Windows 10, Threshold 2: privacy settings unhinged and other various bugs – ZDNet France

Last week, Microsoft began broadcasting the first major update of its Windows 10 system, aka Threshold 2. The publisher has opted for a gradual availability of this update.

And he obviously was right to do it believe the rise of bugs made on various forums, including his own support site. Problem: One of reported malfunctions is about a very sensitive subject and a recurring criticism of Windows 10, privacy

Windows 10 returns to its initial state (privacy. apps)

indeed BetaNews reports that after performing the update in November, users have found that the default privacy settings of the OS were restored. However, the default configuration is very permissive (only Cortana is disabled by default).

Microsoft would he have used the update to replace parameters are more favorable to him in terms of data collection? Nothing proves it. It might primarily be a bug. For other resets are reported by users.

Different software installed have been deleted by the update 2. Threshold default services have been reactivated them. For Forbes, these inconveniences are likely the result of bugs. They should nevertheless stir up distrust of some and feed the various conspiracy theories maintained by some.

Note that users complain other malfunctions, especially those whose terminals are equipped SD cards. For the latter, the update process and stops at 44%.

Microsoft is informed. On its site, it recommends removing the SD card. The installation should then resume. But if the user needs this card to have enough space? The recommendation of the editor is to go through a USB / mini-USB or if possible to free up disk space.

No Threshold 2 for recent users of Windows 10

ComputerWorld also notes that Microsoft has decided to release the latest update gradually. Users who thus made their upgrading to Windows 10 for less than 31 days will not receive Threshold 2 via Windows Update yet.

For Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 positions passed Windows 10, Microsoft has in effect provided a mechanism to allow a return to the previous version of Windows. After 31 days elapsed, the restriction will be lifted and the affected PC will automatically download the update.

However, it is possible to bypass this restriction. This requires download a Windows ISO file 10, corresponding to Build in 1511, and then create an installation media.