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Not sure about millions but many do have update for Windows turned off, due to Microsoft's security-trust-destroying habit of deploying invasive and undesired n

Not sure about millions but many do have update for Windows turned off, due to Microsoft's security-trust-destroying habit of deploying invasive and undesired non-security updates automatically. Windows 10 especially has a nasty streak with updates, and while security updates are smart, forcing new content updates, advertisements, and spyware into the Tuesday fast track teaches users that the only way to be safe from Microsoft is to not take software from them automatically.

scopecreep 9y ago
File this one under "play stupid games - win stupid prizes". Idiots like this are why Windows updates are completely forced in the first place. A couple generations of "experts" knew better and refused to let Windows update. Then billions of dollars were lost cleaning up worms that had already been patched, but people kept canceling the update dialog. See SqlSlammer, CodeRed, etc. You had your chance to handle your own updates and proved that you cannot be trusted to do so. This is the next logical step.
- Pica_soO 9y ago
  Yes, if one wants safety, one got to be unsafe regarding the company who provides the infrastructure one paid for. One either has Internal-Adds or Internet-Aids. Or both. One could of course get tarred and feathered until one looks like a penguin - but hey, who is that desperate. Lets ask that question again, the day such a exploit is rolled out world wide with a patch on his back. Funny times. Microsoft recommends for all HN Readers: Spam musubi - buy the delicious Hawaian delacay now. In a store near you! Get a free sample with this Coupon-Code: 0xDEADBEEF
- criley2 9y ago
  "You had your chance to handle your own updates and proved that you cannot be trusted to do so. This is the next logical step." Personally, I would describe the user voluntarily allowing their computer to become infested with first party adware and spyware as winning the stupid prize, but your mileage may vary.

scopecreep 9y ago

File this one under "play stupid games - win stupid prizes". Idiots like this are why Windows updates are completely forced in the first place. A couple generations of "experts" knew better and refused to let Windows update. Then billions of dollars were lost cleaning up worms that had already been patched, but people kept canceling the update dialog. See SqlSlammer, CodeRed, etc. You had your chance to handle your own updates and proved that you cannot be trusted to do so. This is the next logical step.

Pica_soO 9y ago
Yes, if one wants safety, one got to be unsafe regarding the company who provides the infrastructure one paid for. One either has Internal-Adds or Internet-Aids. Or both. One could of course get tarred and feathered until one looks like a penguin - but hey, who is that desperate. Lets ask that question again, the day such a exploit is rolled out world wide with a patch on his back. Funny times. Microsoft recommends for all HN Readers: Spam musubi - buy the delicious Hawaian delacay now. In a store near you! Get a free sample with this Coupon-Code: 0xDEADBEEF
criley2 9y ago
"You had your chance to handle your own updates and proved that you cannot be trusted to do so. This is the next logical step." Personally, I would describe the user voluntarily allowing their computer to become infested with first party adware and spyware as winning the stupid prize, but your mileage may vary.