Preventing Windows 10 Update

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  1. tomthefighter

    tomthefighter Errr......

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    As many of know, MS has been a bit pushy concerning Windows Updates and Win 10.

    Here's how you can take back your PC with the free tool GWX Control Panel:


    http://ultimateoutsider.com/download

    For those concerned about privacy, here's some info about some of the data collection MS does in Win10:

    http://winaero.com/blog/how-to-disable-telemetry-and-data-collection-in-windows-10/

    And a bit more reference MS's Win10 Upgrade plans:

    http://www.computerworld.com/articl...-for-massive-windows-10-upgrade-strategy.html

    Hope y'all find this helpful.

    Tomthefighter
     
  2. FDR4PREZ

    FDR4PREZ Established Member

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    There's lots of scary talk about Win10 EULA terms, such as a few like these:

    Rather than residing as a static software program on your device, key components of Windows are cloud-based. … In order to provide this computing experience, we collect data about you, your device, and the way you use Windows.

    Finally, we will access, disclose and preserve personal data, including your content (such as the content of your emails, other private communications or files in private folders), when we have a good faith belief that doing so is necessary.
     
  3. Pelador

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    Isn't there a thing going on as well where even if you supposedly switch off all the spy nonsense, stuff still gets uploaded without your consent?
     
  4. tomthefighter

    tomthefighter Errr......

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    That Pelador precisely is what the GWX Control Panel is designed to prevent !

    Y'all take a look at those links I posted.

    Tomthefighter
     
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