Microsoft Forced To Compensate Woman With $10,000 After Windows 10 Update Left Her Computer Unusable

A Californian lady has been paid $10,000 (£7,500) after she did not consent to the Windows 10 update that made her computer completely unusable.

Terri Goldstein received compensation after claiming that she did not ask for the Windows update. Her computer began the update without asking and subsequently made her machine useless. The work PC was compatible with Windows 7 and despite Ms Goldstein not even being aware that Windows 10 existed it was downloaded regardless.

It has since came to light that Microsoft have promoted their new software in a ‘pushy’ way and many consumers have complained of since. From February the Windows 10 update was recommended, meaning that it downloads automatically unless the user goes out of their way to block it. Regardless of the American lady’s lack of knowledge on the new modifications, it was downloaded and brought serious consequences. With a work computer down, it was clear that she would receive little help from the Microsoft team and was unable to restore her data.

What’s So Good About Windows 10?

The latest Windows comes with all the mandatory security updates that every latest version completes. This means a lot of bugs are fixed and your PC will be safer than before. They also concentrated on making everything more accessible with a user-friendly interface and features that can be activated on the desktop. Windows 10 boasts universal applications that can be utilised from the desktop whereas Windows 7 and Windows 8 cannot.  The task manager has been upgraded and they even made it simple to sync between computers.

With that said- many enthusiasts are reluctant to update as they are still using older hardware. Another issue is that people are refusing to adhere to the tracking settings that coincide with Windows 10.

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Boosting your software or hardware shouldn’t be something that is avoided or dreaded, it should be embraced. So if you were worried about this occurrence then maybe you’d like to manually update your software. Whether you’re a Windows advocate or you wish to avoid Windows 10, be sure to find the greatest promo codes and discount codes available online. Maplin are the renowned experts and we have Maplin promo codes that could save you money on software and accessories. You can also enjoy Currys and their laptops that come equipped with the latest Windows 10 operating systems, use our Currys promotional codes that will save you money on a HP or Acer laptops that come with Windows 10 pre-loaded.

 By Daniel Treasure 11th July 2016