Microsoft is downloading Windows 10 to your machine 'just in case'
Found on The Inquirer on Thursday, 10 September 2015
Microsoft has confirmed that Windows 10 is being downloaded to computers whether or not users have opted in.
"I know of two instances where people on metered connections went over their data cap for August because of this unwanted download. My own internet (slow DSL) was crawling for a week or so until I discovered this problem. In fact, that's what led me to it. Not only does it download, it tries to install every time the computer is booted."
Microsoft told us: "For individuals who have chosen to receive automatic updates through Windows Update, we help upgradable devices get ready for Windows 10 by downloading the files they’ll need if they decide to upgrade.
Forcing people to upgrade is a bad move. MS has annoyed users already with its adware "patch" KB3035583 and the emerging rumours about tracking and spying in Windows 10 don't help either. The problem for MS is that, as a solution, users might decide to just stop rolling in updates what in turn just feeds the army of infected zombie machines.