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

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.

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

[str12]

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[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]

Originally Posted by KBPsen

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.

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.