do what ever it was they were wanting in the first place. ;) Thats why when ever the beta's or previews come out they get downloaded right away and have a play with, find out whats what. :)	wainuitech (129)
1382394	2014-08-28 22:34:00	I have always updated my system and have yet to experience any problems by doing so. There are a lot of significant improvements to Win 8.1that have appeared via updates. I always have an image not more than a week old available should things turn to custard but, so far, it has never been required. I have the firm belief that MS and the like try to fix problems not create them. It would be commercial suicide for them to do otherwise.	CliveM (6007)
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