UPDATES SO OFTEN

blueberryfinn It's incredibly irresponsible and very frustrating the way Windows (and Edge specifically) handles updates. It forces updates in the middle of large downloads (even from their own OneDrive), and hours of downloading get lost. I wonder what kind of people work at this company and how they have managed to grow so big. Their browser can't even understand that a download is in progress and that it should NOT quit Edge while doing that. It's not rocket science, it's not even coding, it's just very very basic common sense. I tried to switch to Edge from Safari, but boy will I run back to Safari now. 

Hi blueberryfinn,

Updates happen frequently for a few reasons:

1. Security: Updates often include fixes for new security issues. They protect your computer from viruses and hackers.

2. Bug Fixes: Updates also repair software bugs, making your computer work better.

3. New Features: Sometimes, updates add new features to your software.

The reason why Windows updates so often is that Microsoft services Windows with new feature updates, bug fixes, driver updates, Window Defender definition updates, etc.

However, updates can sometimes cause issues. If this happens, here's what you can do:

• Wait: Don't rush to update. Wait a few days to see if others report problems.

• Backup: Before updating, make a copy of your computer. If there's a problem, you can restore it.

• Turn Off Auto-Updates: You can control when updates happen. Turn off automatic updates, but remember to check for them yourself.