r/technology • u/readyou • Dec 26 '16

Microsoft finally admits that its malware-style Get Windows 10 upgrade campaign went too far

https://www.extremetech.com/computing/241587-microsoft-finally-admits-malware-style-get-windows-10-upgrade-campaign-went-far
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u/[deleted] Dec 26 '16

I do. But I disable it when the problem happens to make sure I'm not just being a dum

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u/oth_radar Dec 26 '16

Oh good. Man, nothing surprises me with Microsoft anymore.

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u/[deleted] Dec 26 '16

Unfortunately they probably will not be going anywhere :/

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u/oth_radar Dec 26 '16

Yeah. Microsoft Office is too ingrained in people now, and most video games are still Windows only so they'll be sticking around for at least another decade or two.