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17-10-2018, 11:21 AM
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Re: Is this fact or scam? (Microsoft update)

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One way to stop updates being downloaded is to set your internet connection as ‘metered’.

https://www.techadvisor.co.uk/how-to...dates-3626701/
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Thanks Omah I have just done the above .
I keep getting messages from Microsoft to say they have tried to install the update but it was unsuccessful
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17-10-2018, 11:49 AM
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Re: Is this fact or scam? (Microsoft update)

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I keep getting messages from Microsoft to say they have tried to install the update but it was unsuccessful
I wouldn't worry about it eventually it will succeed.
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22-10-2018, 03:28 PM
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Re: Is this fact or scam? (Microsoft update)

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I keep getting messages from Microsoft to say they have tried to install the update but it was unsuccessful


Me too.

However, as Bruce says, I have every confidence that they'll discover a work around one day.

They'll never relinquish their control of our computers!
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22-10-2018, 04:16 PM
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Re: Is this fact or scam? (Microsoft update)

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Me too.

However, as Bruce says, I have every confidence that they'll discover a work around one day.

They'll never relinquish their control of our computers!
JB it feels good thwarting them while it lasts
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22-10-2018, 04:23 PM
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Re: Is this fact or scam? (Microsoft update)

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JB it feels good thwarting them while it lasts
Indeed it does, though I don't particularly enjoy doing it. It is more about trying to avoid changes being made that I really don't need and which usually seem to make compromises rather than improvements.
 
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