alankearn   10 #1 Posted June 1, 2015 http://my.jetscreenshot.com/demo/20150601-b0d2-86kb Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
littlebasher   11 #2 Posted June 1, 2015 Had the same on my PC this morning Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
lookleft   10 #3 Posted June 1, 2015 It is a Windows update. Just delete this update KB 3035583 if you do not want this adware on your PC  More information here Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Cyclone   10 #4 Posted June 1, 2015 Given that it's allowing you to register for a free upgrade to win 10, which you can just ignore I can't see what the problem is. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Obelix   11 #5 Posted June 1, 2015 Because people will assume it's just an update and apply it and end up with an OS that they dont want.  It's also rather anti competitive and got MS in trouble with the EU when they tried the same thing with web browsers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
AlexAtkin   10 #6 Posted June 1, 2015 (edited) But it kinda IS just an update and that is EXACTLY what Microsoft need people to do.  If they just remain silent about it, most people won't even know its available as an update.  Its also nothing like the browser thing. The EU were annoyed that Microsoft were pre-installing IE on Windows without giving people a choice in browser, as all browsers interpret the same web so using a different one is genuinely a choice people can make without breaking compatibility.  That is not remotely similar to encouraging people to upgrade to the latest version of the OS they already have installed on their PC. Its not like the EU could demand Microsoft give people an options screen to choose Linux instead, breaking compatibility with everything they already have installed. Edited June 1, 2015 by AlexAtkin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
baddodaddo   10 #7 Posted June 1, 2015 Well said AlexAtkin! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Bigthumb   10 #8 Posted June 1, 2015 I've just had a pop up come up on my computer offering free upgrade to Windows 10. Is this a worthwhile thing or is all my hardware going to refuse to co-operate? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
AlexAtkin   10 #9 Posted June 1, 2015 I just updated my two PCs and all I see is the icon in the system tray which I had to click on to get the screen to opt-in.  Does it pop open on its own after a while if you do not do it manually? Because if it doesn't, people STILL won't notice.  I'm also pondering the "requires 3GB". Is that 3GB to download or 3GB to download and install? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Jomie   30 #10 Posted June 1, 2015 (edited) I saw this on a friend's computer today. It seemed to be just an invitation to register interest. It is a big download of about 3GB and if I read it correctly it is placed on the desktop for installation at the convenience of the user. However, the release date is said to be July 29th 2015 so there is no rush.  We run Windows 7 so I checked it out with a computer professional today and was told to go for the free upgrade. It should be more secure so worth having for that.  There may be an upgrade advisor that can be run to check whether your computer will run it. You wilł need to do a search for it. Edited June 1, 2015 by Jomie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
baddodaddo   10 #11 Posted June 1, 2015 I am sure that it is 3gb to download where after you will be given the option to install it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
AlexAtkin   10 #12 Posted June 1, 2015 Which is extremely misleading if it is, and also a nightmare as I only have 4GB on my tablet as its only got 32GB total. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...