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Microsoft Will Resume Pushing Windows 10 To Machines With Win7, 8.1 (computerworld.com)

Posted by Soulskill on from the ready-or-not-here-they-come dept.

LichtSpektren writes: After previously apologizing on October 16th for forcing Windows 10 on some users of Windows 7 and 8.1 via the Windows Update mechanism, Microsoft disabled the default update option for Windows 10, so that users eligible for the new OS would have to opt in manually. Gregg Keizer at ComputerWorld reports today that Microsoft will soon switch the default option back to "on" again, possibly as early as tomorrow's "Patch Tuesday" update. Users who do not want Windows 10 are strongly advised to turn off automatic updating to avoid accidentally installing the OS.

3 of 665 comments (clear)

  1. MS innovation! by GameboyRMH · · Score: 4, Funny

    "Accidentally installing the OS." Now there's a computer problem that nobody would've predicted!

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  2. You will be assimilated by xxxJonBoyxxx · · Score: 5, Funny

    NOW can we put the "Bill as Borg" icon back for Microsoft, Dice?

  3. Re:Screw the user by Opportunist · · Score: 2, Funny

    Compared to Windows 10, that's one smooth, silky, well lubed little french tickler. Who knows, you might even enjoy it!

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