Windows 10 - yes or no?

[sesheta66]

Requesting input from my flist:

Windows 10 is free until today. I have yet to install it. Were I still on Windows 7, I'd probably not bother, but since my computer came with Windows 8 and I've since upgraded to 8.1, I'm undecided.

I do not like certain things about Windows 8/8.1 but what I don't like about Windows 10 is the automatic updates. I don't like control being taken away from me, whether it's to update at all or the timing of said updates. I don't like that I can't select some things to update and not select others. I don't like that it means an update at sometime in the future could install stuff I don't want without my consent or even knowledge. It's all too Big Brother for me.

So ... like it or hate it? Any problems? All input is appreciated.

Thanks!

Comments

[geinahop]

There is a way to disable automatic updates. You can set your connection to be a metered connection, and it will not automatically update over a metered connection. You can easily Google how to do that.

I like Windows 10. I've never had any problems with it. I upgraded my husband's computer last month, and he's not had any issues either. I just wish I could upgrade my old Vista computer for free.

[sesheta-66.livejournal.com]

Thank you!

I found this: http://www.howtogeek.com/226722/how-when-and-why-to-set-a-connection-as-metered-on-windows-10/

This is perfect for the one issue I have, of timing. I do have a cap on my bandwidth, so being able to schedule (if, for instance, my kids use too much for gaming) after the monthly refresh, would be great. This resolves that concern.

The thing is, this just delays the inevitable. With Windows 10 you can't select which updates to download. It bundles everything together and you get it all. :( I liked being able to select some, all or no updates.

Why yes, I am a bit of a control freak. :P