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4. You can tell Windows when to update...

Fri Jul 14, 2017, 12:58 AM

Jul 2017

like at night, when you're asleep

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/17154/windows-10-keep-your-pc-up-to-date

You can also get the latest updates "manually"

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/instantanswers/c4a6d3df-d0d4-42b6-0018-ca48577f9909/update-windows-10

Creator apparently doesn't stop you from using your software, just tries to make MS stuff more useful

https://www.wired.com/2017/03/windows-10-creators-update/

Yes, it is annoying to get a BSOD or restart when you're working, but I get popups warning me about an update and giving a choice when to reboot. And I autosave my work as much as possible.

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What is this "Windows new feature update"? [View all] hvn_nbr_2 Jul 2017 OP

1. You can still control when windows does its updates. PoliticAverse Jul 2017 #1

I agree, MS is not that stupid steve2470 Jul 2017 #3

ok let me address your points steve2470 Jul 2017 #2

You can tell Windows when to update... TreasonousBastard Jul 2017 #4

I'm getting the same notice. Control-Z Jul 2017 #5

one last point steve2470 Jul 2017 #6

This is isn't "Creator Update"... regnaD kciN Jul 2017 #8

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