Windows 10 updates changes will reduce disruptive reboots

Written by James Delahunty @ 03 Mar 2017 1:18 User comments (5)

Windows 10 users who are annoyed by the operating system's updates and reboots will soon have more control over when updates are installed.

Disruptive reboots due to Windows 10 update installations have prompted complaints from users since the OS was released less than two years ago. As it stands, some updates cannot be deferred and will install automatically, and often require that the system reboots.

As part of the Creators Update project, Windows 10 users will soon be able to schedule the installation of updates at a specified time, or to hit the "snooze" button to pause updates for up to three days. This should make reboots less disruptive but could come at a security cost.

John Cable, director of program management at Microsoft, also said that the firm is exploring changes to privacy settings in Windows 10, which has been another issue for users since its release.

Read more at blogs.windows.com

Tags: Windows 10

<Spotify celebrates 50 million paid subscribers >In a first, Bitcoin value tops that of Gold

5 user comments

13.3.2017 14:16

hearme0

Send private message to this user

Senior Member

"Come at a security cost".....I don't think so. That's fear-mongering!

Saying that would be like saying that it comes at the cost of security simply because it wasn't FORCED TO UPDATE IMMEDIATELY.

An extra 3 days won't kill anyone or cripple large networks!

I'm still on Windows 7........wonder if John Cable thinks all of us are brutally "insecure"...WHATEVS!

23.3.2017 14:35

Dela

Send private message to this user

Staff Member

Originally posted by hearme0:
"Come at a security cost".....I don't think so. That's fear-mongering!

Saying that would be like saying that it comes at the cost of security simply because it wasn't FORCED TO UPDATE IMMEDIATELY.

An extra 3 days won't kill anyone or cripple large networks!

I'm still on Windows 7........wonder if John Cable thinks all of us are brutally "insecure"...WHATEVS!

It depends on the update. If they are security updates then yes, not installing them sooner is a security risk. That's why "Patch Tuesday" is followed by "Exploit Wednesday", as the updates pushed out by MS are used to discover the flaw they were fixing in the first place, then the race is on to exploit OS's that weren't updated.

This message has been edited since its posting. Latest edit was made on 03 Mar 2017 @ 2:36

33.3.2017 20:57

pmshah

Send private message to this user

Member

Why is this feature of scheduling updates / reboots available on Win 10 Home version ? One reason why I hate to have to do ANY time critical on work on my laptop which automatically upgraded from 7 Home to 10.Home.

46.3.2017 10:43

gr8t1

Send private message to this user

Newbie

tried windows 10 . didnt like it. I use windows 7 too. whats next ? windows 11 or windows A or what ?

57.3.2017 20:55

KillerBug

Send private message to this user

AfterDawn Addict

Originally posted by pmshah:
Why is this feature of scheduling updates / reboots available on Win 10 Home version ? One reason why I hate to have to do ANY time critical on work on my laptop which automatically upgraded from 7 Home to 10.Home.

If they made the home version any good people wouldn't buy the pro version. In the past the differences between home and pro were a lot less noticeable...now they throw it in your face by rebooting while you are in the middle of a video conference. I guess you will soon be able to avoid this, and that's a plus. Now if they re-enable the tools used to remove all the junk that comes with Windows 10 the home version might be downright useful (assuming you forget that Windows 7 is still better).

As for security weaknesses caused by deferring updates...microsoft is a heck of a company to talk about that after releasing like 50 malicious updates to windows 7 trying to force people to upgrade. Basically everyone who managed to keep Windows 7 defer updates and check lists a few days later to make sure they are not more force-upgrade junk.

Comments have been disabled for this article.

	VLC hits milestone: over 5 billion downloads (16 Mar 2024 4:31) VLC Media Player, the versatile video-software powerhouse, has achieved a remarkable feat: it has been downloaded over 5 billion times. 2 user comments
	Sideloading apps to Android gets easier, as Google settles its lawsuit (19 Dec 2023 11:09) Google settled its lawsuit in September 2023, and one of the settlement terms was that the way applications are installed on Android from outside the Google Play Store must become simpler. In the future, installing APK files will be easier. 8 user comments
	Roomba Combo j7+ review - Clever trick allows robot vacuum finally to tackle home with rugs and carpets (06 Jun 2023 9:19) Roomba Combo j7+ is the very first Roomba model to combine robot vacuum with mopping features. And Roomba Combo j7+ does all that with a very clever trick, which tackles the problem with mopping and carpets. But is it any good? We found out.
	Neato, the robot vacuum company, ends its operations (02 May 2023 3:38) Neato Robotics has ceased its operations. American robot vacuum pioneer founded in 2005 has finally called it quits and company will cease its operations and sales. Only a skeleton crew will remain who will keep the servers running until 2028. 5 user comments
	How to Send Messages to Yourself on WhatsApp (20 Mar 2023 1:25) The world's most popular messaging platform, Meta-owned WhatsApp has enabled sending messages to yourself. While at first, this might seem like an odd feature, it can be very useful in a lot of situations. .... 18 user comments

	GUIDE: Wi-Fi speeds are slow? Here are some tips Having problems with Wi-Fi speed and stability at home? Here are some tips to follow to alleviate the issues. 1 user comment
	Guide: Is Your Wi-Fi Sluggish or Slow? Here's How to Fix Do you have problems with you Wi-Fi? Slow connection or is it cutting off constantly? This guide aims to remedy these problems. 1 user comment
	What IP rating for dust and water resistance means An IP classification (such as IP68) is given to mobile phones, Bluetooth speakers, and other devices, but what do these classifications mean? 1 user comment
	What happens if you don't update Android? Sometimes it can be tempting to avoid updating to a new Android version. What happens if you decide to delay major updates to the OS?
	Windows 11: Check if TPM is enabled on your computer In this short guide we will look at how you can check the status of Trusted Platform Module (TPM) on your PC ahead of the coming launch of Windows 11.

Windows 10 updates changes will reduce disruptive reboots

5 user comments

Latest news

Reviews

Guides

News archive

Subscribe

Sections:

Follow us:

	Roomba Combo j7+ review - Clever trick allows robot vacuum finally to tackle home with rugs and carpets Roomba Combo j7+ is the very first Roomba model to combine robot vacuum with mopping features. And Roomba Combo j7+ does all that with a very clever trick, which tackles the problem with mopping and carpets. But is it any good? We found out.
	Review: Samsung Jet Bot 90 AI+ - a high-end robot vacuum cleaner Samsung's Jet Bot 90 AI+ is a top-class robot vacuum cleaner that can avoid obstacles and empty its own dust container. Here we review the product. 1 user comment
	Samsung Jet Bot 80+ review - excellent robot vacuum cleaner We review Samsung's Jet Bot 80+ robot vacuum cleaner over a period of three months. 1 user comment