This is the story of a California Teri Goldstein, owner of a travel agency that has -as all professionals in the sector- a computer to work. A Windows computer, eligible for FREE migration to Windows 10 from the very end of July 2015. Only overnight, according to her, and without her having desired his tool downloads only the new version of the OS and performs the installation of the latter. And plant woefully unable to go through the process initially. Would follow various woes with Microsoft’s customer service, unable to solve the problems of this user and would, ultimately, the latter to conduct a lawsuit against Microsoft last year.
Main request the applicant to the court: damages in order to replace his computer, but also compensate for financial losses related to paralysis of his working tool for several days. And if history can smile or even evoke some personal situation experienced directly -or effect board- at a somewhat chaotic transition to Windows 10, it is good to know that Ms. Goldstein has just won his lawsuit . And that Microsoft has compensated a nice sum.
Microsoft does not he come to involuntarily opening a Pandora’s box?
This is the Times is learned that Microsoft, convicted in first instance and has appealed, eventually gave up, as one of its spokesmen, “ to proceed [d appeal from the judgment] to avoid unnecessary expense of further legal actions and therefore, longer . ” The Redmond giant has paid in accordance with the judgment, $ 10 000 to Teri Goldstein in compensation for damages it allegedly suffered because of the installation of W10 without his knowledge.
However, Microsoft will if others decide to file a complaint in court for involuntary migration from one OS to another during the free period (1 year), that caused failures or malfunctions found on PC?
since February 1, Microsoft has changed the status of the update from one OS to another “ optional ” to “ recommended ” which in some cases may cause a download and automatic migration. What to expose a little more to the ire of users do not necessarily have the eye riveted on Windows Update and not always anxious to thwart a possible migration initiative! Why not have just added a button “ Do not upgrade to Windows 10 ” or “ Ask Me in 30 days ” on the window of the famous message? This is to allow a bit of respite to PCistes seeking information before shoving their habits, or simply offer them the possibility of refusing -simplement- change. Definitely.
This lack has had the merit of the brain of some developers boiling to give birth to small software like “Never 10″ that block the installation of W10.
More a big month to try the adventure Windows 10 free
remember also, that the free update of Windows 10 was valid for one year from the end of July 2015. so this summer that offer migration free and license purchase should end and with it, messages and other pop-ups encouraging users whose computers are eligible and have not yet taken the plunge not to migrate Windows 10. and for those who have tried it recently and want to go back, know that it is always possible to restore the old Windows (7 or 8.1) of the machine within 31 days following the establishment of W10.
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