Just about every Windows user has seen a notification from Windows about an available update. If you don’t have automatic updates on, you’ve probably closed that dialogue box more times than you can count. But, having Windows “remind me later” may actually be worth the hassle.
With updates coming up to multiple times per month, it seems like there’s always something new to update. From pop-ups to notifications on powering down, Windows is frequently trying to improve your user experience.
However, despite some testing in regards to compatibility and features working as intended, Microsoft’s patches and build updates can be flawed – sometimes disastrously. Software problems that lead to corrupt files, damaged hardware, and overall poor user experience can occur as a result of unique computer specifications. Microsoft testers cannot recreate every build environment, including software and hardware, to test each build. In many cases, until a bug is reported, it will plague users.
To help combat this, you can simply turn off your automatic updates and check for updates manually. This way, you can always control what build of Windows 10 you are on to avoid any catastrophic compatibility problems while others test the version for you. A week will often provide enough time to get an idea of any compatibility concerns without affecting your experience extensively.
The exception to this rule is critical updates, which may address major security concerns that are essential to protecting your system (or preventing damage as a result of a previous update).
