

Every so often updates seem to go through a bad patch where they cause mayhem and damage. "Updates trashed my system or caused big problems." "I keep getting hassled to install Windows 10 and I don't want it." I hear you, although Windows 10 does now have tools to allow you to better control when updates are applied. "Updates always seem to want to install at annoying times!" Here's a selection of the feedback I received, along with some commentary from me. And what's clear is that people have some strong opinions related to updates, and that for most, the reason behind disabling or delaying updates comes down to having had a bad experience. Stop disabling automatic updates, people!įollowing yesterday's post where I asked for people to stop disabling automatic updates, I received a lot of feedback from users as to why they've chosen to disable automatic updates.Organizations around the globe pick up the pieces.Microsoft issues emergency patch for Windows XP.This is why NSA shouldn't stockpile exploits.An executive guide to the ransomware menace.Hospitals still struggling in aftermath.
