If yes, was it customized? By customized, I mean assembled by a local computer shop, or even just by someone you know who builds and sells computers.
If you Read More , to system vital applications such as antivirus software. Why does Windows 10 deem these user-installed applications open for removal? What other software should you be concerned with? The big Windows 10 November update quickly became known for all the wrong reasons. Microsoft had envisaged this major system update tweaking, fixing, patching and more, while the reality is Microsoft once again shipped a bug-laden update to its users.
More backpedaling, more apologies. And here I was thinking Microsoft was going to be consistently good, at least for a while. Reports quickly came back concerning application removal. Following the update, a number of programs no longer functioned properly with Windows 10, with instances of crashes and BSODs documented throughout various forums. In accordance with the latest Microsoft Services Agreement, Microsoft has your blessing to remove any applications they deem as creating a security risk on your system.
This, in the name of security, seems reasonable, but the manner of delivery — or rather removal — has rightly ruffled some feathers. Affected programs appear to be entirely software products, rather than say, gaming installations. Further issues relating to the Fall Update included removal of color calibration profiles, custom folder location resets, some quick actions being restored to default, and custom driver configurations removed without warning, causing some to have to completely reconfigure.
As with the application removals, there appears to be no true rhyme or reason in which systems have been affected by the updates, only that the experiences have been largely corroborated around the web. We show you how to revert the changes from the November Upgrade back to your own preferences. Read More and check everything remains as is.
Our massive list collects the best and safest programs for all needs. Read More to be completely removed from end-user systems, including Avira, Avast! The antivirus removals stem from the same version issues affecting the other applications. If Windows deems your antivirus version to be an issue during the update, it will simply remove it, without warning, and replace it with its own antivirus package.
You can find more information in the Windows 10 Specifications 6 Mandatory Steps for a Safe Upgrade to Windows 10 6 Mandatory Steps for a Safe Upgrade to Windows 10 The Windows 10 upgrade is the easiest and smoothest upgrade experience you'll ever have with a Windows machine. Provided all goes well.
We show you how to play it safe and prepare for the worst. Read More document, found here, though the gist of it is this:. However, some applications or settings may not migrate.
For antimalware [and antivirus] applications, [the Windows 10 upgrade] will check to see if your [antivirus and antimalware] subscription is current not expired and compatible during the upgrade.
If the [antivirus and antimalware] application is compatible and current, your application will be preserved during the upgrade to Windows If the [antivirus and antimalware] application is incompatible, Windows will uninstall your application while preserving your settings … If your [antivirus and antimalware] subscription is not current expired , Windows will uninstall your application and enable Windows Defender.
Well, Microsoft acted accordingly, though not entirely swiftly. It wouldn't be the Microsoft we know and love, if there wasn't some kind of screw-up along the line. Let us help! We show you what to expect and which default settings you might want to adjust. For many it was too little, too late. The November update will be delivered via Windows Update. Some newer Windows 10 users may well be in luck. After the 31 days have passed, your PC will automatically download the November update.
This FAQ will shed some light, explain what has changed with Windows 10 version Fall Update , and translate activation-related error codes. Businesses may have also have missed out. Especially Windows Update is causing some headache. We provide you with an overview of new settings and show you which third party tools you still need. Predictably and understandably irritated, and I have read more than a few choice expletives while running through forums and message boards. Is there truth in these statements?
The license agreement was designed to cover as many devices as possible, so some definitions are purposely loosely worded, but I think application removal without warning is an unexpected step too far.
Similarly, hindsight is a truly wonderful thing. Whatever the terms of the Microsoft Services Agreement, it is plainly wrong to remove user-installed software, especially those without any malicious intent. Microsoft appears to be once again working on the assumption that we would all find it easier, if they automated tasks such as this; the removal of end-user choice will not sit well with many.
We only hear so much regarding the bad experiences because they so heavily impact Windows Power Users, though I expect this issue may have traveled further afield. Removal of potentially malicious software is a righteous step to ensuring the security of the masses, but the final decision with software removal should realistically remain with the end-user, the system owner, the paying customer.
Have you been affected by the Windows 10 update and subsequent removal of applications? What did you lose? Let us know below! No, i don't appretiate someone thinking for me and fcking up my setup Every single big update my soundcard drivers gets fcked up because i'm stupid to use old working ones instead of brand new that introduces huge background noise and uninstalling some of my go-to apps every single time.
Seriously, fck you Msoft. VLC actually got removed. How on earth did that qualify as malicious? I can see some reason in outdated virus scanners, but not this. The strangest thing is that it's not in the windows.
I didn't install it in program files, maybe that's a factor as well. I won't miss the shortcuts, but still: don't touch my stuff. I wonder if a shortcut is legally mine and Microsoft is therefore not acting in line with it's own user agreement. Since they promise the user files are safe. Shortcuts are files as well. Or files saved in the application folders of the removed applications What is a user file according to Microsoft?
If they go bankrupt, they probably will flag windows as unwanted software it's not updated anymore and therefore unsafe in the future. Uninstall worldwide!! My Tor browser and AVG got uninstalled.
I thought I was hacked until reading this article which reassures that I'm not. The user should have freedom to choose which application we want and which we don't. We need new independent desktop OS which is more user friendly and better control of the privacy data. I've been saying this for a while! I just discovered 12 of my apps have been uninstalled.
I'm so totally sick of this company and I agree we need a big change. I've looked at Ubuntu but am not techy enough to do that and I've looked at AppleMac but that's pricey plus need to buy Windows OS as well as the software that enables it to run Windows on a Mac.
And yet they feel free enough to install freakin' crap on my machine!! Hate them! Well I must have the latest update because reinstalling software that has been removed by Windows results in the application never starting. The choice to turn off virus protection is offered but turns itself back on when moving to another window.
This is not only irritating but it is an insult to have Windows assume I really don't know what I want but they do. I will be getting used to Linux and making the switch. I bought my PC, the software inside of it too, and I pay for access to the web. I resent Windows for deciding for me what content will be on my PC.
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