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It’s official: Microsoft now says it’s installing Win10 version 1809 when you “Check for Updates”

Posted on December 18, 2018 at 06:37 CST by woody • Comment in the Forums

Make sure you’ve set Windows to block version 1809, and don’t click “Check for Updates.” Yeah, I’ve been telling you that for four months, but now it looks like the flood gates have opened.

Tell your friends. It may be their best holiday present.

Details in Computerworld Woody on Windows.

Windows Patches/Security Grinch, Win10 1809

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