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Lets take a look: [YES!] You Really Need Windows Auto-Update (12 Feb 2016)

The bottom line here is that keeping your software up to date is more important than ever. I urge all readers on Windows 7, 8 and 10 to check Windows Update settings, and make sure that it says "Install updates automatically" in the "Important updates" section. You do so by clicking the Start button, then typing Windows Update. (C) Bob Rankin

https://askbobrankin.com/yes_you_really_need_windows_autoupdate.html

I personally from the beginning of time first what I do after installation of Windows is shutting down updates. For Win 10 I had to hack it. Don't have any problems. The article I mentioned above was the last proof that this blog is for fun only. Sorry, Bob.

EDITOR'S NOTE: Kirill, there is a difference between running Windows Update in "automatic mode" and clicking the "check for updates" button that I described in this article. Only those users who did the latter were affected by the v1809 update problems (and only a small fraction of those). I stand by my advice to run Windows Update and accept updates automatically.

Looks like I still have build 8903, but has this happened to anyone else -- a couple weeks ago I began having to put in my email & password (sometimes multiple times) every time I try to open any Office program, and also every time I try to save my work. I have been using Office 365 for over a year and did not have this problem until recently.Does anyone know how to fix this?

Why anyone would install W10 before the last minute and not waiting until most of the kinks are worked out is beyond me.

They were and still are using Windows users as their beta testers.

Creeps!

Ten on the Fahrenheit scale equals -12 on the Celsius scale, but that's a bit high for Win10.
I upgraded from Win7 a couple of weeks ago on my 'sandbox' laptop. I thought they might have taught Windows to share, but I was wrong. The first step was to wipe Linux off the dual boot, but they missed Grub. When I came back I found poor little Grub whimpering because it couldn't find Linux. I reinstalled Linux and rebooted into the upgrade process, several times. Finally the upgrade was finished ... and the upgrade started. I tried Windows Edge, but it was dull; couldn't find the internet, although the upgrade had no problem with that. I copied Chrome from my 'real' laptop, put it in the Win10 download folder,and installed it; Voila Internet. I tried to install my private email in Mail(?). It worked in Win7, but not in Win10. Microsoft asked for feedback so I gave them some, including name, phone and email ... Haven't heard from them.

My PC downloaded and is waiting to do this update on restart. It's now not been restarted in over two weeks waiting for the next update that will be pushed and hopefully solve it before it does damage to my machine.

A poster above (29 Oct) said people who don't like Windows 10 are "paranoid". Paranoia is defined as state of delusion. What Windows 10 does to people is reality. It's fact. Windows 10 does bad things on every update, with dependable consistency. True paranoia is experiencing these bad thing and then denying them. What bad things? How about OS crashes, reboot in the middle of your work, changed configurations, deleted files, corrupted drivers, blue screens, locked up machine for hours to "update", forcing your applications into "obsolescence", spying on you, deleted emails, lost MS accounts, lost internet access, removed applications, applications rendered non-functional, bricked computer, forcing you to use one half-baked browser, breaking zip files, breaking bluetooth ... I'm sure I'm missing a few more gems.

If you are a retired person using Windows 10 at home, all this may be an amusing diversion. But consider if you're running a business and your livelihood depends on the uncertainty and destructive capability of Windows 10.

To Bob: So, scheduled automatic updates are different, than initiated manually. Very convincing. Especially when both procedures start by the same subsystem. As I remember, first people reported about problems with complete loss of personal files after automatic updates that completely contradicts lame Microsoft explanation that you believe completely. And still recommend updates. Nice touch. Very entertaining.

As far as someone saying Bob is not telling the truth so to speak I would say that Bob's story of having a slightly different function in windows update depending on whether it is automatic or someone clicks the check for updates link is plausible. So given Bob's vast computer knowledge that is obvious I would side with Bob on what is really going on with windows updates.

Bob,

Thanks to you again.....I averted a massive headache. I still show 1803 in the update history and I am glad.

But I check for updates regularly and press that button. But thanks to your timely email....I'm glad I didn't this time.

IMHO Microsoft Inc. should be charged with racketeering and taken over by the federal government. They are a national-worldwide security risk and ongoing monopoly. How many times does a major company have to screw up royally before something permanent is done.

As incompetent as the U.S. federal goverenment is, I believe it could do a better job. I never thought I would say something like this, but any company that has #$%^ up this many times would have been bankrupt looooooooooong ago. They still have a computer stranglehold monopoly on the world wide public and this $hlt has got to end.

Who in their right mind would consider W10. I'd still be using XP if not for a new printer required W7. Two years ago purchased two new HP Pro Books with W7. $269 each total cost. They came with W7 and W10 disks. Getting the updates installed for W7 was a PITA so why bother. NO problems in two years. Don't have high expectations with MS garbage regardless of the OS...............
"Even after installing the four patches I discussed last time, Windows Update on Windows 7 still runs slow when installing the May 2016 patches. But, as before, there's a patch for that"

I have an Hp all in one Pavillion 23 which came with windows 8.1. I then upgraded to windows 10 when it first came as a free offer. I have then downloaded every new version that came along with good success. That's including this latest version 1809 after clicking on "Check for updates". For some reason, I have been fortunate with all including this latest. I have not encountered any issues nor have I lost any of the things that others claim like documents and so forth. This computer runs better than when new. I thank God for this blessing! I still click on "check for updates" all the time. By the way, I give it good maintenance to keep it running smooth and fast.

Regarding the person that still clicks on the check for updates link I would say that is taking a risk of installing an update that has not been fully tested. Doing so runs counter so to speak to the point of this article which is a warning that someone that uses the check for updates link can load an update that causes computer problems. That could result in having to do a system image restoration or some such thing which also means that you obviously would have to already have in your possession a system image to recover from.

I guess I got lucky, all I lost was EDGE for a few days. I powered down and EDGE did come back.

I'll continue to use Win7 until my last pc gasps it's last breath!!

"I'll continue to use Win7 until my last pc gasps it's last breath!!"

Well said, but gasps it's last breath? Don't know bout that. Have been using my Quad core for a decade now, ordered my i7-8700k with all the trimmings yesterday.
And yes I'll continue to use my trusty Win7 till 2020.
With the Redstone 6 on the way ... No rust for Win 10 at the moment! Thanks for the info Bob.