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Feature update to Windows 10, version 1709 just installed itself on my computer. I checked the details of the so-called new features. There's absolutely nothing there that I need or want. But I had no choice. During the update, Microsoft changed my display language and turned on password protected sharing. It also deleted the quick start toolbar from my taskbar. There may be other changes that I haven't found yet.
At no time during the update did I receive any notification about these changes. Every time Windows 10 updates, I have to spend hours tracking down and fixing unwanted changes.
Why do you do these things, Microsoft? Is there a setting that lets me protect my personalization settings from your stupid unwanted "feature" updates?
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The Feedback Hub is still located where it always was. Under "F" in your complete apps list (not necessarily on your start menu)
And if you click on it it still opens:
then you sign in and leave your feedback,
As for the computer settings being changed, None of mine were after Tuesday's Cumulative Update. Everything is the same as it always was so I can't help you there.
But you CAN still use your Feedback Hub.
Android and Windows are two entirely different operating systems. That's not an accurate comparison.
Do you really think that an organization employing thousands of the most talented programmers anywhere is incompetent? Your attitude is clouding your judgement.
Hi,
Considering the limitations raised, in terms of troubleshooting is concern, by majority of the participants who's having the same issue, we suggest that you speak with our Answer Desk team for further assistance. We recommend the Answer Desk channel as you can perform the diagnostics and troubleshooting process, with our specialized Windows technical support team, real time. You can contact our Answer Desk team here.
Let us know if you need further assistance.
Windows has a contingency feature that helps users recover lost files after updating the operating system. If you are signed in on a temporary profile, you need to sync your settings. Visit this link: Find lost files after the update to Windows 10 to know how to search user files through indexing and syncing of settings. Once there, expand the drop-down articles “See if you’re signed in with a temporary profile” and “Look for the files using Search”.
Let us know if you need more assistance.
If the updates don’t suit your preferences, you can always postpone them. Microsoft releases cumulative updates in the future based on the discussion and information collected from the Feedback Hub. Visit this link: Defer upgrades in Windows 10 to know how to pause incoming updates.
Like you did, you can wait once you already submitted a suggestion to our Feedback Hub. Deferring updates feature was already available to version 1607 systems.
Let us know if you have other concerns.
