You know that annoying blue box that keeps popping up at the bottom of your screen, asking if you’re ready to switch to Windows 10 yet? Apparently that isn’t getting enough notice for Microsoft’s liking, so the company is going one step further. It turns out that Windows 10 will be a “recommended update,” which means if you haven’t turned them off in your control panel, it will download automatically when you turn your computer off. If you don’t want the Windows 10 upgrade, turn them off now.
Click this link for a full explanation and to learn how to select or turn off your automatic updates. This is particularly important if you pay extra to your internet service provider for more download space.
Please feel free to reblog this, and spread the word.
lindaghill.com 
February 8, 2016 at 8:12 pm
Wow, that’s a bit cheeky on the part of Microsoft!
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February 8, 2016 at 8:25 pm
I know, right?
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February 6, 2016 at 6:38 am
I’d like to try it but we have a solid state hard drive for faster boot times and a normal terabyte hard drive for storage and I’m not sure where the windows ten would end up or how it would affect the firmware on the solid state so I’m a little afraid my self,xx Rachel
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February 4, 2016 at 10:10 pm
I switched early on. Getting used to it. Hate Internet Edge — continue to use internet explorer tho Windows 10 opens edge on me all the time.
I think it sucks when a user is forced to upgrade. One thing if it’s a slight improvement, or compatibility issues or security, but a whole scale upgrade is just well criminal.
I like Kingston — haven’t been in years. I’ll have to see where the Inn is relative to places I know. I’ve lived there twice.
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February 4, 2016 at 10:19 pm
I’ve heard a lot of bad things about Edge, though I use Chrome, which I think is pretty close to the same thing. I’m usually on Firefox.
You’ve lived in Kingston? Really? Cool! 🙂 The inn’s a two minute walk from Hotel Dieu Hospital.
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February 4, 2016 at 11:28 pm
I know where that is. I’ve been in that hospital.
I lived there when I was 2 for a couple of years, then I was back in the 1990s going to grad school at Queen’s. I went back to university to finish by BA and kinda kept going. We lived all over the place during the years we were there.
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February 4, 2016 at 11:32 pm
Neat! My novel takes place partly in Kingston, so you might recognize some of the places when you read it. (hint hint 😉 haha) I didn’t realize you’re (or were) Canadian.
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February 5, 2016 at 1:23 am
Dual – born in Canada, married an American who is a dual Canadian citizen, moved to the States in 2003, became a dual citizen in 2010.
Grew up in Ontario and NS. Lived in BC for a while. Also lived in NS & NB. Mother was from Quebec/SW Ontario & Dad was from NS.
I like reading books that have references to places I know. Makes it seem like I was always the intended reader!
This is probably way too much information. Sorry. I’m rather chatty tonight.
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February 4, 2016 at 12:15 pm
Reblogged this on nativemericangirl's Blog.
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February 4, 2016 at 8:58 pm
Thanks for the reblog! 🙂
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February 4, 2016 at 12:17 am
Thanks for helping spread the word, Linda. I just posted a notice about this on my Facebook page. I have IT friends that tried it out and had so many issues with it they uninstalled it and I’ve watched a video from a Microsoft employee who refuses to have it on his home machine. Hopefully, by the time my computer dies, Windows 12 will come out and will be hassle-free (yeah, right!).
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February 4, 2016 at 8:58 pm
Hassle free? Windows? Hahaha! 😛 I suppose we can’t exactly live without our computers now though, eh? You’re welcome, Barb.
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February 3, 2016 at 9:19 pm
I use Windows 10, and like it. However, it makes me nervous when a company insist (pretty much, by pressure) to use it.
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February 4, 2016 at 8:56 pm
Windows is getting really pushy, eh? I don’t like it either.
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February 3, 2016 at 8:31 pm
I got Windows 10 and I got use to it. No problem at all.
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February 4, 2016 at 8:54 pm
That’s good to know, Margret. Eventually we’ll all have to move on I suppose – I’m just not ready.
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February 3, 2016 at 7:45 pm
Windows 10 is the devil….
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February 4, 2016 at 8:51 pm
Could be! 😉
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February 3, 2016 at 3:09 pm
Thank you, Linda! I just turned my notifications off and checked to make sure nothing had gone through today. *phew* luckily it wasn’t 3 pm yet because that is when updates go through each day for me. I do not want W10 at all. I am happy with W7. But I guess eventually they will stop updating it and I will begin having all kinds of troubles and will have to buy a new laptop *sighs*
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February 4, 2016 at 8:50 pm
Yep, they always get us somehow. 😛 You’re welcome, Lori.
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February 3, 2016 at 2:26 pm
Wow. I can’t thank you enough for that info. Not sure about 10 as yet, and had to go uncheck my automatic update box. You’re the first that has mentioned this, much appreciated. ☺
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February 4, 2016 at 8:47 pm
You’re welcome, Van. 🙂
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February 3, 2016 at 1:55 pm
I’m a Mac person – not sure about its upgrades either.
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February 4, 2016 at 8:45 pm
I’ve heard some horror stories about Mac too, since I posted this. Is there anyone out there who’s not out to steal our money?
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February 3, 2016 at 1:20 pm
So glad I’m on a Mac. ;D
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February 4, 2016 at 8:43 pm
Lucky!!
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February 5, 2016 at 6:38 am
Knowledgable. I’ve worked with PC’s at work for decades, before Windows. Decided early on that I’d rather not deal with them at home. Was really glad of that decision when 3.0 came out.
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February 5, 2016 at 7:25 am
Yeah, Windows has had a few duds.
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February 5, 2016 at 7:31 am
And it’s not easy to undo an install. One thing I’ve always found lacking in the PC world is software that will make a bootable backup, so you can restore over a bad install and get back to where you were before.
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February 5, 2016 at 7:37 am
…but then how would they make money? 😉 Grrrr….
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February 5, 2016 at 7:40 am
About a decade ago I paid for OS10.0, I am now on 10.11.3 and have never paid for an update. 👏
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February 5, 2016 at 7:41 am
That’s awesome. I should seriously think about switching. Thanks for sharing your knowledge. 🙂
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February 3, 2016 at 1:08 pm
Linda I upgraded early on and have got used to and come to love windows 10 Honest it is not the darkside!!
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February 4, 2016 at 8:42 pm
Oooh, I dunno! I’m afraid! 😛 I think I’ll stick with what I have for now, but it’s good to know that once you get used to it, it’s quite good. I know the time will come eventually for me too.
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February 5, 2016 at 3:49 am
Don’t be put off it is really quite simple and not scary if you just go with it!!
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February 5, 2016 at 7:23 am
Go with the flow… always good advice. 😀
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February 5, 2016 at 8:31 am
🙂
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February 3, 2016 at 11:45 am
I’ve just been having this precise discussion with a friend of mine. Not just about Windows 10, but also about updates. Some other IT dude recommended I turn off automatic updates. I did. That was in 2011. Now I have major issues and a laptop getting TLC from a kind friend who has actually worked for Bill Gates’ company… He’s also tearing his hair out. Nuff said. Thanks for this.
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February 3, 2016 at 11:58 am
Scary, isn’t it? You’re welcome, Fiona. 🙂
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February 3, 2016 at 12:14 pm
And that we can’t do our work without the technology…even at the tip of Africa…
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February 3, 2016 at 11:39 am
Yes, what’s particularly annoying about these automatic downloads, iPhone has them as well, is that they can take up so much space on an older model or operating system. I don’t want the new OS on my iPhone 5. It means I have to clear out podcasts and photos. But the update reminds me with automatic notices daily. I need to see if I can turn that off. Sounds, however like the new Windows is more insistent.
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February 3, 2016 at 11:56 am
I don’t think it matters which company you go with, they’re always looking for ways to make you spend more. That’s business though, right? 😛
Thanks for your comment, Amy. 🙂
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February 3, 2016 at 11:34 am
I have upgraded to Windows 10. Hmm, well Word survived and I can access all my documents but I can’t use some of the functions, such as inserting a symbol (which I need for ellipses and m dashes) or adding page numbers, headers and footers. I ran the relevant diagnostics which crashed word but I reinstalled it ok.. with the exact same problems. My live messenger corrupted and you couldn’t click on any links from a mail but using Microsoft edge, which is I think the Windows Live messenger replacement or something I am running my email so I can open my links… but the Edge function means I cannot open individual folders to store messages from my inbox so, in effect I am running two separate email accounts with the same address. My laptop is off to convalesce with a good IT boffin friend to see if any of this is fixable or the new laptop I’ve been promising myself will have to be accelerated… be warned…
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February 3, 2016 at 11:54 am
Yep, I can well imagine all these problems are part of the plan to get people to buy new machines with Windows 10 conveniently installed. And how much of the cost of a new computer is the OS? Hardly free anymore, is it?
Thanks for the heads-up, Geoff.
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February 3, 2016 at 10:31 am
Oh, I wanted to try Windows 10 but don’t get annoying little notification that pops up on the desktop and my husband’s laptop. I wonder if it will decide to show up on the updates!
Mind you, I am not sure it is going to be a good idea if it is messing with Word and other programmes!
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February 4, 2016 at 8:38 pm
Some people seem to love it, as evidenced in these comments. Yet others have run away from Windows altogether because of it. I think I’ll hold off as long as I can. Windows 8.1 works, and if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. Right? Right. 😉
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February 5, 2016 at 2:36 am
Well yes, I agree. So far I have not had any problems with Windows 8 either so best I leave it alone! 🙂
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February 5, 2016 at 7:22 am
Right! 🙂
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February 3, 2016 at 10:26 am
Holy crap! Thank you! I’ve encountered several friends who couldn’t access Word and email after installing. I’d rather wait until I have a new laptop, then I can transfer documents without fear, thank you very much.
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February 3, 2016 at 10:29 am
Oh hell, can you imagine what we authors would all go through if we couldn’t access our novels? I can’t think of anything worse!!
You’re welcome.
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February 3, 2016 at 1:17 pm
I was going to upgrade but my husband said not to until my book was published because he worried it would be lost. So glad I did not do it.
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February 4, 2016 at 8:35 pm
Indeed!
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February 3, 2016 at 10:19 am
Even when I was happy with Microsoft, I turned off recommended updates. I’ve dumped Windows since the 10 debacle…
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February 3, 2016 at 10:24 am
Wow, that bad, eh?
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February 3, 2016 at 1:17 pm
I’ve installed Linux Mint after the Windows 10 upgrade turned into a disaster. Did the upgrade and couldn’t start the machine afterwards. Said I had a disk problem it couldn’t fix. There was no disk problem, there was a Windows 10 problem. I wasn’t a fan of Windows anyway and probably would have scrapped it for Linux before too long.
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February 4, 2016 at 8:32 pm
You’re the second person to mention Linux to me in as many days. I really should look into it more. Windows 10 sounds scarier and scarier the more I hear about it.
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