This is a really stupid move by Microsoft, and it won’t be surprising if they reverse their decision and stop doing it. But downloading an entire operating system “just in case” you might want to upgrade to it instead of simply waiting for people to decide to opt in - that isn’t the type of behavior that we want. RELATED: Windows 10 Is Great, Except for the Parts That Are Terribleīased on the comments in other news reports about this, a lot of fanboys are going to come along claiming that this isn’t a big deal, it’s just business as usual. So this only affects people who have automatic updates enabled, but that’s almost everybody since automatic updates are on by default and are rather important for security reasons - the flood of critical security patches in the last year has shown that it’s probably a good idea to leave automatic updates enabled. This results in a better upgrade experience and ensures the customer’s device has the latest software.” “For those who have chosen to receive automatic updates through Windows Update, we help customers prepare their devices for Windows 10 by downloading the files necessary for future installation. Even if you have automatic Windows Updates enabled, run it manually again just to be sure everything is good to go.According to a statement provided to The Register by Microsoft, their explanation is that they think this is a better experience: Also, because you'll need to re-install your desktop programs, make sure you have a list of all of the license keys for purchased software.Another step I recommend is verifying your Windows 7 system is up-to-date. Either create a local backup on an external drive, an offsite solution, or better yet, use both options. While your folders and files will ideally come with you during the upgrade, if something goes awry, you need to have your pictures, documents, and other important data backed up.
Here's a look at what you need to know, and the steps to take to make the process as easy and seamless as possible. The main thing to know is that, unlike upgrading Windows 8 to 8.1, your files and data will transfer, but you'll need to re-install all of your software applications. However, there are a few things you need to know before going ahead with the upgrade. If you're currently running Windows 7 and want to upgrade to Windows 8.1, the process is relatively easy using Microsoft's Upgrade Assistant utility.
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