Re:Lenovo tablet forced update shows un-dismissable, un-muta...
by userbinator on Wednesday September 01, 2021 @08:30PM
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I believe there is a setting to stop Windows from attempting to download/install non-Windows updates (including thirdparty drivers). If you still want automatic WU but not the other stuff, then you can set that.
Many years ago I remember reading about Toshiba laptops doing the same thing --- silently updating BIOS in the background and failing, resulting in a brick --- although that was the manufacturer crapware doing it, not Windows itself.
Personally, I never update BIOS unless there is a very good reason to, like a fix for detecting RAM or similar.
Luckily the laptop was still in warranty and I got it "fixed" after 6 weeks,
In Shenzhen, you can get your laptop's BIOS reflashed while-you-wait/watch. I was there a few years ago with a friend who needed his laptop fixed. Of course it wasn't a warranty repair, but the difference in MTTR (and cost --- about $20USD, and negotiable if you really want to) is a stark contrast.
Many years ago I remember reading about Toshiba laptops doing the same thing --- silently updating BIOS in the background and failing, resulting in a brick --- although that was the manufacturer crapware doing it, not Windows itself.
Personally, I never update BIOS unless there is a very good reason to, like a fix for detecting RAM or similar.
Luckily the laptop was still in warranty and I got it "fixed" after 6 weeks,
In Shenzhen, you can get your laptop's BIOS reflashed while-you-wait/watch. I was there a few years ago with a friend who needed his laptop fixed. Of course it wasn't a warranty repair, but the difference in MTTR (and cost --- about $20USD, and negotiable if you really want to) is a stark contrast.