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Re:Microsoft embeds nagware into IE patch by krapp on Friday March 11, 2016 @03:51PM (#11269423)
I found the update for Windows 10 automatically checked in my updates today. Had I had automatic updating turned on, it would have upgraded to Windows 10 without my permission. It seems it's no longer opt-in, but opt-out.

The only option for anyone who doesn't want to upgrade is to turn automatic updating off, keep it turned off forever, and manually verify every update you receive, making certain the update to Windows 10 is unchecked every single time. Microsoft only going to become more aggressive and more deceptive about this in the future. They can no longer be trusted with their own product. Windows Update has become no better than the adware-infested installers that CNet or Sourceforge wrap applications with.

Re:Microsoft embeds nagware into IE patch by viraptor on Friday March 11, 2016 @07:36PM (#11270647)
What's your plan for when Windows 8 is EOL? According to the current public plan 10 will be the only option in a few years. (or other system)
Re:Microsoft embeds nagware into IE patch by krapp on Friday March 11, 2016 @07:51PM (#11270703)
I'll probably upgrade sometime before then, I just happen to be quite comfortable with what I have right now. Before then, I plan on just blocking the upgrade. I have another Windows laptop I'm strongly considering installing Ubuntu on to use for everything except Adobe software and Visual Studio.