I love how they say " forgot to update "....
I NEVER forgot, I just would NEVER EVER have that windows 10 crap in my machine.. windows 7/8.1 FTW

what's in your rig, dude friend?

​Can i ask why?

​Because it's spyware nonsense. It isn't compatible with older hardware and it updates its self when ever it feels like it. At the same time turning all the spying **** back one each time...

just install
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​That's all disabled in the creator update once its switched off its off. And the update issue is fixed.

I'm a beta tester for Msoft and W10 since before it was even released and on the forums the "spying" issues have been raised by many and as I mentioned. It has been addressed.

You can still get windows 10 for free using any existing win 7 or 8 license just by downloading the ISO direct from Microsoft. After the "free update" deadlines last year it was re-enabled with the anniversary update, whether intentional or not I don't know but works a treat still - even as a clean install!

Windows 10 the endless updates and adverts. Ask yourself, are you really upgrading ?

Windows 7 in mine
Windows 8.1 in the kids laptops

What adverts? Never seen a single one. Updates are quick, maybe once a month. My PC runs faster and smoother than any other Windows operating system I've ever used.

The tool you have linked does not work to update Win 10 to the creators edition anymore.

Creators Update will be released in the next couple of days - but only to Windows 10 operating systems - if you want it, and have W7 or W8, you need to upgrade to W10 first to get Creators

Windows 8.1 FTW? Really?

... and then let's stir things up with a dash of Linux for good measure.

There was quite a famous onedrive one recently. I don't use it on my Windows 10 machine so I didn't see it but doesn't mean it isn't happening.

That is not true - unless you mean by being addressed carrying on largely as they did do before. MS have been seen to be renaming telemetry services to defeat blocking. Only a few months ago they've had to tweak the telemetry to avoid being sued under Swiss Law. I think they have a portal up to show what is collected and in theory you can ask for deletion. That to me is not being addressed.

I'm sure you realise MS are treating those OS' with the same love and affection for telemetry :smile:

Will the Creators update fix the multi touchscreen monitor bug (only one monitor is recognised as a touchscreen even if two are connected) introduced with the Anniversary 1607 update?

Microsoft is making a big bet on 3D creativity with the Creators update. This is the company that bought Minecraft, after all.

A new Paint 3D application included with Windows 10 allows you to work with and create 3D models. You can scan an object with a smartphone using the “Windows Capture 3D Experience” and then insert it into a Paint 3D scene and modify it. Microsoft showed this off using a Windows Phone, but said it envisioned this being possible on any device—in other words, iPhone and Android users should be able to do this, too.

The Microsoft Edge browser now supports 3D content. It can be used to upload and download 3D models—including models exported from Minecraft and SketchUp—from Remix3D, a community website created by Microsoft. Windows can then print any type of 3D model to a 3D printer, which means Minecraft players can bring their creations into the real world.

Windows now comes with a “View 3D Preview” app that allows everyone to open 3D models, view, rotate around, and zoom in. Currently, it supports .fbx and .3mf file types.

Microsoft PowerPoint gains 3D models and cinematic 3D animations for transitions like Morph, so those 3D models can be incorporated into presentations. Microsoft will be adding more 3D features to Office applications like Word and Excel over the next year.

Windows Update will see some huge changes, with Microsoft adding options many Windows users have been begging for.

You can now pause updates for up to 35 days. You’ll find this option at Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update > Advanced Options > Pause Updates. This setting is only available on the Professional, Enterprise, and Education editions of Windows 10—not Windows 10 Home.

You can also choose to avoid driver updates when updating Windows, preventing Windows Update from messing with your drivers. You’ll also find this option at Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update > Advanced Options > Pause Updates. Again, it’s only available on the Professional, Enterprise, and Education editions of Windows 10—not Windows 10 Home.

If you do have the Home edition of Windows 10, there is one helpful new change. You can now set up to 18 hours of the day as your Active Hours, so Windows 10 won’t restart for updates during those hours. Previously, the maximum was 12 hours. Windows Update also attempts to detect whether the PC display is being used for something—projecting, for example—before automatically restarting the PC.

A new Unified Update Platform makes Windows Update faster when searching for available updates. Microsoft expects the size of a new major update like the Anniversary Update or Creators Update should be about 35% smaller, leading to faster downloads and reduced data usage.

And finally, you can now set wired Ethernet connections as metered from Settings > Network & Internet > Ethernet. This prevents Windows from automatically downloading updates and using other unnecessary data on a connection with limited data. This previously required a registry hack.

New Display settings

PC enthusiasts will find a lot to like in the Windows 10 Creators Update’s various settings. The revamped Display options now hold the ability to adjust your screen resolution and adjust the amount of blue light emanating from your screen at night

Am sure they are, but no where near as bad as windows 10

update, man

come in to the better version

IF windows 10 was as " great " as they're making out. Then the *free* offer would of finished by now..
Fact is, it's ****, they know it's ****, so they keep [trying] to make it sound like micro**** is being somewhat " kind & helpful " when all the time they are just being vampires.

NEVER, hell will freeze over before I have that crap

Absolutely nothing wrong with Windows 10. Fast and smooth. Don't knock it until you've tried it.

You can prevent the updates and telemetry with simple freeware apps or via your router and still enjoy the benefits improved game FPS, directx12 and above and a whole bunch of other improvements.

How do you improve game FPS?

I didnt know you could with an os.
I thought the only way to improve FPS is through hardware.

There's a new "game mode" coming. Results aren't very inspiring...
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​But why should I need to install lots of unnecessary crap on my comp to prevent something I don't want in the first place?....

that's like saying: why should I drive on the left hand side of the road, I prefer the right?

you're buying into a system, you can go elsewhere if you feel like it or adapt it with modifications

​It's not like saying that at all. It's saying I want an operating system that communicates with my hardware and allows me to run software that is of use to me. Just like I can with my current Windows 7. Just because the business model has changed because Microsoft knows it can make more money out of its customers by harvesting personal data and selling it onto third parties or use it themselves to sell you crap you don't want. All I and many more people want is an operating system that is stable and private.... Like windows 7...i would pay a 150 quid for a version of Windows 10 that was stable compatible truly customisable and private.

https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb/help/4014001/windows-10-creators-update-coming-soon

Windows 10 Creators Update is coming soon

Thank you for your interest in being one of the first to experience the Windows 10 Creators Update!

We’re finalizing the update and will be ready to share it with you soon. When the update is ready for your device, you’ll receive a notification asking you to review your privacy settings before downloading the update.

Want to get an early look at upcoming Windows innovations? Become a Windows Insider. With the Windows Insider Program, you get to try out previews, provide feedback, and help shape the future of Windows.

To learn more about the newest features and security technologies, check out our upcoming features page.

Microsoft has made the Windows 10 Creators Update, the third major feature update for Windows 10, available for early access ahead of its official roll out via Windows Update which is scheduled for 11 April 2017.

If you are an early adopter like many of our readers, then you can go ahead and install the new update on your Windows 10 systems and enjoy the new features and enhancements immediately.

As of today you can use the Media Creation Tool (MCT) from Microsoft to download the Creators Update, Build 15063, and either perform an in-place upgrade to create separate installation media on a USB flash drive or a DVD for installing the update on other machines. This same installation media can also be used to perform a clean install of Windows 10 on a properly licensed device.

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clock is ticking...getting rolled out starting in little more than 24 hrs...provided you are already on W10

tomorrow's download day

You seem a tad excited about this.

Going to see if it fixes the dual touch screen bug.... Fingers crossed

Creators Update goes live today!

Navigate to 'windows update' to see if you can download it - getting released in batches

Dual touchscreen bug still present....WTF Microsoft???

Will this work on W7 Pro machine ?

Far too much spying in win10 for my liking.
Like another poster said ... why give away the upgrade for free!!! That says to me there's something fishy and want to suck you in.
There was a post in another forum , I think it was "life whacker" or something which gave good advice on how to disable most of the spy stuff. I had it bookmarked on my pc but my pc broke :neutral_face: I think ms broke it X)

my upgrade fails. i get error 0x8007001f

Start | Privacy

the upgrade to W10 through assistive technology?

yes

only after that do you get to upgrade to creator's edn

Guess you dont use facebook. Or google. Or browse online. Or watch TV via virgin / sky. Or anything like that then?

Its the modern world unfortunately. At least its anonymous data. But hey... if they are bored enough to spy on my HUKD habit then good for them!

I got a Facebook account but I hardly ever use it (only to spy on friends :smile: )
I use duckduckgo for browsing.
But I take your point , I just try and do what I can to minimise it.

I never cared about it tbh... I do stop my profiles being public etc... but as for companies spying on me... its helped me get some damn good offers as they know what I like and send me offers specific to my needs :D.

Unless you are up to no good - MS can happily know what games I play and how often I visit HUKD.

I see what you did there - :smile:

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Windows 10 Creators Update has arrived - here are the best new features coming to your PC
The second significant update to Microsoft's operating system has landed on your computer.

Windows 10 Creators Update: The New Modern Way to Clean Up Your Disk Drive
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Windows 10 update BLOCK - Microsoft is 'STOPPING some users running THIS popular software'
MICROSOFT has started to block all Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 operating system updates on systems powered by 7th Generation Kaby Lake Intel Core processors and AMD Ryzen chipsets
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About sodding time too. :-(

Lol.

Wish I had Win 7 again.

We were told by our IT department not to upgrade to this as they had been advised of possible issues. The last update broke my webcam, my colleagues audio, another the mic failed and the latest issue the keyboard on a laptop failed.

don't you know how to update drivers?

IF you download Windows 10 Assistive Technologies​ first, then YEP!. :-)

Otherwise, NOPE!, lol. :-)

Then you need a new IT department.

Jeez.. another plant head right here. Progression is sometimes going forward. Install windows 10 if you dont like bits of it get on and write on the insider forum and share your feelings.

got the update and it completely destroyed my sound settings. streamers be careful

There's a way to DISABLE Microsoft's Windows 10's 'spying' on you (Spybot Search & Destroy type Software aside?), via your own methods right?.

By being able to disable (temporarily, and/or permanently) the Telemany Windows 10 spying element, via being actually able to manually fiddle about with your Windows 10 Settings yourself, or something? (via Windows 10's Settings?), or ..... thanx. :-)

yes but it's quite fiddly, much easier to use a simple app such as Spybot Anti Beacon

but in Creators Edition, MS have addressed the iossue of telemetry/ privacy and make it easy to do it for yourself

Nice!, thanx. :-)

Assuming any Driver's are actually available for them?. :-)

Hate it! Had Windows 10 since Jan 2017, just had a blue screen crash. Gone back to windows 8.1. Make sure you back up every single thing if you really must try Windows 10.

​You sound like those windows 2000 people when XP came out.

People having issues with Windows 10 are in the minority,Usually brought about by user error.Been using Windows 10 since launch with Zero issues.Updated to Creators Update on the 11th with no issues whatsoever.
So fast and responsive with some great features built in,Privacy concerns can be tackled before actually installing it by way of a simple pop up.
By far the best version of Windows. Gaming is so so much better than when i used windows 8.1

How? They have removed the Enhanced option and they now provide you details on what they collect. Which is nice. But there is still no option that I can see NOT to send telemetry data, which I assume is what Spybot would do. Am I missing something?

I'm not against Windows 10 but let's be absolutely clear what this update provides.

Is this a joke comment or are you serious?! What was the BSOD error code? Most BSOD's *I would guess* are hardware related or device drivers... did you look at updating or investigating

What 'pop up'?, thanx. :-)

Got it. Thanks

just just an app, several out there incl Driver Booster 4

:-)

A screen pops up with options for nearly all the privacy options , Can use sliders to enable or disable before you even install the operating system.

Dan

Cool, thanx. :-)

Even Microsoft admitted some wrong doing in the whole Win10 push
But this new operating system is so controversial, you really have to ask yourself why they are giving it away for free.

It is just a marketplace, with the sWindows Store trying to push you into buying things, the old shady tactic of forcing a browser down your neck and so on.

Some also describe this OS as spyware.

Why use quotes on spyware?
The spyware issues are documented by very respectable organizations.
When were they addressed? A few days ago? Do we have an acknowledgement of the issues in the first place?

We are all beta testers for Microsoft, it was part of their strategy to attract people into testing Win10 hoping to convert them and get feedback. Which feedback they will just ignore as usual

But you can disable updates on those OS' !!

What a terrible design! Awful! That black background is scary. Anyone remembers the nice gradients and transparencies we had on Win7?

We all tried it before we knocked it. It's terrible

I've had two pc's I've upgraded that continually failed initially, both had defective parts, one a bad stick of ram and the other an older SSD that was erroring. I replaced both and the upgrades went without a hitch. You can check your ram with the memtest.org/ utility loaded onto a usb drive.

You can disable any updates on Windows 10 , Not the easiest to achieve but it can be done by anyone ,How can a background be "scary" ? ? On what planet is that actually possible ? Your opinion might be that Windows 10 is terrible but my opinion is its by far the best version of Windows yet.
Yes if you leave everything at default there is a lot of "Spyware" issues but once you go in and turn things off and disable others its totally fine.
You probably use Facebook and Google but have no issues with the vast amounts of data they are using from you.

update

I have to confess I don't actually have Creator's Update to W10 just yet

not that I'm blocking it

I understand MS are not rolling it out as fast as they might - a few issues to overcome - then it will get rolled out properly

who else got it automatically without forcing the update?

ran windows 10 compatability test on my laptop which passed it, when i installed windows 10 it stuck at 1st boot screen