Windows 10: users can't turn off updates on new Microsoft operating system

Updates could break software, and users won’t be able to do anything about it

Windows 10 was released in the UK on 29 July (Getty)

Windows 10 forces users to commit to receive automatic updates — whether they like it or not, and even if those updates break computers.

When installing the software, users are asked to commit to “agree these types of automatic updates without any additional notice”, The Register notes. Though keeping all computers up to date can patch security holes and makes it easier for developers to know what operating system their products are being used on, it could also cause problems when updates break other software.

If users have specific drivers or applications installed, new updates could cause them to stop working. Previously, such users have been given the option to only get security updates, but that has been removed.

The stipulation is only present in versions of Windows 10 built for home users. The Professional and Enterprise versions of the operating system will have options for choosing which updates to receive.