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Samsung Cripples Windows Update To Prevent Incompatible Drivers
jones_supa writes: A file called Disable_Windowsupdate.exe — probably malware, right? It's actually a "helper" utility from Samsung, for which their reasoning is: "When you enable Windows updates, it will install the Default Drivers for all the hardware no laptop which may or may not work. For example if there is USB 3.0 on laptop, the ports may not work with the installation of updates. So to prevent this, SW Update tool will prevent the Windows updates." Too bad that the solution means disabling all critical security updates as well. This isn't the first time an OEM has compromised the security of its users. From earlier this year, we remember the Superfish adware from Lenovo, and system security being compromised by the LG split screen software.
Well, I could tell you, but I don't think you'll like the answer... *hands over robes, a candle, and a copy of "Jobs"*
> They still get the fewest complaints on NewEgg for much of their stuff for a reason
The reason being that nobody can keep one of them running long enough to file a complaint?
That'll be one hell of a class action lawsuit, I'm almost tempted to buy a Samsung laptop and just leave it plugged in until it's compromised so I can join the compensation gravy train.
- Dan