Torrent Tracking Websites Ban Windows 10 Amid Privacy Concerns

[treos]

http://www.techtimes.com/articles/79...y-concerns.htm

might want to be careful if you're using microsoft's spy/adware OS when torrenting. or just avoid torrenting on W10 entirely.

[skullpoker]

avoid Windows10 entirely.

Fixed that for ya.

[Nick Naim]

Windows Update has always had spyware in one form or another.

[MadZiontist]

I had heard about this Win 10 "spyware" business, but wasn't sure what to think. Now after continuing to hear more and more about it, I'm glad I'm on 8.1 (never thought I'd say that). I'm still considering buying a copy of Win 7 (that was their best one imo), for my next PC. I really wish PC manufacturers still included a copy of the OS on disc. :/

[Jackhammer]

I had heard about this Win 10 "spyware" business, but wasn't sure what to think. Now after continuing to hear more and more about it, I'm glad I'm on 8.1 (never thought I'd say that). I'm still considering buying a copy of Win 7 (that was their best one imo), for my next PC. I really wish PC manufacturers still included a copy of the OS on disc. :/

So long as you have a legitimate serial, you can legally dload a Windows ISO from Microsoft.

https://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/software-download/home

[Mikey]

Is Windows 10 any better than 7?

[Warrior]

I had heard about this Win 10 "spyware" business, but wasn't sure what to think. Now after continuing to hear more and more about it, I'm glad I'm on 8.1 (never thought I'd say that). I'm still considering buying a copy of Win 7 (that was their best one imo), for my next PC. I really wish PC manufacturers still included a copy of the OS on disc. :/

You want do delete a few windows "updates" then - Download Links:
Links are hidden from guests. Please register to be able to view these links. Download Links:
Links are hidden from guests. Please register to be able to view these links.

Is Windows 10 any better than 7?

In what regard?

So far the only thing it has going for it is modern gaming with DirectX 12, other than that nope.

Edit: new link.

[Nick Naim]

Upon seeing the reaction to the Windows 10 data sending features that are out in the open, I think if they had kept the features hidden, like they have before, it wouldn't have been a problem. Nobody had a problem with WAT spyware (MS update KB971033) in Windows 7, which gets installed automatically if you opt to install updates automatically.

[treos]

not torrent related but still relevant as it's windows 10 related: attention all windows 7 & 8 users! you may want to now disable windows auto updates as it seems microsoft is using that function to force windows 10 on people whether they want it or not.

enough is enough microsoft. every single time i look into news on windows 10 things are getting worse. EVERY. SINGLE. TIME!

edit: Windows 10 downloaded to computers automatically: http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/wi...load-1.3229063

[Warrior]

I thought that was semi old news?

Well I just tried the recent build of Linux Mint and................its awesome.

Will be dual booting 7 and Mint soon enough, Linux is gaining more momentum thanks to microsoft putting their heads up their arses.

I've talked with various devs and I'm liking where this is going, excellent open source software thats multi platform available on everything.

True freedom and choice is coming .

[Nick Naim]

I've been Windows-free for about 8 or 9 years (I just use it when I'm forced). If you're a gamer, Linux just needs more games. There are already a few, but most mega-budget PC games are still Windows-only. Maybe Steam machines will change that, but probably not. Dota 2 is better than League of Legends.

If you're not a PC gamer, then I have no idea what you're still doing with Windows. Photoshop? If not, odds are whatever ware you are running on there isn't worth it.

[DixieKongJD]

They are backporting the spying stuff to Windows 7 - 8.1 actually, but not for Vista, which is what I use.

[Ragnar]

There's a list of updates to avoid with 7/8. I've seen it around, umm:

KB3068708
KB3022345
KB2952664
KB2990214
KB3035583
KB971033
KB3021917
KB3044374

It doesn't matter to me though, cause I just leave Windows Update off... I've never noticed a benefit from letting it run.