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And, yes, Microsoft has given itself permission to install Win10 version 1809 on any Win 10 PC that “Checks for updates”

Posted on October 2, 2018 at 18:36 CDT by woody • Comment in the Forums

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Obvious conclusion: If you’re running Win10, don’t click “Check for Updates.”

No, I don’t know how they get away with it.

Windows News Win10 1809

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