Windows 10 Update/Upgrade and CCleaner

[Tarq57]

The latest update to Windows 10, which seems analogous to a service pack to me - about 30 minutes to install and a new welcome (actually "Hi" ) screen, uninstalls CCleaner as part of the "upgrade".

More info here (http://forum.piriform.com/index.php?showtopic=45098)

The all-important 'ini' file and reg backups, along with the program files can be located in the Windows.old/program files following the update.

[nasib]

No such problems on my Surface Pro tablet.

[Loose rivets]

10 seems to need the new version to gel properly. Installed that and it's been going - touch wood - okay.

Showing v5 12 5431 on the start screen.


I don't have enough knowledge to go into the Registry, but duplicate file finding is very good for example.

[Tarq57]

A quick google of the issue I experienced reveals that not all users are affected by this particular update.
So far, it seems quite random.

I'm liking 10 well enough (compared to 8.1 -NOT compared to XP) but I don't like the complete lack of control concerning windows update.

[KBPsen]

the complete lack of control concerning windows update. There isn't a complete lack of control. Microsoft gives you the option to select which updates you don't want installed with this package (https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3073930?utm_source=twitter).

By the way, one of the best, if not the best, ways to protect your computer is to keep it updated.

[str12]

Windows 7, 8 and 10 sends telemetry data about your PC back to Microsoft. Big security risk. Windows 7, 8, and 10: Now all collecting user data for Microsoft | InfoWorld (http://www.infoworld.com/article/2979054/windows-security/windows-7-8-10-now-all-collecting-user-data-for-microsoft.html)

[Gomrath]

Well, only if you let it. That is scare mongering.
If you go into the privacy settings you can turn off all of that stuff and a lot of other things as well.

[Tarq57]

There isn't a complete lack of control. Microsoft gives you the option to select which updates you don't want installed with this package (https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3073930?utm_source=twitter).

By the way, one of the best, if not the best, ways to protect your computer is to keep it updated.
Downloaded it, thanks.

It's a bit of an "after the event" deal, though, from the description. I still see a lack of any real control over updates. And I know fairly well how (and why) to make sure programs on a computer are up to date.

Some of us like to have a squizz at the KB articles prior to applying updates, because (a) a particular update may not be relevant or necessary for a particular installation, (b) some, such as the MRT are pretty much a waste of time and bandwidth, (c) they can provide forewarning of unexpected or different behaviour.
Some of us like to wait a day or two (or more) especially prior to downloading non-critical updates, to see if any adverse effects are reported.

I wasn't a particular fan of W8.1, but this automatic updates thing might be sufficient for me to roll back to it.